Poomvarin Resort — a quiet garden resort near Nang Rong Waterfall that's easy on the wallet in Nakhon Nayok
If your Nakhon Nayok trip is all about chasing waterfalls, getting into nature, then sleeping somewhere quiet and inexpensive, Poomvarin Resort fits that nicely. It's a small garden resort on the Sarika–Nang Rong road, close to Nang Rong Waterfall, Wang Takrai and Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam. The things guests mention most are the warm, hands-on owner and staff, the spacious rooms, and a simple breakfast that fills you up. There are bikes to rent, a picnic area, and free parking. It's about a two-hour drive from Bangkok. It scores 8.4 from 46 Trip.com reviews, from approx. ฿1,200/night.
Poomvarin Resort is a small place that sits among green gardens just off the Sarika–Nang Rong road, on the foothill side of Nakhon Nayok. Its appeal isn't luxury — it's a location from which you can drive to waterfalls and nature spots easily, plus a quiet setting that's perfect for a rest after a full day in the water. There are around 15 air-conditioned rooms spread across the garden, with trees and seating corners to stretch your legs. It's a genuinely up-country kind of stay that should suit anyone who likes peace and quiet.
Rooms range from a Standard Room of about 28 sqm with a large bed, to a Villa, up to a Villa with a private pool. Most reviews say the rooms are spacious, the beds comfortable, and that they're good value at this price. Rooms come with a refrigerator and LCD TV — enough for a relaxed overnight. If you're travelling as a family or a group of friends and want a bit more privacy, a villa is a sensible pick; if you're on a budget, a Standard is plenty for a single night before heading back out to explore.
"The owner and staff were so friendly, always checking in on us. The room was spacious and clean, breakfast was simple but filling, and the location was great for driving to the waterfalls. Quiet and easy to sleep."
The thing guests praise most is the care from the owner and staff — many reviews describe them as friendly and attentive, happy to check in and help, which makes it feel more like staying at a relative's house than a hotel. Breakfast is the simple kind — pork porridge, fried eggs, sausages — but guests say it's filling and just right. On top of that there are bikes to rent for a spin around the grounds, a picnic area, BBQ grills and a massage service, so evenings back from the waterfalls have an easy, low-key rhythm without needing to drive anywhere.
Location is one of this place's real advantages. Sitting on the Sarika–Nang Rong road, it's about a 5-minute drive to Nang Rong Waterfall, with Wang Takrai and Sarika Waterfall a short drive further on; Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam and Ganesha Park are within a short hop too. The Khao Yai (Prachin side) checkpoint is around 15 minutes away. It makes a good base for touring the Sarika-area waterfalls without long drives. The trade-off is that shops and the town centre are some distance away, so you'll want a car. This suits self-drivers more than anyone relying on public transport.
To be straight with you, there are things to keep in mind. Some reviews flag bathroom cleanliness in certain rooms — stains or a musty smell, and drainage odours; a few mention mosquitoes, stiff door locks, and slow Wi-Fi in spots. This is honest feedback from real reviews, and it reflects a budget resort where the detail upkeep isn't flawless in every corner. Even so, the majority of voices stay positive — especially on the welcome, the quiet, and the location. The overall 8.4 on Trip.com (from 46 reviews) shows guests are happy for the price; the lower TripAdvisor score comes from a very small number of reviews.
Overall, Poomvarin Resort suits anyone after a quiet, budget-friendly garden stay that works as a base for the Sarika–Nang Rong waterfalls. If you weigh location near the waterfalls, a warm welcome, and an easy price more than polished rooms and big-resort facilities, it does that job well. Just pick a freshly maintained room, keep your expectations realistic on the small details, and you'll get a great-value waterfall trip.
A tip from reading through the reviews: when booking, ask for a recently renovated room and request a bathroom cleanliness check beforehand. If mosquitoes bother you, bring repellent since you're in a garden setting. Come in late rainy season (Aug–Oct) when Nang Rong and Sarika waterfalls run full and look their best — but always check the weather and safety before swimming. And don't skip borrowing a bike for an evening ride around the grounds, when the air is at its coolest.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Friendly, attentive owner and staff
- ✓ Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, good value
- ✓ Close to Nang Rong Waterfall, Wang Takrai and Khun Dan Dam
- ✓ Quiet garden setting with free parking
- ! Some bathrooms have stains/musty smell and drainage odours
- ! A few reviews mention mosquitoes (garden setting)
- ! Wi-Fi slow in spots
- ✓ High marks for service and the warm welcome
- ✓ Strong location score — close to nature and waterfalls
- ✓ Simple breakfast (pork porridge, fried eggs) that fills you up
- ✓ Villas and a private-pool villa for groups/families
- ! Cleanliness and detail upkeep not flawless in every corner
- ! Stiff door locks in some rooms — tell staff
- ! Long-weekend prices climb — compare a few platforms
- 💡If you're particular about bathroom cleanliness — some reviews flag stains, musty smells and drainage odours in certain rooms → ask for a recently renovated room and request a cleanliness check before check-in.
- 💡If mosquitoes bother you or you need to work online — it's a garden setting, with reviews mentioning mosquitoes and slow Wi-Fi in spots → bring repellent and don't count on fast internet; not ideal for online meetings.
- 💡If you don't have your own car — it sits on the Sarika–Nang Rong road, away from town and shops → it suits self-drivers here for the waterfalls more than anyone relying on public transport.