Kata Platinum vs Kata S.T House
Both are in Phuket, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseKaron
Kata Platinum
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseKaron
Kata S.T House
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kata S.T House
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 270 m apart.
Choose Kata Platinum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 5)
Choose Kata S.T House if you want
- to be closer to the beach (480 m / 680 m)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 5 / 1)
Why is Kata Platinum better than Kata S.T House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.7)+1.5
- 2More guest reviews (188 vs 92), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
Why is Kata S.T House better than Kata Platinum?
- 1200 m closer to the beach (480 m vs 680 m)−200 m
- 2Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00)+2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kata Platinum vs Kata S.T House: which hotel is better? | Kata Platinum | Kata S.T House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.5 | 7.7 |
| Location | 6.6 | 7.2 +0.6 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 8.0 | 8.7 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +1.2 | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.5 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 188 +96 | 92 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 4% +81% | bottom 15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 | 7.2 +0.6 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 820 m −210 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 680 m | 480 m −200 m |
| To the airport | 32 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 490 m | 320 m −170 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 5 |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:30 +2h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Kata PlatinumKata S.T House
- Kata S.T House is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Kata Platinum: €140 a night on average · Kata S.T House: €36 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Kata Platinum | Kata S.T House |
|---|---|---|
| November | €53 | €27 |
| December | €247 | €43 |
| January | €247 | €43 |
| February | €145 | €42 |
| March | €145 | €42 |
| April | €116 | €29 |
| May | €82 | €29 |
| June | €82 | €29 |
| August | – | €29 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
270 m apart
Kata Platinum: city centre: 7.4 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 680 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Kata S.T House: city centre: 7.6 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 480 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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Kata Platinum or Kata S.T House: common questions
Which is better, Kata Platinum or Kata S.T House?
Kata S.T House leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Kata Platinum is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kata Platinum or Kata S.T House?
Over the year Kata S.T House costs about €36 a night on average against €140 at Kata Platinum, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kata Platinum is closer: 820 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Kata S.T House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kata S.T House is 480 m from the nearest beach; Kata Platinum is 680 m.
How far apart are Kata Platinum and Kata S.T House?
The two hotels are 270 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