Phalacliff Beach Resort vs The Lord Nelson
Both are in Rayong, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Ban Phala
Phalacliff Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★Ban Phala
The Lord Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Lord Nelson
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Phalacliff Beach Resort if you want
- to be closer to the beach (600 m / 1.7 km)
- to walk to the sights (34 km / 35 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 78 / 35)
Choose The Lord Nelson if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (24 / 4)
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 78)
Why is Phalacliff Beach Resort better than The Lord Nelson?
- 11.1 km closer to the beach (600 m vs 1.7 km)−1.1 km
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2019)+3y
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Lord Nelson better than Phalacliff Beach Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 21.1 km closer to the area centre−1.1 km
- 3Has a spa
- 4More guest reviews (996 vs 138), so the rating is more reliable×7.2
- 520 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+20
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 22)+23
- 7Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Phalacliff Beach Resort vs The Lord Nelson: which hotel is better? | Phalacliff Beach Resort | The Lord Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Location | 4.9 +1.6 | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 5.5 +2.5 |
| Beach access | 8.3 +3.7 | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 138 | 996 +858 |
| Rank in Rayong | bottom 22% | bottom 46% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 +1.6 | 3.3 |
| Distance to Ban Phala centre | 1.7 km | 670 m −1.1 km |
| To the beach | 600 m −1.1 km | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 4.9 km −1.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 24 +20 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km | 1.0 km −510 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 78 | 35 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +3y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
Phalacliff Beach Resort: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 6.0 km, beach: 600 m, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
The Lord Nelson: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 4.9 km, beach: 1.7 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m.
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Phalacliff Beach Resort or The Lord Nelson: common questions
Which is better, Phalacliff Beach Resort or The Lord Nelson?
The Lord Nelson leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Phalacliff Beach Resort is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Phalacliff Beach Resort or The Lord Nelson?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Lord Nelson is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 1.7 km for Phalacliff Beach Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Phalacliff Beach Resort is 600 m from the nearest beach; The Lord Nelson is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Phalacliff Beach Resort and The Lord Nelson?
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