Chanalai Flora Resort, Kata Beach

Chanalai Flora Resort, Kata Beach is a 4-star resort in Kata, Phuket, 250 m from Kata Beach, with two swimming pools and swim-up bars. The grounds also include a children's pool, while the rooms have Thai-style furnishings, air conditioning and private balconies with garden, pool or sea views, depending on the category.

The accommodation ranges from 37 m² Superior and Deluxe rooms to 45 m² Grand Deluxe and Executive Club rooms. Room features include private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and minibars; some have a daybed or a bath, and the Executive Club category has sea views. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort, and free private parking is provided on site.

Families can use the kids' club and children's pool, with babysitting available for a surcharge. The fitness centre is air-conditioned and open daily from 06:00 to 19:00. Bussarakum Restaurant serves breakfast and all-day dishes, while the Terrace Restaurant offers barbecue specials. A tour desk can arrange sightseeing, and the resort has a garden, sun terrace and airport shuttle service.

The four room categories range from 37 m² to 45 m², and all have air conditioning, a balcony, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The Superior Double or Twin Room and Deluxe Double or Twin Room are both 37 m², with a choice of two single beds or one double bed. The Deluxe adds a daybed and pool views, while the Superior has garden views.

The 45 m² Grand Deluxe Room has two king-size beds, a bath and garden or pool views. The 45 m² Executive Club Room with Sea View is arranged with one double bed and combines a balcony and sea view with a bath and private entrance. The room options therefore suit different sleeping arrangements, from a twin or double setup to larger rooms with a bath or a sea-facing outlook.

Outdoor areas include a garden, balcony spaces and a sun terrace, with BBQ facilities also available. The resort has two outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars, plus a separate children's pool and a fitness centre. Families can use the kids' club, and the property also offers cooking classes and tours or classes about local culture. A lift serves the building, and a 24-hour front desk, concierge service and tour desk are available.

Food and drink options include an on-site restaurant, bar, snack bar and coffee house. The menus include kids' meals and special-diet options on request; breakfast is served as an American buffet. Guests can use the minibar and tea and coffee facilities in the rooms. Free private parking is available on site without a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the resort. An airport shuttle service is available.

Chanalai Flora Resort, Kata Beach is on Koktanode Road in Kata, with Kata Beach 250 m away. Restaurants, shops, markets and convenience stores are within walking distance, and Buon Gusto Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is 100 m from the resort. Kata is a west-coast beach neighbourhood; Kata Noi Beach is another nearby stretch of shore, 750 m away. Kata Beach Community Park is also 250 m away.

Phuket International Airport is 31.8 km from the resort, and Phuket Bus Terminal is 12.8 km away. An airport shuttle is available, or you can travel to Kata by taxi. If you are driving, free private parking is possible on site without a reservation. The resort's address is on Koktanode Road, in the Kata Beach part of Phuket, so the final approach is through the local streets rather than into Phuket Town.

For local outings, Wat Kitti Sangkharam is 850 m away, while Kata Open Market and Kata Walking Street Night Market are each 1.1 km from the resort. Phuket Big Buddha is 1.9 km away, and Kata View Point is 2 km away. Further along the coast, Karon Beach is 1.7 km away; Promthep Cape, a southern Phuket viewpoint, is 6 km away. Chalong Pier is 4.8 km from the property, and Phuket Old Town landmarks such as Chinpracha House are 12 km away.