Seeharaj Hotel — a central city hotel with a pool and good value in Uttaradit
If you want a stay in central Uttaradit with a pool, free parking and a short walk to the shops at a price that stays light — Seeharaj Hotel is a name locals and travelers know well. It is a 3-star, 152-room hotel on Boromaat Road in the city center, a couple of minutes' walk from Friday Department Store and about a 15-minute walk from Uttaradit train station. Guests consistently praise the central location, the pool, friendly staff and the value, with the main trade-off being an older building that shows its age. Rooms start at about ฿850/night.
Seeharaj Hotel is a long-standing property in Uttaradit, set on Boromaat Road in Tha It subdistrict, right in the city center. It is a 3-star, 152-room hotel with an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant and meeting rooms — one of the few hotels in town that offers a pool and this level of facilities. People in town for work, travelers passing through, or families who want a central hotel with a pool for the kids often pick it for the location and value.
Rooms range from Superior Double and Superior Twin up to Deluxe and a Suite. Inside you get air-conditioning, a TV, fridge and a hot-water bathroom. The most common praise is that rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable to sleep in, and good value — especially for what you get under a thousand baht. The trade-off to know upfront is that this is an older hotel that has seen plenty of use; despite renovations, some elements such as older AC units, the door-lock system or bed linens at times still feel dated. It is a roomy, good-value place to stay, not a brand-new boutique that is flawless in every detail.
"Spacious, clean rooms and a comfortable bed — genuinely good value. There's a pool, plenty of parking, and the staff are friendly. It's right in the center, an easy walk to Friday Department Store and food."
What sets Seeharaj apart from a typical city hotel is the outdoor saltwater pool and the poolside restaurant. Many reviews say the pool is clean, gets good morning sun, and the restaurant serves tasty Thai food with live music at times. Service also earns praise for being friendly and helpful. The limits that reviews mention are that breakfast is basic with limited variety and sometimes not very hot, the gym opens only at set hours, and some staff have limited English — but overall it still delivers standout facilities for the price.
The central location on Boromaat Road is a real strength. It's about a 2-minute walk to Friday Department Store, close to restaurants, convenience stores and the city market. Uttaradit train station is roughly a 15-minute walk away and the bus terminal is nearby, which is handy if you arrive by train or coach. Wat Tha Thanon and the old-town area are a short drive, and the Phraya Phichai Dap Hak Monument is just a few minutes away by car. The overall score sits around 8.6 from real guest reviews, and it ranks among the top hotels in town on several platforms, with location, facilities and value standing out.
Honestly, Seeharaj is an older hotel whose age clearly shows — it is not a new or modern boutique. Some guests note older AC units that don't cool strongly, dated door locks, and inconsistent upkeep in certain rooms. If you want a crisp, modern boutique room, Sunee Boutique Hotel or Barista Hotel in the same city may suit better. But if you want a central hotel with a pool, spacious rooms, free parking and a short walk to the shops at a light price — this place does the job well and is genuinely good value, especially for families who want a pool for the kids.
A tip from following the reviews here: ask for a recently renovated or higher-floor room, since condition varies room to room with the age of the building. Check the AC and bathroom at check-in — if the AC isn't cooling enough, ask the front desk to move you. Make the most of the pool and central location: it's an easy walk to good food in town and to Friday Department Store. Compare direct rates against Agoda and Booking, since prices move by season. And because breakfast is still basic, plan to head out for noodles or a local breakfast in town if you want something more substantial.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location, walk to Friday Department Store and food
- ✓ Has a pool and roomy free parking
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms with a comfortable bed, good value
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ! Older building that clearly shows its age despite renovations
- ! Breakfast is basic with limited variety, sometimes not very hot
- ! Older AC in some rooms doesn't cool strongly; dated door locks
- ✓ A central hotel with a pool and a full set of facilities
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms, comfortable to sleep in, good value
- ✓ Near shopping, the train station and city restaurants
- ✓ Helpful, friendly staff
- ! It's an older property; some elements feel dated with age
- ! The gym opens at set hours, not all day
- ! Some staff have limited English
- 💡If you want a crisp, modern boutique room — this is an older hotel whose age clearly shows → consider Sunee Boutique Hotel or Barista Hotel in the same city instead.
- 💡If you're particular about strong AC and room polish — some reviews mention older AC that doesn't cool well and inconsistent upkeep → ask for a recently renovated room and check the AC at check-in, and tell the front desk if something needs fixing.
- 💡If you expect a full breakfast spread — the morning meal here is basic, with limited variety and sometimes not very hot → plan to head out for noodles or a local breakfast in town.