Had Sai Resort Chumphon — A Simple Resort Right on Sai Ri Beach You Can Walk to the Sea From
If the goal of your trip is to wake up and walk a few steps onto Sai Ri Beach without spending much, Had Sai Resort is one option whose location delivers exactly that. This simple resort of around 33 rooms sits right on Sai Ri Beach, near the Khao Chao Mueang viewpoint, with a restaurant, bike rental and a pet-friendly policy. The main draw is the beachfront setting and the low price — though, to be honest, the room condition and value are points guests disagree on. Rooms start from about THB 1,200/night. Score 6.4 from real guest reviews.
Had Sai Resort is a small beachfront resort of around 33 rooms, set in the Hat Sai Ri sub-district, right on Chumphon's Sai Ri Beach. What makes people choose it is a location you can genuinely walk to the sea from — no need to drive anywhere. Rooms come as deluxe rooms, sea-view rooms and bungalows, decorated in a plain, no-frills way that prioritises being functional and comfortable at a budget price.
What the resort does well is its beachfront position and an approachable price. Sai Ri is one of Chumphon's quieter beaches, good for an early-morning walk along the shore or watching the light fade. On site there's a restaurant, bikes for rent to ride along the beach, plus massage, laundry and free parking. Another plus for travellers with pets: the resort allows them (best to confirm in advance when you book).
"The upside is you walk a few steps and you're on the beach. In the morning you can stroll the quiet shoreline, and the price isn't high — good for anyone who wants to sleep by the sea on a budget."
But to be straight about it — reviews here are genuinely mixed, split between fans and the disappointed. The less impressed tend to mention rooms that look older and plainer than expected, some rooms without a full sea view, and value that, in peak season, a few guests felt didn't quite balance out. Some older reviews note no breakfast provided and minimal in-room amenities, so if you book, check clearly what the package includes before deciding.
For the surroundings, the resort sits about 670 m from the Khao Chao Mueang viewpoint, one of the prettier sea views in the Sai Ri Beach area. It's around 23 km from Chumphon railway station and a fair drive from the town centre. The area is quiet, with few places open at night, so having your own car or a rented motorbike makes it much easier to head out for food or to reach other parts of Chumphon.
In short, Had Sai Resort suits travellers who weight sleeping right on Sai Ri Beach on a budget over newness or a full slate of facilities. If you're here for a short stay focused on the beach and the Khao Chao Mueang view, and you're not fussed about plain rooms, it offers a beachfront location that's hard to find at this price. But if you expect crisp, new rooms, a generous breakfast, or a resort with a pool and activities laid on, compare carefully with the other options in this roundup first — this place leans on simplicity and location above all.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beachfront on Sai Ri Beach — you can walk to the sea
- ✓ Budget-friendly, good for limited spending
- ✓ On-site restaurant and bikes for rent
- ✓ Pets allowed and free parking
- ! Rooms and in-room amenities are fairly basic
- ! Some rooms don't have a full sea view
- ! Quiet area, hard to find food at night
- ✓ On the beach — step out for a morning shoreline walk
- ✓ Near Khao Chao Mueang viewpoint with lovely sea views
- ✓ Helpful staff in the way of a small resort
- ✓ Low starting price for a beachfront stay
- ! Rooms look worn with age
- ! Some older reviews note no breakfast provided
- ! Peak-season value felt off to some guests
- 💡If you expect crisp new rooms and full facilities — this place leans simple, there's no pool, and some rooms look worn → look at newer options in this roundup if room condition matters most.
- 💡If you want breakfast included in the rate — some older reviews note no breakfast provided → confirm clearly at booking whether the package includes breakfast before you commit.
- 💡If you don't have your own transport — the Sai Ri Beach area is quiet and food is hard to find at night → rent a car or motorbike to head out for meals and reach other parts of Chumphon.