Catnip Seaside Hotel&Cafe

Hotels
74/37 Moo.3,T.Kamala,A.Kathu,Phuket , Ban Huai Luk (1) , th

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location / beach access
Friendly, helpful staff
Cats / cat-cafe and opportunities to cuddle cats
Good value for the price
Close to restaurants, shops and transport
Cons:
Strong cat/urine smell and general cleanliness issues
Poor mattresses / uncomfortable beds
No elevator — many stairs
Noisy at night from street, pub and motorbikes
Small rooms and limited in-room amenities
Concerns about cat cafe conditions (cats kept confined)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests report strong urine smell (cat area), not-clean bathrooms and general maintenance/cleaning issues; a few reviews noted rooms as clean but overall cleanliness is a clear negative.
Service
1
Consistently described as friendly and helpful staff / reception — a clear positive across several reviews.
Location
1
Repeatedly praised: central, very close to the beach, restaurants and shops; excellent location for price and for exploring Phuket.
Room Quality
1
Rooms described as small, with very poor mattresses (springy/you feel every spring), some beds too hard for some guests; no elevator and upper floors can be uncomfortable.
Amenities
1
Cat-cafe and friendly cats are a draw, but guests report issues: cat-room hygiene concerns, missing small items (soap, remote batteries), no lift and non-climate-controlled corridors — mixed but leaning negative.
Value for Money
1
Frequently called cheap and good value for the area/price; many guests noted the price matched expectations despite faults.
Food and Beverage
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
1
Mixed but slightly positive overall due to excellent location and friendly staff; however, serious cleanliness and room-quality issues make experience polarized for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-07 04:05

Property Description

Welcome to Catnip Seaside Hotel & Cafe, your perfect beachside getaway in Ban Huai Luk.

Unmatched Location
Just steps away from the stunning Kamala Beach and within proximity to Patong Boxing Stadium, immerse yourself in sun-soaked relaxation or thrilling local entertainment.

Comfort and Convenience
Our air-conditioned rooms are designed for ultimate comfort, complete with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs to make your stay enjoyable and stress-free.

Breathtaking Views
Select rooms with balconies offer mesmerizing sea views, while our inviting terrace is the perfect spot to unwind after an adventurous day exploring the area.

Don't miss out on this tropical paradise—book your stay at Catnip Seaside Hotel & Cafe today!

Important information:

Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
G
gwyther • couple • gb
8
meow
Pros:

not a bad stay for the price rooms were pretty big not the cleanest bathroom but nothing wearing your crocs in the shower won’t sort out really good location for the price as well right on the beach and the cats were gorgeous all vaccinated

Cons:

the cats did seem to want to leave the room they were kept in at any opportunity and did smell heavily of urine in there could do with new mattresses as well as the beds were very springy but there was a mattress in the corridor so maybe they are getting new ones in

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Joakim • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Abhishek_Raghav • couple • jp
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Janina • extended_group • se
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • sa
5
Pros:

Location

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
T
tara • couple • gb
9
Cheap friendly central place to stay
Pros:

Super friendly staff , loved having cat cuddles whenever we wanted, so close to beach

Cons:

Stairs in the heat 😂

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Claes • couple • se
7
Motsvarade förväntningarna
Pros:

Läget jättebra. Rummet motsvarade förväntningarna för det priset. Rent och fräscht. Det vi behövde fanns på rummet.

Cons:

Trapporna! Bodde på 4:e våningen 🤣

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lars Erik • couple • se
7
Bra för det priset
Pros:

Nära till allt

Cons:

Det var okej

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Hyvä sijainti, perus siisti huone. Siitäkin huolimatta että oli ihan keskustassa, ei ollut kovaa melua ilallla/yöllä.

Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä sekä kissat aivan ihania!

Cons:

Pieniä puutteita oli, esim käsisaippua, pikkulusikat, kaukosäätimissä ei ollut pattereita mutta ei sekään sinänsä haitannut että televisio oli kiinni koko ajan 😊

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Sherrelle • solo_traveller • gb
8
Love the location, beach and cats! Abit noisy at night
Pros:

Loved the location, cute little street but not too busy like the main road. Easy access to kamala beach which is lovely for swimming and relaxing . On top of the cat cafe so you can visit many times and pet the maine scoon cats!

Cons:

The street below is noisy with motorbikes and vehicles going through. No issues with the hotel room though

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Peder • couple • se
1
Pros:

Nära till stranden

Cons:

Sängarna var under all kritik, man kände varenda fjäder i madrassen.
Det luktade avlopp i hela rummet

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Kriste • couple • ch
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Timm Hildebrandt • couple • at
8
Sehr gut gelegenes Hotel mit sehr freundlichem Service und starkem Preis Leistungs Verhältnis.
Pros:

Die Lage ist hervorragend. Man ist mitten im Geschehen und erreicht Strand, Restaurants, Massagen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in wenigen Minuten. Das Personal war außergewöhnlich freundlich und hilfsbereit, und das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis ist wirklich sehr gut. Insgesamt ein idealer Standort, wenn man Phuket unkompliziert erleben möchte.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind klein, was uns bewusst war, könnten aber durch zusätzliche Ablageflächen, Wandhaken oder eine kleine Wäscheleine deutlich funktionaler genutzt werden. Das Bett war für unseren Geschmack etwas hart. Außerdem gibt es keinen Aufzug und die Flure sind nicht klimatisiert, was besonders in den oberen Etagen spürbar ist.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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oezgr • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • couple • at
6
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Dominika • couple • pl
6
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
R
Rune • couple • se
5
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • solo_traveller • au
5
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Waited check-in for 30min
Very old and basic

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Joana • couple • at
4
No volveria jamas.
Pros:

Lo bueno es que estaba cerca de la playa y el recepcionista siempre fue amable.
El precio es mas económico que los demás hoteles de la zona pero hay una razón por ello….

Cons:

El edificio requiere de MUCHO mantenimiento y limpieza. Por momentos se siente mucho el olor a orina de los gatos del supuesto “cat cafe” que tienen.
Y aca quiero aclarar; el café es una habitación pequeña con 9 gatos que no salen jamas ni tienen acceso al exterior. (No sabia que esto iba a ser así o jamas hubiera alquilado)
Es mas facil demoler el lugar que limpiarlo todo como para pasar las condiciones sanitarias.
Simplemente diría que si pueden pagar por otro lugar, que lo hagan.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
7
Pros:

Dobra lokalizacja i bezproblemowy personel

Cons:

Pub pod hotelem z którego grała głośna muzyka w późnych godzinach nocnych oraz dach który przy mocniejszym wietrze mocno hałasował, zwłaszcza w nocy

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee