Kata Palm Resort

This informal hotel in a resort area is 13 km from the Big Buddha Phuket marble statue, a 5-minute walk from Kata Beach along the Andaman Sea and 47 km from Phuket International Airport. Featuring balconies with pool views, the bright, unassuming rooms with intricate gold accents offer flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as in-room safes. Upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and/or 4-poster beds. Villas have direct pool access. Room service is offered.Amenities include a bar, 2 open-air restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools flanked by tropical foliage. Parking, cooking classes and an area shuttle can be arranged.