Kata or Patong: where to stay in Phuket?
Both are popular bases in Phuket. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 138 hotels in Kata and 550 in Patong.
| In short | Kata | Patong |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 138 | 550 |
| Average guest rating | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 20% | 9% |
| 5-star hotels | 7 | 37 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 73 | 373 |
| Average location score | 7.2 | 7.5 |
In short
- Hotels in Kata rate higher: 8.4 on average against 8.0 in Patong.
- Kata has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (20% vs 9%).
- Patong has more hotels to choose from (550 vs 138).
- For a 5-star stay, Patong has 37 hotels against 7 in Kata.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Patong has more options: 373 vs 73.
- The two areas are about 8.4 km apart.
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FAQ: Kata vs Patong
Which has better-rated hotels, Kata or Patong?
Kata: its 138 hotels average 8.4 out of 10, against 8.0 for the 550 hotels in Patong.
Where are there more budget hotels, Kata or Patong?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Patong has more options: 373 vs 73.