Benjamin Resort vs Kamala Beach Estate Hotel
Both are in Phuket, 390 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Kamala
Benjamin Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Kamala
Kamala Beach Estate Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick Kamala Beach Estate Hotel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 390 m apart.
Choose Benjamin Resort if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (102 / 37)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 37 / 14)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2015 / 1988)
Choose Kamala Beach Estate Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 6.4)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 37)
Why is Benjamin Resort better than Kamala Beach Estate Hotel?
- 1380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 2More guest reviews (875 vs 148), so the rating is more reliable×5.9
- 365 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+65
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 76 vs 60)+16
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 1988)+27y
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is Kamala Beach Estate Hotel better than Benjamin Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.4)+2.4
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Benjamin Resort vs Kamala Beach Estate Hotel: which hotel is better? | Benjamin Resort | Kamala Beach Estate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.4 | 8.8 +2.4 |
| Location | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.5 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 6.5 | 8.7 +2.3 |
| Guest rating | 6.4 | 8.8 +2.4 |
| Number of reviews | 875 +727 | 148 |
| Google rating | 2.8/5 | 4.5/5 +1.7 |
| Google reviews | 190 | 251 +61 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 1% | top 24% +75% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 +0.7 | 8.5 |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 330 m −380 m | 710 m |
| To the beach | 20 m −70 m | 90 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 102 +65 | 37 |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 37 | 14 |
| Floors | 4 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 +27y | 1988 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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
Benjamin ResortKamala Beach Estate Hotel
- Benjamin Resort is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Benjamin Resort: €39 a night on average · Kamala Beach Estate Hotel: €134 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Benjamin Resort | Kamala Beach Estate Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €70 | €226 |
| January | €76 | €264 |
| February | €77 | €203 |
| March | €31 | €204 |
| April | €26 | €132 |
| May | €26 | €62 |
| June | €26 | €62 |
| July | €26 | €62 |
| August | €26 | €62 |
| September | €26 | €62 |
| October | €26 | €130 |
| November | €31 | €140 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Benjamin Resort prices by monthKamala Beach Estate Hotel prices by month
Location
390 m apart
Benjamin Resort: city centre: 6.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 19 km, beach: 20 m, 102 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
Kamala Beach Estate Hotel: city centre: 6.8 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 19 km, beach: 90 m, 37 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Benjamin Resort or Kamala Beach Estate Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Benjamin Resort or Kamala Beach Estate Hotel?
Kamala Beach Estate Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Benjamin Resort is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Benjamin Resort or Kamala Beach Estate Hotel?
Over the year Benjamin Resort costs about €39 a night on average against €134 at Kamala Beach Estate Hotel, 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?
Benjamin Resort is closer: 330 m from the centre, against 710 m for Kamala Beach Estate Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Benjamin Resort is 20 m from the nearest beach; Kamala Beach Estate Hotel is 90 m.
How far apart are Benjamin Resort and Kamala Beach Estate Hotel?
The two hotels are 390 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