Bungchawak Resort Suphan Buri — lakeside tree houses right by the Bueng Chawak attractions
If you're coming to see Bueng Chawak Chaloem Phra Kiat and want to wake up to a wide lake view with greenery off your balcony — Bungchawak Resort is the place that sits closest to the attractions in this corner of Suphan Buri. A 3-star, 25-room resort in Doem Bang Nang Buat district with both tree houses and waterfront rooms in a quiet natural setting. Rates start from about ฿1,000/night for a waterfront room — the trade-off being a location around 55 km from Suphan Buri town and a resort that several reviews describe as showing its age.
The whole appeal of Bungchawak Resort is its location right on Bueng Chawak Chaloem Phra Kiat, the main attraction in this area. Wake up and walk over to the Bueng Chawak aquarium, the zoo and the wide lake without driving anywhere. Rooms are laid out along the lake's edge in a leafy, natural setting — big trees, garden lawns and waterside seating that guests describe as genuinely peaceful for a get-away from the city.
There are three main room types. The two-storey waterfront rows are the cheapest, from around ฿1,000 on a weekday, running along the lakeshore. The single tree houses are raised cabins set among the trees, from around ฿1,300. And the double tree houses sleep about four, good for families or groups of friends. Every room has air conditioning, satellite TV and a private balcony looking out over the lake or garden.
"Stayed the night before doing Bueng Chawak. Sat on the balcony with the quiet lake in the morning — lovely atmosphere, and you can walk straight to the aquarium without driving."
Facilities are kept simple in the way of an upcountry resort. There's free Wi-Fi, free parking, breakfast included in the room rate, bicycle rental and picnic spots in the garden. The overall vibe suits anyone who wants somewhere close to nature for a quiet break, or a base for exploring Bueng Chawak without a long drive each day. A morning or evening cycle around the lake fits the place perfectly.
The honest caveat is that the resort is starting to show its age and upkeep is inconsistent. Several reviews note that rooms and furniture look dated and some areas need maintenance, and cleanliness varies by which room you get and when. If you're expecting a crisp, new room like a city hotel, adjust your expectations — the charm here is the location and the natural setting, not the polish of the room.
The other thing to plan for is the distance from Suphan Buri town. The resort sits in Doem Bang Nang Buat district, about 55 km from the centre, and fairly far from restaurants or convenience stores. You'll really want your own car, and it's worth bringing some food and drink with you — at night this area is quiet and dining options nearby are limited. The genuine upside is that if your trip is built around Bueng Chawak, staying here cuts out the back-and-forth driving entirely.
Overall Bungchawak Resort scores around 7.6 out of 10 from real guest reviews on the booking platforms. It's a good fit for people coming specifically for Bueng Chawak who want a tree house or waterfront room in a natural setting and can accept a resort that isn't new. Rates start around ฿1,000 for a weekday waterfront room and climb to ฿1,300–฿1,600 for tree houses and weekends. Measured on its location next to the attractions and its lakeside atmosphere, it offers something the in-town hotels simply can't.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Right beside Bueng Chawak — walk to the aquarium and zoo
- ✓ Tree houses and waterfront rooms in a leafy natural setting
- ✓ Quiet and peaceful, good for a break from the city
- ✓ Breakfast included, free parking and bicycle rental
- ! Resort and furniture are starting to show their age
- ! Cleanliness and upkeep inconsistent in some rooms
- ! Far from town — you really need your own car
- ✓ Lovely lake and garden views with a private balcony
- ✓ Good for families visiting Bueng Chawak
- ✓ Double tree houses sleep several — good value for groups
- ✓ Friendly staff and a relaxed, easy-going feel
- ! Rooms look dated, some areas need maintenance
- ! Few restaurants or convenience stores nearby
- ! Very quiet at night with little to do outside the resort
- 💡If you expect a crisp, new city-hotel room — the resort and its furniture are dated → the charm here is the location and lakeside setting, not polish, so adjust expectations before booking.
- 💡If you don't have your own car — the resort is ~55 km from town with few nearby restaurants → drive yourself and bring some food and drink with you.
- 💡If you want to explore the town or Samchuk Centennial Market — this is in a different part of the province → if your trip is town-focused, look at hotels in Suphan Buri town or the Samchuk area instead.