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title: "Royal Kamala Phuket vs The Regent Studio Kamala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Royal Kamala Phuket or The Regent Studio Kamala in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Royal Kamala Phuket vs The Regent Studio Kamala

Both are in Phuket, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Kamala
## [Royal Kamala Phuket](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/royal-kamala-phuket-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2041698/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Kamala
## [The Regent Studio Kamala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-regent-studio-kamala-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2213857/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Royal Kamala Phuket if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.5)
-   to walk to the sights (5.1 km / 6.1 km)

### Choose The Regent Studio Kamala if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (650 m / 1.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (85 / 6)
-   breakfast included
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2026 / 2010)

### Why is Royal Kamala Phuket better than The Regent Studio Kamala?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.5) (+1.2)
2.  Has a gym
3.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)
4.  Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is The Regent Studio Kamala better than Royal Kamala Phuket?

1.  1.1 km closer to the beach (650 m vs 1.8 km) (−1.1 km)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  380 m closer to the area centre (−380 m)
4.  More guest reviews (169 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×8.9)
5.  79 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+79)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 73 vs 27) (+46)
7.  Newer or more recently renovated (2026 vs 2010) (+16y)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Royal Kamala Phuket | The Regent Studio Kamala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.2) | 7.5 |
| Location | 2.7 | 7.3  (+4.6) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0  (+2.5) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.3 | 8.1  (+3.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.2) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 169  (+150) |
| Google rating | 4.5/5  (+0.4) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 102 | 250  (+148) |
| Rank in Phuket | top 43%  (+48%) | bottom 9% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.7 | 7.3  (+4.6) |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 820 m | 440 m  (−380 m) |
| To the beach | 1.8 km | 650 m  (−1.1 km) |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 85  (+79) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 18 | 18 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | 2026  (+16y) |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[The Regent Studio Kamala prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-regent-studio-kamala-phuket/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Royal Kamala Phuket: city centre: 5.1 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 19 km, beach: 1.8 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m.

The Regent Studio Kamala: city centre: 6.1 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 19 km, beach: 650 m, 85 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 76 hotels in Kamala](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/kamala/)

## Weather in Phuket

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

## Royal Kamala Phuket or The Regent Studio Kamala: common questions

### Which is better, Royal Kamala Phuket or The Regent Studio Kamala?

They are evenly matched. Royal Kamala Phuket is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; The Regent Studio Kamala is stronger in location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Royal Kamala Phuket or The Regent Studio Kamala?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Regent Studio Kamala is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 820 m for Royal Kamala Phuket.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Regent Studio Kamala is 650 m from the nearest beach; Royal Kamala Phuket is 1.8 km.

### How far apart are Royal Kamala Phuket and The Regent Studio Kamala?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/royal-kamala-phuket-phuket-vs-the-regent-studio-kamala-phuket/. 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/