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title: "Play Phala Beach Rayong vs The Lord Nelson: which hotel is better?"
description: "Play Phala Beach Rayong or The Lord Nelson in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Play Phala Beach Rayong vs The Lord Nelson

Both are in Rayong, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Ban Phala
## [Play Phala Beach Rayong](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/play-phala-beach-rayong-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1963993/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Ban Phala
## [The Lord Nelson](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lord-nelson-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2205829/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Lord Nelson

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 310 m apart.

### Choose Play Phala Beach Rayong if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.4 km / 1.7 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 302 / 35)

### Choose The Lord Nelson if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 8.1)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (24 / 13)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 302)

### Why is Play Phala Beach Rayong better than The Lord Nelson?

1.  More guest reviews (3,071 vs 996), so the rating is more reliable (×3.1)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (302 vs 35 rooms) (×8.6)

### Why is The Lord Nelson better than Play Phala Beach Rayong?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1) (+0.4)
2.  Has a spa
3.  310 m closer to the area centre (−310 m)
4.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
5.  Offers an airport transfer
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 302 rooms) (−267)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Play Phala Beach Rayong | The Lord Nelson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 5.5  (+4.0) |
| Beach access | 5.6  (+1.0) | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.5  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 3,071  (+2,075) | 996 |
| Rank in Rayong | bottom 17% | bottom 46%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Distance to Ban Phala centre | 980 m | 670 m  (−310 m) |
| To the beach | 1.4 km  (−310 m) | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 24  (+11) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 302 | 35 |
| Floors | 7 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Play Phala Beach RayongThe Lord Nelson

          

Nov

-   Play Phala Beach Rayong is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Play Phala Beach Rayong: €17 a night on average · The Lord Nelson: €34 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 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Play Phala Beach Rayong prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/play-phala-beach-rayong-rayong/prices/)[The Lord Nelson prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lord-nelson-rayong/prices/)

## Location

310 m apart

Play Phala Beach Rayong: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 5.2 km, beach: 1.4 km, 13 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.

## Weather in Rayong

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

## Play Phala Beach Rayong or The Lord Nelson: common questions

### Which is better, Play Phala Beach Rayong or The Lord Nelson?

The Lord Nelson leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Play Phala Beach Rayong is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Play Phala Beach Rayong or The Lord Nelson?

Over the year Play Phala Beach Rayong costs about €17 a night on average against €34 at The Lord Nelson, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Lord Nelson is closer: 670 m from the centre, against 980 m for Play Phala Beach Rayong.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Play Phala Beach Rayong is 1.4 km from the nearest beach; The Lord Nelson is 1.7 km.

### How far apart are Play Phala Beach Rayong and The Lord Nelson?

The two hotels are 310 m 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/play-phala-beach-rayong-rayong-vs-the-lord-nelson-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/