Kata Noi Beach
Kata Noi Beach
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- wlat p3 contributionsFantastic Beach Day!Our day at this wonderful beach spot was pure bliss! From dawn to dusk, we soaked in the sun and surf, surrounded by the warmth of smiling faces. A perfect escape with positive vibes all around!Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 21 January 2024
- LeannieHanoi, Vietnam2,483 contributionsLush clear blue sky and green seaLoved this beach more than kata and karon beach, makmly because I didn't see a single jellyfish on this beach or in the water. We found this beach while hiring motorbikes and driving round, as such we entered the beach at the top near the motorbike parking and that was a lot of steep steps down to the beach, hopefully there is a less steep option further down the hill. Water was wonderfully clear, no snorkel mask needed to see small fish. Nice white sand, a fair few sunbeds to chill on.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 February 2024
- Navigator06742335445221 contributionsSwim with the fishes!Beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear water! This beach was our favourite out of the few we visited during our 3 week stay at Kata Noi! Plenty of sun beds available - we favoured the south end near the rocks for snorkelling with the fish. We had about 3 days of jellyfish causing a little problem with swimming, so just kept out of the water. My thoughts were, that they were here first - we are invading their home! This end of the beach is also a little quieter, with a great little fresh juice bar tucked up in the rocks under the shade of trees! A handful of small shacks dotted along this smaller sized beach, offer basic food & fresh fruit juices, as well as the beach massage to unwind with after a busy day of chilling! Unfortunately, a little rubbish here & there left by people who just don’t seem to care! A little more untidy by the steps, at the north end of the beach, but in comparison, less than other beaches we visited! We certainly felt this beach gave us the best overall vibe, as didn’t have the hustle & bustle of a larger beach! Kata Noi is a ‘no through’ small town so is much quieter than even Kata beach, the next beach up.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 March 2024
- tazzat7Tonbridge, United Kingdom747 contributionsBeautiful beachBeautiful beach, so much quieter and cleaner than Kata Beach. Great snorkeling at the southern end and also bar selling reasonably priced drinks. Snorkeling gear for hire. 2 Sunbeds and an umbrella 200 baht a day.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 March 2024
- NatandJRPerth, Australia40 contributionsBeautiful beach!Much quieter than Kata Beach, less sellers and the beach was clean and peaceful. You could buy cold drinks and there was the few people selling nuts and corn and few other things being sold. We hired a body board for 100 baht for an hour and 2 recliners with umbrella for 200 baht and you could stay all day on them if you wanted. We loved it!!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 May 2024
- Tony FMarcoola, Australia116 contributionsGreat beachGreat beach at the end of the road, the katathani resort basically takes up the entire beach but it’s still open to the public. Plenty of deck chairs spread along the beach front, it has a really nice relaxing atmosphere Always read the warning flagsVisited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 August 2024
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Leannie
Hanoi, Vietnam2,483 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Loved this beach more than kata and karon beach, makmly because I didn't see a single jellyfish on this beach or in the water.
We found this beach while hiring motorbikes and driving round, as such we entered the beach at the top near the motorbike parking and that was a lot of steep steps down to the beach, hopefully there is a less steep option further down the hill.
Water was wonderfully clear, no snorkel mask needed to see small fish. Nice white sand, a fair few sunbeds to chill on.
We found this beach while hiring motorbikes and driving round, as such we entered the beach at the top near the motorbike parking and that was a lot of steep steps down to the beach, hopefully there is a less steep option further down the hill.
Water was wonderfully clear, no snorkel mask needed to see small fish. Nice white sand, a fair few sunbeds to chill on.
Written 12 February 2024
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Navigator06742335445
221 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear water!
This beach was our favourite out of the few we visited during our 3 week stay at Kata Noi!
Plenty of sun beds available - we favoured the south end near the rocks for snorkelling with the fish.
We had about 3 days of jellyfish causing a little problem with swimming, so just kept out of the water. My thoughts were, that they were here first - we are invading their home!
This end of the beach is also a little quieter, with a great little fresh juice bar tucked up in the rocks under the shade of trees!
A handful of small shacks dotted along this smaller sized beach, offer basic food & fresh fruit juices, as well as the beach massage to unwind with after a busy day of chilling!
Unfortunately, a little rubbish here & there left by people who just don’t seem to care! A little more untidy by the steps, at the north end of the beach, but in comparison, less than other beaches we visited!
We certainly felt this beach gave us the best overall vibe, as didn’t have the hustle & bustle of a larger beach!
Kata Noi is a ‘no through’ small town so is much quieter than even Kata beach, the next beach up.
This beach was our favourite out of the few we visited during our 3 week stay at Kata Noi!
Plenty of sun beds available - we favoured the south end near the rocks for snorkelling with the fish.
We had about 3 days of jellyfish causing a little problem with swimming, so just kept out of the water. My thoughts were, that they were here first - we are invading their home!
This end of the beach is also a little quieter, with a great little fresh juice bar tucked up in the rocks under the shade of trees!
A handful of small shacks dotted along this smaller sized beach, offer basic food & fresh fruit juices, as well as the beach massage to unwind with after a busy day of chilling!
Unfortunately, a little rubbish here & there left by people who just don’t seem to care! A little more untidy by the steps, at the north end of the beach, but in comparison, less than other beaches we visited!
We certainly felt this beach gave us the best overall vibe, as didn’t have the hustle & bustle of a larger beach!
Kata Noi is a ‘no through’ small town so is much quieter than even Kata beach, the next beach up.
Written 11 March 2024
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Julia S
Zelenograd, Russia86 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The beach is nice, not very long and the water is perfect. But as a big touristic city is nearby there always crowds on the beach. If you prefer quiter atmosphere, less people, Kata Noi is not the best choice
Written 7 May 2023
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Lior
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Jul 2024 • Friends
Kata Noi is a beautiful beach with big waves and some nice stands offering braids, massages and drinks for fair prices. There are some sun beds to rent for 100 baht each. The only problem with this beach is the super dirty water. It was filled with plastics, strings, random decks of wood and all sorts of garbage. It was impossible to be in the water without the trash touching you every second. There’s also no available bathroom or outdoor shower to wash yourself which made it even worse.
Other than that we had a nice time sitting on the beach, tanning and relaxing since there was a great breeze of air from the ocean.
I probably won’t visit this beach again since it wasn’t the best for swimming or even dipping in the sea.
Other than that we had a nice time sitting on the beach, tanning and relaxing since there was a great breeze of air from the ocean.
I probably won’t visit this beach again since it wasn’t the best for swimming or even dipping in the sea.
Written 25 July 2024
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John K
Costa Mesa, CA2,447 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
Kata Noi beach is a very beautiful beach, which explains why it’s lined with high end resorts. There are a few public access points though, for those not staying at one of those resorts. I walked here from Karon beach in about 45 minutes. Not the best walk, due to pedestrian unfriendly roads, but it’s easily doable. Bring water! Did not see any public toilets except for those at the top of the staircase at the far north end. The entire beach is very nice for photographs, but especially so at the north end. Red flags were out the day I visited, and the sea was quite rough. This is not the spot for small children. The street running parallel with the beach is lined with restaurants and shops.
Written 22 March 2022
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wlat p
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Jan 2024 • Friends
Our day at this wonderful beach spot was pure bliss! From dawn to dusk, we soaked in the sun and surf, surrounded by the warmth of smiling faces. A perfect escape with positive vibes all around!
Written 22 January 2024
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Ovidiana C
Romania731 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Is a very clean beach, no crowded.
Is very far from Patong but it deserve to try to came here. If you are with kids, maybe is better to rent a car, online from a big known company( not directly from local thai people)
In every way, even by taxy, try to spend a day here. Is a wave beach style, the sea is not very quiet, is noisy because of many nice waves...but you will love it.
Is an elegant clean area, no thai people disturbing you with their sell buesniess on the beach.
Try it once!!
Is very far from Patong but it deserve to try to came here. If you are with kids, maybe is better to rent a car, online from a big known company( not directly from local thai people)
In every way, even by taxy, try to spend a day here. Is a wave beach style, the sea is not very quiet, is noisy because of many nice waves...but you will love it.
Is an elegant clean area, no thai people disturbing you with their sell buesniess on the beach.
Try it once!!
Written 6 January 2020
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Gilbert1900
Bangkok, Thailand4 contributions
Jan 2021
Another beach you must visit if you are here in Phuket. Beautiful paradise beach with clear blue water. A few bars and beachside places still open where you can buy a cold beer or a lunchtime snack. Very peaceful and quiet when we were here in early January.
Written 12 January 2021
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Hany G
Bakersfield, CA1,889 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We went to many beaches in phuket. Kata noi beach by far is the best. Such clean and beautiful beach surrounded by cliffs. It is kind of a small beach and by the south end of Phuket but it is definitely worth it.
Written 9 February 2020
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HOOMAN
Tehran, Iran1,204 contributions
Mar 2019
A beach on the southwest side of the Phuket Island adjacent to well-known Kata Beach to the south, Kata Noi Beach is a nice sandy bay and it's perfect if you want to stay away from the usual tourist crowds. Because of its location where is out of the way, the beach is not crowded and noisy but it's a quiet place, even in high season it's relatively quiet. Holding bright white sand and clear blue water and convenient ambient, makes this beach a proper place for a peaceful swimming during the high season (November to April) and during the low season, it's a popular place for surfers. The Kata noi district is also lovely and tidy, it's a quiet district without many cars and noise. The Kata noi district is 7 minutes away from Both "Kata Beach" and "Karon View Point" by car. Staying in this part of the Island Could be memorable.
Written 10 February 2020
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aliciacalerogarcia
Torremolinos, Spain
Leí muy buenas recomendaciones de este lugar y desde luego me he llevado una sorpresa. La playa está entera llena de basura, trozos de plásticos, redes vidrios que hasta parecen parte de la arena. El hotel tampoco se preocupa por limpiarla. Una total decepción
Written 30 August 2019
Hi, there is a jellyfish net protection in this beach?
Thank you
Written 3 April 2019
Hi.
Thinking of visiting kata beach tomorrow from Karon. Just wondering how best to get there and the usual price?
Many Thanks
Alice
Written 16 November 2018
Are there beach massage vendors here? If so, what price should I expect?
Written 13 November 2018
Hi. I apologize I am just seeing your question. I honestly did not notice any but I was not looking for them. I literally just swam in the warm waters.
Written 29 December 2018
Easiest & safest way to travel from Patong to kata beach ?
Written 27 June 2018
Yes agree with other reply. Taxi tuk tuk is the best bet. Negotiate a fair price. 500baht is standard fare. Beautiful beach, worth the visit, but not to sure during monsoon season.
Written 28 June 2018
Hi, claireruane. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hi Nonlaphan68, We have been to Kata Thani hotel twice before and to Thailand many times but I have never found a better beach on Phuket, looking to book for April next year and interested to know which beaches you think are better than Kata Noi? Thanks
Written 25 April 2018
Kata Noi is the best beach we found in Phuket Dec 2017.
Written 20 May 2018
Ищу хорошую массажистку , не ту, что погладит спинку , а сделает качественный массаж...🙈
Written 22 January 2018
Ma per noleggiare lo scooter va bene la patente italiana?
Written 22 November 2017
Adriano N
Tortoreto Lido, Italy
Quando Bolghi uno scooter non ti chiedono se hai la patente, vogliono solo il passaporto in garanzia. Però attenzione ci sono i posti di blocco della polizia locale in punti strategici, tipo la discesa tra Patong e Karon oppure la discesa tra il point view di kata e Rawai. Ti fermano e se non hai la patente internazionale e il casco ti fanno multa, 500thb per ogni infrazione.
Written 12 October 2018
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