Mala Hotel

117/1 Patak Road, Kata Beach Tambol Karon Amphur Muang Phuket, 83100 Kata Beach, Thailand·View on map

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Check-infrom 13:30
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Mala Hotel is a 2-star hotel in Kata, Phuket, with double rooms that open onto balconies and offer garden, mountain or city views. Its two room categories sleep up to two people and each has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The Superior Double Room is slightly larger than the Standard, with the rooms measuring 29.91 m² and 28.06 m² respectively.

The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving Chinese and American cuisines, a coffee house and a child-friendly buffet, with children's meals and special-diet menus available on request. Breakfast can be served in your room. Free WiFi is available throughout, and free public parking is possible nearby without a reservation. A shuttle service is also available.

Kata Beach is 600 m away; Mae Som Jid Fresh market is 300 m from the hotel and Wat Kitti Sangkharam is 350 m away. Kata View Point, 2.8 km away, and Phuket Big Buddha, 1.3 km away, add outings beyond the beach. The private rooms, dining options and access to Kata's beach and markets suit couples or solo travellers planning time around the coast.

Rooms

2 room types · 28–29 m²

Mala Hotel has two double-room categories, both with a balcony and private bathroom. The Standard Double Room with Balcony measures 28.06 m², while the Superior Double Room with Balcony measures 29.91 m²; each sleeps up to two people and has one double bed. Both room types have air conditioning, a shower and a tea and coffee maker.

Outlooks range across garden, mountain and city views, with patios and terraces also among the room features. The Superior is slightly larger, but the two categories share a similar set of amenities rather than offering different accommodation styles. Room facilities include free toiletries, towels, a hairdryer, an additional bathroom and a bath or shower. Towels and sheets are available for an extra fee.

Standard Double Room with Balcony — Mala Hotel

Standard Double Room with Balcony

28 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
Garden viewBalconyPatio

At 28.06 m², the Standard Double Room with Balcony is the smaller of Mala Hotel's two room types. It has a balcony and patio, with garden, mountain or city views among its outlooks. Air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker accompany the private bathroom, which has a shower.

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Superior Double Room with Balcony — Mala Hotel

Superior Double Room with Balcony

29 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
Mountain viewBalconyTerrace

At 29.91 m², the Superior Double Room with Balcony is slightly larger than the Standard. It shares the balcony, patio and air conditioning, with garden, mountain or city views among its outlooks. The room also has a tea and coffee maker and a private bathroom with a shower.

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Facilities

55 facilities
Restaurant
Parking
Balcony
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
View
Free WiFi
Shuttle service
Terrace
Free parking

Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and free public parking can be found nearby without a reservation. The hotel offers a shuttle service and has an on-site restaurant serving Chinese and American cuisines, alongside a coffee house. Families can use the child-friendly buffet and children's meals, while special-diet menus are available on request. Breakfast can be served in the room, and each room has a tea and coffee maker.

Outdoor furniture, a patio, balcony and terrace provide outdoor seating. Bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours and local-culture tours are also available, with public transport tickets among the services. The tour desk, concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange and 24-hour front desk are among the hotel facilities. Daily housekeeping, room service, laundry and babysitting or child services are offered, alongside air conditioning, non-smoking rooms and a lift.

General

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

Parking

  • Valet parking

Mala Hotel is on Patak Road in Kata, a beachside part of Phuket where local shops, food businesses and small markets line the main streets. Sai Than Boon is 50 m away, while Fork & Spoon Restaurant and Everest Restaurant Thailand are each 300 m from the hotel. Mae Som Jid Fresh market is 300 m away and Wat Kitti Sangkharam is 350 m away. Kata Beach is 600 m from the hotel, with Karon Beach 1.2 km away.

Phuket International Airport is 31 km away; Phuket Bus Terminal is 12.2 km from Mala Hotel and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 14.6 km away. Patak Road provides the road approach into Kata, and the hotel also offers a shuttle service. Free public parking is possible nearby without a reservation. For arrival, share your expected time with the hotel in advance; check-in begins at 13:30.

Along the coast, Kata Noi Beach is 1.6 km away and Kata Beach Community Park is 700 m from the hotel. Kata Open Market is 400 m away, while Kata Walking Street Night Market is 550 m away. Phuket Big Buddha is 1.3 km away, and Kata View Point is 2.8 km from Mala Hotel. Wat Kitti Sangkharam, 350 m away, offers a nearby temple visit; surfing and scuba diving are among the activities in the area. Farther south, Promthep Cape is 6.8 km away and provides a coastal viewpoint.

  • Mae Som Jid Fresh market
    A fresh market on the Kata side of Patak Road for everyday shopping.
    300 m
  • Wat Kitti Sangkharam
    A local Buddhist temple close to the hotel and Kata's market streets.
    350 m
  • Kata Open Market
    A market stop for browsing local stalls near the beach district.
    400 m
  • Kata Beach
    The nearest named beach, with surfing and scuba diving among local activities.
    600 m
  • Kata Beach Community Park
    A public park by Kata Beach for a break between outings.
    700 m
  • Phuket Big Buddha
    A major Phuket landmark overlooking the southern beaches and surrounding coast.
    1.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a balcony room with garden, mountain or city views.
  • ✓you plan to visit Kata Beach, which is 600 m from the hotel.
  • ✓you value an on-site restaurant with Chinese and American cuisines, a child-friendly buffet and children's meals.
  • ✓you need free public parking nearby, with no reservation required.
  • ✓you want free WiFi and air conditioning in your room.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a beachfront stay: Kata Beach is 600 m away.
  • ✕you require parking within the hotel grounds: the free parking is public and nearby.
  • ✕you are sensitive to firm mattresses: some guests found the beds very hard or squeaky.
  • ✕you need a room for more than two people: both room categories have a maximum occupancy of two.

What guests say

108 verified reviews
8.6

Guests most often praise the spotless interiors and daily housekeeping, along with the friendly, helpful staff and value for money. They also appreciate the nearby markets and beach. Some guests describe the beds as very firm or squeaky.

Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.1
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness8.9
Value for money8.8
Facilities8.7
Location7.8

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Mala Hotel cost?

Rates at Mala Hotel change with your travel dates, season and room choice. Compare current rates with our booking partners for the dates you plan to stay.

How do I get to Mala Hotel?

Mala Hotel is on Patak Road in Kata. Phuket International Airport is 31 km away, while Phuket Bus Terminal is 12.2 km away and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 14.6 km away. You can make the final approach by road; the hotel also offers a shuttle service. Free public parking is available nearby without a reservation. Check-in starts at 13:30, and you should share your expected arrival time in advance.

What is near Mala Hotel?

Mae Som Jid Fresh market is 300 m from Mala Hotel, and Wat Kitti Sangkharam is 350 m away. Kata Open Market is 400 m away, Kata Walking Street Night Market 550 m, and Kata Beach 600 m. Kata Beach Community Park is 700 m from the hotel, while Phuket Big Buddha is 1.3 km away. Kata Noi Beach is 1.6 km away, and Kata View Point is 2.8 km away.

Does Mala Hotel have food options on site?

Mala Hotel has an on-site restaurant serving Chinese and American cuisines, plus a coffee house. A child-friendly buffet and children's meals are available, special-diet menus can be requested, and breakfast can be served in the room.

What room types does Mala Hotel offer?

Mala Hotel has a Standard Double Room with Balcony and a Superior Double Room with Balcony. Both sleep up to two people, have a double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom; the Superior measures 29.91 m² compared with 28.06 m² for the Standard.

What are the check-in arrangements at Mala Hotel?

Check-in at Mala Hotel begins at 13:30, and check-out is until 12:00. The hotel asks you to share your expected arrival time in advance, either through the special requests box or using the contact details in your confirmation.

Is parking available at Mala Hotel?

Mala Hotel has free public parking at a nearby location, and you do not need to reserve a space. The parking is public rather than a dedicated private space at the hotel.

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