EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach vs Ibis Phuket Kata
Both are in Phuket, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelKaron
EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Karon
Ibis Phuket Kata
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart.
Choose EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 258)
Choose Ibis Phuket Kata if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 258 / 1)
Why is EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach better than Ibis Phuket Kata?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 258 rooms)−257
Why is Ibis Phuket Kata better than EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach?
- 1More guest reviews (1,194 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×171
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (258 vs 1 rooms)×258.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach vs Ibis Phuket Kata: which hotel is better? | EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach | Ibis Phuket Kata |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +1.1 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 1,194 +1,187 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 40% +30% | bottom 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 930 m | 990 m |
| To the beach | 350 m | 290 m −60 m |
| To the airport | 32 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 148 +6 | 142 |
| To the nearest food shop | 700 m | 700 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 258 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | – | 20 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| 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
EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata BeachIbis Phuket Kata
- EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach is cheaper in 9 of 11 months
- EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach: €71 a night on average · Ibis Phuket Kata: €85 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach | Ibis Phuket Kata |
|---|---|---|
| November | €55 | €124 |
| December | €131 | €158 |
| January | €179 | €158 |
| February | €179 | €135 |
| March | €44 | €113 |
| April | €39 | €41 |
| May | – | €41 |
| June | €31 | €41 |
| July | €31 | €41 |
| August | €31 | €41 |
| September | €31 | €41 |
| October | €31 | €41 |
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
60 m apart
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.
Ibis Phuket Kata: city centre: 8.0 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 290 m, 142 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach or Ibis Phuket Kata: common questions
Which is better, EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach or Ibis Phuket Kata?
EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach or Ibis Phuket Kata?
Over the year EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach costs about €71 a night on average against €85 at Ibis Phuket Kata, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Ibis Phuket Kata is 290 m from the nearest beach; EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach is 350 m.
How far apart are EBS Hostel Phuket, Kata Beach and Ibis Phuket Kata?
The two hotels are 60 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