Where to Stay in Chanthaburi?
12 Hotels We Actually Reviewed
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At 9.0, Sand Dunes is the most consistently reviewed beachfront resort in this guide — you can walk straight from your room to the sea. Guests love the big sea-facing pool with sunset views, the spacious rooms (almost all with balconies), and kid-friendly touches like the little resort train. It's an easy drive from Bangkok, with plenty of parking.

Maneechan is a garden resort right in town that scores a strong 9.0 — ideal if you want a restful base but still want to nip into Chanthaburi for food and sights. The draw is the wide, shady garden with a pond, a large pool, and rooms of 40–50 sqm that are bigger than most in-town hotels at this price. There's a sports club, gym, sauna, playground and an electric tuk-tuk shuttle into town.

Chaolao Cabana is the most reviewed resort in this guide — 287 reviews. The standout is the sea-view infinity pool that couples rate highly, plus Pool Access rooms where you step straight from your terrace into the water. With a private beach, mini-golf and a kids' area, it works for couples and families alike, and from ฿1,900 it's good value among beachfront resorts in this stretch.

Phuengluang is a riverside hotel that scores a strong 8.8 from just ฿1,100. Guests love the quiet riverside setting with better views than expected, plus an outdoor pool and free kayaks. The Pool Access room and the riverside Jacuzzi suite are photogenic, and the wide free parking suits self-drivers wanting a calm riverside stay.

Riverawan is a riverside hotel with newer, clean rooms and villas, scoring 8.6. The highlight is the riverside villas with balconies for watching the sunset, set right on the water, plus a pool and riverside garden that's good for kids. From ฿1,100 for a Pool River Front room, it's good value for a riverside stay with a pool, and parking is free.

Kasemsarn is the best-value pick for staying in the old town, from just ฿900, scoring 8.4. It sits right in the heart of the old town, within walking distance of the Chanthaboon Riverside Community and the fountain market. It's an older hotel, but the rooms are clean and well kept and staff are happy to recommend sights. Free parking and free Wi-Fi make it a great budget base for exploring the old town on foot.

USABAI is an in-town riverside boutique with a healthy 250 reviews, scoring 8.4. The draw is its photogenic Contemporary-Chanthaburi design and the riverside corner with a sala by the water. It's in town by the river, within walking distance of the night market and the Chanthaboon Riverside Community. With free parking and an EV charger it suits self-drivers, and it's good value among in-town boutiques.

Nisasiri is a quiet beachfront boutique resort on Laem Sing beach, scoring 8.4 from 240 reviews. You can walk straight to the sea, and the vibe is restful and low-key rather than busy. Guests love the fresh, well-priced seafood at the resort and the beachside activities — seafood BBQ, kayaks, cycling. There's also a Pool Villa that sleeps up to 8, ideal for big groups or families.

K.P. Grand has a great central location, right next to Robinson mall and near the gem market, scoring 8.0. You can walk to the mall, the gem market and the food streets. The plus points are 35 sqm rooms that are bigger than others at this price, plus an on-site pool, gym, sauna and large meeting room. The building has a dated, older style, but it's good value for a central location.

Chernchan is a boutique hostel scoring a high 9.0 from just ฿700. Guests rave about how clean it is — both rooms and common areas — the hip styling, and the private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. It's in town within walking distance of the riverside community and the cathedral, with free bikes to explore the old town. Reviews are still few (28), but the score really stands out at this price.

Eco Inn Lite is a central budget hotel from just ฿600 with a healthy 207 reviews, scoring 7.8. It's in the city centre near the King Taksin Shrine and the food streets, within walking distance of restaurants and sights. There's a lift and free parking, and 24-hour check-in — handy for self-drivers who just need a clean, cheap bed. Rooms are small and best for sleeping rather than lingering.

Laluna is the cheapest stay in this guide, from just ฿450, yet it sits right in the Chanthaboon Riverside Community, scoring 7.8. The selling point is the location in a riverside lane in the heart of the old town — walk to the market, restaurants and the cathedral. There's a balcony nook for watching the river, with clean bedding and good air-con. Rooms are small and some have no window, and access by car is tricky (park outside the lane) — but for an old-town location at a budget price, it's a great deal.