Baan Lotus

A wonderful guethouse - 5th June, 2004
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 on 5th June, 2004, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2004
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
rickjans also reviewed: A. Mansion, Ao Nuan Bungalows, Hadthong Hotel, Hin Wong Bungalows, Khanom Golden Beach Resort Hotel, Rambuttri Village, Sensi Paradise Beach Resort, Suda Guesthouse, Tancoo Resort, Thai Hotel, Thanh Thuy's Guest House and Hotel, Tung Trang Hotel.

loved it - 21st November, 2009
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 on 21st November, 2009, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2009
Total reviews submitted: 8.
grndhouse also reviewed: Auberge Hotel, Blue Star Guest House, Chat House, Little Eden, Maylyn Guesthouse, P Guest House, SK House.

Great option. - 20th August, 2009
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 on 20th August, 2009, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Bicarbon also reviewed: Apple's Guest House, Nett Hotel, Rainbow Lodge, V.N.Guesthouse.

relaxing after temples - 3rd February, 2009
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 on 3rd February, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 8.
planteroftrees also reviewed: Arimid Guesthouse, Okay Guest House, Orchid Guesthouse, P Guest House, Sohka's Guest House, Spean Thmey Guesthouse, Sugar Cane Guest House 1.

compfortable and clean - 8th January, 2009
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 on 8th January, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 12.
gvan also reviewed: Ben Guesthouse, Breeze of Pai, Flamingos Hotel, Mai Sai Guesthouse, Oasis, Saikaew Villa, Tharn Thong Hotel, Tharn Thong Hotel, V.N.Guesthouse.

Freindly.. - 27th December, 2008
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 on 27th December, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 10.
pjandmichonthemove also reviewed: At Home Guesthouse, Jep's Bungalows, Lin Thavong, P.U. Guesthouse, Ploy River Kwai, Rambuttri House, Sam Sen Sam Boutique House, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Tok's Little Hut.

good choice in ayutthaya - 25th November, 2008
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 on 25th November, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2008
Total reviews submitted: 3.
katieflynn also reviewed: Chiang Dao Nest, Viking Place Resort.

A Nice Spot - Quiet - 2nd May, 2008
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 on 2nd May, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
dadarren also reviewed: CM Blue House, Lotus Village, Moon Huts, New Joe Guesthouse.

Beautiful little place - 13th January, 2008
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 on 13th January, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
chadmoone also reviewed: Julie Guest House, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Siam Oriental Inn.

top choice
beautiful guesthouse, nice rooms, nice staff, forget the breakfast

Baan Lotus reviewed by jofml ( total comments: 10 )
Stayed here 11/2007

some reservations... - 12th November, 2007
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 on 12th November, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
GillianB also reviewed: Ban To Guest House, Khamphouy Guest House, Xieng Mouane Guesthouse.

there and back again - 30th August, 2007
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 on 30th August, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
kimbos also reviewed: Baan Phu Lae.

The best in Ayutthaya - 8th March, 2007
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 on 8th March, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2005
Total reviews submitted: 2.
lioords also reviewed: The Springs Guest House.

Loved it! - 10th November, 2006
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 on 10th November, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2006
Total reviews submitted: 6.
marinaprins also reviewed: Lost Resort, Paradise Cottage, Pudsa Bungalows, River Guest House, Rose Guest House.

Our second home - 12th June, 2006
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 on 12th June, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
kimbos also reviewed: Baan Phu Lae.

Beautiful but... - 18th May, 2006
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 on 18th May, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
caramel also reviewed: Tuptim Bed&Breakfast.

Excellent stay - 5th November, 2005
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 on 5th November, 2005, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2005
Total reviews submitted: 2.
Symbreak also reviewed: .

Highly recommended! - 28th December, 2004
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 on 28th December, 2004, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2004
Total reviews submitted: 3.
Conan also reviewed: Hoa's Place, Lopburi Asia Hotel.

Super Guesthouse! - 7th December, 2004
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 on 7th December, 2004, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2004
Total reviews submitted: 2.
mikeijze also reviewed: .