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title: "Esmeralda View Resort vs Thiwson Beach Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Esmeralda View Resort or Thiwson Beach Resort in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Esmeralda View Resort vs Thiwson Beach Resort

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

Resort · ★★★ · Ban Khlong Bon
## [Esmeralda View Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/esmeralda-view-resort-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1391668/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Ao Pun Te
## [Thiwson Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thiwson-beach-resort-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2224920/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Thiwson Beach Resort

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 2.0 km apart.

### Choose Thiwson Beach Resort if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (150 m / 920 m)
-   to walk to the sights (37 km / 37 km)
-   a spa and wellness

### Why is Esmeralda View Resort better than Thiwson Beach Resort?

1.  Has a private beach
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Thiwson Beach Resort better than Esmeralda View Resort?

1.  770 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 920 m) (−770 m)
2.  Has a spa
3.  More guest reviews (1,064 vs 127), so the rating is more reliable (×8.4)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0) (+19)
5.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Esmeralda View Resort | Thiwson Beach Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.6 | 6.6  (+3.0) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 7.0  (+4.5) |
| Beach access | 7.2 | 9.8  (+2.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 127 | 1,064  (+937) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 237 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 32%  (+6%) | top 38% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.6 | 6.6  (+3.0) |
| Distance to the centre | 37 km | 37 km  (−700 m) |
| To the beach | 920 m | 150 m  (−770 m) |
| To the airport | 33 km | 31 km  (−1.7 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 3  (+3) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+2) | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:30 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private beach | ✓ | – |
| Beachfront | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| 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.

[Thiwson Beach Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thiwson-beach-resort-phuket/prices/)

## Location

2.0 km apart

Esmeralda View Resort: Phuket International Airport (HKT): 33 km, beach: 920 m.

Thiwson Beach Resort: Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 150 m, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phuket

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

## Esmeralda View Resort or Thiwson Beach Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Esmeralda View Resort or Thiwson Beach Resort?

Thiwson Beach Resort leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Esmeralda View Resort or Thiwson Beach Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Thiwson Beach Resort is closer: 37 km from the centre, against 37 km for Esmeralda View Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Thiwson Beach Resort is 150 m from the nearest beach; Esmeralda View Resort is 920 m.

### How far apart are Esmeralda View Resort and Thiwson Beach Resort?

The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/esmeralda-view-resort-phuket-vs-thiwson-beach-resort-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/