Kata: the Phuket Experience guide

24 places selected and checked by our team in Kata, with our tips to make the most of them.

Kata by category

The Boathouse Restaurant — Historic restaurant on Kata beach with a cellar of over 150 wines and a menu blending Thai classics and…
SKA Bar & Kata Seafood — Reggae bar-restaurant built around a huge tree at the end of Kata beach, with simple Thai cuisine and…
Kampong Kata Hill — Restaurant on Kata hill, accessible via stairs lined with lanterns, with elaborate Thai-Chinese decor. Thai…
Baan Khao Soi (Kata) — Small family-run restaurant dedicated to khao soi, the coconut curry noodle soup from the North, highly…
Pomodoro Pizza Restaurant — Popular wood-fired pizzeria in Kata, with pasta and a few Thai dishes. A simple and reliable address for…
Umami Sushi Kata — Japanese restaurant in central Kata serving sushi, rolls and hot dishes, well-reviewed for fresh fish and…
Hünkâr Turkish Restaurant — Halal Turkish restaurant located at Palm Square, in central Kata, with kebabs, pide and mezze. A safe option…
CUP SEA Coffee — Highly-rated coffee shop in Kata, for a good specialty coffee and light brunch before heading to the beach.
Kata Night Market (Taina) — Lively market between Kata and Karon with street food stalls, grilled seafood, cocktail bars and shops. The…
Benedict Breakfast Cafe — Brunch café on Kata New Road, with a menu ranging from healthy plates to hearty breakfasts, open 8am to 6pm.
Sugar & Spice Restaurant — Versatile address on Kata Road, open from breakfast to dinner: classic Thai curries, satay and some European…

Phuket Surfing (Kata Beach) — Surf school and board rental south of Kata Beach. Private lessons, paddle and surf, bodyboard or kayak…
Kata Thai Cooking Class by Sally — Thai cooking class in Kata with a menu that changes daily—choose your date based on the dishes.
Oceanic Dive Center — PADI and SSI dive center in Kata, active since 1999 and run by a British instructor couple.
SSS Phuket Dive, Freedive & Surf Center — Kata-based center teaching diving, snorkeling and surfing, with instructors including French speakers.
Super Surf Kata — Dual-lane artificial wave near Kata Beach: parents and children can surf side by side.

Kata Rocks Lounge & Bar — Chic bar by the famous infinity pool at Kata Rocks, overlooking the Andaman Sea, with bespoke cocktails and…
Ska Bar — Iconic reggae bar set under a century-old tree at the south end of Kata Beach, on the rocks. Relaxed…
Tree Bay Clubhouse — Bamboo and leaf-roofed pavilion on the hill between Kata and Nai Harn, with views over three bays and…

Infinite Luxury Spa – Kata Rocks — Sleek and minimalist spa at Kata Rocks resort, with ocean views overlooking Kata Bay. It offers both classic…
Oasis Spa – Sky Breeze Spa (Kata) — Oasis Spa branch perched on the heights between Kata and Karon, with views of the sea and Big Buddha.…
Santosa Detox & Wellness Center — A wellness center in the Kata hills, offering detox retreats, yoga and vegan cuisine. Yoga classes are open…

Kata Beach (Kata Yai) — Pretty bay of golden sand, lively but human-sized, popular with families. In dry season the water is calm,…

Dino Park Mini Golf — 18-hole mini golf with a prehistoric theme, among life-size dinosaurs and a smoking volcano, facing Kata…