Places to stay

Kata stays.

A beach base with a quieter neighbour at Kata Noi.

Ocean-facing suites and a family water-park wing share one resort, but the wing you choose changes the holiday.

Direct Kata beach access is the common attraction; ground-floor terraces, sea-facing seating and a rooftop suite offer different ways to enjoy it.

Pool time and a short walk into Kata work well together, while recent guest reports make room position worth discussing.

The decorative setting draws attention, but the real booking distinction is between an 18-square-metre room and a suite built around the water.

A sea-view room can involve several lift transfers; the hillside layout is as important to choosing this Kata resort as its pools and balconies.

Four room categories share the same published area; the differences are pool position and furnishings, while families have larger layouts.

The pool is the centre of this small resort; Kata’s beach and restaurants give it a life beyond the grounds.

The villa pool is the attraction, but the exact outlook and the route around the hillside shape the stay.

Maritime décor and a compact pool setting suit a Kata-based stay, while guests differ on the uphill approach and individual room comfort.

Surfboard details give this Kata hotel its identity; the useful decisions concern room layout, pool access and the walk to the sand.