Bang Saen
Where to lay your head
Where to lay your head
Bang Saen has accommodation to suit most tastes, from discreet beachfront resorts to midrange hotels to cheap guesthouses. Most accommodation is located next to the beach or in adjoining streets. The bigger places boast a presence online while the smaller spots are best found by walking around town.
Bang Saen's best hotel, The Tide, is located in the middle of Beach Road and is in a prime location for the beach. The hotel is a large affair, with more than 200 rooms spread across five storeys, but has been built to blend well into the surrounding flora. An impressive entrance and lobby area promise much in the way of luxury, and the hotel doesn't disappoint. Rooms come with everything you... Read our full review of The Tide Resort.
Situated on prime real estate just next to the exclusive Tide Resort, this guesthouse is worth a peek thanks to its great location. The slightly drab exterior really doesn't fill one with confidence, and entering the lobby does nothing to alleviate this feeling. However, the rooms are spacious, well decorated and come with all the amenities one might find in a three-star hotel, including TV, hot... Read our full review of Bang Saen Guesthouse.
Nuan greets all guests personally and offers great service. Her English is reasonable and she can give you plenty of local information. The guesthouse is located in the westernmost part of Beach Road. The beach, on the other side of the road, has given way to pavement and terrace. There is a row of similar guesthouses all looking out to sea. All rooms at the front have sea views, at no extra... Read our full review of Nuan's Corner Guest House.
While Tide Resort and the Sez have overtaken Bang Saen Resort, this was one of the original luxury hotels in town. The resort, tucked between newer developments, looks a bit dated nowadays but its prices are a little more reasonable than other top end places in town. The resort is an excellent midrange option, thanks to its good service, fine sea views and a pool. It's one of the few resorts... Read our full review of Bang Saen Resort Hotel.
Jao Guest House sits in the middle of a terraced road on Soi 2 Beach Road. It doesn't really stand out from the crowd along the road, but is a good example of what is on offer on Soi 2. With two floors, downstairs has the fan rooms and upstairs offers air-con. The rooms are small, but all have en suite cold water bathrooms. Western toilets are installed, but they do not have flushing mechanisms.... Read our full review of Jao Guest House.
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