Namthip Residence — a small boutique in central Trang within walking distance of the clock tower and night markets
If you want to stay in central Trang on a budget but still get a clean, spacious room with a balcony to catch the breeze, Namthip Residence is a small boutique in the Thap Thiang area that many reviews call great value for the price. It is a residence of just 18 rooms with rooftop breakfast and a bar, about an 11-minute walk to Trang Clock Tower and close to the night markets and railway station. A 4-star boutique from approx. ฿550/night, scoring 8.2 — what it sells is a central location and simple cleanliness, not big-resort facilities.
What makes people choose Namthip Residence is its central location in Trang's Thap Thiang area — about an 11-minute walk to the Trang Clock Tower, close to several night markets and Trang railway station. The residence sits on a fairly quiet lane, so you get the convenience of being in town without facing a busy main road. For travellers who come to Trang for morning dim sum, market walks, and using the city as a base before island trips, this kind of location works better than a beachfront stay further out.
The property has just 18 rooms, split into Double, Deluxe Twin and Deluxe Double. The Double Room is around 25 sqm, which is generous for this price bracket. The thing reviews mention most is cleanliness and rooms that are larger than expected — big beds, spacious bathrooms, a private balcony with seating and a city view, a work desk, flat-screen TV and fridge. The decor is simple in a residence style rather than design-led boutique, but it is well maintained and feels more like staying in a private apartment than a hotel.
"The room was spotlessly clean and bigger than I expected, with a balcony for morning coffee. Lovely staff who even called before check-in, and an easy walk to the night market."
Another highlight is the rooftop used for breakfast and as a bar. Breakfast comes as Thai set menus with a city view from the top floor, and many guests enjoy the morning atmosphere up there. Staff speak both Thai and English, service is attentive, and there is airport transfer, car rental and help arranging tours. Because the place is small, guest care tends to be personal and thorough — something international reviews praise often.
Things to know before booking. First, breakfast is not consistent — some reviews say it was only instant coffee and toast, while others got a full Thai set, so do not set expectations too high for the morning meal. Second, a few guests found the pillows and bedding not soft enough; if you sleep lightly, ask for extra pillows. Third, Wi-Fi in some rooms can be unstable, and the building is a small residence with no pool or fitness room — the focus is rooms and location.
Rates start from about ฿550/night for a Double in the low season, rising to roughly ฿650–฿850 for Deluxe rooms and high season. The overall score sits at 8.2 from Trip.com reviews and 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor (ranked #13 of 36 B&Bs in Trang) — figures that reflect a small property scoring well in the budget tier, with its strengths being cleanliness, room size and the in-town location.
In short, Namthip Residence suits travellers who want to stay in central Trang on a budget, prioritising a clean, spacious room and a walkable location. If you come to Trang to eat city food, walk the markets, or use the town as a base before catching transport to the islands, it delivers that value at a few-hundred-baht price. But if you need full facilities like a pool, gym or a full buffet breakfast, consider a higher-tier city hotel such as Thumrin Thana instead.
A tip drawn from the reviews: ask for an upper-floor Deluxe with a city-view balcony, as that is the angle that makes a stay here most worthwhile. You can walk to the night market and Trang's famous dim sum spots nearby, and if you plan an island trip, tell staff in advance to arrange a van or boat tour.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very clean rooms, larger than expected for the price
- ✓ Central location, walkable to night markets and the clock tower
- ✓ Lovely staff who call before check-in and look after guests well
- ✓ Private balcony to catch the breeze with a city view
- ! Breakfast is inconsistent, sometimes very basic
- ! No pool or gym — it is a small residence
- ! Wi-Fi in some rooms can be unstable
- ✓ Spacious room and bathroom, big bed, comfortable sleep
- ✓ Excellent value for a central budget stay
- ✓ Staff speak English and are helpful
- ✓ Airport transfer and car rental available
- ! Pillows and bedding in some rooms felt not soft enough
- ! Tucked in a lane — first-time arrival can be a little confusing
- ! Limited shared facilities
- 💡If you need full facilities like a pool or gym — this is a small residence without them → choose a higher-tier city hotel such as Thumrin Thana instead.
- 💡If breakfast matters a lot to you — the morning meal here is inconsistent and sometimes very basic → set expectations accordingly, or head out for Trang's famous dim sum nearby.
- 💡If you want to stay by the beach or near the sea — this is in the city center, not on the coast → for a seaside stay choose the Pak Meng, Sikao area or one of Trang's islands instead.