Maikhao Beach Residence vs Maikhao Hotel
Both are in Phuket, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Mai Khao
Maikhao Beach Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★Mai Khao
Maikhao Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Maikhao Beach Residence
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Maikhao Beach Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.1)
- to be closer to the beach (430 m / 850 m)
- to walk to the sights (26 km / 27 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 28 / 142)
Choose Maikhao Hotel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (10 / 6)
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 142 / 28)
Why is Maikhao Beach Residence better than Maikhao Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
- 2420 m closer to the beach (430 m vs 850 m)−420 m
- 3700 m closer to the area centre−700 m
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (28 vs 142 rooms)−114
Why is Maikhao Hotel better than Maikhao Beach Residence?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4More guest reviews (507 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×14
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 613 more listed amenities (26 vs 13)+13
- 7Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Maikhao Beach Residence vs Maikhao Hotel: which hotel is better? | Maikhao Beach Residence | Maikhao Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Location | 6.0 +1.2 | 4.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 10.0 +5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 7.0 +4.0 |
| Beach access | 8.9 +1.5 | 7.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.4 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.6 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 507 +471 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.6 | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | 109 | 338 +229 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 41% +32% | bottom 27% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.0 +1.2 | 4.8 |
| Distance to Mai Khao centre | 360 m −700 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 430 m −420 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 2.0 km | 2.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 10 +4 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 28 | 142 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 26 +13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
1.1 km apart
Maikhao Beach Residence: city centre: 26 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 2.0 km, beach: 430 m, 6 places to eat within 500 m.
Maikhao Hotel: city centre: 27 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 2.7 km, beach: 850 m, 10 places to eat within 500 m.
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Maikhao Beach Residence or Maikhao Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Maikhao Beach Residence or Maikhao Hotel?
Maikhao Beach Residence leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Maikhao Hotel is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Maikhao Beach Residence or Maikhao Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Maikhao Beach Residence is closer: 360 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Maikhao Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Maikhao Beach Residence is 430 m from the nearest beach; Maikhao Hotel is 850 m.
How far apart are Maikhao Beach Residence and Maikhao Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 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