Centara Kata Resort Phuket vs EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach
Both are in Phuket, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Karon
Centara Kata Resort Phuket
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelKaron
EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Centara Kata Resort Phuket
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 120 m apart.
Choose Centara Kata Resort Phuket if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 163 / 1)
Choose EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 163)
Why is Centara Kata Resort Phuket better than EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach?
- 1More guest reviews (795 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×114
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (163 vs 1 rooms)×163.0
Why is EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach better than Centara Kata Resort Phuket?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.1)+1.2
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 163 rooms)−162
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Centara Kata Resort Phuket vs EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach: which hotel is better? | Centara Kata Resort Phuket | EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.3 +1.2 |
| Location | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.5 +0.4 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.3 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 795 +788 | 7 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 26% | top 40% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +0.3 | 7.6 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.0 km | 930 m |
| To the beach | 250 m −110 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 32 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 122 | 148 +26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 760 m | 700 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 163 | 1 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 21 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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
Centara Kata Resort PhuketEBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach
- EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
- Centara Kata Resort Phuket: €128 a night on average · EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach: €71 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Centara Kata Resort Phuket | EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach |
|---|---|---|
| November | €112 | €55 |
| December | €140 | €131 |
| January | €260 | €179 |
| February | €168 | €179 |
| March | €198 | €44 |
| April | €101 | €39 |
| May | €80 | – |
| June | €60 | €31 |
| July | €62 | €31 |
| August | €78 | €31 |
| September | €67 | €31 |
| October | €164 | €31 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
120 m apart
Centara Kata Resort Phuket: city centre: 8.0 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 250 m, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach: city centre: 7.9 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 350 m, 148 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Centara Kata Resort Phuket or EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach: common questions
Which is better, Centara Kata Resort Phuket or EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach?
Centara Kata Resort Phuket leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Centara Kata Resort Phuket or EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach?
Over the year EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach costs about €71 a night on average against €128 at Centara Kata Resort Phuket, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Centara Kata Resort Phuket is 250 m from the nearest beach; EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach is 350 m.
How far apart are Centara Kata Resort Phuket and EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach?
The two hotels are 120 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