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Owned by the local entrepreneur, Pop Guesthouse is a rapidly expanding empire encompassing not just guesthouses but a bar, massage parlour, internet cafe and book exchange. Rooms at the main guesthouse are decent and set in a simple garden. Some air and some fan, newer rooms are cosily done up with amenities such as English tv and decent mattresses There are split feelings on this place; on the one hand they provide a comprehensive service and can help with onward travel bookings, but on the other hand they do make a tidy commission so your travel will cost more than if you did it independently. There are a few issues regarding their hustling at the bus station also, which supposedly all the guest houses in town agreed to not do, in the spirit of fairness. Guests who stay a while and get to know the family here tend to be happy, but those only passing through for a night may be made to feel like a meal ticket and not a guest.
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1/1 Tana-Charoen Rd, Trat. T: (039) 512 392, (089) 248 1491
Email them at: popson1958@hotmail.com
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Added to Travelfish on: 29th August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 17th November, 2008
Perfectly Adequate - 1st January, 2010
Staying at Pop's is like eating at Denny's Restaurant. You don't go here on purpose but instead just sort of wind up here. That is definitely what happened to us when the guesthouse where we intended to stay seemed to have closed.
We picked up a comfortable, reasonably clean fan room with hot shower in one of the nearby annex buildings for 250 baht. It was nothing special, and pretty much designed to meet the needs of folks passing through on their way to the islands, which is exactly what we were doing.
The guy sitting at the travel desk quickly lost interest in us when we weren't looking to purchase a speed boat ticket from him, but the folks at the restaurant were friendly and served up great food. Try the french fries!
As noted above, Pop is the only guest house still working the bus station to drum up business. Perfectly adequate, but I'd likely try to pick a place with a bit more style next time through town.
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by exacto on 1st January, 2010, rated
Stayed here 12/2009
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 34.
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Nothing special, but OK - 21st January, 2008
Room was OK with TV, but A/C room was overpriced at 450 Baht. Lots of mosquitoes in the bathroom. Good location, good for a stopover on the way to/from Ko Chang, but nothing to write home about. I'd opt for the fan room next time.
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by gringeaux on 21st January, 2008, rated
Stayed here 1/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
gringeaux also reviewed: Ban Na Elephant Watch Tower and Homestay, Dawn of Happiness, Diamond Cave Resort, JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa, Khao Lak Seafood, Nan Guest House, Railay Highland, Sri Pat Guesthouse, Sukhothai Guesthouse, The Mangrove, Yaklom Hill Lodge, YHA Bangkok Downtown.
POP Guesthouse - 16th August, 2007
I stayed here not once, not twice, but three times during my travels. This place is great, these are my friends, I consider them almost family. The owners will go to all means to assure your comfort, everything is affordably budget, the kids on property are pleasant and great, it is a warmly welcoming place for the TRAVELLER, not the TOURIST. Those who are tourists don't understand a truly wonderful place and will complain about everything no matter the truth. That being said, POP Guesthouse Rules, I'll be back on my way to Cambodia this winter. It will be nice to see my smiling friends again, this is a home away from the home I don't have.
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by Fishman on 16th August, 2007, rated
Stayed here 11/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 39.
Fishman also reviewed: Angkor Inn, Angkor International Hotel, Blue Star Guest House, Bus Stop, Elephant Garden, Kampot Guesthouse, Khao Wang Hotel, Kiwi Orchid Guest House, Ko Kong Asean Hotel, Koh Kong Guesthouse, Maneerote Hotel, Monkey Republic, Rabieng Restaurant and Guesthouse, Ratchathani Hotel, Rattanapong Hotel, Rose Inn, Royal Hotel, Ruan Thai Guesthouse, Sakal Bungalows, Sam's House Guest House, Samainiyom Hotel, Sawasdee Khaosan Inn, Sintavee Hotel, Siri Hotel, Sirima Guest House, Sunset Huts, Thai Hotel, The Bed and Breakfast, Tokyo Mansion, Treehouse, Yom River Guesthouse.
Okay rooms, but avoid - 10th April, 2007
Got a double fan room with bathroom for 250B. The room was okay, but not the cleanest. You can have better at most other guesthouses in Trat for the same price.
I have to say I was very dissatisfied with the place. The owner sold us tickets for the boat from Koh Kong to Sihanoukville, absolutely guaranteeing we will make the boat when he dropped us off at the bus station in the morning. However, the minibus he directed us to waited for more customers for so long that we were at the border at 8 AM sharp and obviously missed the boat. There was also no-one from the boat/bus company to meet us on the Cambodian side for free transport to the pier, like he had promised.
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by Lother on 10th April, 2007, rated
Stayed here 3/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 36.
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very nice
Very nice owner and good wooden rooms, enjoyed are stay very much
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by jofml ( total comments: 10 )
Stayed here 11/2007
Good spot for passing thru... - 3rd March, 2007
We stayed here on our way thru to Cambodia. The room was a little pricey for what you get, but the air-con was worth it. The staff wasnt the friendlist, but we found this alot in this area. The room was clean and a good place to crash for the night, they had good internet close by and the restaurant looked good even thought we didnt eat there.
Pop Guesthouse reviewed by flightgirl on 3rd March, 2007, rated
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
flightgirl also reviewed: Jasmine Lodge, New Siam II Guest House, Siam Beach Resort, Simon's Chi Cafe and Guesthouse 2.
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