Drift Inn Kata Beach, Guest House
A straightforward adults-only base on Kata Beach
A place to stay in Kata Beach
Drift Inn Kata Beach is an adults-only guest house in Kata Beach, Thailand, with rooms starting from $68 per night. It has an on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout, and every room comes with air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a balcony. The property holds a guest rating of 7.6/10 across 93 reviews, with location, staff, and value for money cited as the clearest strengths. Staff communicate in both English and Thai, and luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures.
Who this stay suits
A no-frills, adults-only guest house with practical in-room amenities, a balcony on every room, and an on-site restaurant — functional rather than flashy.
Best for
- Adult couples or solo travellers
- Budget-conscious stays in Kata Beach
- Guests who want a balcony and city view
- Those who value on-site dining convenience
Less suited to
- Families travelling with children
- Travellers expecting resort-level facilities
- Those seeking a high-rated guest experience
Balconies and views
Every room at Drift Inn has its own balcony with a view. City views are available, giving guests an outdoor space to sit without leaving the property. It is a practical detail that lifts an otherwise straightforward room category.
On-site restaurant
The guest house has its own restaurant on the premises. For a small property in this price range, having food and drink available without stepping out is a genuine convenience, particularly useful after a long travel day.
Room setup and comfort
Rooms include a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower, refrigerator, electric kettle, and a drying rack. Private entrances and tile or marble floors keep the feel clean and functional. Air conditioning is standard throughout.
Adults-only setting
The property is adults only, which shapes the atmosphere across shared spaces including the lounge and TV area. It is a deliberate policy rather than an incidental one, and worth factoring in when booking as a group.
Rooms & rates
Double Room with Balcony
15.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
16.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- Balcony
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
The highlights
Inside Drift Inn Kata Beach, Guest House
Amenities at Drift Inn Kata Beach, Guest House
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Restaurant
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Adults only
- Flat-screen TV
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- City view
- View
Outdoors
- Balcony
Getting to & from Phuket International Airport
Drift Inn Kata Beach, Guest House is 33.1 km from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
The location
Kata Beach is a smaller, curved bay south of Karon, popular with surfers during the monsoon swell and families in the dry season.
5 sights nearby, 4 of them within 1 km; the closest is Kata Beach Community Park at 430 m.
Things to do nearby
- Kata Beach Community Parkpark430 m
- Surfingtheme park430 m
- Kata Rockspeak850 m
- Kata Beachattraction910 m
- Kata Noi Beachattraction1.2 km
Straight-line distances from the property · data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 93 reviews, the three themes that come up most positively are location, staff, and value for money. The overall guest rating sits at 7.6/10, suggesting the property meets basic expectations without consistently exceeding them. No specific room or dining themes were recorded in the available review data.
- Staff8.2
- Facilities7.6
- Cleanliness7.7
- Comfort7.8
- Value For Money8.1
- Location8.6
- Free Wifi7.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 9 · average 9.3
They wrote about: location, noise, cleanliness
Reviews scoring 7–9: 7 · average 7.7
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring 5–7: 3 · average 5.3
They wrote about: location, staff, cleanliness
Reviews scoring Under 5: 1 · average 3
They wrote about: location, cleanliness, room
No reviews in the selected score range.
Guest reviews summarised from Booking site partners.
Things to know
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
As published by the booking provider · always reconfirm with the property
Common questions
Where exactly is Drift Inn Kata Beach located?
The guest house is in Kata Beach, Thailand. Location is one of the most positively mentioned aspects in guest reviews, suggesting the address is convenient for the area's main attractions and the beach itself.
Is this property adults only?
Yes. Drift Inn Kata Beach operates as an adults-only property. Guests travelling with children will need to look elsewhere.
What is the price per night?
Rooms start from $68 USD per night. The final rate will depend on room type, dates, and where you book.
Is there Wi-Fi at the property?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house and is listed among the most popular facilities.
Does the property have a restaurant?
Yes, there is an on-site restaurant. It is one of the guest house's signature features and a practical option for meals without leaving the property.
Do rooms have balconies?
Yes, all rooms include a balcony. City views are available, giving guests an outdoor space attached to their room.
What is included in each room?
Rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, refrigerator, electric kettle, tea and coffee maker, linens, towels, a safe, and a socket near the bed.
Is there a luggage storage service?
Yes, baggage storage is available at the property, which is useful if you arrive before check-in or need to store bags after check-out.
What languages does staff speak?
Staff communicate in both English and Thai.
Is there a shared area for guests?
Yes, the guest house has a shared lounge and TV area available to all guests.
How do guests rate the property?
The guest rating is 7.6/10 based on 93 reviews. Location, staff, and value for money are the most consistently positive areas mentioned by guests.