14 Kata Noi Rd., Kata Beach, Thailand | (501) 232-4463
Spacious villas with private plunge pools, some with direct
ocean views
Freeform infinity pool with sweeping views of the beach
Plenty of areas for lounging -- either or poolside or among gardens -- all with sea views
On-site restaurant and cocktail bar
Small spa with herbal steam rooms and outdoor plunge baths
Free yoga and aqua-fit classes
Use of facilities at sister property, Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Children 12 and younger are not allowed (pro for some)
Villas are close together and not entirely private
Some of the private plunge pools are in the shade
The Shore at Katathani is an upscale, 36-room villa
hotel that caters mainly to couples and honeymooners. Its private location,
tucked away in a cove along Kata Noi Beach, adds to the hotel's intimate, beachy atmosphere. Guests spend most of their
time lounging beside their private plunge pools or in oversize daybeds facing the
ocean at the main infinity pool. While the property, which includes a small spa and oceanfront restaurant, does not allow children under
the age of 12, its sister property, Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, about a 10-minute
walk along the beach, is family-friendly.
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Scene
An intimate and luxe resort caters mostly to couples, with large villas, ample areas for lounging, and around-the-clock room service
Opened in 2010, The Shore at Katathani is one of the most upscale resorts in Kata Beach. Its 36 villas were designed for lingering and relaxing, and many guests who check in at the property are honeymooning or enjoying a romantic escape.The intended atmosphere, created by Thailand-based architectural firm NagaConcepts, is relaxed, uncluttered, and beach-inspired. Upon arrival, guests step in to a bright, airy lobby. Two benches tailored in soft, gray fabric are positioned in front of a long glass-topped front desk wrapped in white wainscoting. Overhead, a duo of black iron chandeliers contrasts with the white vaulted ceilings and the bleached-blond wood floors. Arrangements of neutral-toned square wicker sofas and accent pillows in soft hues of yellow provide space where guests can sit.The hotel includes a small gym, library, and spa, but the main attraction is the gorgeous stretch of white-sand beach that curves gently from a rock outcropping at the far end of Kata Noi Beach, hugging the waves of the Andaman Sea.The resort is a collection of white-clad buildings built into a hillside that cascades down toward the open-air restaurant. By the restaurant, a freeform infinity pool seems to spill over into the sea. Oversize lounge chairs and huge daybeds (large enough to fit four) surround the pool, facing the ocean, making ideal perches to languish with a book or a cocktail from the nearby bar.
Location
On a hillside overlooking Kata Noi Beach, about an hour's drive from the Phuket International Airport
Set on the far end of Kata Noi Beach, the resort is built
into a hillside surrounded by jungle, overlooking the Andaman Sea.- 10-minute walk to Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Rooms
Spacious villas with private plunge pools, king-size beds, and shaded outdoor living areas
The Shore at Katathani features three distinct room types.
The largest (split-level) villas (2,800 square feet) are suited to families or groups,
with a master bedroom on the second floor and a second bedroom, as well as
a living/dining area and a pool with a private sunbathing area for up to four people
on the main floor. The Seaview Villas and Pool Villas have the same square
footage (1,400 square feet) and layout, varying only by view -- the sea or the
gardens. Villas follow the same cohesive and uncluttered design found throughout the hotel, including bleached-blond wood floors, white
vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and decorative carved wood privacy
screens. The furnishings in the villas include white-framed furniture finished
in neutral fabrics, sheer window treatments, pale seashell-colored walls, and soft
blue-and-green accent pillows. In the bedrooms, white lantern-style chandeliers hang over
floating tables on both sides of the king-size beds, which face glass doors
that open to the pool. The bathrooms rival the size of the bedrooms and have freestanding clawfoot tubs, dual pedestal vanities, glass-enclosed showers
with rainfall showerheads, ivory tile work, wide-plank wood floors, and double
glass doors that open to the outdoor living rooms.All of the villas feature infinity-edged plunge pools facing
either the ocean or gardens, and sunken lounge areas with two chaise
lounges and wraps of wispy mosquito netting. Additional amenities include Bosesound systems, work desks, large wardrobe/dressing areas, robes and
slippers, eye pillows, Wi-Fi, minibars stocked with espresso machines and
snacks, and mini-fridges filled with soda and Tsingtao beer.
Features
A small fitness center, a spa, a library, and a open-air restaurant overlooking a stunning infinity pool
As the name suggests, the beach is the top feature here, a fantastic unspoiled arc of white sand facing turquoise waves -- and the resort strives to showcase its beauty at every point. Arguably the best spot to enjoy the view is in the freeform infinity pool that seems to drop over the cliffside. It's bordered by several padded loungers, sun umbrellas, and shaded daybeds.The Harbor, the hotel's only restaurant, serves artful international
cuisine and specialty evening tapas, with seating under the roof of an
open-air pavilion or on the terrace close to the pool. The Lighthouse cocktail
bar has a variety of crafted concoctions, while the Cove has a stocked wine cellar that appeals to the hotel's wine-enthusiast guests. Room service is also available 24 hours a day.The resort's small Serenity Spa, surrounded by reflection
pools and greenery, features three spa villas with herbal steam rooms and
outdoor plunge baths. Treatments include mango butter body scrubs and facials that incorporate local clay and fruit. The small
fitness center, with cardio- and weight-lifting equipment, is air-conditioned, and the hotel also offers free group yoga classes,
aqua-fit classes, and tropical fruit-picking excursions.