Luxury Hotel · Thailand
The Shore at Katathani
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At a glance
The Shore at Katathani is an adults-only villa resort on Kata Noi Beach, Phuket, designed around couples and romance.
It is the adults-only, villa-only side of the larger Katathani complex, on a quiet hillside above Kata Noi Beach in southwest Phuket. Every villa has its own private pool, sea or garden views, and an open layout built around couples, with butler service.
Villas run from the garden-view Pool Villa up through the Seaview Pool Villas and their Romance and In Love variants, which add a bathtub for two and a larger terrace, to a two-bedroom option. Dining splits between the beachfront Harbour, the modern Thai Param Para, and the Nest Beach Club, with floating breakfasts in your pool.
The whole place is built for couples, gay or straight, on a honeymoon or quiet escape, with a spa, a wedding chapel, and one of Phuket’s calmer beaches. Kata is a short walk, Patong about 20 minutes, and the airport roughly 50.
Highlights
- Adults-only pool-villa resort on quiet Kata Noi Beach, Phuket
- A private pool with every villa, many sea-facing
- Romance-focused villas, floating breakfasts, and a couples spa
Accommodation
Pool Villa
Offers a garden view, personal pool, bedroom, and ample bath area.
Two Bedroom Pool Villa
A spacious villa with a master bedroom, second bedroom, private pool, and sunbathing area.
Seaview Pool Villa
Features a private infinity pool, sun lounge, and stunning sea views.
Seaview Pool Villa Romance
Romantic villa with all the same facilities as the Seaview Pool Villa, with some extra amenities for a special experience for two such as a private bathtub for two, double rain shower heads, and a loveseat where you can soak in the vistas.
Seaview Pool Villa In Love
The ultimate romantic setting with panoramic sea views and extra amenities including a romantic signature bath, special lighting, and love-themed decor.
Further information
Dining
The Harbor is the main restaurant, on the beach at Kata Noi, serving international and Thai dishes through the day and into candlelit dinners at sunset. Param Para handles refined modern Thai over a set menu, while the Nest Beach Club is the spot for sunset drinks by the sand. Guests can also order a floating breakfast in their own pool and use the four restaurants at the resort next door.
Wellness
Serenity Spa is a small, garden-set spa built around couples, with side-by-side massage and a menu that runs from Thai and oil massage to longer treatments. Beyond it, the resort keeps things low-key: a main infinity pool over the beach, a long sea pool running along the sand, a fitness room, and yoga and aqua aerobics for anyone who wants them. Every villa also has its own pool.
Location
The Shore is at the southern, quieter end of Kata Noi Beach, on the southwest coast of Phuket, on a palm-covered slope that gives most villas a view over the bay. Kata Noi is one of the island’s calmer beaches, with the busier Kata next door and Patong about 20 minutes north. Phuket International Airport is roughly 50 minutes away by car.
Thailand
Thailand occupies the heart of mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia, with coastlines on both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. The country divides naturally into four distinct areas: the capital Bangkok; the mountainous north centered on Chiang Mai; the Gulf islands, including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; and the Andaman coast with Phuket, Krabi, and the Trang archipelago.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
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