Where to Stay in Nakhon Nayok: Waterfalls, River and Dam

Nakhon Nayok is the province that fills up with Bangkok weekenders: the wooded north side of the Khao Yai mountains, a string of waterfalls, a big dam and a river that runs through the middle. The town itself is small, and most places to stay are resorts out along the roads to the waterfalls. This page groups nine of them into four areas by the address each hotel gives, plus one hotel that does not state a location.

Use the quick answer above, then the area table. We show no hotel prices because rates change with dates and room type, and the booking buttons open a search for your own dates. We have not stayed at any of these hotels. Every card shows facts taken from the hotel's own website and checked on 16 October 2026 after a separate verification pass, with the source linked. Many Nakhon Nayok guesthouses sell only through Facebook pages or booking sites, and a few official sites no longer load, so this is a checked list, not a complete one.

How to choose

1. Decide whether you want the waterfalls or the road. Sarika and the Wang Takhrai road put you near the Sarika and Wang Takhrai waterfalls; Hin Tung puts you at Kaeng Sam Chan, the dam and Nang Rong waterfall. Ban Na is a separate district with its resort at km 63 of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road, so check the drive to the falls on the map.
2. Plan for a car. Every hotel on this list is a resort, and none of its sites describes a walk to a shop or restaurant. The 12Go route page we read is for Nakhon Nayok in general, so ask your resort how to get from the drop-off point to its gate.
3. Check what the resort sells besides rooms. Several sites list rafting, ATV rides or BB-gun ranges, and large groups are common at weekends and holidays. If you want quiet, ask about weekend events and which zone of the resort is furthest from the activity area.

Area comparison

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

Near Sarika and Wang Takhrai waterfalls

Sarika and the Wang Takhrai road

Vibe

Resorts on the waterfall road, golf course and streams

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the resort

Setting / access

No beach; streams and waterfalls instead

Rate

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How you arrive

Car recommended; ask the resort about the drop-off point

Three resorts give Sarika addresses. Royal Hills Golf Resort & Spa is on Sarika-Nang Rong Road beside Khao Yai National Park, Rimtan Resort is on the Nakhon Nayok-Wang Takrai Road and says it is 500 metres from Wang Takhrai waterfall, and @Rice Resort says it is close to Wang Takrai Park, Nang Rong, Sarika and the Khun Dan Prakan Chon dam. The provincial office page says Sarika waterfall opens daily 8:00 to 17:00 at the national-park rate, which we have not rechecked at the gate.

Choose it if: You want to be near the waterfalls, or you play golf.

Skip it if: You want to walk to a restaurant or to the town.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume the three are side by side; check each address on the map, and confirm the entry fees on the day.

Our pick here: @Rice Resort Check rates

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River, dam and Nang Rong side

Hin Tung, Nang Rong and Kaeng Sam Chan

Vibe

River rapids, a big reservoir, lively weekends

Noise

No verified noise information; weekends can be busy

Setting / access

A river bank and rapids rather than a beach

Rate

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How you arrive

Car recommended; ask the resort about the drop-off point

Phumontra Resort and The Chill Resort give Hin Tung addresses. Phumontra says it sits on the Nakhon Nayok River at Kaeng Sam Chan with rooms, villas and a seminar building, and The Chill Resort says it has 32 rooms in 15 designs and a private stretch of rapids. Sida Activity Resort says it is next to Nang Rong waterfall, with a pool, sauna and farm. The provincial office page says Kaeng Sam Chan opens daily 7:00 to 18:30 and charges per car, and that extra water is released below the dam on weekends and festivals.

Choose it if: You want to be on the river, near the dam, or have a group with you.

Skip it if: You want a very quiet stay at weekends.

Mistake to avoid: Do not treat the dam water release as a rule; the provincial page says it is done for weekends and festivals, so check before you plan a swim.

Our pick here: Phumontra Resort Nakhon Nayok Check rates

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Estate beside Khao Yai National Park

Khao Phra

Vibe

A large wooded estate with a waterfall stream

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the resort

Setting / access

No beach; a natural stream runs through the estate

Rate

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How you arrive

Car recommended; ask the resort about the drop-off point

Wangree Resort gives its office address in Khao Phra subdistrict and says its land of more than 500 rai connects with Khao Yai National Park, with a natural waterfall stream running through it. It says it has a large pool, a salt sauna it calls the first and only one in Thailand, and room types Standard, Superior, Bungalows and Deluxe. It says dogs and cats may come and lists a nightly fee per animal.

Choose it if: You are bringing a dog or want a big estate that touches the national park.

Skip it if: You want to be close to Sarika, Nang Rong or the dam.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume the stream is a safe swimming spot; the site does not say, so ask the resort.

Our pick here: Wangree Resort Check rates

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On the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road

Ban Na district (Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road)

Vibe

A garden resort with a large pool

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the resort

Setting / access

No beach; the resort has a large pool

Rate

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How you arrive

Car recommended; ask the resort about the drop-off point

Tara Chonlapruek Resort gives its address at km 63 of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road in Ban Phrao, Ban Na district. Its site says its Lodge zone is two-storey buildings linked by garden paths and a large pool, and its Villa zone suits families, friends and groups. The Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road is the route Thai Wikipedia gives from Bangkok, 105 km via Ongkharak.

Choose it if: You want a big pool and a garden, and are happy to drive to the falls.

Skip it if: You want to be next to the waterfalls.

Mistake to avoid: Do not expect the falls to be close; check the drive on the map.

Our pick here: Tara Chonlapruek Resort Check rates

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Location not stated on the hotel's site

Vibe

Private cabins by a stream

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the owner

Setting / access

No beach; its site mentions a stream and a pond

Rate

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How you arrive

Car recommended; ask the resort about the drop-off point

Villa Panalai Resort and Spa has a small site that lists cabins for two to four people, free bike rental, kayaks, a Thai and Italian restaurant and nearby rafting and ATV. It does not give a street address or distances, so we cannot place it in an area. Its site says to book by email or by Facebook message.

Choose it if: You want a private cabin and are happy to confirm the location by message.

Skip it if: You need to know the exact distance to the falls before you book.

Mistake to avoid: Do not book it for a specific waterfall without asking where the cabins are.

Our pick here: Villa Panalai Resort and Spa Check rates

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Hand-picked places to stay

Examples of established Nakhon Nayok 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.

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Songpholt, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Royal Hills Golf Resort & Spa

Sarika and Wang Takhrai side Upscale

• The English home page says Royal Hills is an 18-hole championship golf course on the edge of Khao Yai National Park. [Source]
• The Stay page calls it a peaceful retreat amid the mountains of Nakhon Nayok province, a little more than an hour's drive from Bangkok. [Source]
• The Stay page lists room types: a hotel building, Simply Comfort, a Mountain View House, a Golf Course View House, The Midst and a Cabin in the Woods. [Source]
• The Stay page says advance booking is required and gives a reception phone number. [Source]
• The Thai contact page gives the address as 100/3 Moo 2, Sarika-Nang Rong Road, Sarika subdistrict. [Source]

Suits: It suits golfers and anyone who wants a quiet, car-based stay next to Khao Yai National Park rather than a night in town.

Keep in mind: The page copyright notices read 2016 and 2017 and the site says to phone for reservations, so confirm room types and availability by phone before you rely on the list.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Songpholt, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Rimtan Resort

Sarika and Wang Takhrai side Mid-range

• The site says the resort is 500 metres from Wang Takrai waterfall and next to Kaeng Sam Chan. [Source]
• The site says every room has a TV, fridge and water heater, with free 24-hour Wi-Fi. [Source]
• The site lists stream-side zones, including houses with a private pool and a pool villa zone. [Source]
• The site lists a cave-style house zone in the forest. [Source]
• The site gives the address as 304 Moo 1, Nakhon Nayok-Wang Takrai Road, Tambon Sarika. [Source]

Suits: It suits families and groups who want a house beside the stream and a short walk to Wang Takrai waterfall.

Keep in mind: The site is in Thai and shows room rates only through a search form; ask for the house type and whether it has a pool before booking.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Songpholt, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

@Rice Resort

Sarika and Wang Takhrai side Mid-range

• The About page says the resort is close to Wang Takrai Park, Nang Rong Waterfall, Sarika waterfall and Khun Dan Prakan Chon Dam. [Source]
• The About page lists a longtail boat on the Khun Dan river, inflatable-boat rafting, 4-wheel ATV and paintball as activities. [Source]
• The Rooms page lists a 65-square-metre Honeymoon Suite for two with an outdoor jacuzzi. [Source]
• The Rooms page says the Deluxe Pool Access Room has direct access to the Oasis swimming pool. [Source]
• The home page gives the address as 230/1 Moo 1, Salika (Sarika), Nakhon Nayok. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples and small groups who want an English-language site, a pool-access room and a base between the waterfalls and the dam.

Keep in mind: The site spells Sarika as Salika, and room details are spread over several tabs, so check the exact room name when you book.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Phumontra Resort Nakhon Nayok

Hin Tung, Nang Rong and Kaeng Sam Chan side Mid-range

• The home page says the resort sits on the Nakhon Nayok River at Kaeng Sam Chan. [Source]
• The home page says the site covers more than 20 rai with rooms, villas and a seminar building for over 200 people. [Source]
• The Superior Room page gives 32 square metres, twin beds and a garden view. [Source]
• The Villa page says each villa is built of teak. [Source]
• The Accommodations page gives the address as 162 Moo 9, Hin Tung subdistrict. [Source]

Suits: It suits families and groups who want to be at Kaeng Sam Chan on the river, with the option of villas and free bicycles.

Keep in mind: Its own page lists rafting, ATV and a BB gun range as paid extras, so it is a lively stretch of river rather than a silent one; ask about weekend noise and events.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

The Chill Resort at Nakornnayok

Hin Tung, Nang Rong and Kaeng Sam Chan side Mid-range

• The home page says it is a riverside resort in Nakhon Nayok, 150 km from Bangkok. [Source]
• The Accommodations page says there are 32 rooms in 15 designs. [Source]
• The home page says guests can swim in a private rapids stretch next to the resort. [Source]
• The home page lists house types: Thai-style houses by the stream, modern garden rooms, wooden bungalows and tents. [Source]
• The contact page gives the address as 123 Moo 9, Ban Wang Yao, Hin Tung subdistrict. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a small riverside resort with an English version of the site and a choice of house styles.

Keep in mind: The site's news section is mostly 2016 to 2017, so confirm current rooms and what the stream stretch is open for.

Official site Check rates on Booking.com Checked 2026-10-16

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Sida Activity Resort Khao Yai Nakhon Nayok

Hin Tung, Nang Rong and Kaeng Sam Chan side Mid-range

• The title of the site's Rooms page says the resort is next to Nang Rong waterfall. [Source]
• The home page says houses line the waterfall stream, with houses on a hillside and a hotel building. [Source]
• The home page lists a pool, sauna, snooker room, karaoke room and a goat, sheep and horse farm. [Source]
• The home page says meeting rooms hold from 30 up to 1,500 people. [Source]

Suits: It suits large groups, school camps and company trips that want activities and meeting rooms beside the Nang Rong side.

Keep in mind: The site is a large group and seminar operation and gives no street address on the pages we read; if you want a quiet couple's stay, ask about the room zone.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: lopsura, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Wangree Resort

Khao Phra (south-east of the town) Mid-range

• The home page says the resort is surrounded by mountains and connects with Khao Yai National Park, on more than 500 rai with a natural waterfall stream. [Source]
• The home page says it has a large pool and a salt sauna it calls the first and only one in Thailand. [Source]
• The home page says it is pet friendly and dogs and cats may come. [Source]
• The home page lists room types Standard, Superior, Bungalows and Deluxe. [Source]
• The home page gives the office address as 143 Moo 12, Khao Phra subdistrict. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers with a dog and families who want a large estate that touches the Khao Yai side.

Keep in mind: The pet notice lists a nightly fee per animal, so ask about it; the site footer reads 2021, so confirm current rooms.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Tara Chonlapruek Resort

Ban Na district, Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road Mid-range

• The home page describes a resort in nature that bills itself as an environment-conservation resort. [Source]
• The home page says the Lodge zone is two-storey buildings linked by garden paths and a large pool. [Source]
• The home page says the Villa zone suits families, friends and groups, with large balconies. [Source]
• The home page gives the address as km 63 of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road, Ban Phrao, Ban Na district. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a garden resort with a big pool and are happy to drive to the waterfalls.

Keep in mind: It is in Ban Na district, at km 63 of the Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok road, so the waterfalls are a separate drive; check the distance on the map.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Chainwit., CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Villa Panalai Resort and Spa

Location not given on its own site Mid-range

• The home page lists nearby activities as rafting, ATV, shooting range, paintball and archery. [Source]
• The home page lists free bike rental, kayaks and ping-pong. [Source]
• The home page says the SALA restaurant serves Thai and Italian food from 8:00 to 20:00. [Source]
• The room-types page lists cabins: a private cabin for two, a family cabin with a BBQ terrace, a signature cabin and a spa cabin for two. [Source]
• The page says to book by email or Facebook message. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples and small families who want a private cabin by a stream and are happy to book by email.

Keep in mind: The site does not give a street address or distances, so check the exact location on a map before you book; it is a small site last marked 2023.

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Day trips and planning from Nakhon Nayok

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• Nakhon Nayok travel guide: waterfalls, the dam and getting there
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Getting to Nakhon Nayok

Nakhon Nayok is about 105 km from Bangkok by road according to Thai Wikipedia. The button opens the 12Go Bangkok to Nakhon Nayok page, which on 16 October 2026 listed the route by bus and taxi, with Andaman Taxis, Chainattour, Kim Transfers, NNS Luxury Limousine and Thailand Limo by Datum among the operators, and 14 departures a day from 6:20 AM to 7:20 PM. The page also showed a 9 km distance and a 10-minute fastest time, which cannot be right for this route, so we do not quote them or any fare. Check the arrival point and ask your resort how to reach it from there, because the resorts are spread along the roads to the waterfalls and the dam.

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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.
• Several of these sites are old. Royal Hills shows 2016 to 2017 notices, The Chill Resort's news is mostly from 2016 to 2017, Wangree's footer reads 2021 and Villa Panalai's reads 2023. Confirm current rooms, rates and policies by phone or message before you book a non-refundable room.
• Opening hours and fees at the waterfalls are on the provincial office pages we link, which are not dated, so check on the day. Those pages say Sarika is charged at the national park rate, while Nang Rong and Kaeng Sam Chan charge per vehicle.

FAQ

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