Kata & Karon

Two neighbouring beaches south of Patong, from the most expensive property on the site to a three-star at under a tenth of the price.

Karon and Kata are the next beaches south of Patong, with Kata Noi, a smaller bay, just beyond Kata.

All three of our picks here score 9.0 or better on both platforms, and Sawasdee Village, with nearly 7,900 reviews, is the best evidenced of them.

The price range is extreme. The Shore at Katathani on Kata Noi is the most expensive property we list anywhere on the site, and Kata Tranquil Villa costs less than a tenth of it.

Best for

Beach stays south of Patong, from mid-range to the very top end

Nightly range

฿2,490–฿27,500 a night

Local tips

Sawasdee Village is a few hundred metres from Kata beach and has four pools
The Shore at Katathani is adults only, on Kata Noi, the small bay south of Kata
Kata Tranquil Villa is on Patak Road between the two beaches rather than on either