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title: "Phalaburi Resort vs Royal Phala Cliff Beach: which hotel is better?"
description: "Phalaburi Resort or Royal Phala Cliff Beach in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Phalaburi Resort vs Royal Phala Cliff Beach

Both are in Rayong, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Ban Phala
## [Phalaburi Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phalaburi-resort-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956443/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Ban Phala
## [Royal Phala Cliff Beach](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royal-phala-cliff-beach-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2042246/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Phalaburi Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.7 / 7.7)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 16 / 312)

### Choose Royal Phala Cliff Beach if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (710 m / 1.7 km)
-   to walk to the sights (34 km / 35 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 312 / 16)

### Why is Phalaburi Resort better than Royal Phala Cliff Beach?

1.  880 m closer to the area centre (−880 m)
2.  20 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+20)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 25) (+20)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  4 more listed amenities (18 vs 14) (+4)
6.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
7.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00) (+1h)

### Why is Royal Phala Cliff Beach better than Phalaburi Resort?

1.  1.0 km closer to the beach (710 m vs 1.7 km) (−1.0 km)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (5,464 vs 57), so the rating is more reliable (×96)
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (312 vs 16 rooms) (×19.5)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Phalaburi Resort | Royal Phala Cliff Beach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Location | 3.3 | 4.7  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+0.8) | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.3 | 7.9  (+3.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0  (+0.3) | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 57 | 5,464  (+5,407) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 66 | – |
| Rank in Rayong | bottom 15%  (+9%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.3 | 4.7  (+1.4) |
| Distance to Ban Phala centre | 750 m  (−880 m) | 1.6 km |
| To the beach | 1.7 km | 710 m  (−1.0 km) |
| To the airport | 4.8 km  (−1.1 km) | 5.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25  (+20) | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 740 m  (−740 m) | 1.5 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 16 | 312 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+2y) | 2021 |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+4) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+1h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Phalaburi ResortRoyal Phala Cliff Beach

           

-   Royal Phala Cliff Beach is cheaper in 7 of 12 months
-   Phalaburi Resort: €44 a night on average · Royal Phala Cliff Beach: €40 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Rayong by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/rayong/prices/)

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.

[Phalaburi Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phalaburi-resort-rayong/prices/)[Royal Phala Cliff Beach prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royal-phala-cliff-beach-rayong/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Phalaburi Resort: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 4.8 km, beach: 1.7 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m.

Royal Phala Cliff Beach: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 5.9 km, beach: 710 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Rayong

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

## Phalaburi Resort or Royal Phala Cliff Beach: common questions

### Which is better, Phalaburi Resort or Royal Phala Cliff Beach?

They are evenly matched. Phalaburi Resort is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Royal Phala Cliff Beach is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Phalaburi Resort or Royal Phala Cliff Beach?

Over the year Royal Phala Cliff Beach costs about €40 a night on average against €44 at Phalaburi Resort, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Phalaburi Resort is closer: 750 m from the centre, against 1.6 km for Royal Phala Cliff Beach.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Royal Phala Cliff Beach is 710 m from the nearest beach; Phalaburi Resort is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Phalaburi Resort and Royal Phala Cliff Beach?

The two hotels are 1.1 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/phalaburi-resort-rayong-vs-royal-phala-cliff-beach-rayong/. 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/