Kata Noi Beach Phuket

Kata Noi Beach Phuket, known as Kata Noi, which means small; is a much smaller bay only 700 metres long. With lush green covered mountains surrounding the beach. There are not as many water activities here although at high tide the southern end of the beach is one of the best places for snorkeling with lots of tropical fish.

Sunbeds are lined along most of the beach and cost around 100 baht. It is a popular beach, although a lot quieter than Kata Beach, Karon Beach and Patong.

The popular Katathani Beach Resort Phuket covers the northern half of the beach, although you can access the beach from the southern end.

During our last holidays in Phuket, we hired a car for the day and on our travels we visited Kata Noi, what a beautiful location. We all jumped out of the car and headed straight for the beach, not realizing we were on the grounds of the Katathani Beach Resort Phuket. We soon realized when a security guard nicely asked us to leave, I tried to explain that we were just having a look at the beach and taking some photos and then we would be off.

He let us go onto the beach, but when we tried to go back to the car he told us to find another way and he pointed south, so off we headed south down the beach to what looked like a construction area where we found a path leading off the beach, ten minutes later we got back to the car and back on the grounds of the resort.

Shopping in Kata Noi Beach Phuket

You will find lots of tailors, offering to make you a made to measure linen suits and convienient stores in Kata Noi. But not much else so if you are looking for places to shop go over the hill to Kata or Karon. These areas have everything you will need including billabong shorts and shirts, fake DVD's and more.

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Activities and things to do at Kata Noi Beach Phuket

A must to do when visiting Kata Noi is a visit to Kata Viewpoint, it's proper name is Karon Viewpoint but everyone calls it Kata Viewpoint. Offering some of the best views across the three bays of Karon, Kata and Kata Noi.

Surfers flock to both Kata and Kata Noi Beach Phuket during the rainy season (May to October), as they are the best surfing locations in Phuket. The best spot for surfing at Kata Noi is at the northern headland.

Hobie cats and kayak hire is available at Kata Noi for around 200 baht an hour. You can also hire a longtail boat and head south towards Nui beach for some great snorkeling.

Restaurants and Eating out in Kata Noi Beach Phuket

Some of the best restaurants in Phuket are at Kata Noi. A short walk up the hill towards Kata is Mom Tri's Kitchen a world famous restaurant which offers world class cuisine in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea, that serve both Thai food and international food.

At the bottom of the hill is Kata Noi Seafood and in front of the Katathani Beach Resort is the Beach Club that has a great lunch menu.

Try the local seafood restaurant near the Katathani Beach Resort, they serve some great local food at affordable prices.

For great Italian food you might like to try La Scala located in the Katathani wing at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort.

Accommodation In Kata Noi Phuket

If you are looking for a romantic place to go for your honeymoon in Thailand. Kata or Kata Noi beaches are some of the best areas on the Island to go, offering a very relaxed and romantic atmosphere.

There is a variety of accommodation in Kata Noi, including some of the best Phuket villa rentals and a few small guesthouses close to the beach.

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort is in a beautiful location at the northern end of Kata Noi.The resort dominates the northern end of the beach, but if you just want to visit Kata Noi beach for the day you can gain access from the southern end of the beach. The Katathani Beach Resort Phuket is one of the best resorts in Phuket for families. We would recommend the Junior Suite if travelling with children.

Mom Tri's Villa Royale Hotel is located on the headland overlooking Kata Noi Beach; a secluded Five Star resort which is great for a romantic getaway.

Kata Noi is quiet and secluded, with not to much night time action. You will find a couple of bars. For many visitors staying in Kata Noi most enjoy an excellent dinner over a couple of glasses of wine or a cocktail. Kata Noi is only five minutes away from Kata, where you will find more to do at night.

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Kata and Kata Noi have mostly calm seas except during May to October when the beaches can be dangerous, remember to always check if the red flag is up before going in the water, and if it is don't go in.

How to get there

Kata Noi Beach Phuket is a little further south, follow the road to the end of Kata, turn right into Kata Noi Road.

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