atta Lakeside Resort Suite — lakeside suites where you wake up to the Khao Yai mountains
Picture stepping onto your balcony in the morning to a wide, still lake mirroring the Khao Yai range right in front of you — atta Lakeside Resort Suite is the resort many people book for that view alone. What sets it apart from typical Khao Yai resorts is that every room here is a suite, starting at 65 sqm, with an in-room kitchenette and a private lake-facing balcony. It sits on Thanarat Road in Mu Si, close to the Khao Yai National Park gate. Scored 9.4 from 389 reviews. From approx. ฿4,500/night.
The first thing nearly every guest mentions is the lake view. The resort wraps around a large lake with the Khao Yai range as a backdrop. Every room faces the water and has a private balcony where you can sit with morning coffee and watch mist drift across the surface. Many guests say they booked for the photos, then found the real thing even better than the pictures — something you don't hear often about Khao Yai stays.
Every room here is a suite — there are no small standard rooms. Even the entry-level One Bedroom Suite is a generous 65 sqm with a separate living area and a kitchenette with a fridge and tea/coffee setup. Step up and you'll find the Two Bedroom Suite (102 sqm) for families and the Penthouse Suite at 200–235 sqm, some with a private pool. What guests love most is the genuine space — a whole family or group of friends can stretch out without crowding.
"Opened the curtains in the morning to the lake and mountains, mist still hanging over the water — I sat on the balcony with coffee for an hour and didn't want to go anywhere."
The pool is an infinity design facing the lake and photographs beautifully. But to be honest about the reviews — many guests feel the pool is fairly small and the water stays cold, especially in the cool season when Khao Yai itself is already chilly. If you're set on serious swimming it may not be the main draw, but for a relaxed soak with a view it works fine. Beyond the pool there's a spa, fitness centre, and lakeside common areas to wander.
Breakfast earns consistent praise — a varied buffet of Thai and international dishes served in a restaurant overlooking the lake. The in-resort Japanese restaurant, Tani, draws mixed feedback: some reviews find it pricey for the portions and limited menu. The grounds are large, and from some rooms the walk to the common areas is a fair distance; the resort runs buggy shuttles, which is handy though you may wait at busy times.
The location is on Thanarat Road in Mu Si — the main route up to the Khao Yai National Park gate. It's a short drive to the cafés, vineyards and popular Mu Si attractions. It suits travellers who want a quiet lakeside base but still easy access to the area's sights. Scored 9.4 from 389 reviews on Trip.com and ranked #6 of 18 stays in Mu Si on TripAdvisor — numbers that say most guests leave happy.
Straight talk: atta Lakeside is a strong pick if lake views and big rooms are what you value. Come as a family or group wanting a comfortable suite with its own kitchen and a balcony to enjoy all day, and it delivers well. But if you're expecting a large pool for real swimming, or full-service in-resort dining at easy prices, adjust expectations a little. Overall it's a lakeside stay that's well worth its entry price in Khao Yai.
A tip from the reviews: request a room facing the lake directly on a floor that clears the treeline — the view opens up fully. Over long weekends and the cool season (November–January) prices rise and rooms fill quickly, so book several weeks ahead. For larger groups, a Penthouse works out better value than booking several separate rooms.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beautiful lake and mountain views; every room has a private balcony
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds
- ✓ Varied breakfast buffet, both Thai and international
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff and a quiet, peaceful setting
- ! Pool is fairly small and the water stays cold, especially in cool season
- ! Large grounds; some rooms are a long walk to the centre, buggy wait
- ! In-resort Japanese restaurant is pricey for the portions
- ✓ Large suites with in-room kitchenettes, convenient for families
- ✓ Quiet lakeside location near the Khao Yai park gate
- ✓ Morning mist over the lake makes for great photos
- ✓ Easy parking, free water and minibar
- ! Some furniture feels less contemporary than the price suggests
- ! Service in places is average rather than exceptional
- ! Long-weekend and cool-season rates climb fairly quickly
- 💡If you're set on serious pool swimming — the pool here is small and the water cold, especially in cool season → better for a relaxed soak with a view than laps.
- 💡If you want all meals in the resort at easy prices — Tani Japanese is pricey → drive out to Mu Si, where there's plenty of choice and better value.
- 💡If you're travelling as a group or whole family — a Two Bedroom or Penthouse beats booking several rooms and gives a shared living space → pick the larger suite from the start.