Accommodation in Thailand
Thailand offers a wide range of accommodation options,
from the flimsiest wooden shack to luxury, five star hotels.
Generally, accommodation goes up by as much as a third
during the peak tourist seasons and around two or three
days before the full moon party on Koh Phangan. Opting
for a room with a simple fan and cold water can save a
lot of money, whilst luxuries such as power showers, air
conditioning and satellite television are often available
but don’t come cheap. Here is an overview of what is available
and how much you can expect to pay. Beach Huts tend to
be very rough and ready. If you are looking to save a
few baht this might be a good place to hang your hat,
although it is a good idea to keep your valuables in a
separate safety deposit box – most places offering beach
huts also have these. It is a good idea to make sure that
your hut comes equipped with a mosquito net as insects
come as standard. Prices start from as little as 50 baht
per night for the most basic hut away from the beach to
1000 baht for a hut with a bathroom and ocean view. Tents
are another cheap option, especially if you are spending
the night in a national park. You can generally get away
with paying just 30 baht per night if you have your own
tent, or tents can be hired for around 100 baht. Many
camp sites have very limited facilities, so it is a good
idea to bring your own provisions. Bungalows are usually
found in beach areas. They are generally more comfortable
than beach huts as the mattress tends to be thicker and
the amount of insects fewer. Most bungalows also have
bathrooms, which saves you staggering into a tree in the
middle of the night. Prices range from 150 baht for a
basic bungalow with a fan and bathroom with cold water
to around 500 baht for air conditioning. River Rafts make
an interesting way to view an area, especially if you
are staying in a place with stunning scenery such as Kanchanaburi.
Most river rafts have large wooden balconies where you
can sit and watch the world go by. Expect to pay a minimum
of 600 baht for a fan room on the river. Guesthouses are
generally very cheap and cheerful. Many are set up to
cater for backpackers and you can get a basic room with
a fan and shared bathroom for as little as 100 baht. Most
guesthouses serve popular backpacker food such as French
fries, pad thai and banana pancakes. They usually have
a communal garden or restaurant to chill out in, which
can be a good place to meet other backpackers and swap
tall tales and travel advice. Most guesthouses do not
make a profit from renting out rooms, so it is a good
idea to sample one or more of their other services such
as food or booking a tour. Hotels vary dramatically in
terms of luxury, facilities and cleanliness. The most
basic hotels rooms tend to be very small, have noisy fans
and shared bathrooms. Prices start from around 200 baht,
whilst the equivalent rooms with air-con start at around
400 baht. If you have more money to spend there is no
limit to the kind of luxury you could find. All the standards
found in luxury hotels in the west are available, still
at a fraction of the price. The best hotels have rooftop
swimming pools and bars, gymnasiums, spas and saunas and
just about anything else you could ask for. Be aware that
most of the top hotels add a 7% government tax and an
additional 10% service tax. Although resorts often have
all the same facilities as luxury hotels, with prices
to match, in Thailand the term can refer to general accommodation
and it is a good idea to check out the facilities before
you book.
Thailand
Northern Thailnd
Chiang Mai
| Chiang Rai
| Mae Hong Son | Sukhothai | Lumpang | Petchaboon | Phitsanulok
| Tak North
North Eastern Thailand
Khon Khen | Buriram | Loei | Nakhon Ratchasima | Nong
Khai | Nakhon Phanom | Ubon | Ratchthani |
Udon Thani | Uthai Thani
Eastern Thailand
Pattaya | Chonburi | Rayong | Trat
Central Thailand
Bangkok |
Ayutthaya | Sukothai | Kanchanaburi | Phetchaburi
| Prachuap | Khiri Khan | Lop Buri | Nakhon Nayok | Nakhon
Pathom | Ratchaburi | Samutprakarn
Southern Thailand
Koh Samet \ Phuket \ Krabi \ Phang-Nga Phuket \ Ranong
\ Songkhla \ Surat Thani \ Trang \ Chumphon \ Nakhon Si
Thammarat \ Narathiwat
