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title: "Shanti Lodge vs WOW PHUKET: which hotel is better?"
description: "Shanti Lodge or WOW PHUKET in Phuket? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/shanti-lodge-phuket-vs-wow-phuket-phuket/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Shanti Lodge vs WOW PHUKET

Both are in Phuket, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Chalong
## [Shanti Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shanti-lodge-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2085285/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Chalong
## [WOW PHUKET](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wow-phuket-phuket/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 3.5

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2325359/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose Shanti Lodge if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 20 / 51)

### Choose WOW PHUKET if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 51 / 20)

### Why is Shanti Lodge better than WOW PHUKET?

1.  More guest reviews (282 vs 74), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is WOW PHUKET better than Shanti Lodge?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3) (+0.6)
2.  10 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+10)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Shanti Lodge | WOW PHUKET |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9  (+0.6) |
| Location | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.0  (+1.4) | 1.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.8  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 282  (+208) | 74 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | 4.7/5  (+0.3) |
| Google reviews | 279  (+118) | 161 |
| Rank in Phuket | bottom 39% | top 23%  (+38%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.3 | 3.5  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Chalong centre | 1.2 km | 990 m  (−170 m) |
| To the beach | 2.1 km  (−380 m) | 2.5 km |
| To the airport | 31 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28 | 38  (+10) |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m  (−660 m) | 1.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 51 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+2y) | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+21) | 1 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| 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.

## Nightly price by month

Shanti LodgeWOW PHUKET

           

-   Shanti Lodge is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Shanti Lodge: €20 a night on average · WOW PHUKET: €67 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Phuket by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Shanti Lodge prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shanti-lodge-phuket/prices/)[WOW PHUKET prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wow-phuket-phuket/prices/)

## Location

1.2 km apart

Shanti Lodge: city centre: 7.4 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 31 km, beach: 2.1 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m.

WOW PHUKET: city centre: 7.5 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 30 km, beach: 2.5 km, 38 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Phuket

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

## Shanti Lodge or WOW PHUKET: common questions

### Which is better, Shanti Lodge or WOW PHUKET?

They are evenly matched. Shanti Lodge is stronger in beach access; WOW PHUKET is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Shanti Lodge or WOW PHUKET?

Over the year Shanti Lodge costs about €20 a night on average against €67 at WOW PHUKET, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

WOW PHUKET is closer: 990 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Shanti Lodge.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Shanti Lodge is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; WOW PHUKET is 2.5 km.

### How far apart are Shanti Lodge and WOW PHUKET?

The two hotels are 1.2 km 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/shanti-lodge-phuket-vs-wow-phuket-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/