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title: "BAOBAB vs Patong Bay Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick BAOBAB. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. BAOBAB or Patong Bay Residence in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# BAOBAB vs Patong Bay Residence

Both are in Phuket, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Patong
## [BAOBAB](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baobab-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1186051/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Patong
## [Patong Bay Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/patong-bay-residence-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1945499/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick BAOBAB

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 240 m apart.

### Choose BAOBAB if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Patong Bay Residence if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is BAOBAB better than Patong Bay Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6)
2.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 186 rooms) (−185)

### Why is Patong Bay Residence better than BAOBAB?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (2,118 vs 76), so the rating is more reliable (×28)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (186 vs 1 rooms) (×186.0)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | BAOBAB | Patong Bay Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 9.5 |
| Beach access | 7.3 | 7.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.6) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 76 | 2,118  (+2,042) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 78 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 33%  (+45%) | top 78% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Distance to Patong centre | 480 m  (−190 m) | 670 m |
| To the beach | 900 m | 820 m  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 23 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 86  (+5) | 81 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 1 | 186 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 22  (+17) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/patong-bay-residence-phuket-vs-baobab-phuket/)

## Location

240 m apart

## BAOBAB or Patong Bay Residence: common questions

### Which is better, BAOBAB or Patong Bay Residence?

BAOBAB leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, BAOBAB or Patong Bay Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BAOBAB is closer: 480 m from the centre, against 670 m for Patong Bay Residence.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Patong Bay Residence is 820 m from the nearest beach; BAOBAB is 900 m.

### How far apart are BAOBAB and Patong Bay Residence?

The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/baobab-phuket-vs-patong-bay-residence-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/