An Expat's Guide to Kata Beach, Phuket: Eat, Stay, Do

We've been living in Phuket for 5 years and living in Kata for the past 2 so we thought we would share some of our favourite things to do, places to stay and where to eat in Kata.

We've included recommendations for solo traveller's / backpackers / families and couples.

Where to Stay (Family friendly):
Club med Phuket
Ozo Phuket

Where to Stay (Family & Budget friendly):
Blue Pine resort

Where to Stay (Couples):
Metadee: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/meta...
The Sis kata: https://www.booking.com/hotel/th/the-... (adults only)

Where to Stay (Backpacker’s):
Nonnee hostel: https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostel...
Slumber Party Kata: https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostel...

Things to do:
Surf lesson at Kata beach
Parasailing Kata beach
Jet skiing Kata beach
Hike to black rock viewpoint
Tann terrace beach club in Karon
Dino park mini golf
Super Surf kata
Cooking Lesson at Sawasdee Village Hotel
Hike to Black Rock Viewpoint
Explore Nui Beach
Visit Karon and Kata Noi Beach

Coffee:
Cup Sea
Dolce and Delize
Sweet Eye Coffee
Cannelle Bakery
Street Cafe
Let’s Roll Coffee
Green Heart Garden

Where to Eat:
Pomodoro
After beach bar
Cannelle
May belle’s
Green heart garden
The Tavern in Kata

Where to drink:
All in sports bar
The tavern
Swagen bar
Inspired Bar
All Stars
Two Chefs
Blue Shark Bar
A blanket and a pillow