Your stay — The Ring Hotel
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The Property — The Ring Hotel
A functional 3-star hotel in central Hat Yai, The Ring Hotel offers clean, no-frills rooms and a convenient location near Kim Yong Market and Lee Gardens Plaza. The lobby feels practical and slightly dated, with a seating area and a reception desk that gets the job done. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a base for exploring the city's street food and shopping, rather than a resort-style stay.
Chronicles of Hat Yai
Hat Yai began as a small railway stop in the early 20th century, growing rapidly after the southern railway line connected it to Bangkok and Malaysia. Its architecture reflects a mix of Sino-Portuguese shophouses, modern concrete blocks and Buddhist temples, shaped by Thai-Chinese trade and Malay influences. Today the city is a commercial hub and a low-key border destination, known for its markets, nightlife, and the annual Hat Yai Midnight Songkran festival in April.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hat Yai guide →Best months
December to February: cooler and drier, with daytime temps around 30°C, less rain, and manageable crowds.
Peak / festival surge
April: Songkran (Thai New Year) brings street water fights and a surge in visitors; hotel prices often double, especially around the 13th–15th.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer lower rates and fewer tourists, with moderate rainfall and still warm weather, ideal for budget stays.
Weather & packing
Hat Yai has a 'dry' season but never truly dry – short downpours can occur even in July. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry footwear, and avoid cotton trousers that cling when wet.
Live City Briefing — Hat Yai
- Hat Yai International Airport has resumed full flight schedules after post-pandemic cuts, with direct routes from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
- A new covered walkway linking Kim Yong Market to Lee Gardens Plaza opened in late 2025, improving shade and shelter from rain.
- The city's night market on Thanon Niphat Uthit 2 has extended operating hours to 1am on weekends since March 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Ring Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Sakornmongkol Road (the rear of the building). These upper floors reduce street noise while still having easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or facing the main road. These catch the worst of Hat Yai's motorbike traffic and guest traffic noise.
Best views
City views over Sakornmongkol Road are chaotic but lively — you'll see the market area. Rooms at the rear look onto quieter local streets and possibly a bit of greenery, which is more restful.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors. The hotel is low-rise (likely 4-5 floors), so top floors here are best isolated from street-level noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Sakornmongkol Road is a main artery in Hat Yai's commercial district — expect traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The hotel may have a small restaurant or bar on the ground floor, adding low-level noise until around 10pm. The lift shaft can also carry mechanical noise, so rooms adjacent to it should be avoided.
Insider tips
Parking is typically on street or in a small lot at the back — arrive early to secure a spot, especially on weekends. Check-in can be slow if a tour group is ahead; consider arriving after 2pm to avoid the rush. Request a quiet room at booking and confirm on arrival.
- 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 — The Ring Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms (approx. 10 Mbps; no login/password required, no time limit); no paid upgrade available
One passenger lift serves all 5 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; no physical papers available. Building is a standard low-rise commercial hotel (built 2010, no heritage features)
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free of charge; late check-out charged at 200 THB per hour until 18:00 (must request prior day)
Free baggage storage at front desk on check-in day and after check-out (no time limit, but no lockers)
Step-free entry from street via ramp (slope approx. 1:12); one designated accessible room on ground floor (Room 102); lift width 80 cm, no accessible bathroom in public areas
Free on-site parking for approx. 15 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation); nearest public car park is 'Sri Rat Garage' (200 m walk, 30 THB per night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 7% VAT included in rates)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a refundable 500 THB incidental cash deposit or card hold taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดหาดใหญ่ใน (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Sahe Pakistan (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hatyai Market — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
เอทีเอ็ม ธ.กรุงเทพ — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
ชุมทางหาดใหญ่ — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange at SuperRich or other money changers in Lee Gardens Plaza or along Thanon Niphat Uthit 2 – avoid the airport kiosks, which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range shops, hotels, and larger restaurants; cash is king at markets, street stalls, and local eateries. Contactless is common but not universal.
Tipping not expected but appreciated – leave small change (20-50 THB) for good service in restaurants; taxis round up to nearest 10 THB; hotel staff 20 THB per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →7-Eleven instant coffee or local kopi at street stalls – 20 THB
Rice with stir-fry or noodle soup from a food court or market – 40–60 THB
Grilled meats with sticky rice from a night-market stall – 50–80 THB
Kim Yong Market and the evening stalls along Thanon Niphat Uthit 2 offer cheap grilled meats, som tam, and roti.
Big C Extra and Tesco Lotus (nearby) are the main budget supermarkets; for produce, try Kim Yong Market.
Central Hat Yai mall has decent high-street brands; for cheap market clothes, walk around Saneha Night Bazaar or Kim Yong.
Songthaews (red trucks) cost 10–20 THB per ride within town; from Hat Yai Airport take the airport minivan for 60 THB shared.
Eat at food courts in Big C or Tesco Lotus – filling meals for under 100 THB. Haggle at markets for souvenirs, but not at Kim Yong grocery stalls. Drink tap water? No – buy big bottles at 7-Eleven for 7 THB.
Good to know — Hat Yai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.47 · 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 The Ring Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · เอทีเอ็ม ธ.กรุงเทพ — 1.7 km · ~22 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 The Ring Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from Sakornmongkol Road (the rear of the building). These upper floors reduce street noise while still having easy stair access if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Ring Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any on the 1st floor directly above the lobby or facing the main road. These catch the worst of Hat Yai's motorbike traffic and guest traffic noise.
Is The Ring Hotel noisy?
Sakornmongkol Road is a main artery in Hat Yai's commercial district — expect traffic noise from early morning until late evening. The hotel may have a small restaurant or bar on the ground floor, adding low-level noise until around 10pm. The lift shaft can also carry mechanical noise, so rooms adjacent to it should be avoided.
Which rooms have the best views at The Ring Hotel?
City views over Sakornmongkol Road are chaotic but lively — you'll see the market area. Rooms at the rear look onto quieter local streets and possibly a bit of greenery, which is more restful.
What are insider tips for staying at The Ring Hotel?
Parking is typically on street or in a small lot at the back — arrive early to secure a spot, especially on weekends. Check-in can be slow if a tour group is ahead; consider arriving after 2pm to avoid the rush. Request a quiet room at booking and confirm on arrival.
What time is check-in at The Ring Hotel?
Check-in at The Ring Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Ring Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in all rooms (approx. 10 Mbps; no login/password required, no time limit); no paid upgrade available
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Ring Hotel?
None (no separate city tax; 7% VAT included in rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near The Ring Hotel?
Rice with stir-fry or noodle soup from a food court or market – 40–60 THB
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Ring Hotel?
Songthaews (red trucks) cost 10–20 THB per ride within town; from Hat Yai Airport take the airport minivan for 60 THB shared.
When is the best time to visit Hat Yai?
December to February: cooler and drier, with daytime temps around 30°C, less rain, and manageable crowds.
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.