Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Yala> Location: Betong

Betong guesthouses and hotels

As with most other towns on or near the Malaysian border, many of the cheaper hotels are basically fronts for brothels. Betong does a lively short-term trade, particularly on weekends and can be quite eye-opening after travelling through the far more conservative provinces of Pattani and Narathiwat. There are over a dozen hotels in Betong, below are just a sample of the better offerings.

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Betong Merlin Hotel - Good value, with pool

 
33 Chayachaowalit Rd
Tel: (073) 230 222; Fax: (073) 231 357
The Betong Merlin is about the flashiest digs in town (until the new, even bigger hotel on the other side of Amornrit Rd is finished) and, for the money, is pretty good value. The rooms are smart ... Betong Merlin Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Cathay Hotel - good value and comfortable

 
18 Chantarothai Rd
Tel: (073) 230 999; Fax: (073) 231 402
This mid range hotel has quite reasonable and comfortable mid range rooms, all with air-con, hot water bathrooms and limited cable tv. Oddly, the taps are all back to front in this hotel. Staff are ... Cathay Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Sri Betong Hotel - three buildings none brilliant

 
Thumwittee Rd
Tel: (073) 230 188; Fax: (073) 230 338
The Sri Betong has expanded over time and now has two main buildings and three classes of rooms. Those in the newer building are the more expensive but are miles better than the cheaper offerings. ... Sri Betong Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Fah Un Rung Hotel - condom users receive better service

 
113/1-2 Chantarothai Rd
Tel: (073) 231 403;
Located above a Chinese cafe, this hotel is the cheapest reasonable option in Betong, with very basic rooms with grotty cold water bathroom and fan. Don't expect anything too much for the money and ... Fah Un Rung Hotel complete profile

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