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( 0 7633 0015;
www.boathousephuket.com
;
2/2 Th Kata (Patak West); mains 450-950B; 11am-11pm)
The
perfect place to wow a fussy date, the Boathouse is the pick of the bunch for most local
foodies. The atmosphere can be a little stuffy - this is the closest Phuket gets to old-school
dining - but the Mediterranean fusion food is fabulous, the wine list expansive and the sea
views sublime.
Drinking & Nightlife
Kata's nightlife tends to be pretty mellow.
BAR
Ska Bar
(186/12 Th Koktanod, Kata; noon-late)
At Kata's southernmost cove, tucked into the rocks and
seemingly intertwined with the trunk of a grand old banyan tree, this is our choice for
oceanside sundowners. The Thai bartenders add to Ska's funky Rasta vibe, and the canopy
dangles with buoys, paper lanterns and the flags of 10 countries.
Information
There are plenty of ATMs along Kata's main drag.
9am-4.30pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
On Rte 4028, at the end of Th Thai Na.
Post Office
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Getting There & Around
Sŏrng·tăa·ou
to both Kata and Karon (per person 25B) leave frequently from the day mar-
ket on Th Ranong in Phuket from 7am to 5pm. The main
sŏrng·tăa·ou
stop in Kata is in
front of Kata Beach Resort.
Taxis from Kata go to Phuket Town (600B), Patong (600B) and Karon (200B).
Motorbike rentals (per day 300B) are widely available.
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Hat Karon
Hat Karon is like Hat Patong and Hat Kata's love child: it's chilled-out, a touch glamorous
and a tad sleazy. There are two mega-resorts and package tourists aplenty, but there's still
more sand space per capita than at either Patong or Kata. The further north you go the
