Siva Royal Hotel Phatthalung — a central boutique where rooms look out at Khao Ok Thalu
If you want to stay in the center of Phatthalung but still wake up to a mountain view, Siva Royal Hotel is one many guests book again. It's a 4-star boutique hotel on Phattana Road in the Khuha Sawan district, a short walk from Wat Khuha Sawan and the foot of Khao Ok Thalu. Its 75 rooms are clean and simple, each with a private balcony, and many look out on the hills. The overall score is a strong 9.2 from real guest reviews (Trip.com rates it 9.5). Rates start from around THB 900/night.
Phatthalung is a small town travellers visit for Khao Ok Thalu, Thale Noi and its old temples. Siva Royal's strength is location — it sits right in the center of the Khuha Sawan district yet still feels close to the hills. It's about a 3-minute walk to Wat Khuha Sawan (the cave temple) and near the base of Khao Ok Thalu, the town's landmark. Restaurants, cafes and convenience stores are all within walking distance (a 7-Eleven is about a 7-minute walk).
All 75 rooms are decorated in warm tones, kept clean and well looked after. Every room has a private balcony, and many look out on the mountains — the detail guests mention most. Inside you'll find a fridge, kettle, safe, flat-screen TV, free bottled water and a private bathroom with a bidet. Choices range from Deluxe king and twin rooms to a larger Grand Deluxe. The air conditioning runs cold, and since the hotel opened in 2016 it still feels fresher than many in town.
"The room was spotless. I opened the curtains in the morning to a mountain view, the staff spoke English and even suggested places to visit. Great value at this price."
The most consistent praise goes to cleanliness and the staff. Many guests describe the team as friendly and helpful, speaking English well and happy to recommend local sights. There's an on-site Siva cafe serving breakfast and drinks, plus a fitness room, a small garden, free bicycle rental and free parking. It suits couples, families and solo travellers alike.
To be honest, the hotel has no swimming pool — if you're set on a dip, this isn't the place for that. Some bathrooms have no shower screen, so water can splash onto the floor, and a few reviews note that toiletries and pillows are provided sparingly (though staff happily add more on request). Breakfast at the Siva cafe is filling and inexpensive (around 150 baht) but the choice isn't as wide as a big-hotel buffet.
One thing that appears in older reviews is noise — there was a period when construction next door made daytimes loud. Most recent reviews no longer mention it, but if you're a light sleeper or like an afternoon nap, request an inner room away from the road to be safe. Overall it remains excellent value for a 4-star boutique stay in Phatthalung.
In short, Siva Royal is best for travellers who want a central location, clean rooms, mountain views and an easy price over full resort facilities. If you're after a pool or lakeside views, look toward Lampam Beach or Thale Noi–Pak Pra instead. But if you plan to base yourself in town and explore Khao Ok Thalu and Wat Khuha Sawan on foot, this hotel fits the bill at a wallet-friendly rate.
A tip from following the reviews: request a higher floor on the mountain-view side for the best of what this hotel offers. Light sleepers should ask for an inner room away from the road, and if you'd like extra pillows or toiletries, just ask — the team is glad to help.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very clean rooms, well maintained, many with mountain views
- ✓ Friendly staff who speak English and suggest local sights
- ✓ Central location, walkable to Wat Khuha Sawan and restaurants
- ✓ Excellent value for a 4-star boutique hotel
- ! No swimming pool
- ! Limited breakfast choice
- ! Some bathrooms have no shower screen
- ✓ Every room has a private balcony, comfortably sized
- ✓ Free parking and free bicycle rental
- ✓ Near Khao Ok Thalu and Wat Khuha Sawan, easy to explore on foot
- ✓ Affordable rates, good booking value
- ! Toiletries and pillows provided sparingly (more on request)
- ! Older reviews mention construction noise next door at times
- ! Basic facilities, not luxurious
- 💡If you specifically want a swimming pool — there isn't one here → choose a resort around Lampam Beach or Thale Noi–Pak Pra with a pool and water views instead.
- 💡If you're a light sleeper who likes an afternoon nap — older reviews note construction noise next door → request an inner room away from the road to be safe.
- 💡If you want a full set of toiletries and pillows — some reviews say they're provided sparingly → just ask the staff, who are glad to add more.