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title: "Escape Villa vs The Oceanic Sportel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Escape Villa or The Oceanic Sportel in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Escape Villa vs The Oceanic Sportel

Both are in Phuket, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Ko Kaeo
## [Escape Villa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/escape-villa-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.7 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1391424/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Ban Sa Pam
## [The Oceanic Sportel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-oceanic-sportel-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2209432/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Oceanic Sportel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose Escape Villa if you want

-   to walk to the sights (9.5 km / 11 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 52 / 95)

### Choose The Oceanic Sportel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 5.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 95 / 52)

### Why is Escape Villa better than The Oceanic Sportel?

1.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 51 vs 41) (+10)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Oceanic Sportel better than Escape Villa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 5.7) (+3.0)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (2,066 vs 27), so the rating is more reliable (×77)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2017) (+4y)
5.  5 more listed amenities (21 vs 16) (+5)
6.  Has a gym
7.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Escape Villa | The Oceanic Sportel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.7  (+3.0) |
| Location | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 4.0  (+2.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 8.7  (+1.6) |
| Guest rating | 5.7 | 8.7  (+3.0) |
| Number of reviews | 27 | 2,066  (+2,039) |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 3% | top 27%  (+70%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.5 km  (−1.9 km) | 11 km |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24  (+6) | 18 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.2 km | 1.6 km  (−580 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 52 | 95 |
| Floors | 4 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2021  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 21  (+5) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[The Oceanic Sportel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-oceanic-sportel-phuket/prices/)

## Location

2.0 km apart

Escape Villa: city centre: 9.5 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 21 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

The Oceanic Sportel: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 20 km, 18 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phuket

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

## Escape Villa or The Oceanic Sportel: common questions

### Which is better, Escape Villa or The Oceanic Sportel?

The Oceanic Sportel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Escape Villa or The Oceanic Sportel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Escape Villa is closer: 9.5 km from the centre, against 11 km for The Oceanic Sportel.

### How far apart are Escape Villa and The Oceanic Sportel?

The two hotels are 2.0 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/escape-villa-phuket-vs-the-oceanic-sportel-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/