Karon or Patong: where to stay in Phuket?
Both are popular bases in Phuket. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 95 hotels in Karon and 550 in Patong.
| In short | Karon | Patong |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 95 | 550 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 22% | 9% |
| 5-star hotels | 8 | 37 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 48 | 373 |
| Average location score | 7.3 | 7.5 |
In short
- Hotels in Karon rate higher: 8.5 on average against 8.0 in Patong.
- Karon has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (22% vs 9%).
- Patong has more hotels to choose from (550 vs 95).
- For a 5-star stay, Patong has 37 hotels against 8 in Karon.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Patong has more options: 373 vs 48.
- The two areas are about 5.5 km apart.
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FAQ: Karon vs Patong
Which has better-rated hotels, Karon or Patong?
Karon: its 95 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 8.0 for the 550 hotels in Patong.
Where are there more budget hotels, Karon or Patong?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Patong has more options: 373 vs 48.