What is the water and sand quality of the Kata Beach?

The Kata Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Kata Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Kata Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Kata Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Kata Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Kata Beach good for families?

Yes, the Kata Beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Kata Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Kata Beach?

Kata Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Families with children </li><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kata Beach?

The bar is located right on the Kata Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lost in Phuket is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Kata Beach?

There are 5534 places to stay in the Kata Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Kata Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1271955&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Baray Villa by Sawasdee Village</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=27544&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Centara Kata Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5691604&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pamookkoo Resort</a></li></ul>

How far is the Kata Beach from parking?

The Kata Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Kata Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Kata Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Kata Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kata Beach is April. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 29°C and water 30°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kata Beach (Phuket island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

Photo of Kata Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Kata Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kata Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Kata Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kata Beach and its beautiful scenery

Kata Beach

Kata Beach, Thailand

9.5

#2 out of 70 in Phuket 6

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

Ban Kata • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

140m

Playground Gibbioni’s Pad

4.2km

Playground New playground - Nai Harn Beach

4.3km

Playground Rawai Park

5km

Playground CityLab Patong

8.4km

Park Kata Beach Community Park

130m

Park Karon beach

730m

Hiking Area Trail to Big Buddha

1.3km

Park Гамак

1.5km

Park Khlong Bang La Park

1.8km

Hiking Area Kata-Karon Hiking Trail

1.9km

Park Phuket safari

2.2km

Park Karon Beach Nong Harn Lake Park

2.8km

Park Karon Park

2.9km

Bar Ska Bar & Kata seafood Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Lobster&Prawn

8 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Lost in Phuket

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Cafe Palm Square

8.4 - Very good 270m

Restaurant Eightfold

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant The Coffee Club

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Issara Restaurant & Bar

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Thai Restaurant Sugar and Spice Restaurant and Inn

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant The Kata Rocks Clubhouse

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Supermarket Tops daily Kata Noi 2

170m

Market Kata Night Market

350m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 5

360m

Store Juicy Buds Kata

420m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 11

420m

Supermarket Hippo discount store

460m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 2

560m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 4

600m

Supermarket Tops daily Kata Noi Rd.

750m

Tourist Attraction Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 550m

Place Of Worship The Big Buddha, Phuket

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Phuket Safari Pang Chang Sai Yuan

3.4 - Poor 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Seaview A.T.V. Adventure

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction ATV SEAVIEW ON TOUR

8 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Karon Temple Market

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Nui Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Tiger Park Phuket

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Nai Harn Beach, Phuket

4.3km

Night Club Simon Cabaret Phuket

6km

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About

Kata Beach is located on the Andaman Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 70 beaches in the Phuket region 12.3 km away from its center, the city of Phuket. It is one of the beaches of Ban Kata settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ban Kata • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

140m

Playground Gibbioni’s Pad

4.2km

Playground New playground - Nai Harn Beach

4.3km

Playground Rawai Park

5km

Playground CityLab Patong

8.4km

Park Kata Beach Community Park

130m

Park Karon beach

730m

Hiking Area Trail to Big Buddha

1.3km

Park Гамак

1.5km

Park Khlong Bang La Park

1.8km

Hiking Area Kata-Karon Hiking Trail

1.9km

Park Phuket safari

2.2km

Park Karon Beach Nong Harn Lake Park

2.8km

Park Karon Park

2.9km

Bar Ska Bar & Kata seafood Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 60m

Restaurant Lobster&Prawn

8 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Lost in Phuket

9.2 - Excellent 260m

Cafe Palm Square

8.4 - Very good 270m

Restaurant Eightfold

9.2 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant The Coffee Club

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Issara Restaurant & Bar

9.4 - Excellent 300m

Thai Restaurant Sugar and Spice Restaurant and Inn

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant The Kata Rocks Clubhouse

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Supermarket Tops daily Kata Noi 2

170m

Market Kata Night Market

350m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 5

360m

Store Juicy Buds Kata

420m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 11

420m

Supermarket Hippo discount store

460m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 2

560m

Supermarket Bamboo Mart 4

600m

Supermarket Tops daily Kata Noi Rd.

750m

Tourist Attraction Dino Park Mini Golf & Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 550m

Place Of Worship The Big Buddha, Phuket

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Phuket Safari Pang Chang Sai Yuan

3.4 - Poor 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Seaview A.T.V. Adventure

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction ATV SEAVIEW ON TOUR

8 - Very good 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Karon Temple Market

8.6 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Nui Beach

3km

Tourist Attraction Tiger Park Phuket

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Nai Harn Beach, Phuket

4.3km

Night Club Simon Cabaret Phuket

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

290m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Sugar Ohana Poshtel

Hostel

Kathu • 1.2km from center

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290m from the beach

8.2 Very good

Centara Kata Resort

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Ban Kata • 1.1km from center

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310m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Ban Kata • 1.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.8 (Excellent)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 21 min walk

Kata Noi Beach

8.9 Excellent

Popular beach 2.6km

Karon Beach

9.2 Excellent

Popular beach 3.8km

Nui Beach

8.7 Excellent

4.7km

Ao Sane Beach

8.2 Very good

5km

Nai Harn Beach

9.6 Exceptional

5.2km

Karon Noi Beach Had Karon Noi Beach

9.1 Excellent

6km

Yanui Beach

8.8 Excellent

6km

Ra Wai Beach

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ban Kata • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Phuket • 12.3km

Transport

Airport

PBS • 9km

Bus Station

Minibus station • 610m

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9.5 Excellent

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9.5 Excellent

Hamid Mahgouri

User status • Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly stunning, with breathtaking sunsets that will leave you in awe. I had the pleasure of spending a few days here, and it was an unforgettable experience. The only downside was that I missed the opportunity to rinse off after taking a dip in the sea, as there were no showers available.

1 year ago

Shim

User status • Beach Practitioner

10 Exceptional

Absolutely adored it! Spent a full three weeks nearby and was pleasantly surprised by how well-maintained the beach was. As expected, it was a popular spot for tourists, but that didn't detract from the overall experience. The water was delightfully warm and perfect for a variety of activities, like renting a surfboard or taking a thrilling ride on a parachute pulled by a speed boat. For those looking to relax, there were even beach hawkers offering sandy massages and some pretty decent RayBans dupes for sale. No matter which end of Kata Beach you visit, you'll be rewarded with stunning views and a breathtaking sunset.

1 year ago

Jared Finton.

User status • Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

Although the beach appears pleasant, it was unfortunately overcrowded with inconsiderate individuals blasting loud Russian music from their speakers, making it difficult for me to unwind and fully appreciate the experience. Additionally, the cleanliness of the sea was lacking.

1 year ago

Larisa Znvq

User status • Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This beach is an excellent spot for spending quality time. The waves are perfect for surfing enthusiasts, but those who prefer moderate swimming will find it enjoyable as well. It's a family-friendly beach that's suitable for everyone.

1 year ago

Sully Farsi

User status • Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly magnificent. The surf schools are incredibly hospitable, and the water is crystal clear. However, there is a pressing issue of micro plastics that are affecting the beach, which is a problem that is prevalent in most beaches in the vicinity. It is imperative that more action is taken both globally and locally to address this issue and preserve the beauty of our beaches.

1 year ago