Alura vs Kata Beach Studio
Both are in Phuket, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Karon
Alura
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Resort★★★Karon
Kata Beach Studio
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 6.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kata Beach Studio
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Alura if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Kata Beach Studio if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Alura better than Kata Beach Studio?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 7.8)+1.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2013)+13y
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Kata Beach Studio better than Alura?
- 1More guest reviews (464 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×15
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alura vs Kata Beach Studio: which hotel is better? | Alura | Kata Beach Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.6 | 7.8 |
| Location | 5.8 | 6.2 +0.4 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.1 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +1.6 | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 32 | 464 +432 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 +0.5 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 66 | 133 +67 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 10% +78% | top 88% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.8 | 6.2 +0.4 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 700 m | 600 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 38 | 48 +10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 20 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +13y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | – | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
110 m apart
Alura or Kata Beach Studio: common questions
Which is better, Alura or Kata Beach Studio?
Kata Beach Studio leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Alura is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Alura or Kata Beach Studio?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kata Beach Studio is 600 m from the nearest beach; Alura is 700 m.
How far apart are Alura and Kata Beach Studio?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score