Where to Stay in Trang?
12 Hotels We Actually Reviewed
Prices Compared Across 3 Sites!

The highest score in this guide at 9.4 — Sivalai is a beachfront resort on Koh Mook set right on a sandspit, with beach on both sides, a rare feature that lets you watch both sunrise and sunset in one place. Villas are beachfront and garden, each with a private terrace, ideal for couples and quiet getaways. Real guest reviews praise the sandspit location and sea views, but note Koh Mook needs a boat and dining outside the resort is limited. Best for those who want to genuinely sleep on an island beach near the Emerald Cave.

GinGin is the top-scoring in-town stay in this guide at 9.0, a boutique hotel inside a restored old-town building. The draw is the conversion of an old shophouse into modern design rooms, in a spot where you can walk to morning dim sum and the night markets. Real guest reviews praise the design and old-town location, but honestly there aren't many reviews yet (15) since it's fairly new. Best for those who love old-town character and want a stylish room in the heart of Thap Thiang.

Ban Aothong has the most reviews in this guide — over 820, with a score of 8.6, a number that tells you it's a stay people pick again and again. The draw is a Thai Lanna style in the city centre, near Trang railway station, with rates from just ฿600 and Family rooms for groups. Real guest reviews praise the value and location, but warn that the cheapest Standard rooms are ground-floor with no window, so it's worth moving up to one with a window. Best for budget travellers who want a dependable stay in the centre.

Thumrin Thana is a 4-star high-rise in the heart of Trang Town, a long-standing landmark of the city, scoring 8.4 from 68 reviews. The draw is spacious rooms and full facilities including on-site dining and common areas, working for both families and work trips. Real guest reviews praise the room size and central location, but note it's a hotel that's been open a while and some areas show their age, so it's worth picking a renovated room. Best for those who want a full-service hotel in Trang Town.

A Local Something is the cheapest stay in this guide, with dorm beds from just ฿470 yet a score as high as 9.2. The draw is a converted shophouse in the city centre, walkable to the railway station and night market, with dorm beds that have reading lights, plugs and personal lockers, plus a female-only dorm and private rooms. Real guest reviews praise the cleanliness and location, but it's honest to say reviews are still few (12) and it's a hostel — not for those who want lots of privacy. Best for backpackers and solo travellers.

ChomTrang is a budget stay right opposite Trang railway station, from just ฿550 with a score of 8.4 from 90 reviews. The draw is a location a few steps from the station, perfect for arriving by train, with many rooms offering city-view balconies and a breakfast-included option. Real guest reviews praise the location and cleanliness, but note it's a budget stay with simple rooms for the price. Best for budget travellers and those relying on the train.

Namthip Residence is a boutique residence in Trang Town from just ฿550 yet with 4-star-style rooms, scoring 8.2 from 30 reviews. The draw is a central location, walkable to the Clock Tower and night markets, with many rooms offering city-view balconies. Real guest reviews praise the value and location, but note reviews are still modest (30). Best for those who want a good room on a budget in the heart of Thap Thiang.

Lamoon is a boutique hotel in a converted shophouse in the Ban Phlu Phli area, from just ฿750, scoring 8.1 from 14 reviews. The draw is warm boutique décor on a budget, with rooms from a garden-view Queen up to a Studio and Family rooms. Real guest reviews praise the décor and value, but it's honest to say reviews are still few (14) as it's a small stay. Best for couples and small groups who like boutique character on a light budget.

Kradan Beach Resort is a beachfront bungalow resort on Koh Kradan, the island many call Trang's prettiest white-sand beach, scoring 7.8 from 33 reviews. The draw is the beachfront location and island simplicity, with rooms from budget fan rooms up to beachfront bungalows. Real guest reviews praise the location and beautiful beach, but it's honest to say the rooms and amenities are simple in island style, and a mid-range score places it later in the guide. Best for those set on sleeping on Koh Kradan's beach, not on luxury.

Pakmeng Resort is a beachfront bungalow resort on Pak Meng Beach, near the island pier and handy for a night before an early boat, scoring 6.8 from 22 reviews. The draw is a mainland location near the Pak Meng pier, with rooms from Superior up to sea-view rooms and waterfront bungalows. Real guest reviews praise the location near the pier, but it's honest to say the overall score is still middling and some rooms show their age, placing it late in the guide. Best for those using Pak Meng as a base before heading to Koh Mook or Koh Kradan.

BB Trang Hotel is a budget city hotel where every room has a balcony, from just ฿550, scoring 6.5 from 31 reviews. The draw is 24 sqm rooms with a balcony in every one, plus aircon, TV and fridge, in the quieter Wang Tor area away from the centre. Real guest reviews praise the price and balconies, but it's honest to say the overall score is the lowest in this guide and service can be inconsistent, placing it last. Best for budget travellers focused on price who drive themselves.

We've put this at the end for honesty — Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa has been closed since 2018, after the Supreme Court cancelled its land title for overlapping protected forest and Hat Chao Mai National Park and ordered it removed. While it was open, this was the most talked-about 5-star beachfront resort in Sikao: 138 sea-view rooms, gardens landscaped by Bill Bensley, a Google rating of 4.6/5 from 213 reviews. But you can no longer book a stay, even though several booking sites still list it with current-year rates. We include it as a heads-up, not a recommendation.