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title: "Phuket Riviera Villas vs Samakki Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Phuket Riviera Villas or Samakki Residence in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/phuket-riviera-villas-phuket-vs-samakki-residence-phuket/
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Phuket Riviera Villas vs Samakki Residence

Both are in Phuket, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Rawai
## [Phuket Riviera Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phuket-riviera-villas-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1958102/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Rawai
## [Samakki Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/samakki-residence-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 10.0 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2055204/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.

### Choose Phuket Riviera Villas if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 25 / 2)

### Choose Samakki Residence if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 25)

### Why is Phuket Riviera Villas better than Samakki Residence?

1.  More guest reviews (112 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×22)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 48) (+11)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Samakki Residence better than Phuket Riviera Villas?

1.  Higher guest rating (10.0 vs 8.8) (+1.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Phuket Riviera Villas | Samakki Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 10.0  (+1.2) |
| Location | 4.3  (+0.8) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5 | – |
| Beach access | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 10.0  (+1.2) |
| Number of reviews | 112  (+107) | 5 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 125 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 25%  (+8%) | top 33% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3  (+0.8) | 3.5 |
| Distance to Rawai centre | 450 m | 490 m |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36  (+5) | 31 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 25 | 2 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Location

120 m apart

Phuket Riviera Villas: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 35 km, beach: 2.0 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Samakki Residence: city centre: 11 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 35 km, beach: 2.0 km, 31 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phuket

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

## Phuket Riviera Villas or Samakki Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Phuket Riviera Villas or Samakki Residence?

They are evenly matched. Phuket Riviera Villas is stronger in location; Samakki Residence is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Phuket Riviera Villas or Samakki Residence?

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

### How far apart are Phuket Riviera Villas and Samakki Residence?

The two hotels are 120 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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