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
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Resort★★★Ao Pun Te
Thiwson Beach Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
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?
- 1Has a private beach
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Thiwson Beach Resort better than Esmeralda View Resort?
- 1770 m closer to the beach (150 m vs 920 m)−770 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3More guest reviews (1,064 vs 127), so the rating is more reliable×8.4
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 19 vs 0)+19
- 5Offers an airport transfer
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Esmeralda View Resort vs Thiwson Beach Resort: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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.
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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