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Thailand
Phuket Beaches - Kata Beach The
pleasant bay of Kata, just a few minutes south of Karon Beach, entices many
with its white sands and clear waters.
The monsoon season of May-October can make for rough swimming conditions, but it's this time of year that the surfers come out. The south end of the beach is the best place to watch, or join in on, the surfing action. Rentals are available for those who leave their boards at home. Late in the year as the waters turn calm, Kata bay becomes populated with beautiful yachts, which arrive from all over the region to compete in December's King's Cup Regatta, Asia's premier sailing event. While Club Med takes up most of the beachfront, a shaded footpath along the road fronting the resort makes for a pleasant stroll. Continuing on through the village, walkers will find an abundance of shops to browse in, from souvenir and ready-to-wear outlets, to 7-11 and local mini-marts, to name brand fashion stores. There are also plenty of dive shops and tour operators to assist those looking to explore beyond the beach. Steak and seafood seem to be the most common offerings of Kata's many restaurants. Most roadside restaurants display their selection of lobsters, tiger prawns and plump fish right in front of their shop for all to see - and for diners to handpick. There's no shortage of Thai restaurants, and for international fare there's Scandinavian, Tex-Mex, Indian and Italian places to choose from, just to name a few. Among the hotels and bungalows available in Kata, Mom Tri's Boathouse boutique resort offers the most elegant option, not to mention an award-winning wine cellar at its restaurant. Recommended Hotels Kata Beach Ibis Phuket Kata 
Located 10 minutes away from the clear waters of Kata beach, Hotel Ibis Phuket Kata offers top value accommodation with shopping, dining and nightlife nearby. Rooms at the Hotel Ibis are decorated in a trendy, modern style. Featuring high speed internet connections and Wi-Fi, the spacious and cosy rooms come with attached bathrooms and 24-hour room service. Guests can take a dip in the pool available and they will never go hungry with the 24-hour bar offering snacks and drinks. A self service business centre is available for use and pets are allowed at the Hotel Ibis. Have fun creating and savouring your own original tapas from 20 local dishes at The Taste restaurant. The hotel’s lobby bar serves drinks for you to unwind at the end of a day. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!  Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside 
Newly opening Sugar Palm Grand, Hillside overlooks the Andaman Sea, favourably located only a 3-minute walk from Kata Beach. Hillside is created around 11 swimming pools designed as a cascading waterfall. Savour the sauna and steam room at the spa. Or energize at the fully equipped fitness centre before taking a trip using advice from the tour desk and a rented car. Borrowing a book from the library, relax in the garden. The stunning 11-pool waterfall offers another wonderful location to enjoy a book, a drink, or the soothing sound of the falling water. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! More Hotels Kata BeachLast Minute Hotels Kata BeachNews Kata BeachCape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, Thailand's most exciting regatta 18-22 July 2012Faced with the inevitability of a venue change after eight successful years, Phuket Raceweek organisers, Image Asia Events, announced the conclusion of multi-year deals with new Title Sponsor, Cape Panwa Hotel and Host Venue Sponsors, Cape Panwa ... Andaman Cannacia Resort & Spa, Kata Beach, Phuket Sitting atop a hill overlooking the Andaman Sea, Andaman Cannacia Resort provides a free shuttle service to nearby Kata Beach. This tropical resort has a beautiful outdoor pool and pampering spa services. Fully air-conditioned, spacious rooms ... New Assistant DOS for Boathouse Phuket The Boathouse Phuket has appointed Mr Axel Jehangir, a Belgian National, as Assistant Director of Sales. Boathouse is a boutique hotel located on Kata Beach. It provides free Wi-Fi and parking and has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar and a ... New PR Manager @ Boathouse Phuket Boathouse Phuket has appointed Ms Sukanya (Annie) Chuaywang as Public Relations Manager. Boathouse Phuket Boathouse is a boutique hotel located on Kata Beach. It provides free Wi-Fi and parking and has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar and a ... 25th Anniversary Phuket King's Cup Regatta - December 3 to 10 The Phuket King's Cup Regatta is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, welcoming a record fleet of boats and over 1,000 sailors from around the world to compete in one of Asia's largest regattas at Kata Beach. The renowned island of ... |