Kathu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Phuket featuring a playground
The smallest of Phuket’s districts has attractions for thrill seekers, while those looking for something quieter will find beaches, shrines and temples.

There are many ways to enjoy Kathu's beautiful scenery. Laze on a beach, swim beneath a waterfall and wakeboard on a freshwater lake. Then turn your attention to the province's cultural attractions, including an important religious shrine.

Relax on the gorgeous sands of Patong, a popular resort town. In addition to the beach, many come here for the nightlife in its hundreds of restaurants and bars. Take a 10-minute long-tail boat ride from the southern end of Patong Beach to Freedom Beach, an enchanting strip of white sand flanked by jungle-covered hills. Due to its difficult accessibility, the beach is quieter than many others in the province.

A refreshing swim in the sea is one way to escape the midday heat, and so is a visit to Kathu Waterfall. This is a series of pools that sometimes fill up and overflow with rainwater, particularly from June to November during the monsoon season. Swim in the plunge pools and dip your head under the cascading water for an even more refreshing sensation.

A short walk southeast from the waterfall will lead you toPhuket Wake Park. Learn to wakeboard at this 1,345-foot (410-meter) long manmade freshwater lake. Lessons are given by professional instructors, while experienced riders can jump and spin off a range of obstacles.

After your fun on the water and beach explorations, experience some of Kathu’s cultural highlights. Learn about the area's tin mining heritage at the Phuket Mining Museum. Make your way toKathuShrinein the heart of Kathu village. Beneath a flowing green Chinese roof you can admire several exquisite woodcarvings. These depict deities from the ancient religion of Taoism.

While you are in the village, visit a street market for fresh fruit and vegetables or to barter for clothes and handcrafted souvenirs.

Reach Kathu by flying into Phuket Airport, about 40 minutes away by car. One of the easiest ways to get around to the province’s fabulous beaches, villages and cultural sites is by rental car. However, taxis and local bus services are also available.

Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
5 out of 5
333 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is NZ$176 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$176
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23 Apr - 24 Apr
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
4 out of 5
198 8-9 TAWEEWONG ROAD PATONG, Patong
The price is NZ$229 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
NZ$229
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Patong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
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Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Amari Phuket
Amari Phuket
5 out of 5
2 Meun-ngern Road, Patong, Phuket
The price is NZ$255 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$255
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this beach resort in Patong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"We are really pleased with our experience at Amari Phuket. This is a huge resort spread over a large hilly area. This means that rooms are located on hills and it is not easy to stroll upto your room. You need a transport and it is provided by the hotel. We never had to wait very long for transport ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

Amari Phuket
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STUDIO CENTRAL HILLVIEW A901
STUDIO CENTRAL HILLVIEW A901
3 out of 5
Vichitsongkram Road, Tambon Kathu, Kathu, Phuket
Stay at this 3-star villa in Kathu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Patong Beach and Karon Beach are located nearby. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"the property is affordable. our room was very quite and have a view. we had a car so location was ok for us"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2024

STUDIO CENTRAL HILLVIEW A901
Best Value - 4 person 1 bedroom 2 bed Kathu Condo w/Swimming Pool & Gym
Best Value - 4 person 1 bedroom 2 bed Kathu Condo w/Swimming Pool & Gym
Kathu
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Best Value - 4 person 1 bedroom 2 bed Kathu Condo w/Swimming Pool & Gym
HOMA Phuket Town
HOMA Phuket Town
4 out of 5
3/41 Moo 5, Soi Samkong 1, Ratsada, Phuket
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Ratsada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Patong Beach and Bangla Road are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

HOMA Phuket Town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Rachael
16 Aug 2019

No culture to see when walking around

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