Beyond Karon vs Karona Resort & Spa
Both are in Phuket, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Karon
Beyond Karon
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Resort★★★★Karon
Karona Resort & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.
Choose Beyond Karon if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose Karona Resort & Spa if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Beyond Karon better than Karona Resort & Spa?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (1,309 vs 511), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
Why is Karona Resort & Spa better than Beyond Karon?
- 1Has a spa
- 231 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+31
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2001 vs 1989)+12y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 58 more listed amenities (29 vs 21)+8
- 6Has a gym
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Beyond Karon vs Karona Resort & Spa: which hotel is better? | Beyond Karon | Karona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Location | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 10.0 +4.2 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 10.0 +8.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,309 +798 | 511 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 477 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 36% +40% | top 76% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 10 m −110 m | 120 m |
| To the airport | 32 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 81 | 112 +31 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 81 | 95 |
| Floors | 3 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1989 | 2001 +12y |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 29 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
180 m apart
Beyond Karon or Karona Resort & Spa: common questions
Which is better, Beyond Karon or Karona Resort & Spa?
They are evenly matched. Beyond Karon is stronger in guest rating, location; Karona Resort & Spa is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Beyond Karon or Karona Resort & Spa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Beyond Karon is 10 m from the nearest beach; Karona Resort & Spa is 120 m.
How far apart are Beyond Karon and Karona Resort & Spa?
The two hotels are 180 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