Pasak Hillside Resort Lopburi — a lakeside resort surrounded by nature, near the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam
If you want to escape town for somewhere with wide-open space by a lake, plenty of shade and fresh air — Pasak Hillside Resort is the resort in Nikhom Lamnarai, Chai Badan, that nature lovers keep mentioning. It's a 3-star lakeside place with wooden bungalows, lakeside villas, a pool and on-site activities like free bicycles and boats, set not far from the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam. It isn't a luxury stay, but you get genuinely spacious, quiet surroundings, with rates from about ฿900/night, rising by season and room type.
The main draw of Pasak Hillside Resort is its spacious lakeside grounds set in nature. Most real reviews agree the atmosphere is quiet, with leafy trees, a lake to look out over and to paddle on, and birds and small wildlife around the grounds. It's a resort built for slow, restful stays rather than for sightseeing in town. The wooden bungalows and lakeside villas are spread out across the gardens, which feels more private than a standard row of hotel rooms.
The resort sits at 11 Moo 1, Nikhom Lamnarai, Chai Badan — not far from the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam and the hilltop temple Wat Tham Phrathat Khao Prang. Lam Narai Station is about 13 km away. The thing to understand before booking is that it's over in Chai Badan district, quite a long way from old-town Lopburi (Phra Prang Sam Yot, San Phra Kan, King Narai's Palace) — roughly 1.5–2 hours by car. If your trip is mainly about the old town, it's too far; but if you're heading for the Pa Sak Dam or the nature around Chai Badan and Si Thep, this location works better.
Rooms come in several styles, from mountain-view rooms and wooden bungalows up to lakeside villas, around 36 in total. Every room has air conditioning, a TV, a fridge and free Wi-Fi. Many guests say the rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, and that you get a lot of space for the price. They're simple up-country resort rooms, not big on modern design, but they fit the natural setting around them well.
"Really spacious grounds right by the lake, quiet and natural, with free bikes and boats — great for a relaxing family stay."
To be straight with you, some of the facilities are starting to show their age. A few reviews mention the pool being on the small side and well-used equipment. Breakfast also draws some grumbles for limited choice and food that's sometimes gone cold. Dining at the resort restaurant runs pricier than eating out, since it's far from town with few options nearby — so if you plan to eat most meals on site, budget for that.
The other thing to know is that the location is fairly remote and nearby sightseeing is limited. It suits people who plan to settle into the resort for a while — relaxing, cycling, paddling, letting the kids run around the gardens — more than anyone wanting to tick off several places in a day. Some staff have limited English, and a few international guests mention communication, but most say staff are friendly and helpful. Driving yourself is strongly recommended, as public transport doesn't reach it easily.
Overall, Pasak Hillside Resort scores around 7.8 out of 10 on the booking platforms from a few hundred real reviews, and ranks among the top stays in Chai Badan district across several sites. It isn't luxurious and it isn't near the in-town sights, but measured on its wide grounds, lakeside atmosphere, free on-site activities and a starting rate of around ฿900, it's a good pick for families or anyone wanting a nature getaway near the Pa Sak Dam.
A tip drawn from the reviews: book through a platform that shows the full room list and compare the room types first, since the wooden bungalows, mountain-view rooms and lakeside villas feel quite different. If you want a full lake view, ask for a villa or a waterside room. And allow time for the drive in, as it's out in the Nikhom Lamnarai area, a fair way from Lopburi town.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very spacious lakeside grounds with a quiet, natural atmosphere
- ✓ Wooden bungalows and lakeside villas that feel private
- ✓ Free bicycles and boats on site — great for families
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ! Far from old-town Lopburi — about 1.5–2 hours by car
- ! Some facilities are showing their age, and the pool is fairly small
- ! Limited sightseeing nearby — best for those happy to stay on site
- ✓ Spacious site, well suited to families and larger groups
- ✓ Lovely nature, with a lake and lots of trees
- ✓ Clean rooms, comfortable beds, good value
- ✓ On-site activities — bicycles, boats and a pool
- ! Remote, with few nearby attractions
- ! Limited breakfast choice and food sometimes cold
- ! Some staff have limited English
- 💡If you're here to see old-town Lopburi (Phra Prang Sam Yot, San Phra Kan, King Narai's Palace) — it's over in Chai Badan, a 1.5–2 hour drive, too far → choose a stay in town instead.
- 💡If you want a new, luxurious resort with a big pool — this place is about wide grounds and nature, some facilities are aging and the pool is fairly small → it suits those who value atmosphere over newness.
- 💡If you're not driving yourself — public transport doesn't reach it easily and sightseeing nearby is limited → plan your transport and meals ahead, as options outside the resort are few.