Phuket Area Guide

Kata & Karon, Phuket

Restaurants, hotels, dive shops and local businesses in Kata & Karon

Relaxed beaches, surf schools, and casual dining. The smart alternative to Patong.

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Kata consistently ranks as the best area for first-time visitors who want a real beach without the Patong intensity. The town center is walkable, the beach is beautiful, and the restaurant density on the main road is high enough that you never have to go far. Kata Noi, the smaller bay just south, is quieter and slightly more upscale. Karon extends the coastline north with a longer, less crowded stretch of sand. Both areas have good surf in low season and calm water in high season. Patong is 15 minutes by Grab if you want nightlife. Families, couples, and solo travelers all do well here.

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Cafes

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Cafes

Sim Chan Cafe

Sim Chan Cafe offers a delightful escape with its cozy ambiance and delicious offerings. Guests can enjoy a variety of beverages and light meals perfect for a r

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THE COFFEE CLUB - OZO Kata Phuket

The Coffee Club at OZO Kata Phuket utilizes ingredients sourced from all over the world to create colorful, fresh meals. This establishment follows a philosophy

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Cannelle Kata - Bakery & Co.

Cannelle Kata sits atop a hill on Kata-Sai Yuan Road, providing a panoramic view of the Andaman Sea. The menu features on-site produced pastries like choux, mac

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Chekhoff

Chekhoff Phuket serves an expansive menu ranging from seafood and sushi rolls to pizza and pasta. The menu includes breakfast, appetizers, and a selection of de

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Dome Cafe (Phuket)

Dome Cafe operates as a cafe business located within Phuket. The establishment is part of the Dome Kata Resort website. It serves as a local spot for those visi

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KR Hangout

KR Hangout is a chic yet cosy cafe and deli located on Koktanod Road, just steps from Kata Beach. The menu features freshly prepared bagels, sandwiches, signatu

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Saneha Breakfast Cafe'

Saneha Breakfast Cafe' operates under the name Saneha Steak-Thai. The business provides a menu that includes steak and Thai cuisine. This location serves as a d

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Snack Global

Snack Global is a cafe located in Ban Kata that serves coffee, croissants, and snacks. The business operates under the name Snack Global and is categorized as a

Dive Shops

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Dive Shops

Sunrise Divers: Phuket Thailand Scuba Diving | Similan ...

Sunrise Divers operates from Karon Beach, positioning itself as a gateway for both daily day trips and multi-day liveaboard safaris to the Similan and Surin Isl

Dive Shops

SSS Phuket Dive, Freedive & Surf

SSS Phuket operates from 184/1 Koktanod Road at Kata Beach, providing SSI and PADI scuba courses alongside AIDA and Molchanovs freediving training. The center r

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Oceanic Dive Center Kata Beach Scuba Diving

Oceanic Dive Center operates from 8/6 Patak Road, Soi 5 in Kata Beach, a location maintained since the shop's founding in 1999. The team, which includes Swedish

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Phuket Scuba Club

Phuket Scuba Club operates out of Kata Beach and provides PADI training ranging from Open Water Diver to Divemaster. Their programs include daily boat tours to

Dive Shops

Dolphin Divers Phuket

Dolphin Divers Phuket operates from Chalong Pier with custom dive boats and PADI-certified instructors who have over 21 years of experience in Thailand. The sho

Dive Shops

Sharkey Scuba Karon

Sharkey Scuba is operated by the husband and wife team of Iain (British) and Oui (Swedish/Thai) who have been teaching in Phuket for almost 35 years. They provi

Dive Shops

DIVE COLLECTION

Dive Collection serves as the sole distributor in Thailand for BEUCHAT and BISM diving equipment. The inventory includes over 320 items ranging from scuba regul

Hotels & Villas

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Hotels & Villas

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort | Luxury Private Beach Resort

Katathani Phuket Beach Resort operates three distinct wings—Thani, Bhuri, and the newly opened Vhari—each with specific room configurations ranging from Junior

Hotels & Villas

Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa

Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa provides direct access to Karon Beach through three low-rise buildings designed in a southern Thai architectural style. The resort

Hotels & Villas

Karon Sea Sands Resort

Karon Sea Sands Resort sits 72 seconds from the Andaman Sea and provides a 4-star stay in the heart of Karon Beach. Direct bookings with the resort include a vo

Hotels & Villas

Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa

Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa sits on an elevated hillside near the intersection of Karon and Kata beaches. The property features 40 sqm Superior Rooms with

Hotels & Villas

OYO 75492 Carpe Diem Homestay

OYO 75492 Carpe Diem Homestay is a budget accommodation option located at 64 Moo 2, Soi Khocktanod in the Karon area of Phuket. The property offers guests the c

Activities

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Activities

Phuket Efoil

Kata Surf Limited operates directly on Kata Beach, providing eFoil rentals and lessons for 2,000 THB per person for a 30-minute session. The shop is open daily

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Beyond Surf Kata Phuket

Beyond Surf Kata Phuket operates as an activities business located in Phuket. The business provides access to various activities for those visiting the Kata are

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Kids Playorama

Kids Playorama is an indoor activity space located within the Novotel Phuket Resort Kata that focuses on high-energy physical play rather than passive entertain

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Thai Cooking School Phuket (Kata Thai Cooking Class)

Thai Cooking School Phuket provides a 3.5-hour culinary experience featuring a lunch class from 10:00 to 13:30. The curriculum includes preparing dishes such as

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1%Tattoo Studio

1% Tattoo Studio operates from a relocated base in Phuket, handling both tattoo and piercing services with a husband-and-wife team in-house. The studio covers a

Restaurants

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Restaurants

The Boathouse Restaurant in Kata Beach

The Boathouse Restaurant provides a beachfront setting overlooking the panoramic views of Kata Beach. The menu features Southern Thai cuisine alongside contempo

Restaurants

SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant Phuket

SOUL Vegan Cafe & Restaurant serves plant-based, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free cuisine in a tropical space located on Karon Road. The venue is situated st

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+39 Italian street food - Nai Harn

Virginia brought her passion for Italian flavors 9000km from home to establish this pizza alla pala spot in Nai Harn. The menu features seasonal rotations inclu

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Ocean Rhyme - Thai Seafood Restaurant & Bar

Operating on Karon Beach since 1986, Ocean Rhyme serves Royal Thai Cuisine (Chao Wang) alongside the day's freshest local seafood. The menu features specific it

Tours & Transfers

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Tours & Transfers

Mimi on Tour Phuket > Karon meeting point

Mimi on Tour provides transportation and excursion services covering Phuket, Krabi, and Phi Phi. Their fleet includes private cars for 1-3 passengers and minibu

Tours & Transfers

Phuket Trippers (Phuket tour and taxi service )

Phuket Trippers provides a seamless booking platform for bus and boat tickets to destinations like Koh Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island. You can book specif

Tours & Transfers

Amici di Phuket (Sky Caffè)

Amici di Phuket (Sky Caffè) provides personalized excursions managed by Sky, focusing on destinations like Koh Kradan, Koh Rok, and the Surin Islands. The agenc

Tours & Transfers

Two Sea Tour _ Phuket

Two Sea Tour operates speedboat excursions to Phi Phi Island, James Bond Island, and Phang Nga Bay. Their itineraries are designed to depart in the early hours

Spas & Wellness

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Spas & Wellness

Champa Massage Kata

Champa Massage Kata provides a fragrant sanctuary using aromatherapy essence to facilitate relaxation. The service blends time-honored traditional Thai techniqu

Spas & Wellness

Oasis Spa (Sky Breeze Spa, Kata)

Discover Phuket's Premier Day Spas and Body Massage at Oasis Spa, located in Kata. It is considered the Best Spa & Wellness Centre in the area. The spa offers a

Spas & Wellness

Pearl Spa In Phuket

Pearl Spa, located inside the Avista Grande Phuket Karon – MGallery, provides a retreat for your body, mind, and spirit. You can book the 60-minute Warm Coconut

Spas & Wellness

Oriental Massage

Oriental Massage provides specialized spa packages starting at 1,850 THB for those seeking a combination of Thai herbal steam, body scrubs, and floral milk bath

Muay Thai

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Muay Thai

Mai Karon Muay Thai

Mai Karon Muay Thai provides 90-minute group sessions and 60-minute private 1:1 training with Thai fighter-coaches at Karon Beach. The gym offers a 10-day signa

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Naka Muay Thai

Naka Muay Thai provides training programs in Kata Beach for everyone from professional fighters to those looking to lose weight. The gym offers daily group clas

Muay Thai

Cobra Muay Thai

Cobra Muay Thai is a Muay Thai and boxing gym located near Kata Beach in Phuket, offering a clean facility with small classes led by Thai coaches, including a w

Villa Rentals

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Villa Rentals

Villa Malee

Villa Malee provides a private retreat overlooking Kata Beach and the Andaman Sea with an upper-floor infinity pool designed to catch sea breezes. The 4-bedroom

Villa Rentals

Le Da Villas

Le Da Villas provides a 5-bedroom private residence near Bangtao Beach designed for groups of up to 10 guests. The property features a private pool and a BBQ te

Villa Rentals

Luxe Villas

Luxe Villas Phuket offers luxury vacation rentals and properties for sale in the heart of Kata, providing guests with huge last-minute savings on exclusive deal

Bars

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Bars

Sensorica

Sensorica provides a multi-level space featuring an open-air rooftop bar under the starlit sky. The menu focuses on Pan-Asian and Fusion cuisine including sushi

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The Sundeck

The Sundeck provides a front row view of Kata Noi Beach from its two-story venue. You can choose between the nature-inspired first floor or the second-floor ind

Health & Dental

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Health & Dental

Doctor Karon Medical Clinic (KATA-KARON-RAWAI-PATONG)

Doctor Karon Medical Clinic provides a 24/7 doctor on call service that can arrive at your hotel or residence in Karon or Kata within 30 minutes. Their medical

Health & Dental

Dental Home clinic

Dental Home Clinic Karon provides cosmetic dentistry including crowns, veneers, and implants. The clinic was established in 2000 by Dr. Sarawut Tepsuparangsikul

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