The Nouveau Chumphon Beach Resort and Golf — A Spacious Seafront Resort That's Rare in Chumphon
If the name Novotel Chumphon rings a bell, this is the same place — rebranded as The Nouveau Chumphon Beach Resort and Golf, still one of the largest seafront resorts in Chumphon. Set in the Pak Nam area just minutes from the beach, it has 86 contemporary rooms, an outdoor pool and a 9-hole golf course on the same grounds. Rooms from approx ฿2,590/night. Score 8.3 from 71 Trip.com reviews.
The first thing guests mention is space. The Nouveau Chumphon sits on a large seafront plot with a 9-hole golf course as its backdrop, so it feels far more open and private than a town resort. Sea breeze runs through the grounds all day, and most visitors come here to escape the bustle rather than for flash.
All 86 rooms are done in a contemporary style with wooden furnishings. Entry-level Superior Garden rooms are a good size, with a work desk, a private balcony, and in some cases a pool or sea view. Real reviews praise the spacious rooms, comfy beds and big bathtubs — well suited to a slow stay. The honest trade-off: some furniture and bathrooms are starting to show their age, a few rooms are dimly lit, and there are reviews mentioning a musty smell in older rooms.
"Huge room, soft bed. Opened the curtains to a view of the pool and green trees, cool sea breeze, so quiet I slept beautifully."
The outdoor pool gets plenty of love — large, clean water, a separate kids' pool and shady surrounds. There's a kids' club, a gym and massage/spa services. The original draw, the 9-hole golf course, is still here, but check before booking: recent reviews note the course was closed for a major renovation, so if golf is your main reason to come, call the resort first to confirm.
On service, the staff are a recurring highlight — friendly, smiling and helpful. Breakfast has a decent spread and is included in many packages. The resort is about 3 minutes' drive from Pak Nam Chumphon beach and around 5 minutes from the King Chumphon shrine, a key local landmark. Note that the beach out front is a natural mainland Gulf-of-Thailand beach, not a white-sand island shore — in places, wind-blown plastic and rubbish wash up, which is part of the reality of this coast.
Honestly, The Nouveau Chumphon is not a brand-new luxury resort. It's a former Novotel that has seen years of use — some corners are dated, some areas await refurbishment. What you get in return is wide grounds, big rooms, a lovely pool, real quiet and an affordable 4-star price — from about ฿2,590 for a Superior Garden, rising to suites in the five figures at peak. For anyone driving through Chumphon or wanting an easy seaside break, it's a sensible pick.
A tip from reading many reviews: ask for a recently refurbished room facing the pool or sea, because room quality here is uneven. If you're travelling with family or young children, the pool and kids' club are where you'll get the most value. And since the resort is out of town, have your own car or arrange a Grab in advance — public transport around here is scarce.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Very spacious grounds, seafront, quiet and private
- ✓ Large rooms, comfy beds, big bathtubs
- ✓ Large clean pool with a separate kids' pool
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff and good value
- ! Some rooms are dated, furniture awaiting refurbishment
- ! Beach out front sometimes has wind-blown rubbish
- ! Out of town — you really need your own car
- ✓ Sea and garden views, relaxed wide-open feel
- ✓ Contemporary wood-trimmed rooms with balconies
- ✓ Handy stopover when driving through Chumphon
- ✓ Plenty to do — pool, golf, bicycles
- ! Some rooms dimly lit, musty smell in older rooms
- ! Golf course has been closed for renovation — check first
- ! Parking can be limited at busy times
- 💡If you expect white island sand — the beach out front is mainland Gulf coast and sometimes has wind-blown rubbish → come for the pool and the wide, open setting rather than for swimming in the sea.
- 💡If golf is your main reason to come — the 9-hole course has been closed for a major renovation → call the resort to confirm it's open before booking.
- 💡If you don't have a car — the resort is out of town and public transport is scarce → plan to rent a car or arrange a Grab in advance.