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title: "Kamala Beachfront Apartment vs Sunwing Kamala Beach: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kamala Beachfront Apartment or Sunwing Kamala Beach in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Kamala Beachfront Apartment vs Sunwing Kamala Beach

Both are in Phuket, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Kamala
## [Kamala Beachfront Apartment](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kamala-beachfront-apartment-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1716580/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Kamala
## [Sunwing Kamala Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunwing-kamala-beach-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2162275/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sunwing Kamala Beach

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 450 m apart.

### Choose Kamala Beachfront Apartment if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (30 m / 230 m)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 317)

### Choose Sunwing Kamala Beach if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.5)
-   to walk to the sights (6.7 km / 7.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (122 / 21)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 317 / 18)

### Why is Kamala Beachfront Apartment better than Sunwing Kamala Beach?

1.  200 m closer to the beach (30 m vs 230 m) (−200 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (18 vs 317 rooms) (−299)

### Why is Sunwing Kamala Beach better than Kamala Beachfront Apartment?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5) (+0.3)
2.  390 m closer to the area centre (−390 m)
3.  More guest reviews (1,360 vs 455), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0)
4.  101 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+101)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 54) (+26)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kamala Beachfront Apartment | Sunwing Kamala Beach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Location | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5 | 4.0  (+0.5) |
| Beach access | 10.0  (+0.4) | 9.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 455 | 1,360  (+905) |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 86 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 48% | top 19%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 630 m | 240 m  (−390 m) |
| To the beach | 30 m  (−200 m) | 230 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 21 | 122  (+101) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 317 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 21 | 21 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Sunwing Kamala Beach prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunwing-kamala-beach-phuket/prices/)

## Location

450 m apart

Kamala Beachfront Apartment: city centre: 7.1 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 18 km, beach: 30 m, 21 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Sunwing Kamala Beach: city centre: 6.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 18 km, beach: 230 m, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 76 hotels in Kamala](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/kamala/)

## Weather in Phuket

[Phuket weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phuket/phuket/weather)

## Kamala Beachfront Apartment or Sunwing Kamala Beach: common questions

### Which is better, Kamala Beachfront Apartment or Sunwing Kamala Beach?

Sunwing Kamala Beach leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Kamala Beachfront Apartment is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Kamala Beachfront Apartment or Sunwing Kamala Beach?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sunwing Kamala Beach is closer: 240 m from the centre, against 630 m for Kamala Beachfront Apartment.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kamala Beachfront Apartment is 30 m from the nearest beach; Sunwing Kamala Beach is 230 m.

### How far apart are Kamala Beachfront Apartment and Sunwing Kamala Beach?

The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kamala-beachfront-apartment-phuket-vs-sunwing-kamala-beach-phuket/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/