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title: "Resort The Moonlight vs The Lord Nelson: which hotel is better?"
description: "Resort The Moonlight or The Lord Nelson in Rayong? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Resort The Moonlight vs The Lord Nelson

Both are in Rayong, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · ทุ่งโปร่งใหม่
## [Resort The Moonlight](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/resort-the-moonlight-rayong/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2023905/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 4

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

The short answer

## Pick The Lord Nelson

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Resort The Moonlight if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.5)

### Choose The Lord Nelson if you want

-   to walk to the sights (35 km / 37 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (24 / 8)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Resort The Moonlight better than The Lord Nelson?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.5) (+0.3)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 15:00) (−3h)

### Why is The Lord Nelson better than Resort The Moonlight?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  More guest reviews (996 vs 242), so the rating is more reliable (×4.1)
4.  16 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+16)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 31) (+14)
6.  4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Resort The Moonlight | The Lord Nelson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Location | 2.5 | 3.3  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 6.7  (+2.5) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 5.5  (+5.5) |
| Beach access | – | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 242 | 996  (+754) |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 155 | – |
| Rank in Rayong | top 35%  (+19%) | bottom 46% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 3.3  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 37 km | 35 km  (−1.8 km) |
| To the beach | – | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 3.1 km  (−1.8 km) | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 8 | 24  (+16) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 1.0 km  (−630 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 35 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 16  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−3h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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

Resort The MoonlightThe Lord Nelson

           

-   Resort The Moonlight is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Resort The Moonlight: €17 a night on average · The Lord Nelson: €35 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 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Resort The Moonlight prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/resort-the-moonlight-rayong/prices/)[The Lord Nelson prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-lord-nelson-rayong/prices/)

## Location

2.4 km apart

Resort The Moonlight: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 3.1 km, 8 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)

## Resort The Moonlight or The Lord Nelson: common questions

### Which is better, Resort The Moonlight or The Lord Nelson?

The Lord Nelson leads in 3 of 4 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Resort The Moonlight is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Resort The Moonlight or The Lord Nelson?

Over the year Resort The Moonlight costs about €17 a night on average against €35 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: 35 km from the centre, against 37 km for Resort The Moonlight.

### How far apart are Resort The Moonlight and The Lord Nelson?

The two hotels are 2.4 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/resort-the-moonlight-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/