The Sita Princess Hotel Buriram — a central 3-star that's easy on the budget with a pool for the kids
If you're coming to Buriram on a budget and want a central base with a pool for the kids, easy parking and a quick run into the town's markets — The Sita Princess Hotel is a name guests bring up for its value. A 3-star hotel on Jira Road in the Nai Mueang area, in the real city centre of Buriram, rooms start from approx. THB 1,000/night, with an 8.4 from 1,731 reviews — one of the largest review samples in town.
The Sita Princess Hotel opened around 2015 and sits on Jira Road in the Nai Mueang area, in the real city centre of Buriram rather than the zone around Chang Arena. What lands it on budget shortlists is the mix: rooms from around THB 1,000/night, yet still with a swimming pool, free parking and an easy run into town — a set of amenities that's hard to find at this price.
There's a range of rooms, from Economy and Superior with double or twin beds up to Deluxe and a Connecting Family Room of around 60 m² that suits families. All are air-conditioned, with bottled water, a coffee/tea maker, a TV and an en-suite bathroom. Many guests say the beds are comfortable and the rooms cleaner than the price suggests, though some reviews note the décor is getting dated and a few corners look well-used — something to expect at this price point.
"Good price, clean room, lovely staff who carried our bags up, easy parking, and the kids played on the pool slide all day."
The highlight for families is the outdoor pool with a children's pool and a water slide — the kids stay busy while the adults soak in the main pool. There's also a massage room, karaoke and a conference room for groups. The common areas and a 24-hour front desk, plus luggage storage and wheelchair access, are points that older travellers and many guests single out.
Breakfast and service draw mostly positive notes — friendly staff, English at the front desk and decent coffee. To be honest, though, the breakfast buffet is fairly plain and the choices don't change much, which some guests expecting more found a little thin. Within a roughly THB 1,000 budget it's filling enough to set you up for the day; not the main draw, but not bad either.
Worth knowing before you book: Wi-Fi is the most common complaint — weak or dropping in some rooms, so bring a mobile data backup if you need to work online. A few reviews mention inconsistent hot water, noisy pipes and maintenance that hasn't quite kept pace in some rooms. And like other central hotels, it's about 9–10 km from Chang Arena, so allow travel time on event days if you're here for the racing or football.
Overall it's a hotel that leans on value rather than polish — a central location, a kids' pool, free parking, good staff and easy prices. An 8.4 from 1,731 reviews on Agoda shows most guests feel they got what they paid for, even if not everything is pristine. It's a good fit for budget-minded families, road-trippers, or anyone using Buriram as a base for Phanom Rung who doesn't need more than the essentials.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Good value — rooms cleaner than the price suggests
- ✓ Friendly staff who carry bags up; English at the front desk
- ✓ Children's pool with a slide — good for families
- ✓ Free parking and a central spot with easy access to the markets
- ! Weak or dropping Wi-Fi in some rooms
- ! Plain breakfast buffet with little variety
- ! Some décor and maintenance starting to show their age
- ✓ Standout value among the city's 3-star options
- ✓ Comfortable beds, decent coffee and attentive service
- ✓ Wheelchair access — suits older travellers
- ✓ Large family rooms of around 60 m²
- ! Inconsistent hot water and noisy pipes in some rooms
- ! A few reviews report pests and well-used rooms
- ! About 9–10 km from Chang Arena — not ideal if you're here mainly for events
- 💡If you need to work online or take video calls during your stay — Wi-Fi here is a common complaint for weak or dropping signal → bring a mobile data backup.
- 💡If you expect a varied breakfast and freshly refurbished rooms — the buffet is fairly plain and some rooms look well-used → judge it on value, or ask to see the room before check-in.
- 💡If you're coming to Buriram specifically for events at Chang Arena — it's about 9–10 km from the stadium, so allow time on event days → consider a hotel near the arena instead.