Avada Hotel Trat — a new, clean in-town Trat hotel, an easy-on-the-wallet base before and after island trips
Most people who come to Trat are here to head out to Koh Chang, Koh Kood or Koh Mak, but plenty of them want a night on the mainland before or after the islands — and Avada Hotel Trat handles that well on a tight budget · It's a 3-star in-town hotel in the Wang Krachae area of Mueang Trat, about 5 kilometres from the centre, in a spot that makes onward trips to the island piers or Trat Airport easy · What real reviews mention most is the fairly new, spacious, clean rooms, soft beds and strong rain showers, plus breakfast included, free private parking and EV charging · From about THB 1,079/night, with an average score around 8.5 from hundreds of reviews across several platforms · Genuinely good value at the price, but be ready for a location that's away from the town centre and no swimming pool.
Who Avada Hotel suits — to put it as simply as possible, Avada Hotel Trat is an in-town hotel for people who want a "mainland base" in Trat before or after heading out to the islands, rather than a destination in its own right · It's not a beachfront resort that wakes you up to the sea, and it's not a hotel in the middle of a nightlife strip selling buzz — it's a 3-star in-town hotel set in the Wang Krachae area of Mueang Trat, in a quiet spot with easy onward travel to the piers or the airport · From real reviews across several platforms, the people it suits best are travellers who drive their own car and want wide, free parking to leave the car while they're out on the islands, people flying into Trat Airport who want somewhere nearby for the first or last night, and families or couples after a clean new room on a budget · Another group who say they're happy here are people who want a properly quiet rest, because the location away from the bustle of town keeps the overall feel pretty calm · As for anyone who wants to step out of the hotel into a sea of restaurants and markets, or who needs a pool for the kids, you may want to look elsewhere, because those two things aren't this place's strengths · Overall Avada plays the "good value and clean" card well among Trat's in-town hotels, within a location trade-off you have to accept.
Location and getting around — this needs to be said straight from the start, because it's both a strength and a thing to come to terms with at Avada · The hotel sits in the Wang Krachae area of Mueang Trat, about 5 kilometres from central Trat, or roughly a 5–10 min drive, and some foreign reviews put it at "around 3 kilometres outside town," which reflects that this isn't a city-centre hotel where you walk out the door into a market · The upside of this location is that it's quiet, safe and has plenty of parking space · Onward travel is more convenient than you'd expect: it's about a 26–30 min drive to Trat Airport (TDX), which is a real advantage for anyone flying in and wanting to stay near the airport on the first night · For people heading to the islands, it's roughly a 30–45 min drive from the hotel to Laem Ngop pier (for Koh Chang) or Laem Sok pier (for Koh Kood and Koh Mak) · The indoor market and restaurants in town are about 5 kilometres away · One thing to note: since it's out of town with few restaurants within walking distance, anyone without their own car should plan their rides and meals ahead, because getting a car in Trat isn't as easy as in a big city.
"New room, very clean, soft and comfortable bed, wide parking that's easy to get in and out of. We drove ourselves so we left the car here while we were out on the islands — more peace of mind than parking at the pier · A nice quiet hotel, great for a night before heading to the islands, really good value."
Room types and décor — Avada Hotel has around 70 rooms, split into several types to suit your group size and budget · It starts with the Standard Double / Superior Twin at around 28 sqm, which, even as an entry-level room, is roomier than the standard rooms at many hotels in the same price band · Step up to the King Superior and Deluxe at around 30 sqm, which give you more sitting space, plus a Family King for families · The décor is simple modern in warm tones, leaning on cleanliness and being practical rather than luxury · Every room has air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, a fridge, a kettle, a rain shower and free toiletries · Many reviews agree that the rooms are fairly new, very clean, the beds are soft and comfortable, and the rain showers have strong pressure — the kind of detail that makes it feel like you got more than you paid for · Some reviews note that rooms shut up for a long time should be aired out first, because there's a slight musty smell on the pillows or bedding, which is fixable by asking staff to change it or running the air conditioning for a while before bed · Overall, at this price, Avada's rooms are better than expected and the point that draws the most praise.
Facilities (and the pool situation you should know about) — Avada is an in-town hotel that focuses on the basic essentials rather than luxury facilities · The clear standout is the wide, free private parking, which matters a lot for people driving in who want to leave the car while they're out on the islands, along with EV charging that you don't find often in hotels at this price in Trat · There's an in-house restaurant, a small garden, a meeting room for groups or seminars, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in the common areas · The thing to say plainly is that there's no swimming pool here — unlike some in-town Trat hotels that do have one · So if you're travelling with small children who want to swim, or you're expecting a relaxing dip after a full day of driving, this place can't deliver on that · Looked at another way, not having a pool is part of why the room rates stay light, and it suits people using the hotel just as a place to sleep before moving on, rather than spending the whole day at the hotel.
Breakfast and the restaurant — Avada includes breakfast in several room packages, served in the morning from about 7:00–10:00 AM at the hotel restaurant · Plenty of reviews praise the breakfast as tasty with more variety than you'd expect for a hotel this size, with both Thai dishes and easy international fare · For other meals, you have to accept that the out-of-town location means there aren't many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel · So if you want dinner outside the hotel, it's best to drive or get a car into Trat town, which has more restaurants and markets to choose from, or ask the staff about nearby spots and room service · This fits Avada's style of stay, which suits people with a car — drive into town for food and come back to sleep somewhere quiet · Overall, food isn't a reason to come here to eat in the hotel, but the well-done breakfast is a plus that many people mention.
Service — service is where the reviews are fairly mixed, but overall it's still positive · Many reviews praise the front-desk staff for taking good care of guests, helping with travel info and the boat schedules to the islands, and the 24-hour front desk puts late-arriving or early-rising guests at ease · But to be fair, a few reviews say some staff seemed less attentive or enthusiastic when welcoming guests who turned up loaded with luggage, and one foreign review noted that the price posted out front was cheaper than what they booked through an online platform — something you run into everywhere and can fix by comparing prices across several channels before booking · Overall the service is still good for a hotel at this level, and the inconsistency mentioned is more about specific people or moments than a systemic problem.
What real reviews say (the good and the not-so-good) — pulling together Trip.com, Booking.com, Agoda and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: new, spacious and very clean rooms, soft comfortable beds, strong rain showers, wide free parking that's easy to get in and out of, EV charging, tasty and varied breakfast, a quiet calm atmosphere good for resting, and good value for the price · On the watch-out side: the most talked-about thing is the location about 3–5 kilometres outside town, which means no restaurants within walking distance and travellers without a car have to plan their transport · Next is no swimming pool, which families with young kids may find disappointing; some rooms shut up for a long time have a slight musty smell on the bedding that you should ask to change or air out first; staff aren't always enthusiastic on arrival; and the pricing is worth comparing across several channels · Most of these gripes come down to setting your expectations right — know from the start that this is an in-town hotel for a base before and after island trips, not a beachfront resort, and the experience falls into place.
"Clean and modern, staff on duty 24 hours, the room was super clean, soft pillows in several types so we slept well · The only downside is it's a bit far from town, about 3 km, and it's a hassle without a car. Next time, if we drive ourselves, it should be just right."
Price comparison and value — the starting rate for a Standard Double is about THB 1,079/night in the regular range, and Superior/Deluxe rooms move up to around THB 1,300 and above depending on size and season · During high season (November–February) and long weekends, prices rise as usual for Trat · Compared with other in-town Trat hotels, Avada feels like good value in terms of new, clean rooms for the price, especially for people driving in who get wide free parking and EV charging thrown in · The thing to weigh up is that if walking to restaurants and markets matters to you, or you want a swimming pool, some city-centre hotels with a pool may be better value on that front even at a similar price · In short, Avada is best value for people who "have a car + want a clean, quiet room at a light price" rather than those who "don't have a car + want to walk around town."
Good to know before you book — a few things help the stay go more smoothly · One, this place suits people who drive their own car most of all; if you don't have a car, plan your rides into town and your meals ahead, because there aren't many restaurants within walking distance · Two, if you're heading to the islands, tell the front desk ahead so they can help with boat-schedule info and a car to Laem Ngop or Laem Sok pier, and check the speedboat schedule first because the last run is often in the afternoon · Three, if you get a room that feels musty, run the air conditioning for a while or ask staff to change the bedding · Four, if you drive yourself, use the hotel's free parking to leave the car while you're out on the islands — cheaper and more reassuring than parking at the pier · Five, compare prices across several channels (Agoda / Booking / Trip.com) and look at a free-cancellation option first if your plans aren't firm, because prices tend to change with the season.
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Avada Hotel Trat is the hotel that suits people who want a place in Trat town as a base before or after island trips, on a budget, while still getting a new, clean and quiet room · The spacious, clean rooms, soft beds, strong rain showers, better-than-expected breakfast, wide free parking and EV charging make it good value among Trat's in-town hotels for people who drive their own car · But if you don't have a car and want to step out of the hotel into restaurants and markets, or you need a pool for the kids and a seaside feel, this may not be the answer, and you should consider a city-centre hotel with a pool, or a beachfront resort on Koh Chang, Koh Kood or Koh Mak instead · But for a trip that uses Trat as a stop on the way to the islands, with a clean, quiet room on a light budget — Avada does that job better than the price suggests.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ New, spacious and very clean rooms with soft, comfortable beds
- ✓ Wide free private parking that's easy to get in and out of, with EV charging
- ✓ Tasty breakfast with more variety than expected
- ✓ A quiet, calm atmosphere, good for resting before and after island trips
- ! Location about 3–5 km outside town, with no restaurants within walking distance
- ! No swimming pool, which families with young kids may find disappointing
- ! Some rooms shut up for a long time have a slight musty smell on the bedding
- ✓ Clean, modern rooms with soft beds and pillows for a good night's sleep
- ✓ Wide free parking, 24-hour front desk
- ✓ Strong rain shower, fully equipped in-room amenities
- ✓ Budget-friendly, good value for people driving their own car
- ! Far from central Trat, awkward to get around without a car
- ! Staff not always enthusiastic on arrival
- ! Online prices are sometimes higher than the rate posted out front, so compare across channels
- 💡If you don't have your own car — this place is about 3–5 km from town, there aren't many restaurants within walking distance, and getting a car in Trat isn't as easy as in a big city → it suits people driving their own car most of all; if you don't have a car, plan your rides and meals ahead.
- 💡If you want a swimming pool or a seaside feel — Avada is an in-town hotel with no pool and isn't by the sea → use it as an in-town base before and after island trips, then stay at a beachfront resort on Koh Chang, Koh Kood or Koh Mak instead.
- 💡If you need to catch a morning boat to the islands — speedboat runs to the islands are limited and the last one is often in the afternoon → tell the front desk ahead so they can help with boat-schedule info and a car to Laem Ngop or Laem Sok pier, and check the boat schedule before you plan.