The Proud Resort @ Khao Kho — Where You Open the Curtains to a Sea of Mist Above Rattanai Reservoir
The selling point here is what sits right outside your room. The Proud Resort @ Khao Kho is laid out along a ridge that faces the valley and Rattanai Reservoir, so almost every room opens its curtains in the morning to a sea of mist drifting over the water. You can choose a private cabin for 2-6 guests or an air-conditioned VIP tent that still sleeps comfortably, and dinner is a shared moo kratha / BBQ over the cool mountain air. From approx. ฿2,200/night. Score 8.7 from 42 reviews.
The Proud Resort sits at Ban Kanok-ngam in Khao Kho sub-district, Khao Kho, Phetchabun. What gets it talked about is the layout: it is built along a ridge that faces the valley and Rattanai Reservoir, so almost every room looks straight out onto the mountains and the water. In the late-rainy to cool season a sea of mist forms over the reservoir at dawn, and that is the picture most guests come here to catch.
Accommodation comes in two main forms. Private cabins sleep anywhere from 2 to 6 guests, decorated in a clean modern style with air-con, TV, fridge, hot water and a balcony to sit and take in the view. The other option is an air-conditioned VIP tent for 2-4 guests, fully kitted out like a normal room, ideal for travellers who want the camping feel without roughing it. Many guests note the rooms are clean, feel new, and that the view really does match the photos.
"I woke up, opened the door, and there was mist filling the reservoir right in front of me — no need to go anywhere, just sit with a coffee at the room and watch it all morning."
On food, the resort offers a buffet breakfast (charged separately) and a moo kratha / BBQ dinner you can order and share as a group, which suits the cool Khao Kho air nicely. The overall mood leans toward privacy and quiet — better for couples, families or groups of friends who want to relax with the view than for anyone after on-site entertainment. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking by the cabins.
The location is in the inner Khao Kho area. It is a short drive to Khao Kho Viewpoint, the Khao Kho Royal Palace and the wind-farm fields, while Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew and the Kanchanaphisek pagoda can be folded into the same trip. The owner is regularly praised in reviews for being warm and helpful, happy to suggest routes around Khao Kho. The resort also holds a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award (top 10% of properties) and a Booking.com score around 8.5.
To be straight with you, the thing to set expectations on is that the real appeal here is the view and the quiet, not lavish facilities. There is no swimming pool or big cafe like the heavily themed resorts, and the on-site food choice is limited — if you want variety you will need to drive out. The road up Khao Kho is steep and winding in places, so check your vehicle and drive carefully. But if what you are after is waking up to a sea of mist outside your door at a price you can actually justify, this place delivers exactly that.
A tip from following the reviews here for a while: for peak mist, come between October and February and book several weeks ahead, because the best-view cabins and VIP tents fill fast in the cool season and on long weekends. When you book, ask which rooms face Rattanai Reservoir head-on for the fullest view. Pack warm layers — early mornings on Khao Kho really are cold — and wake up early to catch the mist before the sun burns it off.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ The sea of mist and Rattanai Reservoir view outside the room is genuinely as good as the photos
- ✓ Quiet and private atmosphere, great for relaxing
- ✓ Rooms are clean and feel new, with a balcony to enjoy the view
- ✓ Owner and staff are warm and easygoing
- ! Limited facilities — there is no swimming pool
- ! On-site food choice is limited; for variety you need to drive out
- ! The mountain road up is steep and winding in places
- ✓ Every room is built around the mountain and mist view
- ✓ Air-conditioned VIP tents available — camping feel, comfortable sleep
- ✓ Moo kratha dinner suits the cool weather and is great for groups
- ✓ Close to Khao Kho's main sights for easy day trips
- ! Best-view rooms fill quickly in winter and on long weekends
- ! Mist depends on the weather and is not guaranteed every day
- ! Some cabins are up the slope and involve a bit of walking
- 💡If you want a resort packed with a pool and on-site activities — this place is about the view and the quiet, with no pool and not the full facility set of a large resort → if you plan to spend all day inside the resort, a heavily themed one suits better
- 💡If you are coming specifically for the sea of mist — mist depends on the weather and is not guaranteed daily → come October-February, wake at dawn, and accept some mornings may be thin or clear
- 💡If you have elderly travellers or aren't confident on mountain roads — some cabins are up the slope and the Khao Kho road is steep in parts → ask for an easy-access cabin when booking and check your vehicle before the climb