Baan Talay See Cream Resort — a seaside resort at Don Hoi Lot with both a pool and a waterside restaurant
If you want a Samut Songkhram stay that is not a canalside Amphawa house but a seaside resort with a pool to swim in and a restaurant where you can sit and watch the water, Baan Talay See Cream Resort is a name travellers around Don Hoi Lot bring up often · It is a 3.5-star resort of 65 rooms by the sea in Bang Chakreng, just a few minutes from the Don Hoi Lot viewpoint · What guests mention most is the waterside restaurant and café, a well-liked breakfast, and a green, quiet setting · Standard rooms start from about THB 1,400/night, rising at weekends.
Most stays in Samut Songkhram cluster along Amphawa Canal and the Mae Klong River · Baan Talay See Cream Resort sits in a different zone — by the sea at Don Hoi Lot, in Bang Chakreng, where the Mae Klong River meets the Gulf of Thailand · The appeal of this area is its quiet, open feel, with mangroves and the mudflats famous for the razor clams (hoi lot), far from the bustle of the floating markets · It is a mid-sized resort of 65 rooms with plenty of space and greenery, which makes it feel like somewhere you come to relax rather than just sleep over.
The thing reviews mention most is the resort's own waterside restaurant and café (Lamphan Coffee & Restaurant), where you can sit and look out over the water for a long while · Many say the breakfast is done well, with hot, freshly cooked food, and that eating it by the water in the morning is their favourite moment · There is an outdoor swimming pool, which is an advantage most canalside stays in this area do not have · Reviewers note the Wi-Fi is strong, hot water flows well, and there is plenty of free parking — a plus for anyone arriving by car.
"Beautiful waterside restaurant, a good breakfast, strong Wi-Fi and plenty of hot water · Waking up to coffee looking over the Don Hoi Lot mudflats is an atmosphere you just can't get from a hotel in town."
There are several room types, from a Villa (Queen bed, around 20 m²), a Superior King (around 21 m²), a Deluxe King (around 28 m²), up to a Family Room for those travelling with children · Every room has air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a TV and a private bathroom · Many guests say the rooms are clean and larger than expected for the price, and that the resort keeps its common areas well · One thing to know is that some reviews mention the beds are on the firm side — if you like a soft mattress you may want to ask for extra pillows.
On location, the resort is only a few minutes from the Don Hoi Lot viewpoint · It is about 15–20 minutes by car to Maeklong Railway Market and the riverside market, and around 25–30 minutes to Amphawa · The upside is that it is quiet and close to nature, ideal for anyone who wants to escape the crowds · The trade-off is that the area is quiet at night and many restaurants nearby close early (several by around 8:30 pm), so finding a late dinner is harder — planning your evening meal ahead makes it easier.
Honestly, in the words of real reviews, Baan Talay See Cream suits people who want an affordable seaside resort with a pool more than those who want to walk straight out to a floating market · Its clear strengths are the waterside restaurant, the breakfast, the pool and the quiet, natural setting · The things to accept are the firm beds, mosquitoes near the water, and quiet nights · Its average real-review score sits around 8.0 out of 10 (about 8.1 on Booking.com) with a 3.5-star Tripadvisor rating — a resort that does its job well at a price you can reach.
A tip from following the reviews here: ask for a room in the zone facing the water, or near the waterside restaurant, and leave time in the morning to enjoy breakfast by the water unhurried, because that is the highlight · Bring mosquito spray, as the resort is close to the water · And if you are going specifically to see Don Hoi Lot, check the tide schedule first, because you need a low tide to see the sandbar and walk out on it.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Pretty waterside restaurant and café with sea views
- ✓ Good breakfast with hot, freshly cooked food
- ✓ An outdoor pool, strong Wi-Fi and good hot water
- ✓ Clean rooms, spacious grounds and free parking
- ! Beds are on the firm side for some guests
- ! Quiet at night; restaurants nearby close early (around 8:30 pm)
- ! Close to the water, so mosquitoes in the evening
- ✓ Seaside location at Don Hoi Lot, quiet and close to nature
- ✓ Rooms larger than expected for the price
- ✓ Friendly, attentive staff
- ✓ Good for a relaxing stay, with a pool for children
- ! Away from the floating markets and town; you need to drive
- ! Few dining options around the resort at night
- ! Weekend prices rise noticeably for the area
- 💡If you want to walk out to Amphawa Floating Market from your stay — this is by the sea at Don Hoi Lot, about 25–30 minutes by car from Amphawa → if the floating markets are your focus, a canalside Amphawa stay is more convenient.
- 💡If you like soft beds and want a late dinner — some reviews say the beds are firm and nearby restaurants close early → ask for extra pillows and plan your evening meal ahead.
- 💡If you are coming specifically to see Don Hoi Lot — you need a low tide to see the sandbar → check the tide schedule before booking, and bring mosquito spray as the resort is near the water.