Trat, the quiet mainland province that serves as the launching point for the islands of Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak, has developed a surprisingly varied hotel scene. This guide draws on local travel guides and major booking platforms to help you find the right Trat hotel for your journey, whether you need a quick overnight before a ferry or a base to explore the town itself.

Last checked: 2026-08-15

Total hotels: 1 IHG property, 10+ on TripAdvisor, multiple on Agoda/Booking · Price range: From

Trat, the quiet mainland province that serves as the launching point for the islands of Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak, has developed a surprisingly varied hotel scene. This guide draws on local travel guides and major booking platforms to help you find the right Trat hotel for your journey, whether you need a quick overnight before a ferry or a base to explore the town itself.

1 per night (budget) to mid-range · Notable property: Trat City Hotel – modern, pool, gym, near Tesco · Region significance: Gateway to Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak islands

Trat hotel scene at a glance

1 Total hotels listed

• Trat offers a growing number of boutique hotels and guesthouses with low prices and high value (iamkohchang.com)

2 Minimum price per night

• From about 700 Thai baht per night at Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel (iamkohchang.com)

3 Hotel with most amenities

• Trat City Hotel offers a saltwater swimming pool, buffet breakfast, and fitness access, usually under 1,000 baht per night (iamkohchang.com)

4 Regional travel role

• Serves as the gateway to Koh Chang and Trat’s islands, with convenient bus and ferry connections (iamkohchang.com)

What to do in Trat?

Trat town rewards visitors who linger beyond a single night. The old quarter along the Trat River features century-old shophouses, and the night market on Sukhumvit Road sells local seafood and sweets. The local guide iamkohchang.com notes that Trat’s main attraction for most travellers is its role as the springboard to Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak, with ferries departing from piers at Laem Sok, Centerpoint, and Thammachat. Away from the coast, the Namtok Khlong Kaeo waterfall in Khao Saming district offers a freshwater swim, and the fruit orchards around Ban Chanthima produce rambutan and durian from June to August.

For a short visit, a walking route covering the old town, the morning market, and the riverside promenade fills about three hours. The regional guide emphasises that Trat town itself is not a beach destination — visitors should treat it as a cultural and logistical stop.

Is Trat worth visiting?

Trat sees far fewer international tourists than nearby Chanthaburi or the islands themselves, which works in its favour for those who prefer uncrowded streets and genuine local prices. The local guide observes that Trat town now has an increasing number of modern hotels and stylish guesthouses compared with the past, while still keeping most rooms in good hotels under roughly 1,500 Thai baht per night. The best time to visit is November through February, when daytime temperatures stay below 32°C and rainfall is minimal; the rainy season from June to October sees fewer crowds and lower room rates, though some ferries reduce schedules during heavy storms.

Travellers flying into Trat Airport from Bangkok can reach town in about 20 minutes by taxi; bus passengers from Bangkok’s Ekkamai terminal arrive at the Trat bus station after roughly 5–6 hours. The town’s compact size means most hotels are within a 10-minute walk or a short motorbike taxi ride from the bus station and the main market.

Best hotels in Trat: comparison table

The table below compares six properties that appear consistently across multiple booking platforms. Prices are drawn from local guides and verified against booking sites in late 2024–early 2025.

Hotel name	Price range per night	Key amenities	Location notes
Trat City Hotel	Under 1,000 THB including breakfast	Saltwater pool, gym, buffet breakfast	Set back from main road near Tesco
Rimklong Boutique Hotel	1,000–1,500 THB	Renovated shophouse, air conditioning, ensuite	Old town, riverside
Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel	From about 700 THB	Garden, air conditioning, ensuite	Thana Charoen Road, old town
Chivapuri Residence	Around 1,200 THB with breakfast	Handmade wooden furniture, breakfast included	Near the bus station
Canvas Family Home	Under 1,000 THB (standard); family rooms under 2,000 THB	Coffee shop, reservoir views, spacious rooms	Sa Sisiat reservoir, just outside town centre
Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas	~US$53–90 (3–4 star average per Booking.com province data)	Beachfront, full-service resort	Coastal Trat Province, not town centre

Source: iamkohchang.com for town prices; Booking.com province data for resort averages.

Where to stay in Trat: recommendations by traveller type

Best for budget travellers

Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel, with rooms starting from about 700 THB per night, and Canvas Family Home, where standard rooms run under 1,000 THB, are the top choices for solo backpackers and couples on a tight budget. Both appear on TripAdvisor and Hotels.com as popular options, and the local guide confirms their rates and quality.

Best for families

Canvas Family Home offers family rooms for well under 2,000 THB with views over the Sa Sisiat reservoir. The on-site coffee shop serves breakfast and snacks, and the open grounds give children space to play. For a pool, Trat City Hotel’s saltwater swimming pool and buffet breakfast at under 1,000 THB per person make it a practical base.

Best for town-centre convenience

Rimklong Boutique Hotel sits in the old town within walking distance of the night market and river. Chivapuri Residence, near the bus station at around 1,200 THB with breakfast, suits travellers arriving by bus and heading straight for a ferry the next morning.

Our pick: Trat City Hotel

Location and getting there

Trat sits about 315 kilometres southeast of Bangkok near the Cambodian border. The town itself is compact, but the main hotel zones are distinct:

• Old town (riverside): Rimklong Boutique Hotel, Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel. Walking distance to night market, morning market, and river.
• Near the bus station: Chivapuri Residence. One-minute walk from arriving buses, 10-minute walk to town centre.
• Main road near Tesco Lotus: Trat City Hotel. Quiet setting, five minutes by motorbike taxi from bus station.
• Sa Sisiat reservoir (outside centre): Canvas Family Home. Requires own transport or taxi; panoramic views and quiet surrounds.
• Coastal/resort zone: Centara Chaan Talay and similar properties. 20–40 minutes from town, beachfront.

Travellers arriving by air at Trat Airport (TDX) can catch a minibus to the bus station (150–200 THB). From there, taxis and motorbike taxis cover the short distances to any town hotel. For island-bound guests, Trat City Hotel and Chivapuri Residence both sit near minivan stands serving the piers; the local guide notes that easy transit access to Koh Chang and Koh Kood is Trat’s primary value proposition.

Why should you always put a towel under your hotel room door?

This practical safety tip applies to any hotel room, and Trat’s budget guesthouses are no exception. Placing a rolled towel along the bottom of the door serves three concrete purposes: it blocks hallway light and noise from seeping into the room, deters insects and smoke from entering through the gap, and adds a layer of privacy and security by making it harder for the door to be pushed open silently. For budget travellers staying in older shophouse conversions like Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel or Rimklong Boutique Hotel — where doors may fit less snugly than in modern chain hotels — the towel trick is especially useful in ground-floor rooms.

Beyond the towel, check that your room’s deadbolt or security chain works before you settle in. This applies across the board, from guesthouses to resort villas.

Can my girlfriend visit me in my hotel room?

Policies on visitors in hotel rooms vary by property. Most hotels in Trat permit daytime visitors in common areas without issue, but overnight guests typically require registration at the front desk. Budget guesthouses such as Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel and Canvas Family Home tend to be more relaxed, but larger properties like Trat City Hotel or Centara Chaan Talay often require all overnight visitors to be listed on the booking. A quick enquiry at check-in — or a message through the booking platform — clarifies the policy for your specific hotel. Generally, if the visitor will not be staying overnight, no fee is charged; if they do stay past midnight, the hotel may add a surcharge or ask them to register separately.

Quick facts: Trat accommodation overview

Total hotels listed	10+ properties on TripAdvisor and multiple listings on Booking.com and Agoda (TripAdvisor)
Price range	From about $11 (US) per night (budget) to mid-range
Notable property	Trat City Hotel – modern, pool, gym, near Tesco
Region significance	Gateway to Koh Chang, Koh Kood, and Koh Mak islands

Sources: TripAdvisor, Booking.com province data.

““If value for money is important to you, then the accommodation in Trat definitely won’t disappoint you.””

– iamkohchang.com editor, Local travel guide author

““Rimklong Boutique Hotel was probably the first small, stylish hotel to open in the town centre.””

– iamkohchang.com editor, Local travel guide author

Frequently asked questions about Trat hotels

What is the best hotel in Trat?

For value and amenities, Trat City Hotel is the top choice with its saltwater pool and buffet breakfast under 1,000 baht per night. For old-town charm, Rimklong Boutique Hotel (1,000–1,500 baht) leads guest reviews.

How much does a hotel in Trat cost per night?

Budget rooms start from about 700 baht at Trat 101 Waterfront Hotel. Most good hotels in town run 700–1,500 baht. Resort properties on the coast average US$53 for 3-star and US$90 for 4-star per Booking.com province data.

Which hotels in Trat have a swimming pool?

Trat City Hotel is the only central town property with a pool (saltwater). Coastal resorts such as Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas also offer pools.

Is Trat a safe destination for tourists?

Yes. Trat has low rates of violent crime. Standard precautions — locking doors, using hotel safes, and not leaving valuables unattended — apply as in any small city. Budget guesthouses typically have secure front doors and staff on site overnight.

How do I get to Trat from Bangkok?

By bus: depart from Ekkamai station (5–6 hours, ~250 THB). By air: Bangkok Airways flies to Trat Airport (1 hour, flights roughly 3,000–5,000 THB round trip). By minivan: departs from Victory Monument or Mo Chit.

What is the nearest airport to Trat?

Trat Airport (TDX) is about 30 km from town — 20 minutes by taxi or minivan. It serves Bangkok Airways flights only. Larger alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (5–6 hours by road) and U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (3 hours by road).

Sources cited

• iamkohchang.com – Visitor’s Guide to Trat Town (pricing, property descriptions, local context)
• Booking.com – Trat Province hotels (average pricing by star rating)
• Booking.com – Trat city hotels (property listings, amenities)
• TripAdvisor (Russian) – Hotels in Trat Province (top-rated properties)
• Hotels.com – Trat hotel listings (popularity data)
• Trip.com – Trat hotel list (price and rating data)

Related reading: Avani Hotel Sukhumvit Review — also covers a Thailand hotel stay with a focus on value. For similar boutique accommodation guides: Boutique Hotels in Melaka: Jonker Street Picks.