Karon Studio Apartment vs SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL
Both are in Phuket, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKaron
Karon Studio Apartment
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Karon
SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Karon Studio Apartment if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 14 / 7)
Choose SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 14)
Why is Karon Studio Apartment better than SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL?
- 1More guest reviews (97 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable×3.6
Why is SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL better than Karon Studio Apartment?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.8)+1.4
- 2Later 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.
| Karon Studio Apartment vs SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL: which hotel is better? | Karon Studio Apartment | SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Location | 5.2 | 5.6 +0.4 |
| Beach access | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.8 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.2 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 97 +70 | 27 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 18% | top 21% +61% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.2 | 5.6 +0.4 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 770 m | 560 m −210 m |
| To the beach | 920 m | 850 m −70 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 44 +10 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km −170 m | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 7 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Karon Studio ApartmentSAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL
- SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Karon Studio Apartment: €47 a night on average · SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL: €31 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Karon Studio Apartment | SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL |
|---|---|---|
| November | €16 | €42 |
| December | €29 | €70 |
| January | €55 | €46 |
| February | €55 | €38 |
| March | €55 | €44 |
| April | €40 | €25 |
| May | €49 | €12 |
| June | €49 | €12 |
| July | €58 | €18 |
| August | €40 | €16 |
| September | €58 | €16 |
| October | €58 | €32 |
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
230 m apart
Karon Studio Apartment: city centre: 5.8 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 30 km, beach: 920 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m.
SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL: city centre: 5.6 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 30 km, beach: 850 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m.
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Karon Studio Apartment or SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL: common questions
Which is better, Karon Studio Apartment or SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL?
SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.
Which is cheaper, Karon Studio Apartment or SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL?
Over the year SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL costs about €31 a night on average against €47 at Karon Studio Apartment, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 770 m for Karon Studio Apartment.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL is 850 m from the nearest beach; Karon Studio Apartment is 920 m.
How far apart are Karon Studio Apartment and SAND MARÉ KARON HOTEL?
The two hotels are 230 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