Phuvaree Resort vs SM Patong Resort
Both are in Phuket, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★★Pa Tong
Phuvaree Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Pa Tong
SM Patong Resort
- Guest rating
- 6.8 Okay
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose Phuvaree Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.0 / 6.8)
Choose SM Patong Resort if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 9)
Why is Phuvaree Resort better than SM Patong Resort?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.0 vs 6.8)+1.2
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (456 vs 208), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
Why is SM Patong Resort better than Phuvaree Resort?
- 117 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+17
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 55 vs 41)+14
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Phuvaree Resort vs SM Patong Resort: which hotel is better? | Phuvaree Resort | SM Patong Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 +1.2 | 6.8 |
| Location | 4.6 | 5.4 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.0 +1.0 | 7.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 +1.2 | 6.8 |
| Number of reviews | 456 +248 | 208 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 393 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 21% +19% | bottom 2% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.6 | 5.4 +0.8 |
| Distance to Pa Tong centre | 2.2 km | 2.0 km −150 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 900 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 26 km | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 26 +17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 810 m | 660 m −160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 80 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25 +22 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Phuvaree ResortSM Patong Resort
- SM Patong Resort is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Phuvaree Resort: €71 a night on average · SM Patong Resort: €35 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | Phuvaree Resort | SM Patong Resort |
|---|---|---|
| December | €73 | €49 |
| January | €90 | €78 |
| February | €89 | €40 |
| March | €80 | €40 |
| April | €67 | €16 |
| May | €31 | €16 |
| June | €31 | €16 |
| July | €33 | – |
| August | €33 | – |
| September | €27 | – |
| October | €34 | – |
| November | €105 | €21 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
160 m apart
Phuvaree Resort: city centre: 2.5 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 26 km, beach: 1.0 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
SM Patong Resort: city centre: 2.3 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 26 km, beach: 900 m, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Phuvaree Resort or SM Patong Resort: common questions
Which is better, Phuvaree Resort or SM Patong Resort?
They are evenly matched. Phuvaree Resort is stronger in guest rating; SM Patong Resort is stronger in location.
Which is cheaper, Phuvaree Resort or SM Patong Resort?
Over the year SM Patong Resort costs about €35 a night on average against €71 at Phuvaree Resort, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
SM Patong Resort is closer: 2.0 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Phuvaree Resort.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
SM Patong Resort is 900 m from the nearest beach; Phuvaree Resort is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Phuvaree Resort and SM Patong Resort?
The two hotels are 160 m 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