Morakot Hotel — a Chumphon city hotel with big rooms and bathtubs at a budget price
If you arrive in Chumphon by train and want a budget place where the rooms are far bigger than the price suggests, Morakot Hotel is a name budget travellers mention often — a city hotel in the Tha Taphao district, about a 12-minute walk from Chumphon train station and close to the night market and food streets. Guests consistently praise the very spacious rooms, many of which have a bathtub (rare at this price), plus a small outdoor pool you can actually use. Rooms start at around ฿650/night · Score 8.4 from real guest reviews.
Morakot Hotel is a roughly 38-room city hotel that positions itself as a budget base in central Chumphon, in the Tha Taphao district on Thaweesinka Road. Most guests pick it for price and location — you step off the train or bus and check in easily, then move on to the ferry for Koh Tao or Koh Phangan, or out to Chumphon's beaches the next day. The property is split into two parts, an older wing and a newer wing, and that split shapes the experience directly.
The most-praised point in reviews is that rooms are very large, and many come with a bathtub. Standard rooms run around 30–45 sqm — bigger than many hotels at the same price — with air-con, a fridge, TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Plenty of guests are surprised to get a bathtub at this rate. The air-con is cold in most rooms, and people repeatedly say they got more space than they paid for, which suits anyone who wants to spread out and rest comfortably for a night or two.
"Huge room for the price, even had a bathtub, ice-cold air-con, and an easy walk to the station and night market — great value for a stopover before catching the ferry to the islands."
Beyond the big rooms, the hotel also has an outdoor pool and a buffet breakfast — extras you rarely find in a budget city hotel. There's an on-site cafe/restaurant, a massage service, and free parking for those driving in. Breakfast is a simple buffet that most guests say is fine before heading out, though some reviews note the quality is inconsistent day to day, so set budget-hotel expectations.
The complaints mostly come down to the gap between the older and newer wings. Newer-wing rooms are clearly cleaner and in better shape, while older-wing rooms are described as having dated furniture and visible wear, with the occasional small issue like a ceiling mark or a fitting that doesn't fully work. The next most common notes are thin walls that let in noise from next door, firm beds in some rooms, and inconsistent towels and bathroom amenities. The simple fix is to request a newer-wing room when you book.
Location is another selling point · it's about a 12–15 minute walk to Chumphon train station and close to the night market and food streets where dinner is easy. From the hotel it's roughly 25–30 minutes by car to the pier for ferries to Koh Tao / Koh Phangan, and about 20–30 minutes to Sai Ree or Thung Wua Laen beaches. Being in town means car-free travellers can walk to eat and explore, and it's easier to grab a ride elsewhere than from an out-of-town hotel.
Bottom line: Morakot Hotel suits travellers who want a budget, big-room base in central Chumphon for a stopover or as a touring base. If you're a backpacker arriving by train to catch a ferry, or you simply want a large room with a bathtub on a tight budget, it delivers good value at the 3-star level. Just accept that the building is showing its age and room quality is uneven between the old and new wings — this is about value and location, not newness or a beachfront resort feel.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very large rooms, many with a bathtub — great value
- ✓ Central location, walk to the train station and night market
- ✓ Outdoor pool, buffet breakfast and free parking
- ✓ Cold air-con and working Wi-Fi in most rooms
- ! Older-wing rooms are clearly more dated than the new wing
- ! Thin walls let in some noise from next door
- ! Breakfast and bathroom amenities are inconsistent
- ✓ Room size larger than expected at a budget rate
- ✓ Handy location for travellers connecting to island ferries
- ✓ A bathtub and pool at this price are hard to find
- ✓ Free parking is convenient for self-drivers
- ! Some rooms have weak air-con or minor equipment issues
- ! Bedding/furniture cleanliness is inconsistent in some rooms
- ! Some staff have limited English
- 💡If you want a newer, consistent room — the property has both an old and a new wing with a clear quality gap → ask specifically for a newer-wing room when booking and check the room at check-in.
- 💡If you're coming to Chumphon for the beach — this is a city hotel with only a small pool and no beachfront → look at the seaside options in the set if the sea is your main goal.
- 💡If you want a budget room within walking distance of the station and market — this is its strongest point → ideal for train travellers connecting to Koh Tao/Koh Phangan ferries, or backpackers wanting a big room on a small budget.