Best Hotels near Wat Saeng Arun SA Tharam, Ban Tham Niap

We stayed at the Belong Jim resort for 2 nights whilst visiting Khao Sok. The hotel has good facilities, with the rooms is various blocks, each having their own pool, so a degree of privacy.. The rooms are quite modern and very spacious, with large comfy bed, TV with good options from True TV, settee, an excellent fridge/mini bar, and a well equipped shower room. Downsides from the room were… no safety deposit box.. and the air conditioning took forever to cool the room down (probably due to its location, combined with gaps around the entrance door..). The bar/dining area is excellent, with a variety of seating selections.. Inside (with A/C), out in the terrace with spectacular views, or in the entertainment area where there was live music both nights. There’s also a pool table. Food menu was extensive, and what we had was very very good. A good drinks selection also, with Happy Hour on cocktails.. 2 for the price of 1.. All F&B was well priced, and definitely value for money. The breakfast was a touch on the basic side, not having a great deal of variety..which was a bit disappointing after the excellent food in the evening.. An egg station wouldn’t be too difficult to implement, and there were plenty of staff on hand, so utilising one of them for the 2 hour breakfast slot would be a massive positive to the breakfast. All in all, a very good hotel and a very enjoyable stay. Would definitely recommend staying here.

What a great place and the good is just excellent, next to the river, so peaceful. Be aware english speaking not so good, Google Translate is a must. Room are great(3 stars) They can arrange tour also.

The hotel is about three kilometers away from the airport, and the surrounding area is deserted, but the overall feeling of the hotel is that it is in a corner of its own, simple, artistic and clean. The courtyard is not big, so it is natural and warm. There were geckos in the room, which is understandable in the suburbs. The restaurant provides three meals a day, with a small variety of food but good taste and reasonable prices. The service is very good and the staff are very hospitable. If you have any needs, you can communicate with the front desk and they will do their best. Because of their sincerity, we had a smooth journey these days.

Beautifully designed and thoughtful spaces. Smart TV & Netflix available. A variety of good food can be ordered. Has a small shop for snacks. Great if you fancy a peacful restful holiday or working holiday where you won't spend too much money, also great for prolonged stays if you want to work digitally write or create Art. Walks in the countryside and a detox from busy city life. The owners/staff were very warm and welcoming and available to help. Amazing value, in the city this would cost minimum 2500 baht. Very impressed!

Quiet isolated location met expectations. The price tag seemed justified considering the amenities provided. First and foremost, the air conditioning system was functional just, adding to the aircon challenges, the lack of insulation exacerbated the heat Television enthusiasts, beware! The TV signal was virtually non-existent, rendering any hopes of entertainment futile. For those seeking a digital detox, this might be a blessing in disguise, but for most, it's a disappointing setback. Moreover, the resort's remote location proved to be a logistical challenge. Situated far from civilization, guests are left dependent on their vehicles or taxis to venture anywhere beyond the confines of the property. Be aware a bus or van from Surat Thani to Khao Sok national park does not come near the property. Double check your bookings in and out and I would not recommend any tight time schedules to the airport. However, amidst these shortcomings, one saving grace was the kindness of the staff. Despite the challenges, the staff remained courteous and accommodating, striving to mitigate the shortcomings of the establishment. The staff arranged all my transport albeit a little haphazardly. In conclusion, while the remote resort boasts a serene ambiance and amiable staff, the isolation in transport terms would require a traveler with vehicle. It is 5km from the dam and daily boat tours on the extensive lake amid magnificent karysts. Warning do not swim in the lake it's heavily polluted with sewerage.

Kinda far from everything,but a plus ,young woman n child her brother in law very nice..gave ride to airport..large room w nice AC ..great place to unwind from farlangs/ foreigners.good people n food .

If you want to feel in the middle of the jungle and a quiet place, you will get it here, your hosts are friendly and willing to help, the facilities are quite basic, the place is cozy but for example, the shower that I had next to my room, which was shared, does not have one. hot water, it doesn't have air conditioning either, it has a fan that works well and for the time I went it was enough, but I think that in the middle of summer it would fall short. My main problem was with the company that organizes the tours that has an agreement with the hotel, it was a complete disaster called Happy Tour which was very little happy. I put a little in context: The boat did not work from the beginning, it stopped 4 times until we reached the first stop but since it was not raining nothing happened, we did half of the tour because of the storm and the very unprofessional guide stayed in the houseboats and did not return with the group leaving us with the captain who did not know English, the boat broke down in the middle of the lake with a very strong storm, we spent more than an hour and a half waiting for another boat, it became night and the boat was filling with water, we asked him Several times the captain asked for help but he did not do so until the power went out, finally we asked for help from a boat that was passing by and we returned with a headlight, very bad management, I do not recommend doing this tour with this company at all.

This hotel is in Ban Ta Kun. If you do not have a car it is inaccessible. Has a nice pool and good view. No food and convenient stalls near the hotel. Need to walk 15 mins to get food. Only can order tuk tuk to get to Khao Sok National Park or the Pier.