What to do and see in Kata Beach, Phuket: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 1, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Just to the south of Karon lies Kata, a laid-back town with two stunning beaches. Kata Yai is the bigger beach, and if you’re not the type to lounge on the sand all day, you can rent practically any type of water-sports equipment here. Kata Noi, on the other hand, is quieter and smaller—ideal for a lazy day. Want a break from the beach? TripAdvisor travelers recommend taking a local Thai cooking class or going elephant trekking.
Restaurants in Kata Beach

1. Oceanic Divecenter

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5.0 based on 206 reviews

Oceanic Divecenter

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center from 1999 to 2012. Now upgraded to SSI and PADI Dive Center. Walking distance from both Kata & Karon beaches. The three British/Swedish owners have been instructing PADI and SSI courses, guiding dives around Phuket and assisting travellers in many aspects of their holiday for many years. Experienced, friendly staff provide all levels of PADI & SSI diver training specialising in NERVOUS BEGINNERS, families & JUNIORS. LOCAL DIVING, DAYTRIPS for DIVING and SNORKELLING- PHI PHI, Similan Islands, Burma, Hin Daeng/Muang.

2. Phuket dash Scuba dot Com

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5.0 based on 120 reviews

Phuket dash Scuba dot Com

Your personal divecenter on Phuket. Daytrips to all destinations every day of the week, all PADI courses and liveaboards to Similans, Richelieu Rock and South Andaman.

3. Sea Fun Divers - Day Trips

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5.0 based on 359 reviews

Sea Fun Divers - Day Trips

Sea Fun Divers - Scuba Diving Kata Beach Phuket at our PADI 5* Instrcutor Development Center located inside the Kata Thani Hotel along Kata Noi Beach. We also have offices in Karon Beach, Patong Beach and Mai Khao Beach Phuket. From our Kata location, we do Beach Diving and Padi Scuba Courses and Certifications for all ages. We also run our own Daytrip Diving boat (we are not diving agent like many companies.) With the direct access to beach diving for refreshers, training and night dives we feel we have the the best facilities. We have a genuine commitment to personal service. Learning scuba diving with Sea Fun Divers means access to best training facilities in Phuket. Our own day trip boat takes a maximum of 20 guests, despite the space would allow many more, to ensure fun and enjoyable day diving.

4. Joy Joy Scuba

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5.0 based on 40 reviews

Joy Joy Scuba

Dear friends! We passionately love sea, underwater world, diving and traveling. We’re living in world of diving and tourism since 2004, we'll meet you with ocean and this amazing style of life.

5. SSS Phuket Dive & Surf Center

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5.0 based on 286 reviews

SSS Phuket Dive & Surf Center

SSS Phuket | Scuba Diving – Snorkeling – Surfing - Stand- Up Paddle - Freediving | is a 5 Star PADI Dive Center and PADI Freediving Center that offers certified courses for beginners all the way to professional levels. As the name suggests, SSS Phuket offers other courses such as snorkeling and surfing as well. These courses and services are provided by certified and qualified instructors from SSS Phuket. Be sure to receive top quality service at very competitive prices. Seeking for new adventures? It all starts here with SSS Phuket

6. Phuket Dive Tours

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Phuket Dive Tours

Phuket Dive Tours is a British managed 5 star scuba diving training resort with affordable diving day trips. Our kata beach private dive pool and accommodation is your first choice for first time scuba diving we deliver the best value SSI & PADI courses and private fun diving day trips and we wont be beaten on Price. Learning to Scuba dive has never been so easy, with the free SSI Online e learning and you can sign and start the course today to get the full Open water Scuba License. When you dive with Phuket Dive Tours you are actually Diving with some of the most experienced diving Instructors on the Island.

7. Tailor Pro

100/63 Kata Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 81 498 5915 [email protected] http://www.tailorprophuket.com
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5.0 based on 850 reviews

Tailor Pro

Ladies and Gents Professional Custom Tailor Since 1987. We specialize in Both men's and women's clothing with outstanding service and guaranteed quality.

Reviewed By 265morganb - Adelaide, Australia

After doing a bit of research on custom made clothing in Phuket I realized that one of the best rated shops was next to my hotel. After bringing in a few photos, a sketch and having a brief chat about what I wanted created Raju brought my visions to life. Professional, excellent handcrafted work and an amazingly quick turn around time I would highly recommend seeing Raju and his team for custom made suits dresses and clothing if you are in Phuket. If I could give the team and their shop 10 stars I would! Thank you for my beautiful clothes!

8. Rahul Fashion Custom Tailor

30/9 Room 2, Kata Road, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 86 803 2917 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/rahulfashioncustomtailor/
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Rahul Fashion Custom Tailor

Established since 1998,Rahul fashion is one of the shops from the first generation of tailor shop in kata beach.We provide fine custom tailoring experiences for both men and women suits, coats and dresses.Our styles range from classic to modern styles.

Reviewed By ambuje

Jeg besøgte Rahul Fashion i februar 2020, hvor jeg ud fra et billede fik lavet en frakke, som er helt perfekt. Det er to søde og sjove brødre, der virkelig forstår deres håndværk og ikke mindst imødekommer dine ønsker, så du kun går tilfreds derfra. Mine varmeste anbefalinger :-) I visited Rahul Fashion in February 2020, where I requested a jacket from a picture - it is made perfectly! The store is owned by to lovely brothers, who really knows their workmanship and meets all your wishes, leaving you with a satisfied result. The sewing is fast, and if you by any chance is not satisfied, they will change it until you are. Will be back for more!

9. Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ

83/1 Moo 2, Patak Soi 5, Patak Road Muang, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 81 710 5250 [email protected] http://www.phuketthaicooking.com
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Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ

Whether Thai food is your favorite or cooking is your hobby, there is no better way to learn Thai cooking when you are in Thailand. Phuket Thai Cooking Class by VJ is an ideal home-style learning environment which is different from other cooking classes and hotels which offer the courses. Come and join us to make your next vacation a culinary adventure and learn essential skills and techniques you can use everyday!

Reviewed By jahnag2019 - Alstonville, Australia

While staying in Patong I really wanted to learn more about Thai cuisine so read lots of reviews on Thai cooking classes and really like VJ’s. As someone who loves to cook & watches all cooking show & loves to read cookbooks ???? The biggest draw card was the markets before to pick up the produce for the dishes we were to make. So I booked online the day before & got an email confirming the morning class (market included) also confirmed a pick up from my hotel in Patong. 10:30 pick up from Patong with a lovely driver & air conditioned van. About a 20mins drive to kata beach (beautiful coast drive) Then to the markets ???????? VJ meets the group there and walks us around explaining all sorts of ingredients that are used in Thai cooking, truely loved learning the correct Thai produce. Back to the cooking studio (just down the road from the market) we are welcomed into an air conditioned prep room with everything we need to make our 4 dishes. We are offered coffee, water & fruit throughout the class. First we prepared our ingredients for Tom yum, pad Thai & chicken & basil. Each ingredient was explained. Then we learnt about curry paste. I made green curry paste, from scratch using a mortar & pestle, thankfully VJ’s staff helped me, very talented ladies ???????????????? We then went to our cooking stations and started with Tom yum Goong (prawns) so much fun! This was the best Tom yum I’ve ever eaten ???????? Next was Pad Thai with chicken, another delicious dish. We sat down to eat these two dishes after each cook. Then we made the stir fried chicken basil, this I loved. This really made me appreciate using the right ingredients really make or breaks a dish. Last was our curries (some made red curry paste) the method of cooking this dish was different to what I have used at home & something I will be using with all my curries. We then sat down to eat our last two dishes. The staff had the prep room ready with fresh steamed jasmine rice. A perfect way to enjoy our dishes. Boy was I full! Make sure you don’t eat breakfast beforehand. All recipes emailed to our class including all Thai ingredients and understandings. I was returned to my hotel after 2:30pm.. great way to spend my morning. Thank you Vj and team ❤️❤️

10. Simon's Boutique Custom Tailor

227/1 Khoktanod Rd.,, Kata Beach, Karon, Phuket 83100 Thailand +66 89 729 5530 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simons-Boutique/222734381189971
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Simon's Boutique Custom Tailor

Simon's Boutique is a leading fashion tailor in Phuket, providing each individual with impeccable custom suits, shirts, dresses and wedding dresses. Our garment designs as well as the fashion styles range from classic to latest modern styles.

Reviewed By M2485BNjohnm - Gladesville, Australia

No fast talking. Just very good quality clothing at a fair price. Great choice of styles and materials. Very happy. Purchased at other local Taylor's before. I'm very happy to endorse Simon!!

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