
Dino Park Mini Golf
Dino Park Mini Golf is a themed restaurant and bar attached to a prehistoric-themed mini-golf course on the road between Kata and Karon. The format is family-friendly during daytime hours, with the mini-golf course as the main draw and the restaurant serving lunches and early dinners. After 20:00, the venue transitions toward a casual drinking spot, with the prehistoric theme staying playful but the crowd shifting older. Drink prices sit at the Kata standard tier; the food menu runs Thai-Western standards. The themed environment (dinosaur statues, volcano effects, jungle landscaping) is unusual for the area and gives the venue a distinctive identity. The crowd is mixed: families during the day, casual drinkers and curious visitors after dark.
Where to stay near Dino Park Mini Golf
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A themed restaurant attached to a mini-golf course. Daytime is family-oriented; evening shifts adult casual. The prehistoric decor stays consistent.
Themed, family-friendly during the day, casual adult drinking spot at night. Distinctive rather than typical.
Background pop and rock. Volume sits at conversational level.
Casual. Shorts and T-shirts normal.
Families during daytime, casual drinkers, anyone wanting a Kata venue with a gimmick
Cards and cash
Price Range
Beer 100-180 THB, cocktails 220-320 THB, food 180-380 THB, mini-golf 240 THB
Beer ~$2.80-5/€2.60-4.60, cocktails ~$6-9/€5.50-8.30, food ~$5-10.50/€4.60-9.70
Hours
Daily 11:00-23:00
Insider Tip
Combine mini-golf with dinner for a full evening. The fruit cocktails are the kitchen's standout. After 21:00 the crowd shifts adult; the theme stays playful but the energy mellows.
Full Review
Dino Park Mini Golf occupies a large landscaped property on the road between Kata and Karon, with the mini-golf course threading through prehistoric-themed landscaping that includes dinosaur statues, faux volcano fountains, and jungle plantings. The restaurant and bar sit at the front of the property, with the themed décor consistent throughout.
The mini-golf course is the venue's primary draw during daytime hours. 18 holes covering varied terrain; the course is well-maintained and runs around 45-60 minutes for a foursome. Sessions cost 240 THB per player; family rates available for groups. The course transitions from sunny daytime through evening lighting that emphasizes the volcano effects and the dinosaur features.
The restaurant menu handles Thai-Western standards: pad thai, green curry, burgers, fish and chips, kid-friendly options (chicken nuggets, mini-burgers, French fries). The food is competent rather than refined; portions are generous and prices match the Kata standard tier. The cocktail program runs themed drinks; the fruit cocktails (volcano blast, dinosaur swamp) are the kitchen's playful signature.
After 20:00, the venue transitions toward a casual drinking spot. The mini-golf still operates for evening rounds; the bar fills with a mix of post-golf adults and casual drinkers stopping by for the themed environment. The volume stays at conversational level; the energy is mellower than the central Kata bars.
Compared with the standard Kata bar circuit, Dino Park is genuinely unusual. The themed environment is the differentiator; few Phuket venues commit to a gimmick at this scale. For families during the day, the venue is a reliable lunch-and-activity stop; for casual drinkers in the evening, it works as a curiosity stop on a longer Kata-Karon evening.
The Patak Road location places it on the connector between Kata and Karon. The walk from central Kata is 15-20 minutes; Bolt is the practical option for both directions.
The Neighborhood
Dino Park sits on Patak Road between Kata and Karon. The walk to central Kata is 15-20 minutes south; Karon is 15-20 minutes north.
Getting There
Bolt from anywhere in Kata or Karon for 80-150 THB. The venue is signed on the main road; the entrance is clearly marked.
Address
47 Karon Rd, Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
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