Baan Lotus
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What we say: 
Set back from the road down a dirt track on spacious, grassy grounds with old, lazily drooping trees, Baan Lotus has two attractive wooden buildings with generously sized rooms overlooking a garden to the front and a large pond full of lotus flowers to the rear. The simply furnished rooms in the older building are mostly shared bathroom with hot water shower. The new building has air-con and fan rooms, all ensuite. Both buildings are immaculately clean, have polished wooden floors, a fresh smell and classic old Thai house feel. A small restaurant sits in the shade near to reception providing food and drinks, book exchange and a few board games. There is a cheap laundry service, bike hire, and lockers provided for your valuables so bring a small padlock. The homely feel of the place is further enhanced by the woman who owns Baan Lotus and her staff -- they're sweet and friendly and can't do enough to help you. Baan Lotus now also offers free WiFi. The high standard here is reflected in its popularity so be sure to book in advance.
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20 Pa Maphrao Rd, Ayutthaya . T: (035) 251 988 , (035) 328 272Usually found exploring Bangkok's side streets or south Thailand's islands, David Luekens is an American freelance writer & photographer who finds everyday life in Asia to be extraordinary. You can follow his travails here.
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgl fan share b'room | 200 THB | 200 THB | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 450 THB | 450 THB | |
| Dbl fan share b'room | 350 THB | 350 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 600 THB | 600 THB | |
| Triple fan private b'room | 600 THB | 600 THB | |
| Triple air-con private b'room | 800 THB | 800 THB |
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Last visited or updated on: 9th February, 2013
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Read Baan Lotus reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 33 ratings and 33 reviews
Great chill out place
ok, the gran is a bit out of this world and talks slowly, but she is a wonderful hostess. Place is quiet, in the middle of the city, close to temples and market. Great big garden, a pond, antique bikes to ride around. Cheap and clean rooms, mouldy bathroom but ok, simple. Great people and good vibe.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Theworldwalker (Total reviews: 3) on
Interesting and fun
Big clean rooms, quiet and a wonderful garden with a pond. The owner is a former schoolteacher and quite amusing. I never forget overhearing a guest asking if they had internet and she replied ''We have WiFi, if you don't like you go''. But besides struggling with english and technical terms she is superfriendly and very willing to make sure you have a nice stay. Would definitely stay there again.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Remedy (Total reviews: 7) on
Fantastic Place
A really nice, quiet place with a small pond set in a beautiful back garden. Rooms are clean and tidy and - best of all - the lady who owns the place is very friendly and helpful with lots of information about what to see and to do. UPDATE: You will now get a key for the front gate to get in at any time, so no problem with coming home late. The place is also not far from the train station. If you're not laiden with too much luggage you can simply walk there and avoid the usual Taxi Rip-off.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Beetrootboat (Total reviews: 4) on
Beautiful!
Beautiful location away from all the hustle and bustle, like being on a farm stay. The Lotus pond is just amazing! The rooms and common facilities are spotless and the sisters that run the place are so lovely and make you feel right at home! They will also assist with booking tours and bus tickets etc also breakfast is available by the lotus pond, just beautiful! There were also little puppies while we were staying! So cute! Highly recommend!
Baan Lotus reviewed by davevan2010 (Total reviews: 2) on
Friendly & relaxing
We stayed in a double fan room with private bathroom for one night. The fan was quite cold enough, and we had a lovely view overlooking the garden. Everyone was quite friendly, and the room was large and airy. We made a reservation and we got in quite late (close to 10pm) and everything was ready for us. Highly recommend staying here!
Baan Lotus reviewed by cpg (Total reviews: 1) on
Disappointing
This was our most disappointing guesthouse stay during our Thailand trip. The pictures on the internet were much better than the reality. The place has great potential, but it is in a mess. There are 2 buildings - an old converted school (where we stayed) and an old teak house. The rooms in the converted school are plain and have thin plywood walls with asbestos ceiling. While the room and linen were clean, the attached bathroom smelled badly!
Baan Lotus reviewed by Sharmini (Total reviews: 1) on
Baan Lotus reviews
nice Host and friendly staff. near by market and shops. There's a big pavillion in the back yard. It's a good place to enjoy your reading or taking a nap. shortcoming: poor sound proof.
Baan Lotus reviewed by GRUMPYLINE (Total reviews: 1) on
loved it
very nice place. the owner has the sweetest voice and very helpful. the night tour she offers is worth the price. the lotus pond is a nice touch. eat at the night market!
Baan Lotus reviewed by grndhouse (Total reviews: 8) on
Great option.
I stayed in a double air-con room in the new building and the room was big and very clean. Fairly priced. Great value. Highly recommended. The lady running the place was extremely nice and helpful. The garden is very big, and the hut over the pond is a fantastic place for relaxing after walking or cycling the town. Close but separated from the backpacker ghetto.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Bicarbon (Total reviews: 5) on
Baan Lotus GH Ayuatthaya
Hello I want booking for a room with private bathroom for the 6 august 2009 for three persons : one adulte and two child (10 and 12 years); we are three women and we can sleep together. thanks for your response. Murielle Valat (French Girl)
Baan Lotus reviewed by valat (Total reviews: 1) on
relaxing after temples
Got a really nice room in the older building with a nice porch, not on the pond side, but a relaxing spot none the less. Cheap beer eased the feet pains away. Only complaint is that the restaurant closes really early. Owner are nice and helpful and don't push tours on you although they do offer full tour service. Electric water heaters actually make the water hot!
Baan Lotus reviewed by planteroftrees (Total reviews: 8) on
relaxing and quiet
we had a very pleasant stay here for a couple of nights, they did not have an a/c room for us on check-in, but promptly moved us to one the next morning. Both rooms were in the newer house and seemed surprisingly quiet as the place was booked out. We are always up and out very early, so the livestock were no bother at all. Heartily agree with all the other posters about our amiable hosts, they were delightful! no meals aside from simple breakfast served, but also not a problem as there is SO much great food to be had around town, Lung Lek's kuay tiaw ruea, right across from Wat Ratburana, is simply sublime, perhaps one of the finest bowls of noodles I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. a good idea to book at least a few days ahead if possible as they seem to be very busy.
Baan Lotus reviewed by CunningMcFar (Total reviews: 45) on
compfortable and clean
As most have said, the ladies that run this place are great! Very clean rooms. Pd. B500 for a single with AC. No TV. A little busy (roosters and dogs) in the morning, but very good location. Easy walk from the bus station and to 'Soi Farang'.
Baan Lotus reviewed by gvan (Total reviews: 31) on
Freindly..
We stayed here for 3 nights in a double room fan and private bathroom, and after moving from the PU Guesthouse was not disappointed. The lady who runs the place is fantastic and as other travelers have mentioned, she cannot do enough for you. The room we stayed in overlooked the pond and was on the top floor at the back, so cannot comment about neighbors noise! You do get woken up bright and by the sounds of the hens and birds, but then again - we are in Thailand and is expected. Overall we felt really comfortable and enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended, and if you decided else where just be aware there is a lot of noise around the main street.
Baan Lotus reviewed by pjandmichonthemove (Total reviews: 10) on
good choice in ayutthaya
the pond out back is really sweet, as are the ladies who run the place. the room we stayed in (in the new house) was shockingly clean. i don't know how they can get it that clean. that said, it was pretty simple (no blankets) and a little dark. but, all in all great value and a very quiet, pleasant place.
Baan Lotus reviewed by katieflynn (Total reviews: 3) on
Most quiet and charming place
Definitely a top choice for sound sleep in Ayutthaya if your room neighbours are quiet people. And just 150 meters away from backpacking-street. Walking the driveway into the garden makes you feel relaxed already.
Baan Lotus reviewed by RotPickup (Total reviews: 38) on
A Nice Spot - Quiet
Baan Lotus is just around the corner from the backpacker street. Though the backpacker street in Ayutthaya is no Khaosan Road, it can still get loud at night with music. Baan Lotus is a nice, quiet spot. It's not far from the train station. You can walk it in about 20 minutes. Short ferry ride across the river (ride takes about 2 minutes and costs 3 Baht). Baan Lotus has a very gracious, relaxed host. If you can get a pond view at the back that would be best because it can get noisy on the other side in the morning with dogs & roosters. Walls are thin & you can hear your neighbours. Rooms are very clean. Bike rentals available at guesthouse.
Baan Lotus reviewed by dadarren (Total reviews: 5) on
Beautiful little place
Clean, quiet, and pleasant. The staff is extremely kind an helpful. There is a little pond out back that is quite nice to gaze at over your coffee in the morning. They only serve basic breakfast, but they can point you to some great restaurants around the corner. They are also very helpful at getting you oriented and on your way to exploring the area. They lock the gate around dark, but you have a key to it if you want to stay out later.
Baan Lotus reviewed by chadmoone (Total reviews: 5) on
Great place
This is a real gem. Ms. K. Kosoom has just opened the new building next door. The night tour is great. When you come back in the evening to have a beer, she is a blast to chat with. She has quite a personal and family history to share. We would definitely stay here again.
Baan Lotus reviewed by brendonscholtz (Total reviews: 12) on
top choice
beautiful guesthouse, nice rooms, nice staff, forget the breakfast
Baan Lotus reviewed by jofml (Total reviews: 11) on
some reservations...
The garden is a plus and the two ladies running the guest house are very friendly - service is charmingly eccentric and their tuk-tuk tour is great. The room (in the old building) was slightly disappointing for the price, however. The wooden walls aren't solid all the way up to the ceiling, the last 18 inches are just netting, so it can get noisy (dogs, frogs, early breakfasters), and even a bit cold (no blanket provided). Also the bed almost completely filled the room, so there was no space to put anything or unpack at all. Rooms in the new building may have more space though.
Baan Lotus reviewed by GillianB (Total reviews: 4) on
there and back again
We stayed with our Thai family again.Every time it gets better and better,a rest from the grind of travel. We will be back to stay in our favourite room (5).
Baan Lotus reviewed by kimbos (Total reviews: 3) on
Nice garden
We enjoyed this peaceful place. We had a good-sized room and though the bathroom didn't adjoin our room, that didn't bother us. The lady running the place is friendly and helpful and the night tours are great value. The big garden is a plus. A couple of armchairs would be a good addition to this place.
Baan Lotus reviewed by pythagnz (Total reviews: 12) on
The best in Ayutthaya
We were there in 2005 for 3 nights. Our plan was to stay in Ayutthaya for one day and then go to the south. But Baan Lotus is just so lovely that we wanted to stay longer. The owner is super nice and friendly. She is a teacher in a university in BKK, speaks good English and very helpful. The hotel locates quietly in a big garden with a little lake. We heard bird singing in the morning. If we go again to Ayutthaya, Baan Lotus would be our first and only choice!
Baan Lotus reviewed by lioords (Total reviews: 2) on
Loved it!
Baan Lotus has a true Thai-colonial feeling to it. The lady running the place is super friendly and willing to help. It's one of the best (cheap) places I've stayed in thus far. Towels and toilet paper are provided. You can get breakfast here too or get drinks from the fridge yourself. I will definitely go here again.
Baan Lotus reviewed by marinaprins (Total reviews: 6) on
Problem with Reservations
I did not get to stay there because the woman making the reservations was a bit fickle. I called the night before from Bangkok. She said she was fully reserved, but that someone had not shown up and it was now nine o'clock, so she would let me have that room for arrival the next day. She wanted to know what time I would arrive, and I said 3:00 PM. I called from the train station in Bangkok to say I would be an hour or so late (few midday trains), and she said "Sorry" that she had let the room to someone else that morning. So I would downrate this choice slightly by her playing fast and loose with reservations.
Baan Lotus reviewed by StuartGaia (Total reviews: 1) on
Our second home
We have just returned home after nine months on the road and this place is now our second home. We have stayed at Baan Lotus six times on our travels and we will never stay in Bangkok again. Kosoom and Tang are 2 wonderful ladies and their house is a haven of peace and tranquillity to savour after your travels. We give this place 10 out of 10 on all counts. We will return!!! Kim & Sandy
Baan Lotus reviewed by kimbos (Total reviews: 3) on
Beautiful but...
The setting is beautiful and the view from the room in the back is gorgeous. The ladies that owns it are also very nice and helpful. However, only some of the rooms have a bathroom inside, the others have the bathroom (half walls) outside the room and there is no hot water in any bathroom. Finally, the walls of the rooms are not closed at the top which make the place a bit noisy - we could hear people brushing their teeth for example. But again, it is beautiful setting with very nice ownership.
Baan Lotus reviewed by caramel (Total reviews: 2) on
A beautiful guesthouse - highly recommended!
I can honestly say that this is the best guesthouse in Ayuthaya! The beautiful teak building houses some lovely, airy and very clean rooms. Comfy beds and the incredibly tranquil garden surroundings away from the busy road make for a very relaxed stay. The two sisters who run this house are absolutely wonderful people and speak very good English. They really look after their guests and we recommend the tour they offer for 200B per person -- it is such good value, I would have paid to see the elephants bathe alone and the tour guide is fantastic really helpful! The bathrooms are shared, but there aren't many rooms in the small house and they are always spotless and very rarely busy. I love this place so much and very highly recommend it!
Baan Lotus reviewed by mrandmrsburke (Total reviews: 25) on
Excellent stay
Amazingly friendly and helpful staff -- a good location, standards of accommodation and cleanliness. Facilities include a very nice garden with a pond.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Symbreak (Total reviews: 2) on
Highly recommended!
Lovely quiet place. Baan Lotus is centrally located in Ayutthaya but is well shielded from the city noise. The owners were gracious hosts and they made sure I was well cared for.
Baan Lotus reviewed by Conan (Total reviews: 3) on
Super Guesthouse!
Not much to add to the other comments. This guesthouse is just great! Very clean, beautiful house. Lovely ladies who are very willing to help you with everything they can. Going to Ayutthaya, no place to go but Baan Lotus!
Baan Lotus reviewed by mikeijze (Total reviews: 2) on
A wonderful guethouse
Baan Lotus is an excellent, well maintained, old Thai-style wooden house. We stayed in a wonderful room with private bathroom. The gardens surrounding the house give this place a great setting, although it's quite near the centre of Ayutthaya. The family who run the place are very nice people. They provided us with some lovely free fruits in the morning and coffee was free as well. You cannot smoke in the rooms -- reasonable enough considering it's an old/antique wooden building -- but you can smoke on the veranda and watch the garden. A minor nit is that the front gate is closed at midnight, so you need to be in by then. This is a quiet place -- not for party animals. Considering the price and quality...great place.
Baan Lotus reviewed by rickjans (Total reviews: 15) on