Katamanda Tropical View Villa B3

Katamanda Tropical View Villa B3 sits within the gated Katamanda estate, a quiet green enclave on the hillside between Kata and Kata Noi. Behind the gates, tall trees and tended gardens shut out the bustle of the beach road, yet the sand, cafés and restaurants of Kata are close enough to stroll to. This is a classic two-storey Thai-style villa, with red-tiled roofs, white balustrades and warm timber throughout, and it feels instantly like a private home rather than a holiday rental.

Life here revolves around the raised pool terrace. The pool runs the length of the deck, framed by sun loungers, parasols and leafy treetops, and there is shade and sunshine at every hour of the day. A table for six sits out in the open air beside the barbecue, perfect for long, lazy lunches, while inside the living room opens through tall glass doors onto the pool, with deep sofas, a wide-screen television and a pitched timber ceiling. The kitchen is generously sized and properly equipped, and an in-villa chef can be arranged for any meal.

Three bedrooms make this an easy fit for a family or two couples. The master suite opens straight onto the pool deck and has its own walled outdoor bathing garden, with a sunken stone tub and rain shower under the sky. A second king bedroom sits alongside, and the third room has twin beds that can be pushed together, ideal for children or teenagers. Beyond the villa, guests share the estate’s tennis court and gym, and housekeeping keeps everything fresh through the week.