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title: "Katom Satu vs merry resort photaram: which hotel is better?"
description: "Katom Satu or merry resort photaram in Ratchaburi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-05
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# Katom Satu vs merry resort photaram

Both are in Ratchaburi, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Photharam
## [Katom Satu](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/katom-satu-ratchaburi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1720943/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ban Wat Kanon
## [merry resort photaram](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/merry-resort-photaram-ratchaburi/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.9 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 2.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1840405/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Katom Satu

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose Katom Satu if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 5.9)
-   to walk to the sights (22 km / 23 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (97 / 3)

### Why is Katom Satu better than merry resort photaram?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 5.9) (+3.2)
2.  740 m closer to public transport (−740 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (454 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable (×12)
5.  94 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+94)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 64 vs 19) (+45)

### Why is merry resort photaram better than Katom Satu?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Katom Satu | merry resort photaram |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+3.2) | 5.9 |
| Location | 4.3  (+2.2) | 2.1 |
| Public transport | 8.9  (+4.0) | 4.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+2.0) | 7.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+3.2) | 5.9 |
| Number of reviews | 454  (+415) | 39 |
| Rank in Ratchaburi | top 15%  (+82%) | bottom 3% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3  (+2.2) | 2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 22 km  (−1.7 km) | 23 km |
| To public transport | 350 m  (−740 m) | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 85 km | 84 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 97  (+94) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m  (−1.4 km) | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+6) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.9 km apart

Katom Satu: city centre: 22 km, nearest station Photharam Train Station: 350 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 85 km, 97 places to eat within 500 m.

merry resort photaram: city centre: 23 km, nearest station Khlong Ta Khot Railway Station: 1.1 km, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 84 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ratchaburi

[Ratchaburi weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/ratchaburi/ratchaburi/weather)

## Katom Satu or merry resort photaram: common questions

### Which is better, Katom Satu or merry resort photaram?

Katom Satu leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Katom Satu or merry resort photaram?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Katom Satu is closer: 22 km from the centre, against 23 km for merry resort photaram.

### How far apart are Katom Satu and merry resort photaram?

The two hotels are 1.9 km 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/katom-satu-ratchaburi-vs-merry-resort-photaram-ratchaburi/. 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/