Kata Beach is just south of, and over a small hill from Karon. These two beaches market themselves as a unit - 'Kata-Karon'. Like Karon, Kata is trying to create the right atmosphere for the family market. There is a good selection of accommodation here, though there are many more smaller hotels and bungalows in Kata than full-facility resorts of the kind common in Karon.

While Kata has few large hotels there are many small bungalows and guesthouses on offer. Most are set back from the beach and clustered at the northern and southern ends, with some at the southern end set on a hillside with beautiful views out over the bay. About two thirds of Kata’s beachfront is occupied by the long grounds of Club Med, so access to the beach is from the ends. Happily, Club Med is a low-rise development set amongst the trees, which helps maintain the green and natural look of Kata. The view of Kata from a boat in the bay shows almost all trees, with few buildings visible.

 

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