Kata Beach Resort, Phuket

Advantages: Good Location, Friendly staff, nice swimming pool
Disadvantages: Shower facilities quite basic & off season there can be a lack of hot water!

...had the best beach! The Kata Beach Resort was lovely! The bungalows were really nice and all spread out on a hill, which meant you weren't disturbed by the noises from the resort. There weren't really many sea views, but you were surrounded by lovely, lush gardens, which made me feel like I was in the Jungle! The accommodation itself was quite standard. Even the more 'luxurious' bungalows were basic! But it was clean and comfortable, and they all ...
...early evening. The whole of Kata Beach Resort, is very wheelchair unfriendly however, because you have to climb stairs and walk up the hill to get to any of the bungalows! The showers are all heated by solar power, so if you go in August (Thai rainy season) like I did, there is quite a lot of cloud... and so the water doesn't really heat up! I've never been one for cold showers, so this was a bit frustrating! The hotel swimming pool was lovely! ... Read review

Advantages: Beaches, People, Food, Weather, Beach sports and Diving
Disadvantages: Accommodation is roughly double the rate of other parts of Thailand, but still cheap compared to Europe and places like Hawaii. Cheaper accom can be found, but harder to find.

...makes it a “must place” to go if your into scuba diving or fishing. The beaches are clean and the food is fantastic. My favourite beaches were Kata Yai (big) and Kata Noi (small). Both are resort beaches that still retain the beauty of Phuket. Both are ideal for families. People may be suprised that there is a Tesco superstore on the island under the brand name of "Lotus". Here they sell a whole range of goods. So don't pack your case in the UK with cosmetic goods, camera film, sun tan lotion, shampoo, toothpaste, mosquito creams, deodorants etc. As they can be brought for around half the UK price. This is the best place to buy whiskey, vodka, gin etc. Don't buy your spirits from Bangkok Airport as prices are double. My only criticism with Phuket was Phuket Town. To be honest I thought it was old and dirty. Which... Read review

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Advantages: It's got everything imaginable
Disadvantages: Not enough time to fit everything in

..., to and from Manchester, Heathrow, Bangkok and Phuket, private car transfers to and from the Thai airports and hotels and our hotel accommodation, which was three and a half star in Bangkok – The Hotel Asia, and a four star hotel in Phuket – The Kata Thani Hotel and Beach Resort. Both hotels were on a bed and breakfast basis. Our hotel in Phuket was truly amazing: A large, low-rise complex, that had everything you could imagine. Firstly it had a magnificent beachfront setting, which was lovely in the evenings, just watching the sun go down from our balcony was heaven. The beach itself was very clean, tidy and private, with sun loungers available. Unfortunately due to the time of year, we were unable to go swimming in the sea because of the strong under currents (red flags were put up on the beach, as there were no lifeguards... Read review

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