The Elements Krabi Resort vs Banyan Tree Krabi
Both are in Krabi, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Ban Ko Kwang
The Elements Krabi Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Ban Din Daeng Nui
Banyan Tree Krabi
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
The short answer
Pick Banyan Tree Krabi
It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose The Elements Krabi Resort if you want
- breakfast included
Choose Banyan Tree Krabi if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- a newer or recently renovated building
Why is The Elements Krabi Resort better than Banyan Tree Krabi?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Banyan Tree Krabi better than The Elements Krabi Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5)+0.8
- 2320 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 440 m)−320 m
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2009)+11y
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Elements Krabi Resort vs Banyan Tree Krabi: which hotel is better? | The Elements Krabi Resort | Banyan Tree Krabi |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Location | 4.9 | 5.8 +0.9 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | 8.3 +0.8 |
| Families | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | 9.5 +0.5 |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.9 +1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.3 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 490 | 870 +380 |
| Rank in Krabi | top 57% | top 2% +55% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.9 | 5.8 +0.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 11 km −230 m | 11 km |
| To the beach | 440 m | 120 m −320 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 65 | 72 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2020 +11y |
| Listed amenities | 26 +2 | 24 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.3 km apart
The Elements Krabi Resort or Banyan Tree Krabi: common questions
Which is better, The Elements Krabi Resort or Banyan Tree Krabi?
Banyan Tree Krabi leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, The Elements Krabi Resort or Banyan Tree Krabi?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Elements Krabi Resort is closer: 11 km from the centre, against 11 km for Banyan Tree Krabi.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Banyan Tree Krabi is 120 m from the nearest beach; The Elements Krabi Resort is 440 m.
How far apart are The Elements Krabi Resort and Banyan Tree Krabi?
The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.
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