Where to Stay in Surat Thani: City, Khao Sok, Cheow Lan

Surat Thani is a province, not one resort. The town, the airport and railway station district, the Khao Sok rainforest, Cheow Lan Lake and the ferry piers for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are in different places, so the right stay depends on why you are here: one night between a flight or train and a boat, or two or three nights in the jungle.

Use the quick answer above, then the table to compare noise and walkability. We show no prices because rates change with dates and room type: open the live rate link with your own dates. Khao Sok and Cheow Lan are a road journey from the town, so plan the transfer before you book.

How to choose

1. Decide what the stay is for: a transit night near the airport, station or pier, a night in town with the night market, or a nature stay at Khao Sok or Cheow Lan Lake.
2. Open the exact hotel pin on the map and check the distance to the airport, station or pier, and ask the hotel what transfer it offers.
3. Compare the final rate with tax, breakfast, transfers and cancellation terms before you pay, and ask whether the hotel is open for your dates.

Area comparison

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Area guide

Town hotels and night market

Surat Thani city (Mueang)

Vibe

Provincial town with city hotels

Noise

Moderate; town traffic

Setting / access

No beach; this is a river town

Rate

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Getting there

Airport is in Phunphin; one city hotel's page gives about 30 minutes

Surat Thani city is in Mueang District, and Lomprayah says it provides hotel pickup from the city to its Tapee Pier. The hotels listed here range from a night-market budget stay to a large car-park hotel and the Makham Tia side of town.

Choose it if: You want a night in town with places to eat and an easy pickup to a pier.

Skip it if: You have an early flight or train and want to be next to the airport or station.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume every city hotel is central: Hop Inn and Diamond Plaza are on the Makham Tia side.

Our pick here: B2 Surat Thani Boutique & Budget Hotel Check rates

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Airport and railway station district

Phunphin (airport and station)

Vibe

Quiet riverside outside the town centre

Noise

Quiet; the resort calls itself distinct from city accommodation

Setting / access

No beach; the listed resort is on the Tapee River

Rate

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Getting there

Surat Thani Airport is at Tambon Hua Toei, Phunphin

In Phunphin district the Department of Airports lists Surat Thani Airport at Tambon Hua Toei, and the national park page names the station as Surat Thani (Phunphin). The Neenlawat Riverside Resort says it is a tranquil retreat on the Tapee River near both.

Choose it if: You are on a tight flight, train or ferry connection and want a quiet room.

Skip it if: You want restaurants and a night market within a short walk.

Mistake to avoid: Do not expect to be in the town centre; the resort says it is quiet and distinct from city accommodation.

Our pick here: The Neenlawat Riverside Resort Check rates

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Treehouses beside the park

Khao Sok village area

Vibe

Jungle lodges in Khlong Sok, Phanom

Noise

Jungle setting; wildlife may visit balconies

Setting / access

No beach; lodges sit by the Sok River and the jungle

Rate

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Getting there

One lodge site says 108 km from Surat Thani Airport and station

The Department of National Parks gives the park address as Moo 6, Tambon Khlong Sok, Amphoe Phanom, and says the park office turn-off is at km 38 on Highway 401, then about 1.5 km. Lodges here sell tours and offer treehouse, bungalow and villa rooms.

Choose it if: You want to sleep in the jungle and book park activities through the lodge.

Skip it if: You need a town-centre base or fast access to the airport and station.

Mistake to avoid: Do not expect city comforts everywhere: one site warns that small animals and insects can visit balconies and terraces, and another says air-conditioned rooms are at its sister property.

Our pick here: Khao Sok Tree House Resort Check rates

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Lake and dam side

Cheow Lan Lake and Ban Ta Khun

Vibe

Remote, floating and villa stays

Noise

Very quiet; one raft resort has no Wi-Fi or mobile signal

Setting / access

No beach; the stays are on or beside the lake

Rate

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Getting there

Reached from the Kaeng Cheow Lan turn between km 57 and 58, then about 12 km

The Department of National Parks says the Ratchaprapha Dam is in Ban Ta Khun District, reached from the Kaeng Cheow Lan turn between km 57 and 58, then about 12 km. Two stays are listed: a floating resort and a villa resort a few minutes from the dam.

Choose it if: You want a night on the lake and are happy to be off the grid.

Skip it if: You need Wi-Fi, a quick airport run or lots of restaurants.

Mistake to avoid: 500Rai says outside food and drink may not be brought in and that few staff speak English, so check the rules before you arrive.

Our pick here: 500Rai Floating Resort Check rates

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Beach side trip, other province

Khanom (Nakhon Si Thammarat)

Vibe

Beachfront resorts away from the city

Noise

One resort describes guests seeking peace

Setting / access

Beachfront resorts; check conditions on the day

Rate

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Getting there

Different province; ask the resort about transfers to Donsak or the airport

Khanom is in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, not Surat Thani. Raja Ferry's booking form lists Khanom (market) as a pickup point. The resorts here say they sit on the beach, one along a 9-kilometre stretch of Nadan Beach.

Choose it if: You want a quiet beach resort as a side trip from a Surat Thani visit.

Skip it if: You need to be close to the airport, the station or a pier.

Mistake to avoid: Do not book it as a Surat Thani city stay: it is a different province, so arrange the transfer in advance.

Our pick here: Khanom Hill Resort Check rates

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Hand-picked places to stay

Examples of established Surat Thani 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: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

K Park Grand Hotel

Surat Thani city Mid-range

• The hotel's Thai page says it is in the town centre of Surat Thani, near the Big C shopping centre. [Source]
• The site says there is parking for more than 500 cars. [Source]
• The site gives its address as 99/99 Kanchanawithi Road. [Source]
• The site says it has seminar and banquet rooms. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers and business or group travellers who want a town-centre hotel with a large car park.

Keep in mind: The main site is in Thai; rooms and rates are on the site's rooms and rates page.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Rajthani Hotel

Surat Thani city Budget

• The site says it has a 24-hour reception. [Source]
• The facilities page says free wireless internet is offered in rooms and public areas. [Source]
• The site lists a standard twin bedroom among its room types. [Source]
• The facilities page says the hotel has a cafe serving coffee and tea. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a simple room with a 24-hour front desk.

Keep in mind: The official site looks dated; confirm before booking.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

HOP INN Surat Thani

Surat Thani city (Makham Tia side) Budget

• The chain's page says the hotel is about 30 minutes from Surat Thani Airport. [Source]
• The page says it is suitable as a stopover for travellers heading along southern routes. [Source]
• The page names Robinson and Central Plaza Surat Thani as nearby shopping. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits budget travellers on a one-night stopover who want a chain hotel with an official booking page.

Keep in mind: The page says the airport is about 30 minutes away, so it is not a walk-to-station or walk-to-pier option.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Diamond Plaza Hotel Surat Thani

Surat Thani city (Makham Tia side) Mid-range

• The site says the hotel has 400 guest rooms. [Source]
• The site lists Junior Suites, Family Rooms and Deluxe Rooms. [Source]
• The contact page gives the address as Sriwichai Road, Makhamtia. [Source]
• The site says a hospital is 2 kilometres away. [Source]

Suits: It suits groups and families who want a large city hotel with pool, fitness and meeting rooms listed on its services menu.

Keep in mind: The address is in Makhamtia, so check the distance to the pier or station before booking.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

B2 Surat Thani Boutique & Budget Hotel

Surat Thani city Budget

• The hotel says it is in the heart of Surat Thani city. [Source]
• The page says it is near the Surat Thani night market. [Source]
• The page says the hotel has a 24-hour front desk. [Source]
• The page says the lobby has a coffee shop called Wake Up Coffee open 24 hours. [Source]

Suits: It suits solo travellers and couples on a budget who want to stay in town near the night market.

Keep in mind: B2 runs three hotels in Surat Thani; this entry is the Boutique & Budget one, so check the right property when booking.

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

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

The Neenlawat Riverside Resort

Phunphin Mid-range

• The site calls it a tranquil riverside retreat along the Tapee River. [Source]
• The site says it is near the airport and railway station. [Source]
• The site says the pool has a dedicated children's zone. [Source]
• The site lists jet skiing, kayaking and fishing on the Tapee River. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a riverside resort close to the airport and station rather than a town-centre hotel.

Keep in mind: The site calls it quiet and distinct from city accommodation, so it is not in the town centre.

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

Khao Sok Tree House Resort

Khao Sok Budget

• The site says rooms can be as high as 15 m up in the trees. [Source]
• The site says it has more than 15 different rooms, bungalows and tree-top rooms. [Source]
• The site says the resort was established in 2004. [Source]
• The site gives its address as 233 Moo 6, Khaosok, Phanom. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want to sleep in a jungle tree house and book park tours through the resort.

Keep in mind: The site warns that wildlife such as birds, lizards and insects may visit balconies.

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

KhaoSok Paradise Resort

Khao Sok Mid-range

• The site says its Treetop Mansion is the tallest treehouse in Khao Sok. [Source]
• The site lists jungle treks, canoeing and survival trips. [Source]
• The site lists floating bungalows at the entrance to Klong Yee. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want treehouse, jungle-house or lake raft-house options from one operator.

Keep in mind: Raft houses are floating bungalows; ask the resort how to reach them.

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

Hotel Khao Sok

Khao Sok Mid-range

• The site says its bungalows are built in modern Thai style with stone walls. [Source]
• The site says the villas sit on the side of karst cliffs in tropical gardens. [Source]
• The site lists Thai massage, a swimming pool and restaurants. [Source]
• The site gives its address as 265 Moo 6, Klong Sok, Phanom. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a bungalow resort with a pool close to Khao Sok National Park.

Keep in mind: The site also sells tours; check room details with the hotel.

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

Our Jungle Camp

Khao Sok Mid-range

• The site says the camp sits between the Khao Sok rainforest and the Sok River. [Source]
• The site lists single and double-storey treehouses plus adobe and nature bungalows. [Source]
• The site says it has rooms for all budgets. [Source]
• The site says its tour desk arranges overnight experiences on Cheow Lan Lake. [Source]

Suits: It suits families and nature travellers who want treehouses by the river with tours arranged on site.

Keep in mind: The site says air-conditioned rooms are at its sister property, so check what the camp's own rooms include.

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

Baan Khao Sok Resort

Khao Sok Budget

• The site calls it a family-run eco resort a few kilometres from Khao Sok National Park. [Source]
• The site lists air-conditioned treehouse doubles (8 rooms). [Source]
• The site says it is in front of the Sok River beside a private canal. [Source]
• The site says shops and an ATM are within easy walking distance. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want an air-conditioned treehouse by the Sok River with a restaurant on site.

Keep in mind: The site says the park is a few kilometres away, so plan transport to the park entrance.

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

500Rai Floating Resort

Cheow Lan Lake and Ban Ta Khun Upscale

• The site says the resort has no Wi-Fi and no internet. [Source]
• The site lists its address at Khao Wong, Ban Ta Khun. [Source]
• The site says no pets are allowed. [Source]
• The site says outside food and drink may not be brought in. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want an overnight on Cheow Lan Lake and are happy to disconnect.

Keep in mind: The site says there is no WiFi or mobile signal and few staff speak English.

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

Caligo Resort

Cheow Lan Lake and Ban Ta Khun Upscale

• The Thai site says the resort is only a few minutes from the Ratchaprapha Dam. [Source]
• The site gives its address in Khao Phang, Ban Ta Khun. [Source]
• The site says it has a saltwater shared pool. [Source]
• The site says villas have a private bath tub and a balcony for morning mist. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a private villa near the Ratchaprapha Dam.

Keep in mind: The address is in Ban Ta Khun, a separate approach from the Khao Sok village area.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Aava Resort & Spa

Khanom side trip (Nakhon Si Thammarat province) Upscale

• The site says the resort sits along a 9-kilometre stretch of Nadan Beach. [Source]
• The site describes its design as minimalist Nordic. [Source]
• The site gives its location as Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat. [Source]
• The site says pink dolphins are often seen near the shoreline. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a beachfront resort in Khanom; it offers family villas.

Keep in mind: Khanom is in Nakhon Si Thammarat province; check the transfer to Donsak or the airport.

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

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Ahoerstemeier, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Khanom Hill Resort

Khanom side trip (Nakhon Si Thammarat province) Mid-range

• The site says it is a family-run boutique resort with 15 bungalows and apartments. [Source]
• The site says it sits between tropical gardens and two beaches. [Source]
• The site says Apartment 5 has a view over the bay and Koh Samui. [Source]
• The site says the team helps with travel plans and transfers. [Source]

Suits: It suits couples and nature lovers who want a small family-run beach resort.

Keep in mind: The resort is in Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, so arrange transfers in advance.

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

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Tours and planning around Surat Thani

We have no registered tour listing for Surat Thani yet, so we show no tour prices. These guides cover the main day trips, and the button opens Klook's own site, which currently earns us nothing.

• Koh Samui guide: the island most visitors take the Surat Thani ferry to
• Koh Phangan guide (ferry onward from Surat Thani)
• Surat Thani to Koh Tao: how the trip works
• Samui, Phangan and Tao ferry guide

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Getting to and around Surat Thani

Surat Thani Airport is in Phunphin, and the ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan leave from Don Sak. The transfer link opens a Surat Thani transfer search; check the pickup point, the time and the last connection with the operator before you book.

Read the Surat Thani to Koh Tao guide Check Surat Thani transfers

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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 before travel. The Department of National Parks lists heavy rain at Khao Sok from May to September, further rain from October to December and a dry season from January to April.
• Check the Department of National Parks page for Khao Sok opening days and rules before you plan park activities, and confirm ferry schedules on the operator's own site, because the operators say schedules may change.

FAQ

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