Must-see hotels in Thailand

  • R-Lampang

    Lampang

    A well-kept guesthouse located in a traditional wooden house; the best rooms are large, stone-floored and come with river views. The cheapest rooms are…

  • Amarina Residence

    Ko Samui

    A two-minute walk to the beach, this excellent-value small hotel has two storeys of big, tastefully furnished, tiled rooms encircling the lobby and an…

  • Baan Ku Pu

    Bangkok Region

    This is a Thai-style ‘resort’ featuring wooden bungalows in a relatively peaceful, canalside enclave. Room rates include a sumptuous breakfast comprising…

  • Phu Kradueng National Park Campsite

    Phu Kradueng National Park

    Atop the mountain there's space for 5000 people to camp. Sleeping bags (30B), mats (20B) and pillows (10B) can also be rented. Showers are cold, but…

  • Proud Thai Beach Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Eight wooden bungalows, all with terraces, sit under the shade of trees across the road from the beach. They're old, but well maintained by the English…

  • Pin Hotel

    Lampang

    The Pin Hotel is old, and looks it both inside and out. The rooms have aged fixtures and tiled floors, but are huge and clean, with OK beds. The location…

  • Ban Thai Sang Thain

    Ko Samet

    Thai travellers stay in many of the pavilion-style rooms in this traditional, all-wood resort. Rooms are functional rather than fab. Few staff speak…

  • Akhamsiri Home

    Lampang

    This tidy and tranquil residential compound has six large, cool budget rooms. All have a balcony, TV and fridge and they're a decent deal for the price.

  • Ban Thungdaeng

    Banglamphu

    This whitewashed wooden house features eight rooms tucked away in a classic Bangkok alleyway. Rooms aren't huge, but are attractive and well furnished.

  • Laem Son National Park Accommodation

    Laem Son National Park

    The national park has simple air-conditioned concrete bungalows under a shady beachside casuarina canopy, plus camping in the grounds or on the sand.

  • Mali Hotel

    Chiang Rai Province

    A lime-green structure just steps from the riverfront, the Mali has budget rooms decked out with tile floors, hard beds, TVs, fridges and air-con.

  • North

    Chiang Rai

    This budget option is hidden away behind the interprovincial bus station. The 15 rooms are basic but colourful and are fine for a night or two.

  • Ao Phang-Nga National Park Accommodation

    Ao Phang-Nga Marine National Park

    Simple air-con bungalows sleep two to three in quiet shady grounds 8.5km south of central Phang-Nga. There's a basic waterside Thai restaurant.

  • Submukda Grand Hotel

    Northeastern Thailand

    This place has standard rooms that are good for the price, and you can squeeze out a river view from upper-floor balconies. No English spoken.

  • Tat Fa Campsite

    Khon Kaen Province

    The better of Phu Wiang National Park's two campsites is up near Tat Fa Waterfall. Facilities are basic, though the remoteness is a bonus.

  • Papong Homestay

    Sukhothai Province

    A locally run outfit near Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park, with five clean and comfortable rooms that include private bathrooms.

  • Chomsin Hua Hin Hotel

    Hua Hin

    An attractive building with large rooms and a low price. The mattresses aren't the best, but other than that, it's very solid value.

  • Baan Chiangrai

    Lampang

    Baan Chiangrai has seven comfortable enough rooms located above a coffee shop, some with balconies. Not much English is spoken.

  • Tanyong Hotel

    Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

    This respectable, welcoming hotel has big, comfortable rooms and an OK attached restaurant, while staff speak some English.

  • Ploen Amphawa Resort

    Bangkok Region

    This is not a resort at all, but rather a handful of rooms in a refurbished wooden home in the thick of the canal area.

  • Orchids Guest House

    Chiang Rai

    Compact but clean budget digs in a small compound just off Th Jetyod. Treks can be arranged and motorbikes rented also.

  • Ocean Blue Mansion

    Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

    Decent-sized rooms have seen better days, but some have fine river views and this remains the best budget choice.

  • Merlin Hotel

    Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

    Fixtures and furniture from a different age, but clean and handy for the train station.

  • Sai Yok National Park Bungalows

    Kanchanaburi Province

    These aging stilt houses and bungalows, all sleeping at least four people, are lean on amenities, and while some are near, none are right next to the…

  • JP Emerald Hotel

    Northeastern Thailand

    Yasothon's only full-service three-star hotel. The rooms won't excite you, but unlike many older hotels it does keep up on maintenance pretty well and…

  • Vana Wellness Resort

    Nong Khai

    The stark white exterior won’t inspire love at first sight, but get inside and you’ll find a more colourful, inviting set-up. It's not Nong Khai's best…

  • Suriwong Hotel

    Chumphon

    This old Chinese hotel is rather strange. Wall tiles and starred floors give the hallways a Chinese-hospital look, and while the rooms have had a touch-up…

  • Phra Nang Inn

    Ao Nang

    Phra Nang is a thatched explosion of rustic coconut wood, shell curtains, bright orange and purple paint and elaborate Thai tiles with Mexico-inspired…

  • Rimtarninn Hotel

    Khao Yai National Park

    Worth considering if you need to stay in Pak Chong and want a hotel rather than a hostel. The six floors wrap around a puzzle-like courtyard affair…

  • Roongruang Hotel

    Chiang Mai

    The price is the clincher at this old-fashioned hotel on Th Tha Phae. Clean tiled rooms have little character, but higher classes have bathtubs and lots…

  • Paradorn Hotel

    Northern Thailand

    The cheapest rooms here lack windows, and all are plain and dated, with fixtures from a different age. The more expensive rooms are on higher floors but…

  • Damrong Hotel

    Hua Hin

    Probably the cheapest hotel in downtown Hua Hin. It's definitely not for everyone, but those travelling on a budget will appreciate the cold-water shower…

  • Thaton River View

    Chiang Mai Province

    A little worn, this hotel has a perfect riverside setting, with views from the restaurant across to the forested south bank of the river. Dated waterfront…

  • Touch Star Resort

    Doi Inthanon National Park

    Touch Star is well signposted, down a small lane off Rte 1009 near a few other similar options, around the Km 7 marker. Rooms are in an eccentric…

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