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title: "Baan Kamala Backpacker vs Bukinn Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Baan Kamala Backpacker or Bukinn Hotel in Phuket? Compare…"
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# Baan Kamala Backpacker vs Bukinn Hotel

Both are in Phuket, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Kamala
## [Baan Kamala Backpacker](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-kamala-backpacker-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1176702/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★ · Kamala
## [Bukinn Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bukinn-hotel-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1231986/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.

### Choose Baan Kamala Backpacker if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Bukinn Hotel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Baan Kamala Backpacker better than Bukinn Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (118 vs 41), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)

### Why is Bukinn Hotel better than Baan Kamala Backpacker?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Baan Kamala Backpacker | Bukinn Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.2) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 118  (+77) | 41 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 201 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 6%  (+15%) | top 21% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 100 m | 220 m |
| To the beach | 310 m | 330 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 129 | 134  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 5 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | – |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+14) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bukinn-hotel-phuket-vs-baan-kamala-backpacker-phuket/)

## Location

160 m apart

## Baan Kamala Backpacker or Bukinn Hotel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Baan Kamala Backpacker or Bukinn Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Baan Kamala Backpacker and Bukinn Hotel?

The two hotels are 160 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/baan-kamala-backpacker-phuket-vs-bukinn-hotel-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/