Journey Residence vs Similan Hotel
Both are in Phuket, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Ban Bang Thao
Journey Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Inn★Ban Bang Thao
Similan Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 5.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Journey Residence
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose Journey Residence if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- free parking
Choose Similan Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
Why is Journey Residence better than Similan Hotel?
- 1380 m closer to the beach (480 m vs 860 m)−380 m
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3410 m closer to the area centre−410 m
- 4Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 548 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+48
- 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 41)+18
- 7Has free parking
Why is Similan Hotel better than Journey Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Journey Residence vs Similan Hotel: which hotel is better? | Journey Residence | Similan Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Location | 6.9 +1.9 | 5.0 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 8.7 +1.3 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.3 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 20 | 31 +11 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 59 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 31% | top 13% +18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.9 +1.9 | 5.0 |
| Distance to Ban Bang Thao centre | 600 m −410 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 480 m −380 m | 860 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 66 +48 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 7 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 15 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
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Journey Residence or Similan Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Journey Residence or Similan Hotel?
Journey Residence leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Similan Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Journey Residence or Similan Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Journey Residence is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Similan Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Journey Residence is 480 m from the nearest beach; Similan Hotel is 860 m.
How far apart are Journey Residence and Similan Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.0 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