Kata Poolside Resort vs Kata Bai D
Both are in Phuket, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Karon
Kata Poolside Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
Guesthouse★★Karon
Kata Bai D
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick Kata Poolside Resort
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Kata Poolside Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kata Bai D if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is Kata Poolside Resort better than Kata Bai D?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 35 more listed amenities (20 vs 15)+5
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 15 rooms)×4.8
Why is Kata Bai D better than Kata Poolside Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.2)+1.1
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 2005)+9y
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (15 vs 72 rooms)−57
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kata Poolside Resort vs Kata Bai D: which hotel is better? | Kata Poolside Resort | Kata Bai D |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 9.7 +0.4 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 9.3 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,213 +582 | 631 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 199 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 72% | top 1% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.3 | 7.2 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 190 m −110 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76 +11 | 65 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 72 | 15 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | 2014 +9y |
| Listed amenities | 20 +5 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
170 m apart
Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Bai D: common questions
Which is better, Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Bai D?
Kata Poolside Resort leads in 4 of 6 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. Kata Bai D is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Bai D?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kata Poolside Resort is 190 m from the nearest beach; Kata Bai D is 290 m.
How far apart are Kata Poolside Resort and Kata Bai D?
The two hotels are 170 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