Kata or Phuket Old Town: 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 133 in Phuket Old Town.
| In short | Kata | Phuket Old Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 138 | 133 |
| Average guest rating | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 20% | 38% |
| 5-star hotels | 7 | 2 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 73 | 80 |
| Average location score | 7.2 | 5.3 |
In short
- Hotels in Phuket Old Town rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.4 in Kata.
- Phuket Old Town has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (38% vs 20%).
- For a 5-star stay, Kata has 7 hotels against 2 in Phuket Old Town.
- The two areas are about 12 km apart.
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FAQ: Kata vs Phuket Old Town
Which has better-rated hotels, Kata or Phuket Old Town?
Phuket Old Town: its 133 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.4 for the 138 hotels in Kata.