Sky Home Wat Chedi Ai Khai — Bungalows in a Durian Orchard, a Short Walk to the Ai Khai Temple
If you're heading to Sichon to make merit at Wat Chedi Ai Khai and want an affordable, leafy stay you can walk to the temple from, Sky Home Wat Chedi Ai Khai Resort & Restaurant is a name guests keep recommending — industrial-chic bungalows set in a durian orchard near the temple, a short walk to the temple grounds. Rooms come in several sizes for 2 to 8 guests, with mountain-view balconies, an on-site restaurant and cafe, and free parking. Reviews score it as high as 9.4, with rooms starting from around THB 600/night.
Sky Home Wat Chedi Ai Khai Resort & Restaurant is a newer stay in Sichon district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and its selling points are location and setting — the resort is a cluster of bungalows set in a durian orchard near Wat Chedi (Ai Khai), a short walk to the temple grounds. For anyone coming to pray or fulfil a vow to Ai Khai, that short walk cuts out the parking hassle on busy days, and you get to stay somewhere leafy and calm rather than in the bustle right outside the temple.
Rooms are done in an industrial-chic style, mixing wood and bare concrete for a raw but clean look. They come in several sizes, from a double for two up to family rooms sleeping eight — good for couples, groups of friends and big families alike. Each has air conditioning, a TV, a fridge and tea/coffee, and many have a balcony for sitting out with a mountain view. Some rooms have high, wood-panelled ceilings that feel airy. In reviews, guests most often praise the cleanliness and the attentive owner and staff, with several saying it felt like a hotel a notch above its price.
"Super quiet and not touristy at all — perfect if you want to disconnect. The staff are lovely, rooms are clean, and it's an easy walk to the Ai Khai temple. Great value."
The other draw is the durian-orchard setting around the resort — fresh air, mountain views and a calm that's a world away from the crowds outside the temple on busy days. In the evening you can sit out on the balcony in the cool breeze and listen to the sounds of nature. There's an on-site restaurant and cafe, a relaxed lounge area with soft music, a small mini-mart and free parking. Buffet breakfast is available, as is in-room breakfast, and free Wi-Fi covers the basics for a short stay.
A few things to know before you book. Because it's set in an orchard in Sichon district, around 55 km from Nakhon Si Thammarat city — having your own car or a rental is by far the easiest way to get around, as public transport out here is limited. Restaurants and convenience stores nearby are sparser than in town. And as a budget resort focused on setting and location, it doesn't have facilities like a pool or gym. Compare prices and check that the room size matches your group before confirming.
For trip planning, Sichon has both temples and beaches. Many travellers visit Wat Chedi Ai Khai in the morning, then head to Sichon Beach or Hin Ngam Beach in the afternoon. Hummingbird's Beach and Sichon's seaside spots are around 10–30 minutes' drive away, while Si Khit waterfall in the national park area is a bit further out — best for those with time and a car.
Honestly, Sky Home Wat Chedi Ai Khai isn't a luxury resort for a long, multi-day stay — its charm is the location near the temple, the quiet durian-orchard setting, clean rooms, a friendly owner and staff, and an accessible price. It suits a 1–2 night stay to visit Ai Khai and explore Sichon. With high review scores and budget pricing, the value for money is well judged. But if you want full facilities or a beachfront-resort feel, look at options in Khanom or on Sichon Beach instead.
A tip from following the reviews here: on long weekends and auspicious days, Wat Chedi Ai Khai gets very busy, so book ahead. Ask for a room with a mountain-view balcony for the best atmosphere. If you're coming as a group or large family, the 6–8 person rooms bring the per-person price right down. And if you're fulfilling a vow, bring your offerings or buy them from the shops in front of the temple, which have everything you need.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Bungalows in a durian orchard — leafy, quiet setting
- ✓ Near Wat Chedi Ai Khai, a short walk to the temple
- ✓ Attentive owner and staff — several guests felt it punched above its price
- ✓ Clean rooms in several sizes for 2–8 guests, great for families
- ! Set in an orchard, around 55 km from the city — a car helps
- ! Fewer restaurants and convenience stores nearby than in town
- ! Basic facilities — no pool or gym
- ✓ Easy walk to Wat Chedi Ai Khai — no circling for parking
- ✓ Budget pricing, roughly THB 600–1,300 per night
- ✓ Family rooms sleep up to 8 — very low per-person cost
- ✓ On-site restaurant and cafe, free parking
- ! Book ahead on busy days — good rooms sell out fast
- ! Limited public transport out here, a car is best
- ! Not for a long multi-day stay — best for a short temple visit
- 💡If you don't have your own car — the resort is in an orchard in Sichon district, around 55 km from the city, with limited public transport → rent a car or plan your transfers ahead.
- 💡If you want full facilities like a pool or gym — this is a budget resort focused on location and setting → choose a larger resort in Khanom or on Sichon Beach if you want activities.
- 💡If you're coming on a long weekend or auspicious day — Wat Chedi Ai Khai gets very busy and good rooms sell out fast → book ahead and lock in a free-cancellation rate.