Centara Kata Resort Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Virgin rating

Seasons Restaurant
Family Suite Living Area
E-Zone
Camp Safari Kids' Club
Main Pool
Spa Pool
Waves Restaurant & Pool Bar
Main Pool
Two Bedroom Family Suite
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Seasons Restaurant
Family Suite Living Area
E-Zone
Camp Safari Kids' Club
Main Pool
Spa Pool
Waves Restaurant & Pool Bar
Main Pool
Two Bedroom Family Suite

The hotel

For a budget bolthole, Centara Kata Resort has a lot going for it. Its location, range of boldly designed rooms, and family-oriented treats all defy the price tag. This means it’s become a favourite for savvy travellers wanting to see Phuket without paying for all the bells and whistles of the fancier resorts. A small hotel, it sits near the shops and restaurants of central Kata, a free shuttle ride from the white sands of Kata Beach; and that’s what most stay here for. But families spending a day back at base are welcomed with three pools, trimmed with a swim-up bar, Jacuzzi, aqua beds, and water slide, as well as a fitness centre, kids’ club, and all-day Thai and International dining.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Situated within walking distance to Kata Beach on Phuket’s south-western coast. Transfer time from Phuket Airport: 1 hour.

Hotel information

163 rooms and suites. All with individually-controlled air-conditioning, balcony or terrace, flatscreen TV with International channels, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities and safe. Deluxe Rooms offer garden views from a furnished balcony, have a living area, with either 1 king-sized bed or 2 twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Half Board/Full Board options: available at a supplement.

Deluxe Poolside Rooms offer views of the swimming pool and hotel gardens from a furnished balcony with 1 king-size bed or twin beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.

Family Deluxe Rooms offer views of the swimming pool from a furnished balcony, a living space and 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Family Deluxe Poolside Rooms are the same as Family Deluxe but are steps away from the swimming pool. 

One Bedroom Family Suites have a living space with separate living room, self-catering facilities, balcony with gardens or pool views, 1 king-size bed and double sofa bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults and 2 children.

Two Bedroom Family Suites have a living space, dining area, well-equipped kitchen, terrace or balcony and 1 king-size bed, twin beds, plus a sofa bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.

Seasons Restaurant (all-day dining; Thai and Asian cuisine), Waves Restaurant and Pool Bar (casual dining venue; lunch), Emerald Pool Bar.

3 swimming pools with the main pool complete with its own swim-up pool bar, Jacuzzi and water slide. Fitness centre. Sports centre with volleyball, table tennis and snooker. Kids' Club (Camp Safari and E-Zone).

Complimentary shuttle service to Kata Beach. Babysitting service*. Room service*. Complimentary WiFi access available in the resort.

5 nights between 28 Dec-5 Jan.

No check out permitted on 30-31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best holidays that I ever had. I loved the breakfast buffet. The location is great.

Nov 26, 2023 sopaawid

The hotel location is great. I loved it. We can just walk out from the hotel less than 5 minutes and you can get any you want, food, pharmacy, shopping, massage. Everything was a good deal. The service was amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful 🙂. Thank you 😊
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overall a great hotel, pool requires a refurb

Nov 24, 2023 paultL3490VP

Overall the hotel is good however it could certainly do with a refurb of the pool or a lick of paint. The breakfast is brilliant and food is spot on. Staff are polite and friendly going the extra mile. Rooms where always cleaned Location is also a plus number of restaurants, bars and beach nearby
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort.

Nov 23, 2023 Graham C Melbourne, Australia

Stayed here for 8 nights and loved it. I had a 1 bedroom room that had a kitchen (which I didn't use) and a separate kitchen living area. Bedroom was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Room was serviced daily and was very well cleaned. Great service and lovely house keeping staff. Friendly and efficient. Breakfast was included each day… Read more
Stayed here for 8 nights and loved it. I had a 1 bedroom room that had a kitchen (which I didn't use) and a separate kitchen living area. Bedroom was spacious and the bed was comfortable. Room was serviced daily and was very well cleaned. Great service and lovely house keeping staff. Friendly and efficient. Breakfast was included each day and there was a lot of variety. Something for all tastes although I mostly stuck to familiar items. I had a number of lunches and dinners at the resort restaurant. Prices were a little higher than nearby restaurants but the food was excellent and dining in was convenient. The beach was cut off by Club Med and although the walk to the beach (resort was about midway between the two beach access points) was easy enough, for those who wanted it there was a shuttle bus service. I was happy to walk but tried the shuttle one day just to see where it dropped people off. This resort had some themed food events. One day it was skewers and another they cooked Pad Thai. They also had evenings with different themes including a traditional dance performance. This resort is good for families with two pools, one of which had a water slide and a children's play area. The other pool (just outside my room) had an area where you could order meals. The burgers were good although I usually chose Thai food (well, it was Thailand!). A 7/11 around the corner was great for an after dinner ice-cream. Tried the sweets but decided an ice-cream was a good option and an excuse to go for an evening walk. There was a good range of market stalls within walking distance and a Finding store that had good leather goods including shoes, sandals, belts and handbags. Also had a basement with a good range of reasonably priced clothing. Similar to that available in the markets, but it had one feature not available in the market stalls, air conditioning! Check-in and check-out were efficient and the reception area was comfortable enough for the long wait for driver pick-up. Reception staff were not only efficient, but also offered bottled water. I would happily stay here again. Although the resort had no direct beach access the location was good from the point of view of restaurants and markets. The shuttle to the beach would make up for the lack of direct beach access. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing honeymoon

Nov 22, 2023 RachaelC619 Market Deeping, England, United Kingdom

When we arrived the bed had been decorated saying happy honeymoon which was a lovely touch. We found the hotel very clean and our room was fab. Food was lovely, nice cocktails during happy hour!! Places to eat nearby and the pool was beautiful, always sun beds available. Staff were more than happy 2 help. Will defo be visiting again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Just ok

Nov 17, 2023 sarahwF6407ZA Crewe, United Kingdom

It’s a nice clean hotel but is very tired in places and could do with a refurbishment. Rooms were spacious. Restaurant staff need to improve on service. Good location. The main issue is we stayed at Centara AO Nang before this and that was amazing so I was a little disappointed on arrival.