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The Shore at KatathanivsThe Nai Harn
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, THE NAI HARN is preferred by most writers compared to The Shore at Katathani. THE NAI HARN comes in at #16 in Phuket with approval from 7 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
The Shore at Katathani
Star Service
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
14 Kata Noi rd., Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $245/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Views from throughout are magnificent, that is if you can peel yourself away from the friendly service that begins upon arrival with chilled towels and flower necklaces." Full review
Rough Guide "The sister hotel of the Katathani has its own spa, restaurant and infinity pool, and targets couples (no under-12s allowed)."
OysterLuxury
"The Shore at Katathani is an upscale, 36-room villa hotel that caters mainly to couples and honeymooners." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Shore complex is an ultra-luxurious, peaceful, private world of pastel-painted villas fronted by a luscious infinity pool practically on the beach." Full review
Frommer's "This all villa property is on a steep hill just south of the main resort, and aims directly at the romantic getaway market with its secluded, luxurious pool villas; in fact, no children under 12-years-old are allowed to stay here" Full review
The Nai Harn
DK Eyewitness Star Service Rough Guide Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Independent Frommer's
23/3 Moo 1, Vises Road, Rawai, Nai Harn, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $189/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This lovely property was Phuket’s first luxury hotel and is now a part of the Puravarna group. No longer the most luxurious hotel, this nevertheless remains a fine place to stay."
Star Service "The three extravagant Royal suites are spectacular offerings with the best views in the house. There are a few connecting rooms." Full review
Rough Guide "The beach’s northern headland is dominated by this long-standing luxurious hotel, whose rooms are raked up the hill amid terraced gardens of bougainvillaea."
Lonely Planet "Still a destination for many a transcontinental yachty, Royal Phuket Yacht Club has an air of old-world elegance, especially in its fabulous lobby-bar spinning with ceiling fans."
Fodor's "Beautifully appointed rooms in a modern Thai style all have balconies overlooking the sea." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This beach side beauty originally opened in the 1980s and boasts a guest list that reads like a Who’s Who of the time – Roger Moore, Peter Ustinov, Prince Albert of Monaco and French president Jacques Chirac." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located on one of Phuket's best beaches, The Nai Harn Phuket is everyone you could possibly want from a 5-star Thai resort." Full review
Independent "The rooms at the Nai Harn are a blast of colour – lime greens rugs, deep purple threads and garlands of pink bougainvillea all pop against a background of blue-green sky and sea – but it’s the comet-like white of Nai Harn beach you’ll most fondly remember"
Frommer's "Most rooms have large balconies with four-posted sun beds. Villas have a button that, when pushed, immediately alerts your private butler to bring a bottle of champagne. " Full review
