The Greenery Resort Khao Yai — A Big Resort With a Water Park Where You Can Bring the Whole Family on a Budget
If you're hunting for a Khao Yai stay that lets you bring the kids and the grandparents all at once without paying luxury-resort prices, The Greenery Resort Khao Yai is a name you'll keep running into. It's a large resort of more than 250 rooms on Thanarat Road in Mu Si, and its main draw is a water park with slides and a kids' pool where children can splash all day. It sits right next to Scenical World Khao Yai, about a 10-minute drive from the national park. Scores 7.5 from 42 reviews. From approx. ฿2,500/night.
What sets The Greenery apart from the average Khao Yai resort is scale. This is a large property of more than 250 rooms with several room blocks, wide lawns, gardens and activity areas — built to handle family groups, corporate retreats and tour groups since it opened back in 2002. The upside of all that size is plenty of room for kids to run around, ample parking, and none of the cramped feeling you get at a small boutique.
The star of the show is the water park. There's an outdoor pool, a kids' pool and slides for children to enjoy — the main reason many families pick this place, since the kids have somewhere to play without anyone having to drive off. The core rooms are the Greenery Premier and Greenery Executive, around 36 sqm, sleeping a couple or a small family on a king or twin beds. The rooms are plain and functional rather than flashy — built to be used by families.
"Bringing the kids to the water park was great value, they played all day and the staff were lovely and helpful. The location is handy too, near the shops and attractions — but the rooms and bathrooms are starting to show their age, you have to expect that."
Food and service are where reviews turn positive. There are two restaurants including Cafe on the Green and a breakfast buffet that many guests say has tasty Thai dishes. Staff regularly earn praise for being friendly and helpful. Beyond the water park there's a spa, large meeting rooms and event space — making it work for both family trips and company seminars.
We have to report honestly what guests flag. The most-mentioned issue is room condition and maintenance — the resort has been open many years, and some rooms and bathrooms are dated, with reviews noting cracked tiles, peeling paint, weak water pressure and well-worn furniture. The cleanliness score sits in the middle, not a strong point. This is worth knowing before you book so your expectations match the price you're paying.
The location is a genuine advantage — right on Thanarat Road in Mu Si, next to Scenical World Khao Yai (about 0.5 km) and on the main strip lined with cafes, vineyards and attractions. It's about a 10-minute drive from the national park entrance. The location score in reviews is high because getting to the sights is easy. The overall 7.5 from 42 reviews on Trip.com reads as a solid "good" — good value for families, but not without faults when it comes to how new everything feels.
Straight talk: The Greenery Resort Khao Yai suits you if you're a big family or group who want a water park for the kids, a handy location next to the attractions, and a price that won't sting — prioritising convenience and space over newness and design. That's good value. But if you're a couple expecting brand-new rooms, slick design and a quiet boutique feel, this probably isn't your answer. Think of it as a good-value family resort with a water park on site, and you'll have the right picture.
A tip from reading the reviews: if the water park is your main reason for coming, check with the resort that it's open during your dates and whether there's an extra charge. Ask for a recently renovated room or a newer block when you book, since room condition varies by zone. And if several families are travelling together, book early over long weekends — group bookings fill the place fast.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Water park and kids' pool keep children busy all day — great for families
- ✓ Good location, next to Scenical World and the Mu Si attractions
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff and tasty Thai food
- ✓ Wide grounds and plenty of parking — suits groups and big families
- ! Some rooms and bathrooms are dated, with cracked tiles and peeling paint
- ! Weak water pressure in some rooms; cleanliness only mid-range
- ! Furniture and room fittings look well-used, not new
- ✓ Great for families with kids thanks to the on-site water park
- ✓ Affordable for a large resort in the Mu Si area
- ✓ Easy to reach cafes, vineyards and Khao Yai National Park
- ✓ Spacious communal areas with plenty of leafy greenery
- ! The resort has been open a long time; some zones need refurbishing
- ! Rooms are practical rather than stylishly designed
- ! Busy on long weekends — the water park and restaurants get crowded
- 💡If you're a couple expecting new rooms, slick design and a quiet boutique feel — this is a large, long-established family resort → a small boutique in the same area will suit you better.
- 💡If the water park is your main reason for coming — check with the resort that it's open during your dates and whether there's an extra charge → ask clearly before booking so you're not disappointed.
- 💡If cleanliness and room newness matter a lot to you — reviews note dated rooms and cracked tiles → ask for a recently renovated room or a newer block when you book.