Where to Stay in Narathiwat?
10 Hotels We Actually Reviewed
Prices Compared Across 3 Sites!

The Imperial Narathiwat is the town's flagship 4-star hotel, the most-reviewed among the town stays with 281 reviews and a score of 8.5. Part of the Imperial Hotels Group, it sits on the Bang Nara River and was fully renovated in 2023, about 250 m from the clock tower and the central mosque. It has a swimming pool, a poolside bar, a halal breakfast and free parking. Rooms start at ฿900 — a fit for those here on business, for events, or using the town as a base who want full facilities and attentive staff.

Pacinn Narathiwat is a newly opened hotel with the top review score in this guide, 9.7 (from a base of 6 reviews). Its appeal is its freshness — clean rooms, cute design, a town-centre spot on Worakhampipit Road, free parking and an in-house Japanese restaurant as a bonus. Rooms start at ฿850 — a fit for those who want a brand-new room in the centre of Narathiwat. Worth knowing: it's a new hotel with few reviews so far, and overnight service isn't fully settled yet.

Pohnphansa Boutique Hotel is a small in-town boutique scoring 9.0 from 25 reviews, with cleanliness as high as 9.4. It has just 16 rooms, renovated in 2022 — spacious, clean and fresh-looking, with soft beds and a private balcony or terrace in every room, some overlooking the garden. There are free bicycles, free parking and Big C about 950 m away, and staff speak Thai, English and Malay. Rooms start at ฿1,000 — a fit for couples or anyone who'd rather have a quiet, fresh boutique in town than a large hotel block.

Art Nara Hotel is a boutique with attractive, clean rooms that scores a high 9.1 from 12 reviews. Its strong points are good-looking, fresh rooms and warm service at a starting price of just ฿700. It's in the Khok Khian area on the airport-and-beach side of town, handy for self-drivers and anyone flying in, and it has a Family with Jacuzzi room — a special touch that's hard to find in town. The trade-offs: no in-house restaurant, it's not in the old commercial heart, and the review base is still small.

The Bed Kolok Resort is a small, quiet boutique resort and the best value among the Su-ngai Kolok stays, scoring 8.6 from 12 reviews. It's a fit for those in Su-ngai Kolok to connect by train, cross the border or break a journey, who want a clean room, a soft bed and free parking at an easy price. It ranks among the top resorts in town on TripAdvisor. Rooms start at ฿850. The trade-offs: no pool or gym, breakfast costs extra, and it's in a quiet area where you'll head into town for restaurants — best for an overnight stop rather than a long stay.

Takbailagoon Resort is a small riverside resort in Tak Bai, scoring 8.4 from 12 reviews and ranking among the top stays in Tak Bai on TripAdvisor. It's a fit for those in Tak Bai to cross at the Taba checkpoint, visit Wat Chonthara Singhe, or sleep by the river in a quiet border town. Its strong points are the river views, the tasty halal food and the warm welcome, starting at ฿700. The trade-offs: the building is older, the bathroom plumbing isn't always perfect, there's no pool or gym, and it sits in a village away from town — best for a short riverside stay rather than a long one.

Tanyong Hotel is a long-standing central hotel that TripAdvisor ranks #1 in Narathiwat, scoring 7.9 from 20 reviews. Open since 1977 and renovated in 2024, it has 84 rooms on Sopha Phisai Road, with a 7-Eleven and a Cafe Amazon just across the street. Its most consistent praise is for staff who are friendly and help beyond expectations. Rooms start at ฿900, with an in-house restaurant and free parking. The trade-offs: the building has age, some rooms are still dated, hot water can be weak at times, and breakfast is basic.

Paksina Hotel is a budget stay in town that scores 8.1 from 24 reviews. Its strong points are clean rooms, cold AC, strong water pressure, a private city-view balcony and a caring owner, starting at just ฿870. It's on Suriya Pradit Road in the Bang Nak area in town — a fit for couples or solo travellers who want a small, clean in-town stay at a low price. The trade-offs: rooms are compact, parking is limited, and facilities aren't as full as a larger hotel.

GreenView Boutique Hotel is the best 4-star option in Su-ngai Kolok, ranked #1 in town on TripAdvisor, scoring 8.0 from 13 reviews. It's a fit for those in Su-ngai Kolok to connect by train, cross the border or run frontier errands who want a clean stay within walking distance of the station and market. Rooms are spacious with cold AC and a good breakfast, starting at ฿1,000. The trade-offs: a few in-room items don't always work fully, it's priced a little above its neighbours, and it's a border town better suited to an overnight stop than a long stay.

Merlin Hotel Sungai Kolok is the most-reviewed budget stay in this guide, with 318 reviews and a score of 7.7. Its strong points are fresh, clean rooms with cold AC and firm beds, a central spot, and a lighter price than others in the area — from just ฿650. The standout is its 24-hour border shuttle, rare in this town — a fit for those staying over while renewing a visa, crossing into Malaysia or arriving on the far-southern railway. The trade-offs: slow Wi-Fi, wet-zone bathrooms, and no full breakfast.