Kata Rocks

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This contemporary all-white beauty, poised on cliffs between Kata's two beaches, is known for its superyacht scene. Villas are minimalist-chic apartments with iPad-controlled sound systems, full kitchens, capsule-coffee machines, private pools and contemporary artwork. Semi-submerged sunbeds dot the pale-turquoise sea-view infinity pool. The innovative Infinite Luxury Spa blends traditional therapies with bang-up-to-date technology, while the sea-vista restaurant is excellent.

Nonguests can book day passes (high/low season 5000/3500B) to use the pool, with fees going towards food, drinks and the spa.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Hat Bang Thao

    Hat Bang Thao

    12.33 MILES

    Beautiful 8km-long Hat Bang Thao is one of the longest, dreamiest beaches on Phuket. This slice of pearlescent sand is just asking for you to laze around…

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    Soi Romanee

    8.01 MILES

    Branching off Th Thalang, in the heart of the Old Town, this small, vibrant street flaunts some of Phuket's most gorgeously revamped Sino-Portuguese…

  • Big Buddha

    Big Buddha

    1.43 MILES

    High atop the Nakkerd Hills, northwest of Chalong Circle, and visible from half the island, the 45m-high, Burmese-alabaster Big Buddha sits grandly on…

  • Laem Phromthep

    Laem Phromthep

    3.56 MILES

    Come here to the island’s southernmost point to see the glittering Andaman Sea wrapped around Phuket. The cape is crowned by a mod lighthouse shaped like…

  • Hat Nai Harn

    Hat Nai Harn

    2.58 MILES

    Ask a Phuketian or a local expat for their favourite island beach and many will choose Hat Nai Harn. A beautifully curved golden-white crescent with…

  • Phuket Thaihua Museum

    Phuket Thaihua Museum

    7.83 MILES

    Founded in 1934 and formerly a Chinese-language school, this flashy museum is filled with photos, videos and English-language exhibits on Phuket’s history…

  • Chinpracha House

    Chinpracha House

    7.77 MILES

    Built in 1903 with tin-mining riches, this beautifully preserved Sino-Portuguese mansion should make any antique- or architecture-lover's must-visit list…

  • Jui Tui Shrine

    Jui Tui Shrine

    7.61 MILES

    One of the island's most important Chinese shrines, this red-washed, elevated complex is dedicated to Tean Hu Huan Soy, god of performers and dancers. It…

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Nearby Hat Kata attractions

1. Hat Kata Yai

0.36 MILES

Hat Kata is carved in two by a jutting headland. Blonde Hat Kata Yai (known as the main Kata beach) lies on the north side, while Hat Kata Noi unravels to…

2. Hat Kata Noi

0.4 MILES

With just a couple of high-end hotels overlooking its secluded sugar-white sands, Hat Kata Noi unfurls to the south of Hat Kata Yai. It's a popular…

3. Ko Pu

0.91 MILES

The small, uninhabited, jungle-clad islet of Ko Pu glistens across the waves just off Hat Kata Yai, making for gorgeous sunsets.

4. Karon Viewpoint

1.17 MILES

From this majestic clifftop lookout, views sweep across Kata to the northern reaches of Karon and, to the south, wrap around the coast to Laem Phromthep…

5. Big Buddha

1.43 MILES

High atop the Nakkerd Hills, northwest of Chalong Circle, and visible from half the island, the 45m-high, Burmese-alabaster Big Buddha sits grandly on…

6. Karon Dragon Statue

2.09 MILES

Perched by the central section of the beach, Karon's golden statue is often thought to embody the fabled sleeping dragon that, according to local Chinese…

7. Hat Karon

2.15 MILES

This 4km-long west-coast stretch of squeaky-fine sand is popular with families and, while it does get busy, there's always plenty of space to spread out.

8. Phuket Art Village

2.16 MILES

A group of talented Thai artists have come together to set up this bohemian, banyan-shaded arts commune, just off Rawai's main strip. Feel free to wander…