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
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Resort★★★★★Pa Tong
Kalima Resort & Spa
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2021)+4y
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (61 vs 177 rooms)−116
Why is Kalima Resort & Spa better than Aqua Maya Phuket?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.8)+1.2
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (2,611 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×47
- 4A 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 vs Kalima Resort & Spa: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | Aqua Maya Phuket | Kalima Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| November | €100 | €155 |
| December | €108 | €193 |
| January | €170 | €250 |
| February | €111 | €202 |
| March | €111 | €166 |
| April | €100 | €142 |
| May | €64 | €130 |
| June | €64 | €130 |
| July | €64 | €238 |
| August | €64 | €238 |
| September | €69 | €238 |
| October | €78 | €238 |
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 monthKalima Resort & Spa prices by month
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.
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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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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