Kata Poolside Resort vs Kata Leaf Resort
Both are in Phuket, 210 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
- 0 of 3
Resort★★Karon
Kata Leaf Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Kata Leaf Resort
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 210 m apart.
Choose Kata Poolside Resort if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kata Leaf Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Kata Poolside Resort better than Kata Leaf Resort?
- 1Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (1,213 vs 121), so the rating is more reliable×10
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (72 vs 13 rooms)×5.5
Why is Kata Leaf Resort better than Kata Poolside Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2)+0.4
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (13 vs 72 rooms)−59
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kata Poolside Resort vs Kata Leaf Resort: which hotel is better? | Kata Poolside Resort | Kata Leaf Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 2.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,213 +1,092 | 121 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 72% | top 41% +31% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.7 +0.2 |
| Distance to Karon centre | 1.2 km −200 m | 1.5 km |
| To the beach | 190 m | 110 m −70 m |
| To the airport | 33 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 76 +4 | 72 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 72 | 13 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2005 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +11 | 9 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| 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
210 m apart
Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Leaf Resort: common questions
Which is better, Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Leaf Resort?
Kata Leaf Resort leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Kata Poolside Resort or Kata Leaf Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Kata Poolside Resort is closer: 1.2 km from the centre, against 1.5 km for Kata Leaf Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Kata Leaf Resort is 110 m from the nearest beach; Kata Poolside Resort is 190 m.
How far apart are Kata Poolside Resort and Kata Leaf Resort?
The two hotels are 210 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