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title: "IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel vs Pharae Palace: which hotel is better?"
description: "IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel or Pharae Palace in Kalamata? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ira-hotel-kalamata-vs-pharae-palace-kalamata/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel vs Pharae Palace

Both are in Kalamata, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Εργατικές Κατοικίες
## [IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ira-hotel-kalamata/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Score by category:** 1 of 8

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1667225/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Ανατολικός Συνοικισμός
## [Pharae Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pharae-palace-kalamata/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 4 of 8

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956568/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pharae Palace

It comes out ahead on 4 of 8 compared facts. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Pharae Palace if you want

-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 1.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel better than Pharae Palace?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.2) (+0.6)

### Why is Pharae Palace better than IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel?

1.  900 m closer to the city centre (−900 m)
2.  More guest reviews (55 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel | Pharae Palace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 9.2 |
| Location | – | 8.6 |
| Beach access | – | 9.9 |
| Public transport | – | 2.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 9.8  (+0.6) | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 55  (+48) |
| Rank in Kalamata | top 17% | top 8%  (+9%) |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 8.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 340 m  (−900 m) |
| To the beach | – | 130 m |
| To public transport | – | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | – | 9.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 56 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | – | 2 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.6 km apart

Pharae Palace: city centre: 340 m, Kalamata Airport (KLX): 9.4 km, beach: 130 m, 56 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kalamata

[Kalamata weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/greece/peloponnese/kalamata/weather)

## IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel or Pharae Palace: common questions

### Which is better, IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel or Pharae Palace?

Pharae Palace leads in 4 of 8 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, rank in Kalamata. IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel or Pharae Palace?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pharae Palace is closer: 340 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel.

### How far apart are IRA - ΗΡΑ Hotel and Pharae Palace?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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