Smile Residence vs The View Rawada Phuket
Both are in Phuket, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Chalong
Smile Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Resort★★★★Karon
The View Rawada Phuket
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 2.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Smile Residence
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.3 km apart.
Choose Smile Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.0)
- to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 1.6 km)
- to walk to the sights (8.6 km / 9.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (46 / 4)
Why is Smile Residence better than The View Rawada Phuket?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.0)+0.7
- 2580 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.6 km)−580 m
- 3430 m closer to the city centre−430 m
- 442 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 59 vs 22)+37
- 6Newer or more recently renovated (2016 vs 2013)+3y
- 7Offers an airport transfer
Why is The View Rawada Phuket better than Smile Residence?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (803 vs 321), so the rating is more reliable×2.5
- 36 more listed amenities (25 vs 19)+6
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Smile Residence vs The View Rawada Phuket: which hotel is better? | Smile Residence | The View Rawada Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Location | 4.8 +2.8 | 2.0 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 8.3 +1.6 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 4.0 +1.0 |
| Beach access | 6.8 +2.0 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 321 | 803 +482 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 293 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 29% +53% | top 82% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 +2.8 | 2.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.6 km −430 m | 9.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km −580 m | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 32 km | 33 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 46 +42 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 61 | 75 |
| Floors | 7 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 +3y | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 25 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.3 km apart
Smile Residence: city centre: 8.6 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 32 km, beach: 1.0 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
The View Rawada Phuket: city centre: 9.1 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 33 km, beach: 1.6 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Smile Residence or The View Rawada Phuket: common questions
Which is better, Smile Residence or The View Rawada Phuket?
Smile Residence leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. The View Rawada Phuket is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Smile Residence or The View Rawada Phuket?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Smile Residence is closer: 8.6 km from the centre, against 9.1 km for The View Rawada Phuket.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Smile Residence is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; The View Rawada Phuket is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Smile Residence and The View Rawada Phuket?
The two hotels are 1.3 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