Sea View or Pool View in Phuket: Is Deluxe Ocean View Worth the Extra Cost

The sea-view surcharge on a 40 m² apartment at Mida Grande Resort on Surin runs from 200 to 1,100 THB a night (7,290 − 6,190 THB at the seasonal peak), or 4,000 to 19,500 THB a month, depending on the season — smallest in low season, largest at the New Year peak.

How much more does a sea view cost by season

Deluxe Pool View 40 m² and Deluxe Ocean View 40 m² are the same layout and the same area — the only difference is the view and the building. Nightly, the sea-view surcharge looks like this:

Season	Pool View	Ocean View	Surcharge
24 Dec – 10 Jan	6,190 THB	7,290 THB	7,290 − 6,190 = 1,100 THB
10–31 Jan	4,690 THB	5,490 THB	5,490 − 4,690 = 800 THB
1 Feb – 10 Mar	4,290 THB	4,990 THB	4,990 − 4,290 = 700 THB
20 Mar – 19 Apr	2,390 THB	2,790 THB	2,790 − 2,390 = 400 THB
20 May – 19 Sep (low season)	990 THB	1,190 THB	1,190 − 990 = 200 THB
20 Nov – 24 Dec	2,190 THB	2,590 THB	2,590 − 2,190 = 400 THB

For stays of 30+ nights the monthly rate kicks in, and the gap grows in absolute terms but stays proportional: in low season Pool View runs 22,500 THB against Ocean View’s 26,500 THB — a 26,500 − 22,500 = 4,000 THB surcharge; at the New Year peak it’s 110,500 THB against 130,000 THB — a 130,000 − 110,500 = 19,500 THB surcharge. For how prices move through the year overall, see Phuket high season by month: when it’s more expensive and when to book.

On a long-term contract the sea-view surcharge is fixed regardless of the season you move in: 43,000 − 37,000 = 6,000 THB a month on a 1-year contract, 57,500 − 49,000 = 8,500 THB on the winter contract (1 Nov – 30 Apr), and 22,500 − 19,000 = 3,500 THB on the summer contract (1 May – 31 Oct). More on contract terms in long-term rental in Phuket: what to check.

What else differs between Pool View and Ocean View besides the view

Beyond price, the two categories sit in different parts of the complex. Deluxe Pool View 40 m² is on floor 1, building 7, facing the pool. Deluxe Ocean View 40 m² sits on floors 5–7, buildings 6 and 7, facing the Andaman Sea. The floor difference matters beyond the view too: lower floors mean a quicker walk to the pool and parking, higher floors mean less street noise.

There’s also a larger sea-view option — Deluxe Ocean View 45 m², floors 7–8, buildings 5 and 6. It costs 10% more than the standard 40 m² Ocean View — that premium is for the extra 5 m² of space, not for a better view.

Need two bedrooms or a panoramic view

If you’re looking for a group or family with kids, the comparison shifts from pool vs. sea view to Family 2 Bedroom Ocean View vs. Grande Luxury 2 Bedroom Ocean View — priced the same on the list but laid out differently and sleeping different numbers of guests. See 2-bedroom ocean view apartments in Phuket: Family or Grande Luxury.

Is the sea view worth paying for

In low season, a 200 THB-a-night surcharge (4,000 THB a month) is rarely a reason to skip Ocean View if the view matters to you. In high season and especially at New Year the gap widens to 700–1,100 THB a night, and the decision becomes more about budget than view — the layout, area and kitchen setup are identical in both categories; only the view and floor differ.

Message us on Telegram @MidaGrandePhuket24 with your dates — we’ll send current rates for Pool View and Ocean View and confirm availability.

Updated: 2026-10-07