Khao Yai is not one resort strip. The national park sits about 200 km north-east of Bangkok, and the places to sleep are spread around it: along Thanarat Road in Mu Si, in the Pak Chong subdistricts, in Pak Chong town, and further out in Muak Lek and Wang Nam Khiao, which the park also lists within its area. The right base depends mostly on whether you have a car, because the park says there is no transport service inside it.
Use the quick answer above, then the table to compare areas. We show no prices because rates change with dates and room type, and the live rate links open booking search with your own dates. We have not stayed at these hotels: every card shows facts taken from the hotel's own website and checked on 16 October 2026. Several areas below are only labelled by where hotels give their addresses, and we say so where we cannot back up more.
How to choose
- Decide how you will travel. The park calls a private car the most convenient way and says there is no transport service inside the park, so without a car pick a base in Pak Chong town and plan taxis or a hired driver.
- Open the exact hotel pin on the map and check the drive to the park entrance you plan to use. Hotels quote their own distances, which are estimates and depend on traffic.
- Compare the final rate with tax, breakfast, transfers and cancellation terms before you pay, and check pet, child and group rules if they matter to you.
Area comparison
| Area | Best for | Noise | Walkable | Setting / access | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | First trips by car | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Hotels give Thanarat Road addresses in Mu Si | Check live rates |
| Near Khao Yai National Park | Short drives to the park | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Ozone says 800 m from the park; U Khao Yai says close to the park | Check live rates |
| Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong | Resort stays with a theme | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Hotels here give Pong Ta Long addresses | Check live rates |
| Pak Chong town | Travellers without a car | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Yes | Tharakiree Place says it is 500 m from Lotus Pak Chong | Check live rates |
| Wang Sai and Phaya Yen | Travellers with a car and a theme in mind | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Mövenpick gives a Wang Sai address; Rain Tree gives a Phaya Yen address | Check live rates |
| Muak Lek (Saraburi) | Travellers with a car and a quiet plan | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | The farm says it is 30 minutes from Khao Yai | Check live rates |
| Wang Nam Khiao | Groups with a car | No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel | Mostly no | Phupreugsa says the resort covers 96,000 sq m (60 rai) | Check live rates |
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- Thanarat Road (Mu Si): Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
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- Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Pak Chong town: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Wang Sai and Phaya Yen: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Muak Lek (Saraburi): Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
- Wang Nam Khiao: Google Maps · OpenStreetMap
No hotel price is quoted here because we cannot verify a current rate for your dates. Each hotel card gives the source and the date each fact was checked.
Area guide
Hotel addresses in Mu Si
Thanarat Road (Mu Si)
- Vibe
- Hotels along the road into the park
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Hotels give Thanarat Road addresses in Mu Si
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Car; Highway 2090 from the Pak Chong toll plaza
Thanarat Road is the road the park describes as winding 50 km through Khao Yai National Park from the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine entrance to Prachinburi. Kirimaya, MUTHI MAYA, Viewpoint Khaoyai, Fortune Courtyard and Thames Valley give Thanarat Road addresses, and several of them name Mu Si. We use this area simply as the group of hotels that state those addresses, and the park does not rate the hotels.
Choose it if: You are driving and want a base on the road that leads into the park.
Skip it if: You do not have a car or want to be in a town.
Mistake to avoid: Do not assume every hotel is the same distance from the entrance; hotels quote their own distances, so check the map pin.
Our pick here: Kirimaya Golf Resort Spa Check rates
Hotels near the park
Near Khao Yai National Park
- Vibe
- Close to the park, Mu Si side
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Ozone says 800 m from the park; U Khao Yai says close to the park
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Car or taxi; confirm the drive to your entrance
Three hotels here describe themselves as near Khao Yai National Park: Ozone Hotel says it is 800 m from the park and gives a Mu Si address, U Khao Yai says it is just moments from the park, and Splendid Hotel gives a Mu Si (Moo See) address. The park collects entrance fees at the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center (Pak Chong entrance) and the Noen Hom centre, so we do not claim any of these hotels is at a gate.
Choose it if: You want a shorter drive to the park and a mid-range or boutique hotel.
Skip it if: You want a town base or a farm stay.
Mistake to avoid: Do not read 'near the park' as 'at the gate'; the park has two fee points, so check the drive to the one you will use.
Our pick here: Ozone Hotel Khao Yai Check rates
Large themed resorts
Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong
- Vibe
- Resort estates with strong themes
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Hotels here give Pong Ta Long addresses
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Car; confirm the drive time with the hotel
The park lists Pong Ta Long among the subdistricts in its area. Two resorts on this page give Pong Ta Long addresses: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, whose site credits architect Bill Bensley and lists twelve units made from upcycled train carriages, and Toscana Valley, an Italian-themed estate of several hotels. That is all we can support about this area; we have no verified information on how far it is from the park entrance.
Choose it if: You want a themed resort estate and plan to spend time at the property.
Skip it if: You want to be as close as possible to the park entrance.
Mistake to avoid: Do not book without checking the drive from Pong Ta Long to your entrance; we cannot give the distance.
Our pick here: InterContinental Khao Yai Resort Check rates
Train station town
Pak Chong town
- Vibe
- Town base on the rail line
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Tharakiree Place says it is 500 m from Lotus Pak Chong
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Train to Pak Chong station, then songthaew, taxi or van
Pak Chong is where the park tells rail travellers to get off: take the north-eastern line from Bangkok to Pak Chong station, then a songthaew from Pak Chong Market to the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center. Tharakiree Place Hotel gives a Pak Chong address on Mitraphap Bypass Road, 500 m from Lotus Pak Chong. The town is not at the park entrance, so budget for taxis or a hired car for park days.
Choose it if: You arrive by train and want a town hotel.
Skip it if: You want to wake up near the park or on a hill.
Mistake to avoid: Do not expect to walk to the park; plan the songthaew, taxi or driver for each park day.
Our pick here: Tharakiree Place Hotel Check rates
Two Pak Chong subdistricts
Wang Sai and Phaya Yen
- Vibe
- Two separate hotel addresses
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Mövenpick gives a Wang Sai address; Rain Tree gives a Phaya Yen address
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Car; Rain Tree says 37 km from Pak Chong station
The park lists Phaya Yen among the subdistricts in its area. Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai gives an address in Wangsai, Pak Chong, and says it is about 2.5 hours' drive from Bangkok. Rain Tree Khao Yai Hotel gives an address in Phaya Yen, calls itself the first Learning with Nature hotel in Thailand and says it is a NARIT-certified dark sky reserve. Its contact page puts it 37 km from Pak Chong station. We do not describe the surroundings further.
Choose it if: You have a car and a specific property in mind, such as a golf resort or a stargazing hotel.
Skip it if: You want a short, simple drive to the park.
Mistake to avoid: Do not assume these two addresses are near each other or near the park; check each hotel's own location page.
Our pick here: Rain Tree Khao Yai Hotel Check rates
Bangkok side, farm stay
Muak Lek (Saraburi)
- Vibe
- Farm-style stay in Saraburi
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- The farm says it is 30 minutes from Khao Yai
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Private vehicle needed; the farm says no public transport passes it
Muak Lek is a district in Saraburi province, and the park lists Muak Lek subdistrict in its area. The listing here is Phu Chan Chao Homestay (Moon Mountain), which gives a Muak Lek address, says the farm is only 30 minutes from Khao Yai, lists rooms, a tent camping area, seminar catering and a cafe, and says no public transport passes the farm.
Choose it if: You have a car and want a farm-style stay on the Bangkok side.
Skip it if: You do not have a car or want hotel services around you.
Mistake to avoid: Do not plan on buses or taxis passing by; the farm says a private vehicle is needed.
Our pick here: Phu Chan Chao Homestay (Moon Mountain) Check rates
District east of the park area
Wang Nam Khiao
- Vibe
- Separate houses on a large site
- Noise
- No verified noise information for this area; ask the hotel
- Setting / access
- Phupreugsa says the resort covers 96,000 sq m (60 rai)
- Rate
- Check live rates
- Getting there
- Car; check the drive from Pak Chong
Wang Nam Khiao is a district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, and the park lists Wang Nam Khiao district in its area. Phupreugsa Resort gives an address in Thai Samakkee, Wang Nam Khiao, says the resort covers 96,000 sq m (60 rai), and lists houses of different sizes, for example 4 persons in one bedroom. It suits groups who want a separate house; we have no verified information on the drive to the park.
Choose it if: You are a group with a car and want a separate house.
Skip it if: You want a short drive to the park or a town base.
Mistake to avoid: Do not choose the house before counting your group; sizes differ, so check each house's capacity.
Our pick here: Phupreugsa Resort Check rates
Hand-picked places to stay
Examples of established Khao Yai hotels, spread across areas and budget bands. Every fact below was checked against the hotel's own website or a reputable source on 2026-10-16 and links to that source. We have not stayed at these places and give no ratings; we show no prices because rates change daily. The band is the property class (hostel or guesthouse, mid-range, upscale), not a live price.
| Hotel | Area | Band | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Khao Yai Resort | Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a large lakeside resort with heritage railcar units and a Bill Bensley design. |
| Toscana Valley Khao Yai | Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong | Upscale | It suits travellers who like Italian-inspired architecture and want a hotel estate with a golf and country club. |
| Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai | Wang Sai, Pak Chong | Upscale | It suits families and groups who want villa-style rooms and an on-site golf course. |
| Kirimaya Golf Resort Spa | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Upscale | It suits golfers and guests who want a resort with a spa and a Jack Nicklaus golf course on Thanarat Road. |
| MUTHI MAYA Forest Pool Villa | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Upscale | It suits small groups of up to 3 who want a private-pool villa. |
| U Khao Yai Luxury Boutique Hotel | Near Khao Yai National Park | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a 63-room hotel close to the park with the 24-hour use of room benefit. |
| Viewpoint Khaoyai | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Upscale | It suits couples and small families who want a heated-pool hotel on Thanarat Road near Primo Piazza and The Chocolate Factory. |
| Rain Tree Khao Yai Hotel | Phaya Yen, Pak Chong | Mid-range | It suits nature and stargazing fans with a car: the site describes a Learning with Nature hotel and a NARIT-certified dark sky reserve. |
| Ozone Hotel Khao Yai | Mu Si, near Khao Yai National Park | Mid-range | It suits travellers who want a hotel the site places 800 m from Khao Yai National Park. |
| Splendid Hotel Khao Yai | Mu Si, Pak Chong | Mid-range | It suits travellers who want a hotel with several room types from deluxe to family suites. |
| Fortune Courtyard Hotel Khaoyai | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Mid-range | It suits travellers who want a mid-range hotel directly on Thanarat Road. |
| Thames Valley Khao Yai | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Upscale | It suits travellers who want a themed English-style hotel with a kid playground and a racquet facility. |
| Tharakiree Place Hotel | Pak Chong town (Mittraphap Road) | Budget | It suits travellers who want a town hotel in Pak Chong on Mitraphap Bypass Road, 500 m from Lotus Pak Chong. |
| Phupreugsa Resort | Wang Nam Khiao | Budget | It suits groups who want a separate house with a large lawn in Wang Nam Khiao. |
| Phu Chan Chao Homestay (Moon Mountain) | Muak Lek (Saraburi) | Budget | It suits travellers with a car who want a farm-style stay in Muak Lek on the Bangkok side of Khao Yai. |
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: mohigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort
- The site gives its address as Pong-Talong, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says the resort was designed by architect Bill Bensley. [Source]
- The site lists twelve units made from upcycled train carriages. [Source]
- The site says select units accept pets. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a large lakeside resort with heritage railcar units and a Bill Bensley design.
Keep in mind: The site says only one room type is available for pets and pets are not allowed in some public areas including the pool and fitness areas.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: mohigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Toscana Valley Khao Yai
- The site gives its address in Pongtalone, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says its hotels are surrounded by Khao Yai National Park scenery. [Source]
- The site lists a Toscana Piazza hotel inspired by the leaning tower of Pisa. [Source]
- The site lists a Roman Pool and Jacuzzi. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who like Italian-inspired architecture and want a hotel estate with a golf and country club.
Keep in mind: The site lists several different hotels on one estate (for example Portofino, Toscana Piazza and Castello), so check which hotel a booking is for.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai
- The site gives its address in Tambon Wangsai, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says the resort is about 2.5 hours' drive from Bangkok in the hills of Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says the resort overlooks a links-style golf course. [Source]
- The site lists two- and three-bedroom villas. [Source]
Suits: It suits families and groups who want villa-style rooms and an on-site golf course.
Keep in mind: The address is in Wangsai, so check the drive time to the park gate on the hotel's location page before booking.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Kirimaya Golf Resort Spa
- The site gives its address on Thanarat Road, Mu Si. [Source]
- The site mentions a Jack Nicklaus golf course. [Source]
- The room pages list daily complimentary breakfast from 06:00 to 10:30. [Source]
- The site lists dog-friendly rooms. [Source]
Suits: It suits golfers and guests who want a resort with a spa and a Jack Nicklaus golf course on Thanarat Road.
Keep in mind: The site says a maximum of 2 dogs are accepted, so check the pet rules before travelling with animals.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
MUTHI MAYA Forest Pool Villa
- The site lists a private pool of 3 x 7 m. [Source]
- The site says shuttle services are available from Suvarnabhumi Airport. [Source]
- The villa page lists daily complimentary breakfast from 06:00 to 10:30. [Source]
- The site recommends driving to experience Khao Yai conveniently. [Source]
Suits: It suits small groups of up to 3 who want a private-pool villa.
Keep in mind: The page says capacity is a maximum of 3 persons and the page is headed as a renovated collection soft launch, so check current availability.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Pailoolom, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
U Khao Yai Luxury Boutique Hotel
- The site says it has 63 rooms and suites. [Source]
- The site says it is just moments from Khao Yai National Park. [Source]
- The site lists a 24-hour use of room benefit. [Source]
- The site says the design is inspired by a French country estate. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a 63-room hotel close to the park with the 24-hour use of room benefit.
Keep in mind: The site says the 24-hour benefit means check-out at the exact time of check-in, so confirm conditions when booking.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Viewpoint Khaoyai
- The site gives its address in Musi, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says it is on Thanarat Road at Km. 12. [Source]
- The site says it is a 10-minute drive from the park entrance. [Source]
- The site calls its pool the largest heated saltwater pool in Khao Yai. [Source]
Suits: It suits couples and small families who want a heated-pool hotel on Thanarat Road near Primo Piazza and The Chocolate Factory.
Keep in mind: The 10-minute drive is the hotel's own estimate and depends on traffic on Thanarat Road at weekends.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Rain Tree Khao Yai Hotel
- The site gives its address in Baan Subtai, Phaya Yen district, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The contact page says it is a 35-minute, 37 km drive from Pak Chong Train Station. [Source]
- The site calls itself the first Learning with Nature hotel in Thailand. [Source]
- The site says it is a certified dark sky reserve by NARIT. [Source]
Suits: It suits nature and stargazing fans with a car: the site describes a Learning with Nature hotel and a NARIT-certified dark sky reserve.
Keep in mind: The contact page puts it 37 km from Pak Chong Train Station, so plan a car or transfer.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Pailoolom, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Ozone Hotel Khao Yai
- The site gives its address in Musi, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says it is 800 metres from Khao Yai National Park. [Source]
- The site says it has 47 rooms: 43 Deluxe and 4 Grande Deluxe. [Source]
- The site lists free parking among its book-direct benefits. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a hotel the site places 800 m from Khao Yai National Park.
Keep in mind: The page text describes the hotel as newly opened and is dated 2020, so check current details with the hotel.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Pailoolom, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Splendid Hotel Khao Yai
- The site gives its address in Moo See, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site describes the hotel as a green hotel with a modern twist. [Source]
- The site says the project embraces a scenic mountain range. [Source]
- The site lists swimming pools among its facilities. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a hotel with several room types from deluxe to family suites.
Keep in mind: The site gives an address on Kudkhla-Pansuek Road, so check the map for the drive to the park gate.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Fortune Courtyard Hotel Khaoyai
- The site gives its address on Thanarat Road. [Source]
- The site says it is located along Thanarat main road. [Source]
- The site lists four room categories. [Source]
- The site lists a fitness centre and swimming pool. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a mid-range hotel directly on Thanarat Road.
Keep in mind: The site lists breakfast service from 07:00 to 10:00 in the common area, so check meal times.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Thames Valley Khao Yai
- The site says it is five minutes from the uplands of Khao Yai. [Source]
- The site says it aims to be the best conceptual hotel on Thanarat Road. [Source]
- The site gives its address in Mu Si, Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site's menu lists a kid playground. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a themed English-style hotel with a kid playground and a racquet facility.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: シャムネコ, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Tharakiree Place Hotel
- The site gives its address in Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site says it is on Mitraphap Bypass Road, 500 metres from Lotus Pak Chong. [Source]
- The site lists free Wi-Fi among its services. [Source]
- The site lists a Single Standard Room among its room types. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers who want a town hotel in Pak Chong on Mitraphap Bypass Road, 500 m from Lotus Pak Chong.
Keep in mind: The site places it in Pak Chong town on the bypass road, not at the park gate, so a taxi or own car is needed for the park.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Phupreugsa Resort
- The site gives its address in Thai Samakkee, Wang Nam Khiao. [Source]
- The site says the resort covers 96,000 sq m (60 rai). [Source]
- The site says the resort is in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima. [Source]
- The houses page lists air conditioner, refrigerator, TV and water heater for a house. [Source]
Suits: It suits groups who want a separate house with a large lawn in Wang Nam Khiao.
Keep in mind: The site describes houses of different sizes (for example 4 persons in one bedroom), so choose the house by group size.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: CyclingTraders on YouTube, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Phu Chan Chao Homestay (Moon Mountain)
- The contact page gives its address in Nong Yang Suea, Muak Lek, Saraburi. [Source]
- The site says the farm is only 30 minutes from Khao Yai. [Source]
- The site lists rooms, a tent camping area, seminar catering and a cafe. [Source]
- The contact page says no public transport passes the farm and a private vehicle is needed. [Source]
Suits: It suits travellers with a car who want a farm-style stay in Muak Lek on the Bangkok side of Khao Yai.
Keep in mind: The contact page says no public transport passes the farm, so a private vehicle is needed.
Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16
Choose by trip style
| Your priority | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First trip, travelling by car | Thanarat Road (Mu Si) | Hotels here give Thanarat Road addresses in Mu Si, and the park describes the road as a 50 km route through the park from the Pak Chong entrance to Prachinburi |
| Want to be close to the park | Near Khao Yai National Park | Ozone says it is 800 m from the park and U Khao Yai says it is just moments from the park; confirm the drive to your entrance on the map |
| Themed estates and golf | Pong Ta Long, Pak Chong | InterContinental Khao Yai Resort and Toscana Valley give Pong Ta Long addresses; the park lists Pong Ta Long among its subdistricts |
| No car, arriving by train | Pak Chong town | The park says to take the north-eastern line to Pak Chong station and then a songthaew from Pak Chong Market; you will still need transport to the park |
| Farm or group stays, own car | Muak Lek or Wang Nam Khiao | Both places are listed by the park within its area, and the Muak Lek farm says no public transport passes it |
Planning your days around Khao Yai
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Getting to Khao Yai
The park says a private car is the most convenient way to reach Khao Yai, with a train to Pak Chong station or a coach or minivan to Pak Chong as the alternatives. The button opens a transfer search for Khao Yai on Klook; check the pick-up point, the drop-off and the vehicle rules before you book. Our guides cover Isaan and Bangkok day trips.
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Before you book
- Open the map link for the area and then check the hotel's exact pin. A neighbourhood name can cover a wide area.
- Check the final rate with tax, payment timing, cancellation terms and what the room includes.
- If arriving late, confirm the check-in method and the last transport that actually runs.
- Check the Thai Meteorological Department forecast (tmd.go.th) before you travel, because the park says October to February can be quite cold in the mountains and at night, and June to September is the rainy season.
- Park rules include no pets, no alcohol, no drones without permission and no smoking outside designated areas. If you meet an elephant on the road, the park says to stop at least 30 m away and not to use the horn or flash photography.
FAQ
Where should first-time visitors stay in Khao Yai?
If you have a car, Thanarat Road in Mu Si is the simplest first base: several hotels on this page give addresses there, and the park describes Thanarat Road as a 50 km road through the park from the Pak Chong entrance to Prachinburi. Without a car, Pak Chong town is easier because it has the train station.
Do I need a car in Khao Yai?
The park says a private car is the most convenient way to travel and that there is no transport service inside the park. By train, the park says to take the north-eastern line to Pak Chong station and a songthaew from Pak Chong Market to the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center. By coach or minivan, it says to go to Pak Chong and then take a taxi or the Pak Chong-Khao Yai bus, though its page on the bus may be out of date.
How far is Khao Yai from Bangkok?
The park says it is about 200 km north-east of Bangkok and gives a total drive of 205 km to the park headquarters via Highway 2 (Mittraphap Road). It names Motorway No. 6, exiting at the Pak Chong toll plaza and joining Highway 2090 (Thanarat Road), as the most suitable route.
When is the best time to visit Khao Yai?
The park gives an average annual temperature of 21 C and describes October to February as the cool season, with December and January coldest and temperatures that can fall below 10 C. It describes June to September as the rainy season, with dense vegetation and strongly flowing waterfalls.
What are the park opening hours and fees?
The park gives its opening hours as daily 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Visitors pay entrance fees for both persons and vehicles, only at the Chao Por Khao Yai Shrine Visitor Center (Pak Chong entrance) or the Noen Hom visitor centre. The DNP fee list (updated 2 June 2023, read 2026-10-16) gives foreign adults THB 200 and children THB 100, Thai adults THB 40 and children THB 20 (foreign THB 400 / 200 on the Noen Hom to Pak Chong tourist stretch); vehicle fees are extra, so check the park's entry fees page before you go.
Can I bring a pet?
The park rules list no pets. Hotel policies differ: the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort says select units accept pets, with one room type for pets and some public areas closed to them, and Kirimaya lists dog-friendly rooms with a maximum of 2 dogs. Confirm the policy with the hotel before you book.
What should I do if I meet an elephant on the road?
The park says to stop the car at least 30 m from the elephant and not to use the horn or flash photography. Follow the park rangers' instructions on the day.
Is it practical to stay in Muak Lek or Wang Nam Khiao?
The park lists both areas within its territory, but they are further from the Pak Chong entrance. The Muak Lek farm on this page says it is 30 minutes from Khao Yai and that no public transport passes it, and Phupreugsa Resort in Wang Nam Khiao describes separate houses by group size. Both suit travellers with a car who prefer a quiet farm-style stay.
Is Toscana Valley a single hotel?
No. The site lists several hotels on one estate, for example Portofino, Toscana Piazza and Castello Della Valle, so check which hotel your booking is for.
Official sources and further reading
Prices, schedules and entry rules change. Figures here are approximate as of 2026; always confirm on the official or operator page before you book. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
