Cathay Guesthouse

the traveller's centre in Hat Yai

Photo of Cathay Guesthouse, 93/1 Niphat Uthit 2 Rd, Hat Yai. , Hat Yai

What we say:

Promoting itself as the traveller's centre in Hat Yai, the long-running Cathay Guesthouse could really do with a hosing out and a coat of paint, yet it remains the most popular backpacker's spot in Hat Yai. Loaded with traveller info and noticeboards, this is a good place to meet other travellers and be sure to spend some time looking through the guestbooks for some tips. The staff are very friendly and can give you loads of information on the area. There is a common area and cafe. The rooms are large but basic with fan and squat toilet bathrooms. Louise Guesthouse is better value, but if you want to meet and/or hang out with other travellers, this is the place.

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Contact details:

93/1 Niphat Uthit 2 Rd, Hat Yai. T: (074) 243 815 F: (074) 354 104
Email them at: Cathay_Ontours@hotmail.com

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	200 THB	200 THB
Triple fan private b'room	250 THB	250 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 22nd June, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 22nd June, 2005

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Rated 1.5 out of 5

Based on 2 ratings and 2 reviews

a real scary dump

Sorry to say I thought this place was a scary dump. The whites staying here, well, what can I say. Not good value and the van rates to the border are a rip off. Better to take the train.
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Cathay Guesthouse reviewed by jamesspignesi (Total reviews: 20) on 23rd October, 2010
Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2009
Close your eyes and just sleep

I stayed here for a night. At 200 Baht it is about the cheapest place one can get in Hatyai (I was shown a shack at the bus terminal and quoted 300 Baht). Having said that, I don't think I will ever return - the wall of my room was filthy, and the bed sheet did not seem to have been changed. Air circulation was also quite bad. The staff were friendly enough though.
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Cathay Guesthouse reviewed by tfkhang (Total reviews: 8) on 26th October, 2009
Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 10/2009

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