The Palms Kamala vs Benjamin Resort
Both are in Phuket, 150 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Kamala
The Palms Kamala
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Resort★★★Kamala
Benjamin Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.4 Okay
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Palms Kamala
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 150 m apart.
Choose The Palms Kamala if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Palms Kamala better than Benjamin Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 6.4)+1.9
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4Has a gym
Why is Benjamin Resort better than The Palms Kamala?
- 1More guest reviews (875 vs 177), so the rating is more reliable×4.9
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2012)+3y
- 36 more listed amenities (18 vs 12)+6
- 4Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Palms Kamala vs Benjamin Resort: which hotel is better? | The Palms Kamala | Benjamin Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +1.9 | 6.4 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Families | 2.0 +1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +2.0 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +1.8 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +1.9 | 6.4 |
| Number of reviews | 177 | 875 +698 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 +1.6 | 2.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 349 +159 | 190 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 63% +36% | top 99% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Distance to Kamala centre | 190 m −140 m | 330 m |
| To the beach | 60 m | 20 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 114 +12 | 102 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | 37 |
| Floors | 4 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2015 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 18 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| 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
150 m apart
The Palms Kamala or Benjamin Resort: common questions
Which is better, The Palms Kamala or Benjamin Resort?
The Palms Kamala leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, families, spa & wellness. Benjamin Resort is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, The Palms Kamala or Benjamin Resort?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Palms Kamala is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 330 m for Benjamin Resort.
How far apart are The Palms Kamala and Benjamin Resort?
The two hotels are 150 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