The Shore at Kathatani is nestled in a stunning, secluded cove overlooking the crystal blue waters of Kata Noi Beach. The Kathatani experience begins with a mango and mixed juice served cocktail-style, and a presentation of fragrant Thai Jasmine bracelets and a brief, symbolic ceremony designed to welcome us to the resort.

Given a personal tour of our ‘new home away from home’, we find that each Villa is enormous – almost the size of a house – and magnificently designed with the best finishes and fittings and all the latest mod-cons including flat screen TV’s, broadband internet, iPod docks and integrated Bose stereo equipment. Thongs to wear during our stay are a thoughtful touch. Fresh white roses in small vases are dotted around the villa which is decorated in a modern ‘Hamptons’ style of blonde wood, soft blues and grey and frosted glass. Set over two levels, the lounge room of our villa reveals a spectacular surprise – a wrap-around infinity pool where the glass 
doors can be pushed back to create the ultimate indoor/outdoor experience, capped off by the truly magnificent views of the ocean and beach below.

It’s the kind of place you could happily not leave for a week, but if you do decide to venture out from your villa, you’ll be rewarded with ‘The Shore’s’ main infinity pool bordered by the poolside restaurant ‘The Harbour’. But if you ever feel like leaving ‘The Shore’s’ exclusive compound, there’s a further six restaurants and five other pools to choose from!

And for those planning a destination wedding, The Shore’s aptly named ‘Secret Wedding Terrace’ overlooks the beach and accommodates up to 120 people for weddings, vow renewals and blessing ceremonies.