Hotel Recommendation: Katathani (Kata Noi Beach)
Well, I was just over at Kata Noi Beach a couple of weeks ago. Kata Noi always was quiet, and still is quiet because there is no through road, so somehow the beach seems like a sleepy backwater even though the rather large Katathani occupies most of the area!
The resort has nearly 500 rooms and is divided into different wings spread along the beach and the very quiet road along the beachfront. The resort does not own the beach exactly, but I saw plenty of signs on the land fronting the beach saying "Katathani Hotel Guests Only". I guess the beach gets some day visitors, but if you are staying there it's almost a private beach. Kata Noi is pretty. You can see Koh Pu, the little island off Kata beach and you have rocky/jungly headlands at either end.
Katathani gets lots of rave reviews on Tripadvisor, which is a good sign (that's reviews by people who have stayed there). Location is great, and you're not so isolated, even if you have that feeling of seclusion. Aside from the resort restaurants (5 of them I think), there are some other places to eat in Kata Noi, and Kata beach is only a few minutes drive away, or a 15 minute hike over the hill. And for all that, I do recommend thee!
Katathani Resort - Booking & Information Links
• Katathani Resort - Late Booking Deals at LateStays.com
• Katathani Resort - Rates and Reservations at Agoda.com
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Comments on "Hotel Recommendation: Katathani (Kata Noi Beach)"
Hi Jamie,
I'm thinking about moving to Phuket for 3-6 months starting January 2009. Me and my boyfriend are fed up with Finland and all the stress :=) Do you think we'll be able to rent a reasonable apartment with internet connection for about 10000-20000 Bahts? Will we be able to live on 1000 Euros a month? I know it'll be high season :=(
Your blog is really helpful, thanks!
Yes for sure you can rent a place in that price range - I suggest maybe you contact a rental agency - Siam Real Estate.
1000 Euro = 50,000 Baht per month is OK, but yuo will not be eating out at all the fancy restaurants every night!
Thank you for answering so soon. It is much appreciated.
We might like to eat at better places maybe once a week and usually use restaurants for locals or cook our own food.
I think we'll first live in a cheap hotel and look around to get the idea about what area we like and then check the available rental properties.
hello
i will be traveling to phuket in sep (16-22). with all the hotels im very confused. but with help of your blog it looks like i want to stay at patong or karon beach. im also scheduling a couple of fishing trips that leave from chalong i think ?. do you think i should wait and try to use late stay or go ahead and reserve now ?? any refernces on fishing chaters ??
thanks--don
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Hi Don,
Well, Patong is the busiest, most overdeveloped beach in Phuket, great if you want bars, McD's and Starbucks etc... Karon is way quieter, has lots of resorts along the beach road and only 10 - 15 minutes (300 Baht normal fare) in a tuk tuk to Patong for that night out.
Karon Beach
Hotels - you can get very good late deals at Latestays.com, especially in September which is still low season - here's the link:
Phuket Hotels - LateStays.com
Happy Travels!
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