Royal Kamala Phuket vs The Regent Studio Kamala
Both are in Phuket, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKamala
Royal Kamala Phuket
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
ApartmentKamala
The Regent Studio Kamala
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.5)+1.2
- 2Has a gym
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is The Regent Studio Kamala better than Royal Kamala Phuket?
- 11.1 km closer to the beach (650 m vs 1.8 km)−1.1 km
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3380 m closer to the area centre−380 m
- 4More guest reviews (169 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×8.9
- 579 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+79
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 73 vs 27)+46
- 7Newer 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 vs The Regent Studio Kamala: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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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.
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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.
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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