In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 67 guest reviews of Sri Panwa Phuket. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and The rooms. The most common complaints: Insects, cockroaches and geckos in the rooms are a recurring complaint. Long waits for tuk-tuks and buggies, and some requests were misunderstood.
Perched atop Cape Panwa, the luxurious Sri Panwa Phuket spreads over 40 acres of tropical rainforest. With views of the Andaman Sea, it offers modern villas with a private infinity pool and free minibar. Pampering spa services and 2 tennis courts are available. Guests enjoy a free kayak and snorkelling in front of the hotel beach. There is a free steam and sauna available for guests.
Stylish and spacious, air-conditioned villas enjoy beautiful ocean views from its outdoor sun deck and through its large glass walls. An espresso machine, flat-screen TV and iPod with music are included. Attached bathrooms come with a bathtub and hairdryer.
Enjoying a secluded and quiet location, Sri Panwa Phuket is 42 km from Phuket International Airport. It is 320 metres from the Phuket Aquarium and 4.6 km from Khaokhad View Tower.
Cool Spa provides relaxing traditional Thai massage. For a refreshing workout, guests can swim at the resort's 2 main pools, exercise at the gym or take a boxing lesson. Island day trips and bicycle rentals can also be arranged at the tour desk.
Baba Pool Club features 3 dining options, including fusion Thai-Western dishes, Asian hot pot and seafood barbecue. Stylish partying can be enjoyed at Baba88 Discotheque, with its international DJs and premium bar.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Sri Panwa Phuket is for travellers who want a view and a pool of their own. The resort covers 40 acres of rainforest on top of Cape Panwa, and the villas, with infinity pools, sun decks and glass walls, look straight out over the Andaman Sea. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who are quick and personal, about how clean everything is and about the range of places to eat and drink, from Baba Pool Club to the rooftop bar. The hilltop setting is also the main trade-off. The grounds are steep, so you depend on the buggy service to reach reception and the restaurants, and the airport is 42 km away. Prices in the restaurants are high, and value for money draws the most mixed comments. Couples who plan to stay put will find a secluded, well-run retreat; travellers who want to stroll out to town should look elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 12 hotels we list on Phuket is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The resort is set high on Cape Panwa among 40 acres of rainforest, and guests name the view more often than anything else. Many also mention the calm and the sense of privacy the secluded location gives.
- The villas have a private infinity pool, a sun deck and glass walls facing the ocean. Guests who stayed in them are the most enthusiastic, describing the pool as the perfect place to cool down after a day in the heat.
Things to Consider
- Because the resort is built on a hillside, guests need the buggy or tuk-tuk service to reach almost anywhere, including reception and the restaurants. Most find it quick, but some mention having to wait.
- Several guests felt the restaurants are priced high, and value for money is the area where the resort draws its least enthusiastic comments. One guest also felt the cooking could be more consistent.
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Should you book it?
Sri Panwa Phuket is worth booking for couples who want a pool of their own and a sea view — but pick somewhere else if you want a short transfer from the airport.
Book it if you want
- Couples who want a pool of their own and a sea view
- Travellers who like to eat, drink and unwind without leaving the resort
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a short transfer from the airport
- You want to walk between your room and the restaurants
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 67 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +The restaurants and food get plenty of praise, including a sunset restaurant worth booking
- +Several guests liked breakfast, with plenty to choose from
- +The rooftop bars are a favourite spot for watching the sunset
- –Some found breakfast lacking in variety, with little beyond eggs and fruit
- –Several feel the quality and taste of the food could be better
- –Room service food disappointed, with small portions
”The breakfast was adequate, but the food could have been better. The coffee in the restaurant was really good, though.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, professional and attentive staff
- +Quick check-in and check-out
- +Buggies take you around the resort
- –Long waits for tuk-tuks and buggies, and some requests were misunderstood
- –Some found the staff unfriendly or the management inflexible
- –Simple requests such as extra towels can take a long time
”The staff is super friendly and helpful, and getting around the resort is easy with the hotel buggy.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Villas and suites come with their own plunge pool
- +Several pools around the resort, with great views
- –The beach is a disappointment, with stones and little sand
- –The walk down to the beach is tiring
- –One villa pool was unheated and the jacuzzi smelled bad
”The private beach is very disappointing, with lots of stones, and it is not clean.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, tastefully furnished villas and suites
- +Private pools give the rooms plenty of privacy
- +Comfortable rooms with handy controls for lighting and air conditioning
- –Some rooms are dimly lit, with weak air conditioning
- –In some two-bedroom villas the bedrooms are not connected
- –Some were offered a room with a different view from the one booked
”The room with the private pool was amazing and offered great privacy.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Very clean, according to many guests
- +Clean, new-looking furniture
- –Insects, cockroaches and geckos in the rooms are a recurring complaint
- –Parts of the hotel feel dated and in need of renovation
- –Faults with the lighting and power took time to fix
”There were a lot of bugs and other creatures in the room, including various insects, worms and cockroaches.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Stunning views of the sea and the sunset
- +A secluded, peaceful setting in the jungle above the sea
- +A convenience store and restaurants within walking distance of the main gate
- –Far from Patong and the main sights
- –The grounds sit on a steep hillside, so you rely on tuk-tuks to get around
- –The facilities are spread far apart
”The hotel is in a secluded area, which is good or bad depending on what you want.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet, peaceful resort away from the noise
- +Ideal for switching off
- –Construction work nearby can be heard from early in the morning
”A lovely, beautiful resort for unwinding, far from the noise and wonderfully calm.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many feel it is not worth the money
- –Restaurant prices feel high for what you get
- –Some were surprised to be charged for breakages at check-out
”It is definitely not worth the money.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sri Panwa Phuket from the airport?
Sri Panwa Phuket is 36 km from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
How far is Sri Panwa Phuket from the centre of Phuket?
Sri Panwa Phuket is 18 km from the centre of Phuket.
How do guests rate Sri Panwa Phuket?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 721 guest reviews.
How many stars does Sri Panwa Phuket have?
Sri Panwa Phuket is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Sri Panwa Phuket offer?
Sri Panwa Phuket offers private Pool, 3 Swimming Pools, beachfront, spa, sauna and fitness Centre.
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88 Moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Tumbon Vichit, Muang, 83000 Panwa Beach, Thailand