Royal Phala Cliff Beach vs The Lord Nelson
Both are in Rayong, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Ban Phala
Royal Phala Cliff Beach
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 2 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. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Royal Phala Cliff Beach if you want
- to be closer to the beach (710 m / 1.7 km)
- to walk to the sights (34 km / 35 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 312 / 35)
Choose The Lord Nelson if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.7)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (24 / 5)
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 312)
Why is Royal Phala Cliff Beach better than The Lord Nelson?
- 1970 m closer to the beach (710 m vs 1.7 km)−970 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (5,464 vs 996), so the rating is more reliable×5.5
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (312 vs 35 rooms)×8.9
Why is The Lord Nelson better than Royal Phala Cliff Beach?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.7)+0.8
- 2960 m closer to the area centre−960 m
- 3Has a spa
- 419 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+19
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 25)+20
- 6Offers an airport transfer
- 7A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 312 rooms)−277
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Royal Phala Cliff Beach vs The Lord Nelson: which hotel is better? | Royal Phala Cliff Beach | The Lord Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Location | 4.7 +1.4 | 3.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 5.5 +4.0 |
| Beach access | 7.9 +3.3 | 4.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 5,464 +4,468 | 996 |
| Rank in Rayong | bottom 6% | bottom 46% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 +1.4 | 3.3 |
| Distance to Ban Phala centre | 1.6 km | 670 m −960 m |
| To the beach | 710 m −970 m | 1.7 km |
| To the airport | 5.9 km | 4.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 24 +19 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km | 1.0 km −470 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 312 | 35 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +2y | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 16 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Royal Phala Cliff BeachThe Lord Nelson
- The Lord Nelson is cheaper in 10 of 12 months
- Royal Phala Cliff Beach: €39 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 | Royal Phala Cliff Beach | The Lord Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| December | €38 | €37 |
| January | €38 | €37 |
| February | €39 | €37 |
| March | €39 | €37 |
| April | €41 | €32 |
| May | €37 | €32 |
| June | €37 | €32 |
| July | €37 | €32 |
| August | €37 | €32 |
| September | €37 | €32 |
| October | €46 | €32 |
| November | €42 | €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.
Royal Phala Cliff Beach prices by monthThe Lord Nelson prices by month
Location
1.0 km apart
Royal Phala Cliff Beach: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 5.9 km, beach: 710 m, 5 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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Royal Phala Cliff Beach or The Lord Nelson: common questions
Which is better, Royal Phala Cliff Beach or The Lord Nelson?
The Lord Nelson leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Royal Phala Cliff Beach is stronger in location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Royal Phala Cliff Beach or The Lord Nelson?
Over the year The Lord Nelson costs about €34 a night on average against €39 at Royal Phala Cliff Beach, and it is cheaper in 10 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 1.6 km for Royal Phala Cliff Beach.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Royal Phala Cliff Beach is 710 m from the nearest beach; The Lord Nelson is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Royal Phala Cliff Beach and The Lord Nelson?
The two hotels are 1.0 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