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Desa Phuket vs Phuket Merlin Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Phuket — score, location, comfort and price.
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Desa Phuket and Phuket Merlin Hotel in Phuket: a real contest, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Phuket Merlin Hotel edges this one out (classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value). But Desa Phuket has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Phuket Merlin Hotel edges ahead at 73.95/100 versus 69.75/100 — a 4.2-point gap. Enough to notice, not enough to dismiss Desa Phuket.
Choose Desa Phuket
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Choose Phuket Merlin Hotel
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Desa Phuket | Phuket Merlin Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 79.00 | 81.80 |
| Value | 76.83 | 54.79 |
| Location | 66.23 | 94.91 |
| Comfort | 62.00 | 78.80 |
| Services | 55.00 | 60.00 |
| Overall | 69.75 | 73.95 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Phuket Merlin Hotel takes Reputation by 2.8 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Desa Phuket takes Value by 22.04 points — clearly ahead.
Location: Phuket Merlin Hotel takes Location by 28.68 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: Phuket Merlin Hotel takes Comfort by 16.8 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Phuket Merlin Hotel takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
Desa Phuket
EUR 15
Standard Double or Twin Room
Phuket Merlin Hotel
EUR 39
Superior Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free parkingFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Desa Phuket
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily rooms
Only Phuket Merlin Hotel
1 swimming poolFitness centerSpa