Sawasdee VillagevsTwinpalms Phuket
Twinpalms Phuket and Sawasdee Village are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Twinpalms Phuket ranks slightly better than Sawasdee Village. Twinpalms Phuket has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Oyster and Star Service.
Sawasdee Village
38 Katekwan Rd., Kata Beach, Phuket 83100, Thailand
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"The resort, a few minutes' walk from Kata beach, is sprawled out in a spacious garden. The service is impeccable and the restaurant is decent." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With its thick jungle-like setting and array of elephant statues, gilded artwork, and steeply pitched rooflines, the intimate 40-room Sawasdee offers plenty of authentic Thai style." Full review
Frommer's
"A 10-minute walk from Kata Beach (or short ride on the complimentary shuttle), you’ll pass a small portico of stone with some Khmer statuary; walk in and you’ll discover a little Eden" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This opulent boutique resort mixes classic Thai style with Moroccan-esque flourishes." Full review
Twinpalms Phuket
106/46 Moo 3, Surin Beach Road, Phuket 83110, Thailand
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The 21 new residence suites at the Twin Palms hotel eschew the cliff-top isolation and fawning service of Phuket's poshest resorts in favor of a make-yourself-at-home brand of luxury."
Star Service
"This ultra-modern spa resort is a fashionable fixture on Phuket's international social scene." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Twinpalms Phuket is one of the most stylish and party-focused five-pearl options in Phuket." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Frangipani flowers scent the grounds of this stylishly luxurious, adults-oriented hideaway within Surin’s dreamy honey-white beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Join the party at Twinpalms Phuket, which has a lush lagoon-like pool, sleek modern architecture and a dedicated team of beach butlers" Full review
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During check-in you choose a room scent (all made using natural essential oils); pick your favourite flowers (all white, ranging from orchids to jasmine blossoms); and plump for your preferred pillows (really interesting, with even a buckwheat option for the real eco-warrior guests).
Frommer's
"The brainchild of a Swedish entrepreneur, this gorgeous Thai contemporary resort has sublime charm and cutting-edge style" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This is the Audrey Hepburn of Phuket’s hotels – it’s classic yet completely contemporary." Full review