Your stay — Regency
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The Property — Regency
The Regency is a pragmatic, no-nonsense three-star hotel on Hat Yai's main drag, Niphat Uthit 3 Road. The lobby is tidy and functional, tiled floors and a modest reception desk, serving local business travellers and transit tourists who value solid comfort over character. It suits anyone wanting a clean, central base for a night or two to eat, shop, and then move on.
Chronicles of Hat Yai
Hat Yai grew from a small railway stop in the 1920s into southern Thailand's commercial hub, largely thanks to its railway junction linking Bangkok and Malaysia. After WWII, Chinese-Malay merchants built shophouses and markets that still dominate downtown. Today it's a bustling border city where Thai, Malay and Chinese cultures mix — famous for its night markets, seafood, and as a transit point for travellers heading to the islands.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hat Yai guide →Best months
January to February and July: dry, bright days, fewer crowds than December or Songkran, and comfortable humidity for street exploring.
Peak / festival surge
Songkran (mid-April) and the December–January high season. Songkran brings water fights citywide and surges in Malaysian visitors. Hotel prices can double; book early. The lead-up to Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) also spikes room rates.
Budget shoulder season
May and September–October offer noticeable discounts (20–30% off peak rates), lighter rain, and quieter markets. Still hot but not swamped.
Weather & packing
Hat Yai's monsoon runs May–December, with October–November the wettest. Always pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothes — you'll use them whatever the forecast says.
Live City Briefing — Hat Yai
- Hat Yai Railway Station renovation completed in 2024 means smoother train links to Butterworth, Malaysia. Check for new direct services.
- Kim Yong Market zone has expanded with a new food court and covered parking opening late 2025, easing the usual traffic snarls around there.
- The city's light rail project (Tram) ground to a halt in 2025, so no rapid transit yet; rely on Grab or tuk-tuks for door-to-door trips.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Regency, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors, ideally 4th or 5th, at the rear of the building away from the main road. These will be quieter and have less street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or facing the street (likely the front side overlooking the main road) due to traffic noise and pedestrian activity. Avoid rooms near the lift lobby, as the lift noise carries through the building.
Best views
Views from the rear rooms face the surrounding residential area or a neighbouring building – not scenic, but private. Front rooms look onto Hat Yai’s main commercial street, which is busy but has a city view.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5, particularly rooms at the back side of the property, are the quietest. No lift shaft noise or street hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Hat Yai’s main roads (like Niphat Uthit or Ratthakarn) have constant motorbike and tuk-tuk traffic, sometimes loud late into the night. The hotel is on a busy street, so any front-facing room will pick up this noise. Also, the lift is a standard 3-star hotel model – clunky and audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) If you arrive by car, park off-site if possible – the hotel’s own parking is limited and often full. Use the public lot across the street. 2) At check-in, ask if a top-floor back room is available – staff sometimes upgrade quiet-requesting guests for free if occupancy is low.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Regency
Free for all guests with no login code needed. Speed around 20 Mbps; stable during weekdays, sometimes slower in evenings on weekends.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
A single copy of the Bangkok Post in the lobby (physical). No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 300 THB; after 13:00, full night charged.
Free at reception for same-day use. Overnight storage available at no charge if you continue your stay the next day.
Step-free entrance from the street but no dedicated wheelchair ramp. Lift is narrow; not wide enough for a standard wheelchair. Ask at booking for ground-floor room if needed.
Free on-site parking for up to 25 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is 200 m away at Kim Yong Market, 50 THB per night.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Thailand does not charge a city tax for domestic stays; foreign tourists may be subject to a 200 THB entry fee, not a hotel tax)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required for bookings made more than 7 days out. At check-in, a 500 THB incidental hold on a credit or debit card is taken.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดฉื่อฉาง (387 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเลียนฮัวเกาะ (568 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดถาวรวราราม (589 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Sahe Pakistan (731 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lee Gardens Plaza — 89 m · ~1 min walk
Sangsri Small Park — 826 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
เอทีเอ็ม กรุงไทย — 207 m · ~3 min walk
Ocean Pharma — 113 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 138 m · ~2 min walk
ชุมทางหาดใหญ่ — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Most travellers change cash at local money changers in Kim Yong Market or along Niphat Uthit Road, which offer better rates than the airport or hotel desks; bring crisp USD notes for best rates.
Cards accepted in larger shops, mid-range restaurants, and hotels, but many street stalls and local eateries are cash-only; contactless is common in chain stores, mobile pay less so.
Not expected, but appreciated: leave small change (10-20 THB) at nicer restaurants, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20-50 THB for service; no pressure in street-food settings.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A local iced coffee from a street stall or kopitiam costs around 20-40 THB.
A plate of rice with a meat or curry topping from a food court or simple shop-house costs about 40-60 THB.
A bowl of noodle soup or a simple stir-fry dish with rice costs around 50-70 THB from a local restaurant.
Head to the area around Odean Circle or the night market on Niphat Uthit Road 2 for cheap grilled meats, som tam, and roti — popular with locals.
Macro and Big C are the main budget supermarkets in Hat Yai; Tesco Lotus is also common.
Central Hat Yai department store has affordable mid-range fashion; the night market stalls sell cheap T-shirts, shorts, and knock-off goods for about 100-300 THB.
Tuk-tuks (songthaews) cost 10-20 THB per ride within town; from Hat Yai Airport, the #2 white bus runs to the city centre for 15 THB, or share a minivan for about 50 THB.
Avoid exchanging money at the airport; negotiate prices for street goods and tuk-tuks; always choose street food over sit-down restaurants for cheap eats.
Good to know — Hat Yai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.57 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hat Yai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Regency
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · เอทีเอ็ม กรุงไทย — 207 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Ocean Pharma — 113 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) → Sakura Hotel
💡 Fixed rate booths at arrivals. Avoid drivers outside who inflate prices. Metered Songthaews from the airport are cheaper at ~60 THB but only if your luggage is light.
Hat Yai Airport Bus Stop (outside terminal) → Sakura Hotel (Downtown)
💡 Flag down any white-red songthaew heading to town. Tell driver 'Sakura Hotel' and they’ll drop you at the main road gate. Cash only – no change given, so carry small notes.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) → Sakura Hotel
💡 Cheapest for solo travellers. Negotiate before riding – agree 50 THB. Helmet is mandatory; check it’s clean. Best for short trips, not luggage-heavy journeys.
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) → Hat Yai Bus Terminal (near Sakura Hotel)
💡 Minibuses drop at the bus terminal, not the hotel. It’s a 5-minute walk to Sakura Hotel. Ask driver to call tuk-tuk from terminal; fare ~40 THB for short hop.
About Hat Yai
Wikipedia ↗
Hat Yai (Thai: หาดใหญ่, pronounced [hàːt̚ jàj]) is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. As of 2024, the municipality is the fifth-largest city in Thailand, with a population of 191,696 and an urban population of 406,513 in the entire district of Amphoe Hat Yai. Hat Yai is the larg...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Regency?
Request a room on the upper floors, ideally 4th or 5th, at the rear of the building away from the main road. These will be quieter and have less street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Regency?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or facing the street (likely the front side overlooking the main road) due to traffic noise and pedestrian activity. Avoid rooms near the lift lobby, as the lift noise carries through the building.
Is Regency noisy?
Hat Yai’s main roads (like Niphat Uthit or Ratthakarn) have constant motorbike and tuk-tuk traffic, sometimes loud late into the night. The hotel is on a busy street, so any front-facing room will pick up this noise. Also, the lift is a standard 3-star hotel model – clunky and audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Regency?
Views from the rear rooms face the surrounding residential area or a neighbouring building – not scenic, but private. Front rooms look onto Hat Yai’s main commercial street, which is busy but has a city view.
What are insider tips for staying at Regency?
1) If you arrive by car, park off-site if possible – the hotel’s own parking is limited and often full. Use the public lot across the street. 2) At check-in, ask if a top-floor back room is available – staff sometimes upgrade quiet-requesting guests for free if occupancy is low.
What time is check-in at Regency?
Check-in at Regency is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Regency have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests with no login code needed. Speed around 20 Mbps; stable during weekdays, sometimes slower in evenings on weekends.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Regency?
None (Thailand does not charge a city tax for domestic stays; foreign tourists may be subject to a 200 THB entry fee, not a hotel tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Regency?
A plate of rice with a meat or curry topping from a food court or simple shop-house costs about 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Regency?
Tuk-tuks (songthaews) cost 10-20 THB per ride within town; from Hat Yai Airport, the #2 white bus runs to the city centre for 15 THB, or share a minivan for about 50 THB.
When is the best time to visit Hat Yai?
January to February and July: dry, bright days, fewer crowds than December or Songkran, and comfortable humidity for street exploring.
Top Attractions in Hat Yai
💡 Try the grilled pork skewers (moo ping) from the vendors on the outer lanes—10 baht each and far better than the ones inside. Go before 10 AM for the freshest produce.
💡 Walk behind the statue to see the smaller shrines and a small pond with turtles. No entry fee, but donations of 20 baht for a candle-and-incense set are common. Avoid midday as the concrete courtyard gets scorching.
💡 The food court on the ground floor sells cheap local dishes from 40 baht—bring cash as not all stalls take cards. The rooftop is quieter on weekday afternoons.
💡 Come late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch sunset from the Buddha platform. The cable car costs about 40 baht one way, but walking up the stairs is free.
💡 Take a songthaew from Hat Yai's market for 20 baht—takes about 40 minutes. The market runs 4 PM to 10 PM. Try the roti sai mai (cotton-candy wrap) from the stall near the Chinese temple.