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title: "Aqua Maya Phuket vs Kalima Resort & Spa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aqua Maya Phuket or Kalima Resort & Spa in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aqua-maya-phuket-phuket-vs-kalima-resort-spa-phuket/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Aqua Maya Phuket vs Kalima Resort & Spa

Both are in Phuket, 760 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pa Tong
## [Aqua Maya Phuket](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aqua-maya-phuket-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1150623/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★★ · Pa Tong
## [Kalima Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kalima-resort-spa-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1716113/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 760 m apart.

### Choose Aqua Maya Phuket if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 3.3 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 61 / 177)

### Choose Kalima Resort & Spa if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.8)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 177 / 61)

### Why is Aqua Maya Phuket better than Kalima Resort & Spa?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2021) (+4y)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (61 vs 177 rooms) (−116)

### Why is Kalima Resort & Spa better than Aqua Maya Phuket?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8) (+1.2)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (2,611 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable (×47)
4.  A larger hotel with more facilities (177 vs 61 rooms) (×2.9)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aqua Maya Phuket | Kalima Resort & Spa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.0  (+1.2) |
| Location | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.0  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 56 | 2,611  (+2,555) |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 20% | top 8%  (+72%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6  (+0.2) | 3.4 |
| Distance to Pa Tong centre | 2.6 km  (−380 m) | 2.9 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.2 km  (−70 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24  (+7) | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.1 km  (−480 m) | 2.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 61 | 177 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025  (+4y) | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | – | 23 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Aqua Maya PhuketKalima Resort & Spa

           

-   Aqua Maya Phuket is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Aqua Maya Phuket: €92 a night on average · Kalima Resort & Spa: €193 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Phuket by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Aqua Maya Phuket prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aqua-maya-phuket-phuket/prices/)[Kalima Resort & Spa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kalima-resort-spa-phuket/prices/)

## Location

760 m apart

Aqua Maya Phuket: city centre: 2.8 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 22 km, beach: 1.2 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m.

Kalima Resort & Spa: city centre: 3.3 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 22 km, beach: 1.2 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phuket

[Phuket weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phuket/phuket/weather)

## Aqua Maya Phuket or Kalima Resort & Spa: common questions

### Which is better, Aqua Maya Phuket or Kalima Resort & Spa?

Kalima Resort & Spa leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aqua Maya Phuket or Kalima Resort & Spa?

Over the year Aqua Maya Phuket costs about €92 a night on average against €193 at Kalima Resort & Spa, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Aqua Maya Phuket is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Kalima Resort & Spa.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kalima Resort & Spa is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Aqua Maya Phuket is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Aqua Maya Phuket and Kalima Resort & Spa?

The two hotels are 760 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aqua-maya-phuket-phuket-vs-kalima-resort-spa-phuket/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/