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title: "Phalagoon Resort vs VIYA Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Phalagoon Resort. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Phalagoon Resort or VIYA Residence in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Phalagoon Resort vs VIYA Residence

Both are in Rayong, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956446/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★ · ทุ่งโปร่งใหม่
## [VIYA Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/viya-residence-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2301299/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Phalagoon Resort

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Phalagoon Resort if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Choose VIYA Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Phalagoon Resort better than VIYA Residence?

1.  700 m closer to the beach (2.0 km vs 2.7 km) (−700 m)
2.  More guest reviews (180 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×7.2)
3.  13 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+13)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 40 vs 19) (+21)

### Why is VIYA Residence better than Phalagoon Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.3) (+0.3)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Phalagoon Resort | VIYA Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.1  (+0.6) | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 3.4  (+2.4) | 1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.6  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 180  (+155) | 25 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 263 | – |
| Rank in Rayong | top 73% | top 55%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.1  (+0.6) | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 36 km  (−250 m) | 36 km |
| To the beach | 2.0 km  (−700 m) | 2.7 km |
| To the airport | 4.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 16  (+13) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 3 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:30  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.5 km apart

## Phalagoon Resort or VIYA Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Phalagoon Resort or VIYA Residence?

Phalagoon Resort leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Phalagoon Resort or VIYA Residence?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Phalagoon Resort is closer: 36 km from the centre, against 36 km for VIYA Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Phalagoon Resort is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; VIYA Residence is 2.7 km.

### How far apart are Phalagoon Resort and VIYA Residence?

The two hotels are 1.5 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/phalagoon-resort-rayong-vs-viya-residence-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/