Coconoi Residence vs Tropical Sands Guesthouse
Both are in Phuket, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentRawai
Coconoi Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseRawai
Tropical Sands Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.
Choose Coconoi Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 7.7)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2016 / 2011)
Why is Coconoi Residence better than Tropical Sands Guesthouse?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 7.7)+1.8
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2011)+5y
- 3Has a gym
Why is Tropical Sands Guesthouse better than Coconoi Residence?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Coconoi Residence vs Tropical Sands Guesthouse: which hotel is better? | Coconoi Residence | Tropical Sands Guesthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.8 | 7.7 |
| Location | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +0.5 | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 5.6 | 5.9 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.7 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +1.8 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 26 +11 | 15 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 70 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 11% +60% | bottom 29% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 4.3 +0.3 |
| Distance to Rawai centre | 560 m | 530 m |
| To the beach | 1.4 km | 1.3 km −100 m |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45 | 47 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.6 km | 1.5 km −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +5y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 14 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
170 m apart
Coconoi Residence: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 35 km, beach: 1.4 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m.
Tropical Sands Guesthouse: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 35 km, beach: 1.3 km, 47 places to eat within 500 m.
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Coconoi Residence or Tropical Sands Guesthouse: common questions
Which is better, Coconoi Residence or Tropical Sands Guesthouse?
They are evenly matched. Coconoi Residence is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Tropical Sands Guesthouse is stronger in facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Coconoi Residence or Tropical Sands Guesthouse?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Tropical Sands Guesthouse is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Coconoi Residence is 1.4 km.
How far apart are Coconoi Residence and Tropical Sands Guesthouse?
The two hotels are 170 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