Wekata - Phase 3

Wekata Phase 3 is a low-rise condominium in Kata, on the southwest coast of Phuket, roughly 300 metres from Kata Beach. Developed by Phuket 9, the project extends an established complex that already includes two earlier phases nearby. Phase 3 adds a further 129 units across six storeys, ranging from compact studios to two-bedroom apartments, with prices from THB 4.6 million to THB 24.73 million.

The building's curved balconies and rooftop-level facilities are designed to make the most of a compact site close to one of Phuket's more laid-back beach towns. Kata sits between the busier resort strip of Karon and the quieter southern beaches around Rawai, giving residents a base that is neither isolated nor overrun with nightlife. Completed in the second quarter of 2026, the project suits buyers who want a turnkey Phuket base within walking distance of the sand rather than a large-scale resort development.

Wekata Phase 3 is built across two six-storey blocks connected by shared amenity decks. The architecture uses curved lines on the balconies, a visual nod to the sea, set against the more angular blocks typical of the surrounding area.

Communal facilities are concentrated on the rooftop and at courtyard level: two swimming pools, a rooftop bar, two restaurants, a gym, a kids' club, and a lobby with 24-hour reception. Underground parking and an airport transfer service are also available to residents.

• Studio apartments from around 32 sqm

• One- and two-bedroom layouts up to approximately 153 sqm

• A small number of larger units with a private plunge pool

The unit mix favours compact, rentable layouts, with a handful of larger private-pool apartments aimed at buyers who want more space or higher-end finishes.

Kata Beach is around 300 metres from the development, reachable on foot. The beach itself is smaller and calmer than Patong or Karon, with local restaurants, beach clubs and surf shops along the shorefront.

Karon, with its wider choice of hotels, shops and restaurants, is a short drive north, while Chalong, home to a boat marina and a well-known temple, and the quieter beaches around Rawai lie to the south. Patong, Phuket's largest nightlife and shopping hub, is roughly 20-30 minutes away by road, and Phuket Town, with its markets, hospitals and government offices, is about 20 km from the project.

Phuket has no rail network, so residents rely on private transport, taxis or ride-hailing apps to get around the island.

• Holiday-home buyers who want a beach base within walking distance of the sand, without the price tag of a beachfront villa.

• Buy-to-let investors targeting the studio and one-bedroom segment of Phuket's short-term rental market, though buyers should budget for active self-management or a paid rental agent rather than assume a hands-off return.

• Downsizers or retirees who want low-maintenance, lock-up-and-leave living close to a walkable beach town.

• Less suited to large families needing multiple bedrooms and dedicated outdoor space, or to buyers who want Phuket's busiest nightlife on their doorstep — Patong is a drive away, not a walk.

Prices at Wekata Phase 3 range from THB 4.6 million to THB 24.73 million. As a condominium, the project falls under Thailand's foreign freehold quota, which allows up to 49% of the total saleable area in a condominium building to be held freehold by non-Thai buyers, subject to availability within that quota at the time of purchase.

BestBKKCondos does not quote an indicative yield for this project. Demand for units in Kata is generally driven by the area's popularity as a mid-market, family-friendly alternative to Patong, together with steady tourist footfall along the beach.

Risks to weigh

• Marketing material for this project and similar developments in the area has referenced fixed rental-return and buy-back schemes; none of these figures could be independently verified, so none are repeated here. Buyers considering any guaranteed-return offer should have the underlying contract reviewed by an independent lawyer.

• Short-term rental income in Phuket is seasonal and sensitive to swings in international tourism.

• Kata is a well-established but relatively small beach area, so rental competition from older nearby condominiums should be factored into any yield expectations.