Kata Noi Beach Phuket

By Paula Parker

Kata Noi Beach Phuket is the perfect destination for a relaxing beach vacation.

Kata Noi is a small bay located just south of Kata Yai, the beach is much smaller then Kata Yai, and framed by picturesque mountains.

Kata Noi is a popular beach, and one of the best small beaches in Phuket, for visitors looking for rest and relaxation.

Whilst it might not have as many facilities as Kata, Karon and Patong Beaches, all of what you need is no more then 5 minutes away.

As with most beaches on the Island, throughout the high season, you will find a range of water activities available at Kata Noi, including para sailing and banana boats.

At high tide the southern end of the beach is one of the best places for snorkeling with lots of tropical fish.

Surfers flock to both Kata and Kata Noi Beach during the rainy season, from May to October, as they are the best surfing locations in Phuket.

The best spot for surfing at Kata Noi is towards the northern headland.

Hobie cats and kayak hire is available at Kata Noi for around 200 baht an hour. You can also hire a longtail boat and head south towards Nui beach.

Kata Noi has mostly calm seas, except from May to October when the beaches can be dangerous.

Remember to always check to see if there is a red flag flying before going in the water, and if it is don't go in.

If you want to just spend a day at Kata Noi Beach and you should, you will see that the popular Katathani Beach Resort Phuket covers the northern half of Kata Noi beach, however you can access the beach from the southern end.

There is a very good range of accommodation at Kata Noi, from 5 star resorts, private villa's and a few small guesthouses located close to the beach.

If you are looking for a romantic place to stay for your honeymoon in Phuket, Kata Noi is one of the best areas around southern Phuket to stay, offering a very relaxed and romantic atmosphere.

The area around Kata Noi is also very family friendly, and is an ideal destination if your travelling with kids.

This page contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through a link, we may receive a very small commission at no additional cost to you, you can read our affiliate disclosure.

You will find lots of tailors and a range of convenience stores in Kata Noi.

Unfortunately there is not much else, so if you are looking for places to go shopping head over the hill to Kata or Karon.

These areas have everything you will need including billabong shorts and shirts, fake DVD's and lots more.

Kata Noi might only be a small beach but there is no shortage of fantastic restaurants, actually some of the best restaurants in Phuket can be found at Kata Noi Beach Phuket.

If your a guest staying at The Shore or the Katathani Beach Resort, you will have unlimited choices of some really good restaurants and bars to choose from.

If your not staying at either of these beachfront resorts, there are some really good restaurants located back from the beach, along Kata Noi Road which are much more affordable. 

One of our favorite seafood restaurants is Kata Noi Seafood, which is located along Kata Noi Road, the restaurant is open daily from 8.00am.

Kata Noi is quiet and secluded, with not a lot of night time action, but you will find a couple of bars.
For many visitors that stay at Kata Noi, most enjoy dinner over a couple of glasses of wine or a cocktail.

If you are looking for more nightlife, you will find more to do at night in Kata, Karon or Patong.

Kata Noi Beach Phuket is a little further south, than Kata Beach, follow the road to the end of Kata, turn right into Kata Noi Road.