Lanna Bali Kumnuntuo — a Lanna-Balinese boutique resort on Phichit's outskirts with corgis in the garden
If you want a Phichit stay that escapes the downtown shophouse blocks for a quiet garden resort — and you happen to love corgis — Lanna Bali Kumnuntuo is the name self-driving travellers keep coming back to. It's a Lanna-meets-Balinese boutique resort on the outskirts of Mueang Phichit, in the Tha Luang area near Bueng Si Fai lake. There are around 38 mostly garden-view Deluxe Double rooms, leafy grounds, the Homie & Friends cafe with resident corgis, free parking, an EV charging station, and it's pet-friendly too. Rooms start from about THB 800/night, good value for a garden resort in Phichit.
Phichit is a small town most people pass through, so its hotels are usually plain blocks in the centre. Lanna Bali Kumnuntuo is one of the few that chose to be a garden resort with a Lanna-meets-Balinese theme instead of a downtown building. The resort sits in the Tha Luang area on the edge of Mueang Phichit, near Bueng Si Fai, the town's large freshwater lake. The surroundings are calm and green, with plenty of trees, making it a natural fit for self-drivers who want to stay away from the busy main roads.
There are around 38 rooms, most of them Deluxe Double garden-view rooms available with a king bed or twin beds. Every room has air conditioning, a flatscreen TV, a fridge, a desk and a private bathroom, and some have a small balcony or sitting corner. The decor leans on wood and warm Lanna-Balinese tones, so it feels like a resort rather than a town hotel. Most reviews praise how clean and tidy the rooms are, and how well the shared grounds are kept.
"Spotless rooms, a leafy garden resort feel, attentive staff, and the cutest corgi cafe. Easy parking, quiet and peaceful — perfect for a relaxing break."
The most talked-about feature here is the garden cafe called Homie & Friends, complete with resident corgis to play with — a favourite with families and animal lovers, who sip coffee in the garden while the corgis come over for a cuddle. On top of that the resort is pet-friendly, so it suits travellers who want to bring their own dog or cat along. The grounds include a restaurant, a garden to wander, generous free parking, an EV charging station and bicycles to borrow. Some reviews mention a simple breakfast of fried eggs and rice congee that does the job before a day out.
The location is on the Tha Luang edge of Phichit, about 10–15 minutes' drive from the town centre and Phichit railway station. The closest sights are Bueng Si Fai, the Princess Mother Park (Suan Somdet) and the Phichit city pillar shrine, all a short drive away, while Wat Tha Luang, one of Phichit's signature temples, is also nearby by car. It works well as a base for touring around Phichit. Because it sits outside the walkable centre, it's not ideal without a car — you'll want your own vehicle or to arrange rides.
On scores, Lanna Bali Kumnuntuo rates well. The average from real guest reviews sits around 8.5 out of 10, with Agoda at roughly 8.5 across a few hundred guests and other platforms in the good-to-excellent range. Repeated praise covers cleanliness, the garden-resort atmosphere, the adorable corgi cafe, attentive staff and easy parking. The common gripes are fairly firm mattresses and too few pillows, basic-quality soap and shower gel, and — because there's on-site karaoke — occasional noise if you land a room near that zone.
To be honest, Lanna Bali Kumnuntuo is not a luxury resort, and it doesn't try to be. Its appeal is being a themed garden resort at an affordable price, with a corgi cafe and a pet-friendly attitude. If your trip is about a quiet garden stay, playing with the corgis, or bringing your pet to Phichit, this is a tidy fit. If you need to walk to downtown restaurants, or you want a plush mattress and premium in-room amenities, adjust your expectations or pack an extra pillow.
A tip from reading plenty of reviews here: if you're sensitive to firm mattresses, ask for extra pillows or a topper at check-in, as several guests mention the beds run firm. If karaoke noise worries you, request a room away from the cafe/karaoke zone. Bring your own toiletries if you're picky about soap and shampoo. And if you're bringing a pet or want to visit the corgi cafe, confirm the conditions with the resort before you book.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very clean, well-kept rooms
- ✓ Quiet garden-resort atmosphere
- ✓ Lovely Homie & Friends corgi cafe
- ✓ Generous free parking, attentive staff
- ! Mattresses run firm, few pillows
- ! Soap and shower gel are basic quality
- ! On the outskirts — you'll drive into town
- ✓ Lanna-Balinese theme with a leafy garden and relaxing vibe
- ✓ Pet-friendly — you can bring your dog or cat
- ✓ EV charging station and bicycles to borrow
- ✓ Ideal for self-drivers and animal lovers
- ! On-site karaoke can be noisy if your room is nearby
- ! Outside the centre — no walking to downtown restaurants
- ! Breakfast is simple, not extensive
- 💡If you're a light sleeper who likes a soft bed — many reviews say the mattresses run firm with few pillows → ask for extra pillows or a topper at check-in for a comfier night.
- 💡If you don't have your own car — the resort is in the Tha Luang area on the outskirts, with no walking to downtown restaurants → it suits self-drivers; without a car, consider staying in central Phichit instead.
- 💡If you're sensitive to noise — there's on-site karaoke that can get loud at times → request a room away from the cafe/karaoke zone when you book.