Three curving bays of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon seen from the Karon Viewpoint, with green headlands and blue sea

Kata & Karon

in Phuket

Best for families and straightforward beach days.

Places in Kata & Karon

HostelsVillas & apartmentsCafes

Closest to the beach

How we order

The places nearest the beach come first.

Distances are straight lines on OpenStreetMap data, not walking routes.

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All hostels in Kata & Karon

Villas first, then English names, then closest to the beach

How we order

Villas come before apartments, and places with an English name before those whose name we spelled out from Thai. Within each of those, the places nearest the beach come first.

So a nearer place can sit lower in the list. Distances are straight lines on OpenStreetMap data, not walking routes.

Commission never moves anything. How we compare

All villas & apartments in Kata & Karon

English names first, then closest to the beach

How we order

Places with an English name come before those whose name we spelled out from Thai. Within each of those, the places nearest the beach come first.

So a nearer place can sit lower in the list. Distances are straight lines on OpenStreetMap data, not walking routes.

Commission never moves anything. How we compare

All cafes in Kata & Karon

About Kata & Karon

Wide sandy bays suited for families and couples wanting beach days without extreme nightlife.

These neighbouring bays offer long stretches of sand and a relaxed pace compared to Patong just north. The main roads run parallel to the water, making it easy to walk to the sea from most side streets. Choose this area for straightforward beach access, but skip it if you want total isolation.

Getting there: Walkable near the water, linked by a hilly coastal road.
Watch out for: A busy road separates most Karon stays from the sand.

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