Smile Residence — Phuket, Thailand

Smile Residence is a simple 3-star residence-style hotel near Chalong Pier in Phuket, Thailand.

Address: 135/322 Patak Road, District Rawai, Muang, Phuket Town. Property ID: 1040408.

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November 2026

December 2026

#5 of 9 hotels in Chalong by Axel's take. Chalong is #6 of 12 places to stay in Phuket. The best hotels in Chalong, ranked · Where to stay in Phuket

Axel's take: 8.3/10

Spacious rooms and helpful staff make this a strong Chalong base, not a beach escape. a simple 3-star residence-style hotel near Chalong Pier, scored for what it is.

Smile Residence is a simple 3-star residence-style hotel near Chalong Pier, and we'd pick it for practical comfort rather than holiday atmosphere. Hotels.com and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise spacious, clean rooms and friendly, helpful staff. Balconies, fridges and an outdoor pool add useful extras for the money. It's particularly sensible for divers using the pier or travelers with plans around southern Phuket.

The main compromise is the busy-road setting: recent feedback ranges from relatively quiet nights to intrusive traffic noise, and the swimming beaches require transport. Some guests find the beds firm. Cleanliness feedback is predominantly positive, though occasional ant reports warrant keeping food sealed. We'd skip it for a walk-to-the-beach holiday; for an affordable Chalong base, it delivers well.

• Best for: divers using Chalong Pier; budget-conscious longer stays; travelers exploring southern Phuket

• Watch out for: busy road and variable traffic noise; transport needed for swimming beaches; firm beds and occasional ant reports

• Location: Near Chalong junction, restaurants and the pier; practical rather than beach-oriented.

• Rooms: Spacious, simply furnished rooms with balconies, air-conditioning and fridges; beds can be firm.

• Cleanliness: Mostly strong guest feedback, with occasional reports of ants and missed cleaning details.

• Service: Friendly, accommodating staff are the most consistent strength across recent reviews.

• Amenities: Officially lists an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant and free Wi-Fi; no indoor pool confirmed.

• Fees and surprises: Hotels.com lists a per-stay cleaning fee; airport transfers and extra beds cost extra.

Axel's opinion of Smile Residence, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Hotels.com · Trip.com · Booking.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About Smile Residence

• 3-star hotel
• 135/322 Patak Road, District Rawai, Muang, Phuket Town
• Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 290 reviews (location 4.0/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Phuket International Airport: 56 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Airport shuttle fee: THB 900 per vehicle
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: ฿400 per guest per night
• Amenities: Indoor Pool, Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Restaurant, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen
• City page: Hotels in Phuket

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