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
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 3.4
- Score by category
- 1 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. 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?
- 1More guest reviews (3,071 vs 996), so the rating is more reliable×3.1
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (302 vs 35 rooms)×8.6
Why is The Lord Nelson better than Play Phala Beach Rayong?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 8.1)+0.4
- 2Has a spa
- 3310 m closer to the area centre−310 m
- 411 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+11
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6A 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 vs The Lord Nelson: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Play Phala Beach RayongThe Lord Nelson
- 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
All months
| Month | Play Phala Beach Rayong | The Lord Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| December | €15 | €37 |
| January | €15 | €37 |
| February | €15 | €37 |
| March | €16 | €37 |
| April | €15 | €32 |
| May | €15 | €32 |
| June | €15 | €32 |
| July | €15 | €32 |
| August | €15 | €32 |
| September | €15 | €32 |
| October | €26 | €32 |
| November | €26 | €34 |
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 monthThe Lord Nelson prices by month
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.
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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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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