--- title: "Baan Panwa Resort vs The Mangrove by Blu Monkey: which hotel is better?" description: "Baan Panwa Resort or The Mangrove by Blu Monkey in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/baan-panwa-resort-phuket-vs-the-mangrove-by-blu-monkey-phuket/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-15 --- # Baan Panwa Resort vs The Mangrove by Blu Monkey Both are in Phuket, 80 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Resort · ★★★½ · Wichit ## [Baan Panwa Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-panwa-resort-phuket/) - **Guest rating:** 8.1 · Very good - **Location score:** 2.8 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1177076/agoda/?lang=en) Resort · ★★★★ · Wichit ## [The Mangrove by Blu Monkey](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-mangrove-by-blu-monkey-phuket/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 2.7 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2206489/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 80 m apart. ### Choose Baan Panwa Resort if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 31) ### Choose The Mangrove by Blu Monkey if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.1) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 31 / 10) ### Why is Baan Panwa Resort better than The Mangrove by Blu Monkey? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is The Mangrove by Blu Monkey better than Baan Panwa Resort? 1. Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6) 2. Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★) 3. More guest reviews (1,732 vs 219), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9) 4. Offers an airport transfer 5. Has an on-site restaurant ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Baan Panwa Resort | The Mangrove by Blu Monkey | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7 (+0.6) | | Location | 2.8 | 2.7 | | Facilities | 7.5 | 7.5 | | Spa & wellness | 5.5 (+1.0) | 4.5 | | Beach access | 4.5 | 4.8 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7 (+0.5) | | Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7 (+0.6) | | Number of reviews | 219 | 1,732 (+1,513) | | Google rating | 4.2/5 | – | | Google reviews | 76 | – | | Rank in Phuket | bottom 28% | top 29% (+43%) | | Location | | Location score | 2.8 | 2.7 | | Distance to Wichit centre | 1.6 km | 1.7 km | | To the beach | 1.7 km | 1.6 km (−80 m) | | To the airport | 31 km | 31 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 5 | | To the nearest food shop | 800 m | 880 m | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★ (+0.5★) | | Rooms | 10 | 31 | | Floors | 1 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2014 (+2y) | 2012 | | Listed amenities | 18 | 21 (+3) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ | | Spa | ✓ | ✓ | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Beachfront | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Baan Panwa ResortThe Mangrove by Blu Monkey Nov - Baan Panwa Resort is cheaper in 12 of 12 months - Baan Panwa Resort: €33 a night on average · The Mangrove by Blu Monkey: €116 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Phuket by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/prices/) 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. [Baan Panwa Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baan-panwa-resort-phuket/prices/)[The Mangrove by Blu Monkey prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-mangrove-by-blu-monkey-phuket/prices/) ## Location 80 m apart Baan Panwa Resort: city centre: 10 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 1.7 km, 6 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. The Mangrove by Blu Monkey: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 1.6 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Phuket [Phuket weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phuket/phuket/weather) ## Baan Panwa Resort or The Mangrove by Blu Monkey: common questions ### Which is better, Baan Panwa Resort or The Mangrove by Blu Monkey? They are evenly matched. Baan Panwa Resort is stronger in spa & wellness; The Mangrove by Blu Monkey is stronger in guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Baan Panwa Resort or The Mangrove by Blu Monkey? Over the year Baan Panwa Resort costs about €33 a night on average against €116 at The Mangrove by Blu Monkey, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? The Mangrove by Blu Monkey is 1.6 km from the nearest beach; Baan Panwa Resort is 1.7 km. ### How far apart are Baan Panwa Resort and The Mangrove by Blu Monkey? The two hotels are 80 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [The Mangrove by Blu Monkey vs Hivetel Phuket](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hivetel-phuket-phuket-vs-the-mangrove-by-blu-monkey-phuket/) ## Compare now 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/baan-panwa-resort-phuket-vs-the-mangrove-by-blu-monkey-phuket/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/