subject: Kata Hotels In Phuket, Thailand [print this page] Kata Beach is definitely more sedate and laid back compared to Patong Beach. The area is a broad curving beach divided into what the locals call Kata Noi and Kata Yai or plain Kata Beach. Kata Yai is a stretch of white sand beach front 1.5 kilometers long interspersed with shady trees. The area has its share of international and local restaurants, world class hotels and resorts that offer the best of the best in terms of services and accommodations. Kata Noi is further down south of Kata Yai and is the place to be for a secluded get-away.
There are more than 50 resorts, hotels and inns that pepper off and on the beach of Kata. Rates are from 500 baht ($18) to 7000 baht ($210) per guest per night. Accommodations include the usual amenities such as air-conditioned rooms; wifi and cable provisions; spas; restaurants; retail shops and more. Kata beach is the perfect location for enjoying water sports such as the ones offered by the numerous facilities in the area. Surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, wakeboarding, kayaking and jet skiing are just some of the water sports accessible to guests young and old.
For those who want to explore the lush jungles of Kata, elephant trekking is one exciting way to go about it. The elephant is the national symbol of Thailand and was once used as a mode of transportation and as part of the logging industry. Today, elephants are integral part of Thai tourism and a ride on the back on one of these gentle giants is certainly a memorable and pleasant experience.
Do you love Thai food that you want to take it home? There is a cooking workshop every weekend in one of the boathouses in the area. Classes are held from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The two-day course features salads and appetizers on the first day and main courses and desserts the next day. The students enjoy the food that they cooked after each session. A certificate is issued after completion of the course.
It might be a good idea to burn-off the extra calories that you gain due to the sumptuous meals that you've been enjoying in Kata. Try Thailands Muay Thai or Thai boxing. This revered martial art is a sure way to stay fit and rid of the love-handles. If you care to be enthralled by this fascinating sport, you can watch real live Thai boxers fight every Monday to Thursday starting at 9:00 P.M. at Chalong.
Katas nightlife is more family-oriented and none of the hedonistic inclination of Patong. Restaurants and Cafs cater more to honeymooning couples and families. Kata has retained its village-like ambiance amidst its modern facilities and developments. If you care to experience an exciting and exhilarating night life, you can hit the Kata Road which runs parallel to the beach and have your fill of bright and throbbing bars and clubs.
