Thai Kamala Beach Front vs The Palms Kamala
Both are in Phuket, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Kamala
Thai Kamala Beach Front
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Resort★★★★Kamala
The Palms Kamala
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Thai Kamala Beach Front
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 160 m apart.
Choose Thai Kamala Beach Front if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 16 / 35)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2017 / 2012)
Choose The Palms Kamala if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 16)
Why is Thai Kamala Beach Front better than The Palms Kamala?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (644 vs 177), so the rating is more reliable×3.6
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2012)+5y
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 59 more listed amenities (22 vs 13)+9
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Has an on-site restaurant
Why is The Palms Kamala better than Thai Kamala Beach Front?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Thai Kamala Beach Front vs The Palms Kamala: which hotel is better? | Thai Kamala Beach Front | The Palms Kamala |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +3.3 | 4.2 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 +1.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.1 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 644 +467 | 177 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 +0.2 |
| Google reviews | 292 | 349 +57 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 44% +5% | bottom 39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 350 m | 190 m −160 m |
| To the beach | 0 m | 60 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 97 | 114 +17 |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 16 | 35 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +5y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 22 +9 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Thai Kamala Beach FrontThe Palms Kamala
- Thai Kamala Beach Front is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
- Thai Kamala Beach Front: €75 a night on average · The Palms Kamala: €146 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Thai Kamala Beach Front | The Palms Kamala |
|---|---|---|
| November | €63 | €116 |
| December | €157 | €296 |
| February | €63 | – |
| March | €78 | €122 |
| April | €41 | €100 |
| May | €68 | €184 |
| June | €68 | €141 |
| July | €68 | €141 |
| August | €68 | €77 |
| September | €68 | €141 |
| October | €68 | €141 |
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.
Thai Kamala Beach Front prices by monthThe Palms Kamala prices by month
Location
160 m apart
Thai Kamala Beach Front: city centre: 6.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 18 km, beach: 0 m, 97 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The Palms Kamala: city centre: 6.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 18 km, beach: 60 m, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Thai Kamala Beach Front or The Palms Kamala: common questions
Which is better, Thai Kamala Beach Front or The Palms Kamala?
Thai Kamala Beach Front leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Thai Kamala Beach Front or The Palms Kamala?
Over the year Thai Kamala Beach Front costs about €75 a night on average against €146 at The Palms Kamala, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Palms Kamala is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 350 m for Thai Kamala Beach Front.
How far apart are Thai Kamala Beach Front and The Palms Kamala?
The two hotels are 160 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