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title: "Kata Bai D vs Kata Poshtel Phuket: which hotel is better?"
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# Kata Bai D vs Kata Poshtel Phuket

Both are in Phuket, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Karon
## [Kata Bai D](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kata-bai-d-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1720585/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Karon
## [Kata Poshtel Phuket](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kata-poshtel-phuket-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1720617/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kata Bai D

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 160 m apart.

### Choose Kata Bai D if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.1)
-   to be closer to the beach (290 m / 450 m)

### Why is Kata Bai D better than Kata Poshtel Phuket?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.1) (+1.2)
2.  150 m closer to the beach (290 m vs 450 m) (−150 m)
3.  More guest reviews (631 vs 178), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)

### Why is Kata Poshtel Phuket better than Kata Bai D?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kata Bai D | Kata Poshtel Phuket |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.2) | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.2  (+0.4) | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+1.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+1.2) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 631  (+453) | 178 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5  (+0.3) | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | 199  (+133) | 66 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 1%  (+73%) | top 74% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+0.4) | 6.8 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 290 m  (−150 m) | 450 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 65  (+4) | 61 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | – |
| Rooms | 15 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Location

160 m apart

Kata Bai D: city centre: 8.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 33 km, beach: 290 m, 65 places to eat within 500 m.

Kata Poshtel Phuket: city centre: 8.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 33 km, beach: 450 m, 61 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 138 hotels in Kata](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/kata/)

## Kata Bai D or Kata Poshtel Phuket: common questions

### Which is better, Kata Bai D or Kata Poshtel Phuket?

Kata Bai D leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Kata Bai D or Kata Poshtel Phuket?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Kata Bai D is 290 m from the nearest beach; Kata Poshtel Phuket is 450 m.

### How far apart are Kata Bai D and Kata Poshtel Phuket?

The two hotels are 160 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/kata-bai-d-phuket-vs-kata-poshtel-phuket-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/