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
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★Ban Phala
Royal Phala Cliff Beach
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1880 m closer to the area centre−880 m
- 220 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+20
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 25)+20
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 54 more listed amenities (18 vs 14)+4
- 6Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 7Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Royal Phala Cliff Beach better than Phalaburi Resort?
- 11.0 km closer to the beach (710 m vs 1.7 km)−1.0 km
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (5,464 vs 57), so the rating is more reliable×96
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5A 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 vs Royal Phala Cliff Beach: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | Phalaburi Resort | Royal Phala Cliff Beach |
|---|---|---|
| November | €39 | €39 |
| December | €39 | €39 |
| January | €39 | €39 |
| February | €41 | €39 |
| March | €41 | €39 |
| April | €41 | €42 |
| May | €48 | €38 |
| June | €48 | €40 |
| July | €48 | €38 |
| August | €48 | €38 |
| September | €48 | €38 |
| October | €48 | €50 |
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 monthRoyal Phala Cliff Beach prices by month
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.
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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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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