The Thames Pool Access Resort vs The Elysium Residence
Both are in Phuket, 760 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Chalong
The Thames Pool Access Resort
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
Hotel★★★Chalong
The Elysium Residence
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Elysium Residence
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 760 m apart.
Choose The Thames Pool Access Resort if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose The Elysium Residence if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Why is The Thames Pool Access Resort better than The Elysium Residence?
- 1730 m closer to the area centre−730 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2016)+5y
Why is The Elysium Residence better than The Thames Pool Access Resort?
- 1240 m closer to the beach (1.0 km vs 1.2 km)−240 m
- 242 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+42
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 54)+12
- 4Offers an airport transfer
- 54 more listed amenities (17 vs 13)+4
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 7Later 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.
| The Thames Pool Access Resort vs The Elysium Residence: which hotel is better? | The Thames Pool Access Resort | The Elysium Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Location | 4.4 | 5.2 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 6.9 +0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 587 | 677 +90 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 136 | 247 +111 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 12% | top 5% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.4 | 5.2 +0.8 |
| Distance to Chalong centre | 1.5 km −730 m | 2.2 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.0 km −240 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 | 74 +42 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 32 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +5y | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 17 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
760 m apart
The Thames Pool Access Resort or The Elysium Residence: common questions
Which is better, The Thames Pool Access Resort or The Elysium Residence?
The Elysium Residence leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, The Thames Pool Access Resort or The Elysium Residence?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Thames Pool Access Resort is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for The Elysium Residence.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Elysium Residence is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; The Thames Pool Access Resort is 1.2 km.
How far apart are The Thames Pool Access Resort and The Elysium Residence?
The two hotels are 760 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