Where to Stay in Tak Province: Mae Sot, Tak City, Umphang

Tak is a large province on Thailand's western border with Myanmar, and where you sleep depends on what you came for. Mae Sot is the border town with the markets, the airport and most of the hotels. Tak city is the provincial capital on the Ping River and a natural overnight stop on the road from Bangkok. Umphang, a long mountain drive south of Mae Sot, is the base for Thi Lo Su waterfall. This page compares those three areas and lists 12 hotels.

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. Facts we could not re-find were removed. Umphang has only one hotel here because most small lodges there have no website we could open, so this is a checked list, not a complete one.

How to choose

1. Decide whether you are going to Umphang. Wikipedia says Highway 1090 is the only road linking Umphang to the rest of Thailand, 164 km long with 1,219 curves, and that the drive from Mae Sot takes three to four hours. If Thi Lo Su is on your list, plan at least one night in Umphang rather than a day trip from Mae Sot.
2. Pick Mae Sot for the markets, temples and the border area, and for the airport. Pick Tak city if you are driving or taking a bus between Bangkok and Mae Sot, or if you want a walk along the Ping River. Hotels in Mae Sot list the border market at 5 to 9 km away, so plan on a ride, not a walk.
3. Check the season and the border. The rainy season runs from May to October in Mae Sot, and one Umphang resort says its road and rafting arrangements change with the season. For Myanmar, we could not verify any current official crossing rules, so check with the immigration checkpoint and your own government's travel advice before you plan anything across the border.

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

Border town in the west

Mae Sot

Vibe

Markets, temples, border trade

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the hotel

Setting / access

Not a beach area: town and border markets

Rate

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How you arrive

Mae Sot Airport (Nok Air from Don Mueang) or bus from Bangkok

Seven hotels on this list are in Mae Sot. Centra by Centara says it rests by a lake close to the airport, B2 Mae Sot Premier lists a pool and a mall 1.2 km away, Fortune D Hotel is on Asia Road, and Picturebook Guesthouse is a small guesthouse in a garden. Two HOP INN buildings say they are 6 to 7 minutes from the airport. The Rim Moei market is listed at 5 to 9 km from the town hotels, so most visitors will need a ride.

Choose it if: You want the airport, the markets and the widest choice of hotels.

Skip it if: You are heading straight to Umphang and want the shortest drive.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume the border market is walkable: hotels in town list it at 5 to 9 km away.

Our pick here: Centra by Centara Hotel Mae Sot Check rates

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Provincial capital on the Ping River

Tak city

Vibe

Riverside walks, night market, stopover

Noise

One hotel lists an on-site nightclub; ask for a quiet room

Setting / access

Not a beach area: river town

Rate

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How you arrive

Bus or car on the highway; the nearest airport is Mae Sot

Four hotels are in Tak city. HOP INN Tak calls itself a stopover for travellers going from Bangkok to the north, Tak Andaman offers rooms and villas on Phahonyothin Road, SOHO says the city centre is 0.5 km away, and Viang Tak Riverside says the riverside promenade, a suspension bridge and the night market are minutes away. Viang Tak also lists an on-site nightclub, so ask for a quiet room.

Choose it if: You want an overnight stop on the highway or a walk along the Ping River.

Skip it if: You came for the border markets or Thi Lo Su and want to be close to them.

Mistake to avoid: Do not treat Tak city as a base for Umphang: the road from Mae Sot alone is a three to four hour drive.

Our pick here: The Viang Tak Riverside Hotel Check rates

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Far south, near Thi Lo Su

Umphang

Vibe

Mountains, streams, rafting

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the resort

Setting / access

Not a beach area: stream-side houses

Rate

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How you arrive

Long mountain drive from Mae Sot; songthaew from Mae Sot bus station per the resort

Only one Umphang hotel could be verified. Thee Lor Su Riverside says its houses sit beside the Ya Mae stream, there is a camping area, and it sells a two-day, one-night rafting package to Thi Lo Su. Its site gives the drive from Mae Sot as about three to four hours and says the only public transport is a songthaew from Mae Sot bus station between 06:00 and 12:00.

Choose it if: You came for Thi Lo Su and want to book rafting with the place you sleep.

Skip it if: You have only one day, or you dislike long mountain roads.

Mistake to avoid: Do not plan the waterfall around a fixed date: the road and the rafting change with the season, so phone first.

Our pick here: Thee Lor Su Riverside Resort Check rates

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Hand-picked places to stay

Examples of established Tak 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: Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Centra by Centara Hotel Mae Sot

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Upscale

• The hotel's page says it sits by the edge of a lake and close to Mae Sot Airport. [Source]
• The page lists air conditioning in all guestrooms. [Source]
• The page lists a Deluxe room of 25 square metres. [Source]
• The page lists an Executive Suite of 62 square metres with lake views. [Source]
• The services list includes a tennis court and bicycle rental. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a larger, chain-managed hotel with a lake outlook near the airport.

Keep in mind: The hotel page itself places it near the airport rather than in the old town, so check the map pin for walking distance to the markets.

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

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

Fortune D Hotel Mae Sot

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Mid-range

• The site gives the address as 888 Asia Road, Mae Sot. [Source]
• The site lists Mae Sot Airport at 6.1 km. [Source]
• The site lists the Moei riverside market (Rim Moei) at 8.5 km. [Source]
• The site says rooms have a 55-inch Smart TV. [Source]
• The site offers early check-in from 11:00 for direct bookings. [Source]

Suits: It suits business or stopover guests who want a modern room on Asia Road with parking.

Keep in mind: The site lists the border market at 8.5 km, so plan transport to the Rim Moei area.

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

B2 Mae Sot Premier Hotel

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Budget

• The page lists a central swimming pool and a 24-hour cafe in the lobby. [Source]
• The page lists Robinson Lifestyle Mae Sot at 1.2 km. [Source]
• The page lists Mae Sot Airport at 6.5 km and Rim Moei Market at 5.3 km. [Source]
• The page lists Wat Thai Wattanaram at 4.8 km and Pha Charoen Waterfall at 38 km. [Source]
• The page lists seven room types, including pool-view and pool-access rooms. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a newer budget-chain hotel with a pool and a mall nearby.

Keep in mind: The page says the border checkpoint is 5.0 km away, so it is not walkable.

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

B2 Mae Sot Boutique & Budget Hotel

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Budget

• The page says the hotel is about 10 minutes from Mae Sot International Airport. [Source]
• The page lists Rim Moey Market at 6.9 km. [Source]
• The page describes a 24-hour relaxation and co-working space. [Source]
• The page lists smart TV, air conditioning, en-suite hot showers, CCTV and a 24-hour front desk. [Source]

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

Keep in mind: The page lists the Mae Sot boundary post at 6.8 km, so border trips need a ride.

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

Picturebook Guesthouse

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Mid-range

• The site describes en-suite rooms in a garden setting close to the centre of Mae Sot. [Source]
• The site says every room includes free Wi-Fi and breakfast. [Source]
• The site says it is a social enterprise and that profits go towards youth employment. [Source]
• The site offers bike rental on the premises. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who like a small, design-led guesthouse that supports a local youth training project.

Keep in mind: The site gives two room counts (13 and 14 en-suite rooms) on the same page, so confirm with the guesthouse.

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

HOP INN Mae Sot Building A

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Budget

• The page says it is about 6 minutes from Mae Sot International Airport. [Source]
• The page says it suits border crossings, business trips and stopovers. [Source]
• The page names Wat Thai Wattanaram, Wat Mani Phraison, Huai Luek Reservoir and The Natural Garden (Skywalk) as nearby. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers on a short stopover who want a simple chain room close to the airport.

Keep in mind: The page text is brief and has no room details, so confirm facilities when booking.

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

HOP INN Mae Sot Building B

Mae Sot (border town in the west) Budget

• The page says it is about 7 minutes from Mae Sot International Airport. [Source]
• The page says it suits border crossings, business trips and stopovers. [Source]
• The page names Wat Thai Wattanaram and Huai Luek Reservoir as nearby. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a simple chain room near the airport and the markets.

Keep in mind: Building A and Building B are listed as separate hotels, so check which building your booking is for.

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

HOP INN Tak

Tak city (on the Ping River) Budget

• The page says it is in Tak city on Phahonyothin Road. [Source]
• The page says it is a good stopover for travellers going from Bangkok to northern Thailand. [Source]
• The page names Huai Pang Sa, Lan Krathong Sai and the Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge as nearby. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers and bus travellers who want a plain overnight stop in Tak city.

Keep in mind: The page does not say how far it is from the riverside, so check the map pin.

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

SOHO Boutique Hotel Tak

Tak city (on the Ping River) Mid-range

• The site gives the address as 31 Mahadthaibamrung Road, Nong Luang, Mueang Tak. [Source]
• The Explore page says the city centre is only 0.5 km away. [Source]
• The Explore page lists free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security and daily housekeeping. [Source]
• The Amenities page lists a fitness centre, meeting facilities and a fine art collection. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a small city hotel in Tak town.

Keep in mind: The site calls itself both a boutique and a luxury hotel; judge by the facilities it lists.

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

Tak Andaman Hotel & Resort

Tak city (on the Ping River) Budget

• The site gives the address as 121 Phahonyothin Road, Tak. [Source]
• The site offers hotel rooms and one-, two- and three-bedroom villas. [Source]
• The site says all rooms have air conditioning, a fridge, TV and a private bathroom with lukewarm water. [Source]
• The site says it sits on the way to Chiang Mai, Mae Sot and Sukhothai. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers and groups who want a villa or a room with a garden setting on the highway.

Keep in mind: The site is simple and its own wording calls it one of the best places on the route, which is the hotel's claim, not ours.

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

The Viang Tak Riverside Hotel

Tak city (on the Ping River) Mid-range

• The site gives the address as 236 Jompol Road, Tak. [Source]
• The site says the riverside promenade, a suspension bridge and the night market are minutes away. [Source]
• The site offers free bicycles and pet-friendly rooms. [Source]
• The site lists an outdoor pool with a river view. [Source]
• The site lists an on-site nightclub with live music. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a riverside base in Tak with a pool and walks along the Ping.

Keep in mind: The site lists an on-site late-night club, so ask for a room away from it if you want quiet.

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

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

Thee Lor Su Riverside Resort

Umphang (far south, near Thi Lo Su) Mid-range

• The site says the houses sit beside the Ya Mae stream in natural surroundings. [Source]
• The site says there is a camping area. [Source]
• The site gives the address as 7 Moo 4, Mae Sot-Umphang Road, Mae Klong, Umphang. [Source]
• The site sells a two-day, one-night rafting package to Thi Lo Su. [Source]
• The site says the only public transport is a songthaew from Mae Sot bus station, 06:00 to 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want to be near Thi Lo Su and book a rafting trip with the place they sleep.

Keep in mind: The site says the only public transport from Mae Sot is a morning songthaew, and its road and rafting notes change with the season, so phone first.

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Day trips and planning in Tak province

We have no registered tour listing for Tak province yet, so we show no tour prices. The button opens Klook's own search for Tak, which currently earns us nothing, and the results may be limited. Many Umphang hotels sell their own rafting and waterfall trips, so ask your hotel first.

• Tak travel guide: Mae Sot, Umphang and Thi Lo Su
• Sukhothai guide: the old capital next door
• Kanchanaburi guide: the province south of Umphang
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Getting to Mae Sot, Tak and Umphang

Mae Sot has an airport with Nok Air flights from Don Mueang, and buses run from Bangkok, and Umphang is a long mountain drive south of Mae Sot. The button opens the 12Go Bangkok to Mae Sot page, which listed 19 companies and 65 departures a day when we opened it in a browser on 16 October 2026; check the timetable and the operator yourself. Our Tak guide covers Mae Sot, Umphang and Thi Lo Su.

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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.
• Thi Lo Su is inside the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary. We could not open an official park page to confirm opening months, fees or booking rules, so phone your Umphang hotel or the sanctuary before you plan around a date.
• Do not rely on the border being open or closed on a given day. Crossing rules in Mae Sot change and we could not verify them, so check with the immigration checkpoint and your own government's travel advice.

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