Madera Residence Sriracha — an in-town aparthotel in Si Racha where every room has a kitchenette and a soaking tub
Picture coming back to your room after a full day wandering Si Racha market, opening the fridge to cook what you bought in your own little kitchen, then sinking into a warm soaking tub before bed — Madera Residence Sriracha is a modern aparthotel on Thedsaban 1 Road in central Si Racha, near Pacific Park mall and the Japanese community district · open since 2016 with around 50 rooms, studios and suites of 30–45 sqm, the standout being that every room has a kitchenette, fridge, microwave and a soaking tub, so you can settle in like home · it has an outdoor pool, sauna, free gym, the Common Room cafe and free parking · from about THB 900/night, rated 8.6 from 1,562 reviews
Who Madera Residence Sriracha is right for — the shortest way to put it: Madera Residence Sriracha is an aparthotel for people who want "a room that lives like home on a budget, in central Si Racha" · it isn't a beachfront resort that drops you straight into the water out front, and it isn't a high-rise hotel selling full sea views · it's a compact modern aparthotel on Thedsaban 1 Road in the middle of Si Racha town, a district full of people working in the Eastern industrial zone, Japanese families on assignment, and travellers stopping over before pushing on to Pattaya or Rayong · open since 2016 with around 50 studio and suite rooms, which makes the vibe quieter and friendlier than a big hotel with hundreds of rooms · real reviews line up on who fits best here: people working in the industrial zone who stay by the week or the month, couples or solo travellers who want a clean room with a kitchen at an easy price, and small families who like to cook for themselves to save · what sets Madera apart from others in the same area is that every room has a kitchenette and a soaking tub, a detail you don't often find at this price · anyone hunting for a luxury beachfront resort with full service may not find their answer here, and should look toward Bang Saen or Pattaya instead
Location and getting around — Madera's strength is sitting right in the heart of Si Racha on Thedsaban 1 Road, an old-town area where restaurants, markets and shopping are an easy walk away · from the property it's a short walk or drive to Pacific Park Si Racha, which has restaurants, a supermarket and a cinema · it's near the Si Racha Shinto Shrine, about 400 metres away, and within walking distance of Koh Loy Si Racha and the Koh Loy bridge, a popular seaside spot in town for strolling and watching the sunset · the area around the property is dense with Japanese restaurants, ramen shops, grill houses and convenience stores, since Si Racha is one of the largest Japanese communities in the country · for working guests, the property is an easy drive to the Laem Chabang industrial estate and Laem Chabang port, plus the Pinthong and Amata City industrial zones · it's near Kasetsart University Si Racha Campus and about a 30-minute drive from Pattaya, while Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports are around 1–1.5 hr away · many reviews praise the location for letting you "walk to eat and sightsee around town" with plenty of street-food spots nearby · one small note: the streets in Si Racha get fairly busy in the evening, and the property isn't right on the sea, so you'll need a short walk or drive to reach the Koh Loy waterfront
"Very clean room with a little kitchenette and a fridge, so we could cook for ourselves and saved a lot · the soaking tub was great after a long day at work, and we could walk to Pacific Park and the market with loads of Japanese restaurants around."
Room types and decor — Madera has around 50 rooms, split into just a few types so they're easy to choose between · it starts with the Studio Premier at roughly 30–32 sqm, an open studio combining the sleeping area, lounge and kitchenette in one room, good for a single guest or a couple · stepping up is the Apartment with Balcony, which adds a private balcony to step out and catch the breeze · and the largest is the Suite with Balcony at roughly 40–45 sqm, with a clearer split between the lounge and the bedroom, good for long stays or larger groups · the decor is a warm modern minimalist style, leaning on wood and earth-toned fabrics, clean-looking and contemporary · what sets Madera apart from places at the same price is that every room has a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and stove, plus a soaking tub, a bathrobe and slippers in the room · there's a flat-screen TV, a safe, a work desk and free Wi-Fi in every room · reviews agree that the rooms are clean, well stocked, and live more like an apartment than an ordinary hotel room · what makes it feel good value is getting a kitchen and a soaking tub for less than many hotels charge, which suits staying several nights without eating out every meal · that said, some note that certain room types have no window or an open view, and the kitchen gear is basic, so if you plan to cook seriously you may need to bring a few extras yourself
Facilities, the pool and the sauna — for a compact property, Madera lays on a fairly complete set of facilities · the highlight is the outdoor pool with city views, where guests head up to swim and chill in the evening · there's a free sauna and gym for anyone who wants to work out or unwind after a long day at work — something reviews mention you don't often find at this price · downstairs is the Common Room Stylist Cafe restaurant, which doubles as a spot to sip coffee, work and grab a light meal in a relaxed cafe atmosphere · there's also free parking, which matters a lot for people driving in or working in the industrial zone · basics like laundry service, luggage storage and a front desk are all on hand · to be straight, the pool is a small one for soaking and cooling off rather than serious laps, and the common areas overall are compact to match the building's size — but in terms of value and having the essentials covered, it does well for the price
Food and the cafe — what sets Madera apart from a typical hotel is its concept of letting guests cook for themselves in the room's kitchen with ease, since every room has a fridge, microwave and stove · for those who want to sit outside the room, there's the Common Room Stylist Cafe serving coffee, drinks and light meals in a relaxed setting, good for working or an unhurried breakfast · just know up front that Madera isn't a hotel with a big buffet restaurant or a shared breakfast like a chain hotel — its food strength is the flexibility to cook for yourself or eat out · and the location helps a lot, because central Si Racha around the property is packed with Japanese restaurants, ramen shops, grill houses, Thai restaurants, cafes and markets within walking distance · many reviews say having a kitchen plus all the restaurants nearby is the main reason they chose to stay here long term, since it keeps food costs lower than a hotel where you eat in the restaurant every meal · overall, food at Madera is more "manage it yourself with plenty of options around" than somewhere you come to eat on site
Service — service is a point that draws fairly consistent praise in Madera's real reviews · several staff are singled out as friendly, kind and more helpful than the price suggests, especially the front-desk team who look after regular guests and help with long stays, arranging cars, or recommending restaurants in town · the overall feel is quiet and friendly to match a property that isn't large, so many guests feel like they're staying somewhere with close, personal attention rather than a big, crowded hotel · the praise also covers how quickly issues get sorted on the spot and flexibility on check-in and check-out times in some cases · to be fair, because it's a small property, at times when fewer staff are on duty some requests may take longer than at a big hotel with a large team — but overall the friendliness and care are the strengths reviews mention most often here
What real reviews say (the good and the bad) — pulling from Trip.com, Booking.com, Agoda and Wongnai, the picture is fairly positive · on the praise side: clean, attractively decorated modern rooms, a kitchenette and soaking tub in every room that are hard to find at this price, an in-town location within walking distance of Pacific Park, the market and plenty of Japanese restaurants, friendly and attentive staff, a pool, sauna, gym and free parking, and value that suits long stays · on the watch-out side: the recurring points are that some room types have no window or open view, which can feel a little cramped if you get an interior room, that the kitchen gear is basic for reheating and simple cooking rather than serious meals, that the pool and common areas are compact to match the building's size, and some noise from the town or neighbouring rooms that's audible in certain rooms · overall the scores across platforms sit in the good-to-very-good range (around 8.4–8.7) from more than 1,500 reviews combined, which suggests most complaints are things you can fix by choosing the right room and setting expectations, rather than big problems that stop people coming back
"Stayed several nights and could cook in the room, saved a lot, and the staff were lovely and helpful · the only catch was the first room had no window, so we asked to move to one with a balcony — next time I'll request a room with a window from the start."
Price and value — the starting price for a studio is about THB 900/night at normal rates (roughly 25–30 dollars), with the average landing around THB 1,000–1,300/night depending on the room type and the season · rooms with a balcony and the suites run from about THB 1,200 up depending on size and what you get · compared with other places in Si Racha town, Madera feels very good value for what you get per baht, especially counting that every room has a kitchenette, a soaking tub, and access to the pool, sauna, gym and free parking, at prices below many high-rise hotels in the same area · the kitchen adds extra value by cutting food costs for long-stay guests, and the in-town location puts shops and markets within walking distance · if you're planning to use Si Racha as a base for work in the industrial zone, staying long term by the week or month, or you just want a clean room with a kitchen on a light budget, Madera is solid value, in exchange for accepting that it's a small property without full sea views and with compact common areas
What to know before you book — a few things help the stay go smoothly · one, if you don't like a windowless room, request a room with a window or balcony when you book, since some room types are interior rooms with no open view · two, if you plan to cook seriously, check how complete the kitchen gear is in the room you book, and bring your own seasonings or extra cookware if needed, since the kitchen is basic for reheating and simple cooking · three, if you're staying several nights or by the month, ask the property directly about weekly or monthly rates, since aparthotels often have special long-stay rates · four, the property is in town and not on the sea, so if you want a seaside stroll, leave time for a short trip to Koh Loy Si Racha · five, rooms fill quickly over long weekends and the high season because the property doesn't have many, so book ahead and compare prices across platforms, and pick free cancellation if your plans aren't firm yet
Summary — from all the real reviews, Madera Residence Sriracha is the best fit for people who want a clean room with a kitchen and a soaking tub in Si Racha, on a budget, whether you're working in the Eastern industrial zone, staying long term by the week or month, or just want an apartment-style place that lives like home · every room has a kitchenette, fridge, microwave and a soaking tub, with a pool, sauna, gym, cafe and free parking, plus an in-town location within walking distance of Pacific Park, the market and Japanese restaurants, which makes it good value for what you get per baht — hard to match in the area · if you're after a luxury beachfront resort, rooms with full sea views, or spacious common areas with full service, this may not be your answer, and you should consider a high-rise hotel or resort in Bang Saen or Pattaya instead · but for a stay in Si Racha town where you want a homely feel, a kitchen in the room and good value — Madera answers that well, and it's why it earns its 8.6 from more than 1,500 real reviews
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Every room has a kitchenette, fridge, microwave and a soaking tub
- ✓ Clean, attractively decorated modern minimalist rooms
- ✓ In-town location, walking distance to Pacific Park, the market and Japanese restaurants
- ✓ Friendly, attentive staff, with a pool, sauna, gym and free parking
- ! Some room types have no window or open view
- ! Basic kitchen gear, not ideal for serious cooking
- ! Common areas and pool are fairly compact to match the building's size
- ✓ Very good value for what you get per baht, great for long stays
- ✓ An in-room kitchen helps cut food costs for guests staying several nights
- ✓ Close to the Japanese community and a wide range of restaurants in Si Racha town
- ✓ Free parking, convenient for people working in the industrial zone
- ! Small property, so at times fewer staff are on duty
- ! No full sea views, the property isn't right on the sea
- ! Noise from the town or neighbouring rooms is audible in some rooms
- 💡If you don't like a windowless, view-less room — some room types are interior rooms with no window or open view → request a room with a window or balcony when you book
- 💡If you plan to cook seriously — the in-room kitchen is basic for reheating and simple cooking → check the kitchen gear in the room you book, and bring your own seasonings or extra cookware if needed
- 💡If you're after a luxury beachfront resort with sea views — this is an in-town aparthotel, not on the sea, with compact common areas → consider a high-rise hotel or resort in Bang Saen or Pattaya instead