With a stay at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort in Karon, you'll be on the beach, a 3-minute walk from Kata Noi Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Kata Beach. This 5-star hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Karon Beach and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Patong Beach.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 6 outdoor swimming pools, 3 spa tubs, and outdoor tennis courts. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy Thai cuisine at Chom Talay, one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 5 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Karon? This hotel has facilities measuring 5003 square feet (465 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 518 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and DVD players. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
"Before my trip, I did some research and indeed saw some negative reviews online. However, several friends and family members who stayed here a few years ago all had positive things to say, so I ultimately chose this hotel.
My actual experience was better and more consistent than expected. The front desk staff were friendly and patient; I didn't encounter any of the attitude problems mentioned in other reviews. The room itself didn't have any noticeable dampness or musty smells. There was a faint pleasant scent upon entering, which shows the hotel puts extra effort into air quality management. Phuket's climate is inherently humid, so a slight feeling of dampness is normal. The front desk even had a written notice advising guests not to leave the balcony door open for too long and to maintain the air conditioning temperature.
Overall, the hotel has a resort-like atmosphere with lush greenery and a relaxing vibe. There's a wide variety of dining options, so you can easily have all your meals on-site. The water park isn't huge, but it's more than enough for kids (and a bigger one would just make parents tired).
If I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be that the air conditioning occasionally became noisy at night for short periods (it happened once on each of the two nights, lasting about ten to fifteen minutes before returning to normal). I'm not sure if this is specific to certain rooms; also, generally speaking, AC units in Thai hotels can often be a bit loud.
Overall, the experience exceeded my expectations, and I would definitely consider staying here again if I come back to Phuket."