Kata Sun Beach Hotel stands on Koktanod Road in Kata, a west-coast beach neighbourhood on Phuket. Kata Beach is 50 m away, reached by a direct path to the sand, and Kata Noi Beach is 400 m away. The streets immediately around the hotel have shops, restaurants, markets and a convenience store. Two close dining options are Kata B-B-Q, 50 m away, and Rothschildiana Restaurant, 100 m away; the mix of beach access and nearby everyday services defines this stretch of Kata.
Phuket International Airport is 32.1 km from the hotel. Phuket Bus Terminal is 13.2 km away, and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 15.7 km away, so the final approach from either station is by road. A taxi or pre-arranged car can bring you from the airport; the hotel also has free private parking on site, but parking requires a reservation. By car, the journey from Phuket International Airport to Kata takes about 60–75 minutes.
At Kata Walking Street Night Market, 1.3 km away, and Kata Open Market, also 1.3 km away, you can browse local stalls and food. Wat Kitti Sangkharam is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Kata View Point, 1.8 km away, gives a higher outlook over the coast. Phuket Big Buddha is another landmark inland from the beach. Surfing and scuba diving are among activities around this stretch, and the markets and pagoda offer stops beyond the shoreline.