Ranong

Ranong

The past five years have seen the range of lodgings in Ranong expand considerably. There are a handful of worn-out, old-style hotels around the market on Ruangrat Rd, but these are no longer the only options in town. Venture a few hundred metres north of the market and newer, better-value options start to appear. A stroll east from the bus station on Phetkasem Rd also reveals some surprisingly good choices.

Backpacker
Under 600B
75%
1 vote
 

TV Bar (Bangsan) - Shagadelic, baby
225 Ruangrat Rd, Ranong

The TV Bar has a lounge worthy of being Austin Powers' living room. Old TVs are put to good use as stools, coffee tables and an aquarium, and the wallpaper is straight out of the swinging '60s. The ... TV Bar (Bangsan) complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
2 votes
 

Thansila Resort - Diamond in the rough
129/2 Soi Thara, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 823 405;
Gorgeous! This has to be the best value for money around Ranong. The highlights are the cozy-as-they-come ground floor rooms with little balconies over the fast flowing Khlong Had Sompan river. ... Thansila Resort complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
69%
5 votes
 

Suta House Bungalows - Bargain air-con rooms
Ruangrat Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 832 707-8;
The fully equipped air-con bungalows at Suta House are a bargain at 370B. Since it's set well of the main road, noise here is no problem and Suta is quite a relaxed spot. There's a pint-sized bar at ... Suta House Bungalows complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
1 vote
 

The Springs Guest House - Good choice near the springs
Kamlangsap Rd, Ranong
T: (087) 7834 369;
This is a good budget choice if you're coming to Ranong specifically to see the hot springs. Unlike most of the rooms in town, the lodgings here are fresh and new, and it's naturally within walking ... The Springs Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
53%
2 votes
 

Rattanasin Hotel - Past its use-by date
266 Ruangrat Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 811 242;
Possibly older than the city of Ranong itself, the Rattanasin used to pull in backpackers when it was the only lodgings offering 100B rooms. Those days are now over, and the Rattanasin is frankly ... Rattanasin Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
52%
4 votes
 

Sintavee Hotel - Old-style
81/1-2 Ruangrat Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 822 771;
A grand old building, rooms at Sintavee are slightly better than the other options close to the market, but noise from the street is a problem if you get one of the rooms at the front. The downstairs ... Sintavee Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
51%
3 votes
 

Kiwi Orchid Guest House - Who said bus stations were boring?
Next to Ranong's bus station, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 832 812;
The guesthouse with the coolest decorations in Ranong, Kiwi Orchid was started by a New Zealander man and his Thai wife a few years ago. It's just next to the bus station and is a great place to ... Kiwi Orchid Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
50%
1 vote
 

Ranong Garden Hotel - This hotel means business
6/54 Moo 1, Phetkasem Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 832 174; F: (077) 832 183
In a huge hotel block, rooms at Ranong Garden have rich, red carpet, aging furniture and unadorned walls. Catering mainly for Thai business travellers, the Ranong Garden doesn't have a great location ... Ranong Garden Hotel complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
44%
1 vote
 

Jansom Hot Spa Ranong Hotel - Immense, expensive and slightly bizarre
2/10 Phetkasem Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 811 510; F: (077) 835 529
From the outside, the Jansom looks like it was closed down in the 1950s and shelled several times since. Step inside and things get lavish rather quickly. With a massage centre, spa, conference room, ... Jansom Hot Spa Ranong Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
30%
1 vote
 

Sin Ranong - A poor performer
Ruangrat Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 811 454;
This big old hotel is utterly lacking in personality, and personality goes a long way. Broken flush toilets, boring rooms and surly staff don't do it any favours either. The Sin has a handy location ... Sin Ranong complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
25%
1 vote
 

The Wood House - Central to Ruangrat Rd
281/283 Ruangrat Rd, Ranong
T: (077) 230 243;
With a funky restaurant downstairs, decorated with motorcycle drawings, the Wood House feels good, despite it being old and a bit worn out. The rooms are cleaner than most others in this section of ... The Wood House complete profile