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title: "Hanuman V.I.P Hostel vs Parida Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hanuman V.I.P Hostel or Parida Resort in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hanuman-v-i-p-hostel-phuket-vs-parida-resort-phuket/
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Hanuman V.I.P Hostel vs Parida Resort

Both are in Phuket, 340 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Choeng Thale
## [Hanuman V.I.P Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hanuman-v-i-p-hostel-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1501195/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Choeng Thale
## [Parida Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/parida-resort-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1941962/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Parida Resort

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 340 m apart.

### Choose Hanuman V.I.P Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.6)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 28)

### Choose Parida Resort if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 28 / 10)

### Why is Hanuman V.I.P Hostel better than Parida Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.6) (+1.0)
2.  Offers an airport transfer
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Parida Resort better than Hanuman V.I.P Hostel?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  More guest reviews (304 vs 61), so the rating is more reliable (×5.0)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Hanuman V.I.P Hostel | Parida Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.0) | 8.6 |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.2  (+0.3) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Beach access | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Public transport | 1.6 | 3.2  (+1.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.6) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+1.0) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 61 | 304  (+243) |
| Google rating | 4.9/5  (+0.6) | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 95 | 103  (+8) |
| Rank in Phuket | top 2%  (+37%) | top 39% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.2  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Choeng Thale centre | 440 m | 560 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km | 2.0 km  (−100 m) |
| To public transport | 1.7 km | 1.4 km  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 25 | 29  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 840 m | 500 m  (−340 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 28 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+2) | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

340 m apart

Hanuman V.I.P Hostel: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 1.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 12 km, beach: 2.1 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Parida Resort: city centre: 12 km, nearest station Thalang Station: 1.4 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 12 km, beach: 2.0 km, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 68 hotels in Bang Tao](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/bang-tao/)

## Weather in Phuket

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## Hanuman V.I.P Hostel or Parida Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Hanuman V.I.P Hostel or Parida Resort?

Parida Resort leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, spa & wellness, public transport. Hanuman V.I.P Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Hanuman V.I.P Hostel or Parida Resort?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Parida Resort is 2.0 km from the nearest beach; Hanuman V.I.P Hostel is 2.1 km.

### How far apart are Hanuman V.I.P Hostel and Parida Resort?

The two hotels are 340 m 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/hanuman-v-i-p-hostel-phuket-vs-parida-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/