Kata Gardens 6C

Kata Gardens 6C is a top-floor penthouse in a small hillside residence rising above Kata Noi, with the Andaman Sea spread out below and both of Kata’s beaches only a short stroll away. Inside, warm hardwood floors, woven furnishings and splashes of crimson and gold give it the feel of a boutique hotel suite, while the generous, light-filled layout makes it a stylish alternative to a full villa for couples, friends or a small family.

The real prize is upstairs. A private rooftop deck crowns the apartment, with its own plunge pool set at the edge, cushioned loungers beneath deep red parasols and an uninterrupted view across the bay to the headlands. It is the place for a first swim with your morning coffee and a last one as the sun drops into the sea. One floor down, a covered terrace with rattan sofas wraps around the living space, catching the breeze and the treetop views, and the residence’s landscaped communal pools lie in the gardens below whenever you fancy longer lengths.

The open-plan living room flows into a dining table for four and a sleek, fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. The two bedrooms sit apart from each other for real privacy, each with its own bathroom and rain shower; the master adds a deep bathtub, and the second bedroom opens onto a balcony facing the ocean. An apartment manager, daily housekeeping and round-the-clock security look after everything, a chef can cook in on request, and the cafés, restaurants and night market of Kata are all within easy walking distance.