Dome Resort vs The Orchid House
Both are in Phuket, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Karon
Dome Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.1 Okay
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Resort★★Karon
The Orchid House
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.
Choose Dome Resort if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2011)
Choose The Orchid House if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 6.1)
Why is Dome Resort better than The Orchid House?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2011)+12y
Why is The Orchid House better than Dome Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 6.1)+2.2
- 2More guest reviews (122 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable×7.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dome Resort vs The Orchid House: which hotel is better? | Dome Resort | The Orchid House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.3 +2.2 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 +4.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 8.3 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 6.1 | 8.3 +2.2 |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 122 +106 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 80 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 8% | bottom 41% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 970 m | 860 m |
| To the beach | 350 m −80 m | 430 m |
| To the airport | 32 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 570 m | 660 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 18 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +12y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
120 m apart
Dome Resort: city centre: 7.8 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 350 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The Orchid House: city centre: 7.8 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 430 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Dome Resort or The Orchid House: common questions
Which is better, Dome Resort or The Orchid House?
They are evenly matched. Dome Resort is stronger in spa & wellness; The Orchid House is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Dome Resort or The Orchid House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Dome Resort is 350 m from the nearest beach; The Orchid House is 430 m.
How far apart are Dome Resort and The Orchid House?
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