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title: "DE PALM Poolvilla vs Ma Doo Bua Stay: which hotel is better?"
description: "DE PALM Poolvilla or Ma Doo Bua Stay in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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# DE PALM Poolvilla vs Ma Doo Bua Stay

Both are in Phuket, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Thalang
## [DE PALM Poolvilla](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/de-palm-poolvilla-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.1

- **Score by category:** 5 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1346530/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Thalang
## [Ma Doo Bua Stay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ma-doo-bua-stay-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 8 of 17

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1808442/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ma Doo Bua Stay

It comes out ahead on 8 of 17 compared facts. 2.5 km apart.

### Choose DE PALM Poolvilla if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.9)

### Choose Ma Doo Bua Stay if you want

-   to walk to the sights (14 km / 16 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 3)

### Why is DE PALM Poolvilla better than Ma Doo Bua Stay?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.9) (+0.8)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)

### Why is Ma Doo Bua Stay better than DE PALM Poolvilla?

1.  880 m closer to the area centre (−880 m)
2.  More guest reviews (704 vs 28), so the rating is more reliable (×25)
3.  22 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+22)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 19) (+35)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | DE PALM Poolvilla | Ma Doo Bua Stay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Location | 2.1 | 3.9  (+1.8) |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5  (+0.6) | 7.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.8) | 7.9 |
| Number of reviews | 28 | 704  (+676) |
| Google rating | 4.3/5  (+0.6) | 3.7/5 |
| Google reviews | 54 | 273  (+219) |
| Rank in Phuket | top 42%  (+41%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.1 | 3.9  (+1.8) |
| Distance to Thalang centre | 1.9 km | 980 m  (−880 m) |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 25  (+22) |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 760 m  (−1.1 km) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 81 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 25  (+22) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Ma Doo Bua Stay prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ma-doo-bua-stay-phuket/prices/)

## Location

2.5 km apart

DE PALM Poolvilla: city centre: 16 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 10 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

Ma Doo Bua Stay: city centre: 14 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 10 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Phuket

[Phuket weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/phuket/phuket/weather)

## DE PALM Poolvilla or Ma Doo Bua Stay: common questions

### Which is better, DE PALM Poolvilla or Ma Doo Bua Stay?

Ma Doo Bua Stay leads in 8 of 17 categories, including number of reviews, Google reviews, location score. DE PALM Poolvilla is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating.

### Which is cheaper, DE PALM Poolvilla or Ma Doo Bua Stay?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ma Doo Bua Stay is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 1.9 km for DE PALM Poolvilla.

### How far apart are DE PALM Poolvilla and Ma Doo Bua Stay?

The two hotels are 2.5 km 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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