Katathani Phuket Beach Resort

After spending five wonderful days in a boutique hotel 5* in Krabi, we arrived at this hotel in Phuket for the next four nights, paying even more per night than in Krabi — around €500 per night for a double room with breakfast. From the very first moments, it was a total disappointment. The hotel is huge and extremely crowded, with no Thai character or charm at all. The rooms are spacious, but the furniture is poor quality, more like a 3-star hotel in Europe. There was a strong smell of dampness in the room, and visible mold in the bathroom, which is completely unacceptable at this price level. We had a sea view room, but opening the terrace door meant being immediately invaded by mosquitoes. On top of that, sun loungers were placed directly in front of the room, with people sitting there all day, completely blocking the view and any sense of privacy. The beach is public, with sunbeds packed tightly next to each other, offering no feeling of exotic Thailand — it felt crowded, noisy, and impersonal. Breakfast was served in a very crowded restaurant. While the selection was large, the quality of the food was poor and far below expectations for a hotel charging these rates. This is clearly a mass tourism hotel. I can only assume that most guests booked it through heavily discounted packages (perhaps at one-third of the price), because paying €500 per night for this experience is simply unjustifiable. The only positive aspect is that after one night, the hotel refunded the remaining nights, and we were lucky to find availability at another hotel for a slightly higher price. The difference was huge — the beach, the hotel, and the overall experience were incomparable and fully worth the price. Unfortunately, this hotel did not meet expectations in any way and cannot be recommended.

*11/10 – Unmatched Luxury and Service at Katathani Beach Resort Phuket* If paradise had a name, it’d be Katathani. From the moment we arrived, the lush grounds and that endless turquoise sea stole our breaths – and it only got better. *The Resort:* Spacious rooms, manicured lawns, and a private beach that feels like your own slice of heaven. Every corner is Instagram‑worthy, and the sunset views were second to none *Dining:* Multiple restaurants, each a standout. Fresh seafood, authentic Thai, poolside bites – we devoured our way across the resort and never once disappointed. The buffet breakfast spread was really great *The Team:* Denis, the hotel manager, deserves a raise and a medal. Friendly, attentive, and ridiculously proactive. Thank you for helping us when we had a small problem *Extras:* A world‑class spa – the resort’s got activities if you want ’em, chill vibes if you don’t. The beach was immaculate, the pool’s were clean, and the cocktails? On point. We didn’t want to leave. We will be back Alan Halfon and Family

Location was quiet and far from popular areas but the beach was stunning and worth the extra 10 mins in the car. Rooms were not huge but had everything you need - we were barely in them. Service was impeccable. Grounds were impeccable. Beach view was impeccable. Food was impeccable. Absolutely loved every minute at Katathani Resort - we will be back

Great hotel running along side Kata Noi beach with amazing facilties and the best staff. So friendly and helpful. Will return to this hotel. Nice quiet location for families but only 5min from Kata for a busier night out if desired. We were here with 20 family members and they catered for us very well. Just need to allow more time in the restaurants if there is lots of you. There is a buffet option which was the quickest. We experienced the Christmas Eve Gala which was expensive but worth every penny. The food was exceptional and we had some entertainment 👌

We spent 4 days and 3 nights here. This is such a great place to relax and enjoy. The private beach is safe and super clean. We could watch the sunset every evening with peaceful vibes. The room, pools, pool bar, restaurants, foods, and live music are great. The staffs are very nice, polite, kind, and helpful. Thank you very much. We will definitely come back.

Spent 7 nights in the Bhuri Wing and two in the main building. You can hear every baby cry and every conversation held out on the floor or through the walls. The doors of all older rooms don't close properly because of missing seals. Have a look to my pictures. On windy days the wind is howling through the rooms. The bathrooms were worn out and furniture drawn by the humidity. The room in the main building had a nice seaview nevertheless the door which wasn't closing properly again pointed to the street. The noise from the street was ridiculous for 500$ per night. Unacceptable. The reception staff was not very engaged and barley spoke English. I really tried to keep my first room but without even looking into their computers, they always blocked my request by saying "we're fully booked". Same when I asked for a late check out, they didn't even try. The Katathani is a massive hotel with more than 500 rooms. You receive a stamp card which you have always to bring along to every bar or restaurant. Different menus between the booked packages are available and makes the culinary experience quiet complex. We had all inclusive and after we checked out we had to spend the whole day without a room. Food was still inclusive but after the check out process no beverages any more. Why? Distances between your room and a restaurant or pool could take up to 5-10 minutes. The area is enormous big, for me too big. The clientele is middle class, some of our vodka friends might bother you. They are a lot. So the whole Katathani experience was so so, can't understand this many 5 stars here... This is below Thai standard.

We recently stayed at Katathani Hotel and had an absolutely amazing experience. It’s truly a beautiful and peaceful resort, perfect for families with small children. There is so much green space — our baby loved crawling around safely and exploring. The beach right in front of the hotel is stunning, clean, and very close, which made every day feel like a dream. The room was spectacular: spacious, beautifully designed, and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was amazing as well, with a wide selection and great quality food. Another big plus is the location — there are lovely restaurants within walking distance just outside the hotel, which made dinners easy and enjoyable. There were only a couple of small drawbacks: • The humidity inside the room was very high (around 75%) even with everything closed. • Housekeeping kept setting the AC to 21°C, so we were freezing when returning to the room. • In the evening the hotel was quite calm — which can be nice, but there wasn’t much happening entertainment-wise. Despite these minor issues, the overall experience was fantastic. Beautiful grounds, a perfect beach, great food, and a family-friendly atmosphere. We would happily return and definitely recommend Katathani to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Phuket.

Hotel was very nice overall, location is very good, a lot of facilities, clean rooms, breakfast was poor with little choice, staff doesn't speak English well which makes communication quite hard. The door to the bathroom is transparent which is very inconvinient for families, the door to the toilet doesn't go all the way up to the ceiling which makes bad smell coming into the room. Service could be better at a 5 star hotel, on my mother's birthday I asked for a vase for flowers and I had to ask 5 times to get it delivered to the room. I didn't like that there is absolutely no entertainment and no music by the pool (very boring) should hire some animators and do some evening dances with music. but overall a solid place for this price point.