Lae Lay Suites glowing on the hillside above Kata Bay at dusk

Karon · Kata Bay · Phuket

Stay like home,above the bay.

A family-run hideaway on the hill between Kata and Karon. 36 apartment-style suites, a rooftop pool facing the sea, and a free shuttle to both beaches.

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Sunset over Kata Bay

7°49′ N · 98°17′ E

Welcome to Lae Lay Suites

A boutique home on the hill, between Kata & Karon.

Boutique hotel with easy access to Kata Beach and Karon Beach. Four things to know before you arrive.

A bright one-bedroom suite opening onto a balcony and the green hills

Looking out from a suite over Kata as the evening sky turns pink

The hotel among the palms with the sea beyond

The rooftop pool terrace at dusk with loungers and plants

Lae Lay Suites01 / 04

A home base,not a hotel room.

The view isour signature.

Two beaches,one free shuttle.

Run likea family home.

0136 suites · private balconies · kitchenettes

A home base, not a hotel room.

Lae Lay Suites is a boutique, family-style hotel set on the hillside overlooking Kata Bay in Phuket, quietly positioned to give guests the best of both worlds between Kata Beach and Karon Beach. Every one of our 36 suites is spacious and self-catering, featuring a private balcony, a proper kitchenette, and the kind of apartment-style comfort that makes a stay here feel less like a hotel room and more like a home base. From the moment you arrive, the pace slows down — this is a property built for guests seeking genuine hospitality, personalized care, and room to breathe away from high-rise resort crowds.

02Every balcony faces Kata Bay

The view is our signature.

Our signature is the location and view. Elevated on the hill, every balcony and our rooftop pool directly face the stunning waters of Kata Bay. As the sun sets each evening over the bay, the skyline turns into a gold-and-pink backdrop guests consistently describe as cinematic. It’s a vantage point no standard beachfront hotel can match, quickly becoming the reason so many guests return — whether for a peaceful morning coffee on the balcony or an evening drink by the rooftop pool as light shifts across the ocean.

03Kata & Karon · complimentary shuttle

Two beaches, one free shuttle.

Being ideally situated between Kata and Karon means you never have to settle for just one beach experience. Our complimentary shuttle runs to and from both beaches throughout the day, letting you easily switch between Kata’s vibrant beach scenes, surf, and seaside dining, and Karon’s long, relaxed stretch of sand without paying for taxis — including the trip back up the hill. It’s a seamless detail that lets you enjoy the best of both worlds throughout your entire stay.

04Poolside breakfast · rooftop terrace

Run like a family home.

Run family-style by a small, dedicated team, Lae Lay Suites offers the warm, attentive Thai hospitality that distinguishes top boutique properties. Complete with daily poolside breakfast, a panoramic rooftop pool terrace, and suites designed as comfortably for extended visits as for weekend getaways, Lae Lay Suites provides the ultimate boutique base in Phuket — perfectly placed for Kata Beach, steps from Karon Beach, and quiet enough to truly unwind.

Spacious, self-catering suites

Rooftop pool facing Kata Bay

Beaches on the free shuttle

24/7

A family team on site

Every
evening,

the bay
turns gold.

The sun setting over Kata Bay from the hillside

Tonight the sun sets over Kata Bay at dusk.

The hotel sits high enough that the whole sky opens up. Guests watch it from the rooftop pool, or with a drink on their own balcony. They call it cinematic. We call it every evening.

Phuket, Thailand

The rooftop

Mornings by the pool.Evenings too.

The pool runs the length of the roof and looks straight out to the Andaman Sea. Breakfast is served beside it each morning. By evening the loungers turn toward the sunset. Drag the photo to see the same terrace at noon and at dusk.

Poolside breakfastEvery morning
Sunbeds facing the bayAll day
Junior SuitesOpen onto the water

NoonDusk

Between two beaches

Two beaches.Not one taxi.

The hotel sits quietly on the hill between Kata and Karon. A free shuttle runs down to both through the day, and brings you back up the hill when you are done.

Karon BeachLong, quiet sand to the northFree shuttle
Kata BeachSurf, cafés, and seaside diningFree shuttle
On footDownhill past shops and massage15–20 min
PatongBy Grab or Bolt20–25 min
Phuket AirportWe can help arrange the ride≈ 45 min

Illustrative · not to scale

The suites

Three waysto stay.

Every suite has a private balcony and a kitchenette, so you can unpack, slow down, and live here a while.

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Studio suite with twin beds and a balcony over the green hills

01 / 03Apartment studio

Studio

Bright, open, made for settling in.

A bright studio with a private balcony, a proper kitchenette, and space to unpack. Easy for couples, solo travellers, and longer stays.

Private balcony
Kitchenette and dining table
Free beach shuttle
2 guests

From, per night฿897

Junior suite bedroom opening straight onto the rooftop pool

02 / 0350 sqm

Junior Suite Pool Side

Step from your room into the pool.

The rare one. A balcony that opens onto the rooftop pool, fifty square metres of quiet, and the bay on the horizon.

Direct rooftop pool access
50 square metres
Just three of its kind
2 guests

From, per night฿1,443

One-bedroom suite with a king bed and a hillside view

03 / 0355 sqm

1 Bedroom Suite

A home on the hill, with room for everyone.

Our largest suite. A separate living room with a sofa bed, made for families, small groups, and stays that stretch past the weekend.

Separate living room
55 square metres
Lift access
3 adults + 1 child

From, per night฿1,560

Moments

A day on the hill,from first light to last.

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Guests, in their words

“The balcony views across Kata are spectacular at sunset. The building is well designed, there is a pool, a concierge, and the owners are on hand.”

A perfectly peaceful place

Reserve direct

Your balconyis waiting.

Write to the family with your dates and they will confirm what is open. Booking with us directly comes with a few small kindnesses.

01Best price guaranteeFind a lower rate for the same stay and we match it.
02Early check-in, 2 PMAn hour ahead of the usual time, when the suite is ready.
03Late check-out, 1 PMTwo more hours on the hill before you leave.

Before you arrive

Good to know.

A hillside hotel has stairs, a shuttle, and a rhythm of its own. These are the things guests ask first.

The complimentary shuttle runs to and from both Kata and Karon, so you never need a taxi for the beach. If you would rather walk, it is a 15–20 minute stroll downhill, with restaurants, shops, and massage along the way.