Chidlom Resort vs Squid Resort
Both are in Phetchaburi, 930 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
The short answer
Pick Chidlom Resort
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 930 m apart.
Choose Chidlom Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 6.4)
- to be closer to the beach (30 m / 470 m)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (22 / 4)
Why is Chidlom Resort better than Squid Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 6.4)+1.5
- 2440 m closer to the beach (30 m vs 470 m)−440 m
- 3Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★)+0.5★
- 4More guest reviews (236 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable×6.1
- 518 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+18
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 22)+22
Why is Squid Resort better than Chidlom Resort?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chidlom Resort vs Squid Resort: which hotel is better? | Chidlom Resort | Squid Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 +1.5 | 6.4 |
| Location | 6.5 +2.1 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 +1.3 | 8.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +0.7 | 7.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 +1.5 | 6.4 |
| Number of reviews | 236 +197 | 39 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 166 | – |
| Rank in Phetchaburi | top 86% +11% | top 97% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 +2.1 | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 15 km −330 m | 15 km |
| To the beach | 30 m −440 m | 470 m |
| To the airport | 43 km | 43 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 +18 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ +0.5★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +10 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Private beach | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
930 m apart
Chidlom Resort: city centre: 15 km, Hua Hin Airport (HHQ): 43 km, beach: 30 m, 22 places to eat within 500 m.
Squid Resort: city centre: 15 km, Hua Hin Airport (HHQ): 43 km, beach: 470 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
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Chidlom Resort or Squid Resort: common questions
Which is better, Chidlom Resort or Squid Resort?
Chidlom Resort leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Chidlom Resort or Squid Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Chidlom Resort is closer: 15 km from the centre, against 15 km for Squid Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Chidlom Resort is 30 m from the nearest beach; Squid Resort is 470 m.
How far apart are Chidlom Resort and Squid Resort?
The two hotels are 930 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