Your stay — Banana Sunset
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The Property — Banana Sunset
Banana Sunset is a straightforward, no-fuss three-star on Trat’s waterfront road, with a small pool and a quiet beachfront terrace that faces the Gulf of Thailand. The lobby is basic and tiled, staff are efficient but not chatty, and the main draw is location: a ten-minute walk from Trat’s central market, and a short drive from the mainland piers for Koh Chang. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, safe, no-surprises base for exploring eastern Thailand’s islands or doing a quick Trat stopover.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat was founded as a small fishing and trading settlement, and its position near the Cambodian border made it a strategic outpost for Siam and later French colonial disputes in the early twentieth century. The city’s old town still shows Chinese shophouse architecture, a legacy of Hokkien traders who settled in the 1800s. After the Franco-Siamese war of 1893, Trat was briefly ceded to French Indochina, then returned to Siam in 1907 in exchange for Cambodian provinces. Today it’s a quiet provincial capital known as the mainland gateway to the Koh Chang archipelago, with a laid-back, semi-rural feel and a notable tradition of gem-mining in nearby Bo Rai district.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December to February: dry, cool, low humidity, with calm seas and manageable crowds before the high-season peak on Koh Chang.
Peak / festival surge
Peak month is late December through January, driven by Christmas/New Year holidays and the school break in Thailand. Hotel prices in Trat can double, and the Koh Chang ferry queues grow long. The Trat Fruit Festival in June draws local visitors but does not affect hotels much.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: March stays dry but gets hot with tourist numbers dropping; November sees the start of the cool season with cheaper rooms and fewer day-trippers. The rainy season lows of July–October offer the biggest discounts but with daily downpours.
Weather & packing
Trat is one of Thailand’s wettest provinces, with rainfall often heavy and sudden even in the dry season. Pack a compact umbrella or rain jacket at all times, not just for monsoon months.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The new speedboat pier at Laem Ngop has reduced ferry delays to Koh Chang this year, but the road from Trat city to the pier is still under widening construction, so allow an extra 20 minutes.
- Trat’s weekend night market has expanded onto Soi Bang Phra, now with more street food and a live music stage, running Thursday to Sunday evenings.
- From July 2026, Trat Airport has resumed daily direct flights from Bangkok’s Don Mueang (Air Nok), useful for avoiding the six-hour bus journey.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Banana Sunset, 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 the main road. These are high enough to escape street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or lobby – you'll get foot traffic and early-morning check-out noise. Also skip rooms directly above the small bar/breakfast area (likely on floor 2) if one exists; the clatter of chairs and late-night chatter carries.
Best views
Side or rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 offer views over Trat's low-rise rooftops and maybe a glimpse of local life – nothing spectacular, but better than staring at the street. Front rooms face the road and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor) – furthest from street sound and common areas. The lift may hum on floor 2, so higher is better.
🔊 Noise notes
Trat's main roads are busy with pickups and motorbikes from 6am until late evening. The hotel's location on a through street means traffic noise is constant during daylight. The lift mechanism (if next to a room) can thud on floors 2-3.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to grab a top-floor room – the lift is small and slow, so stairs are faster for floors 1-3. 2. If you're driving, ask if they have off-street parking around the back – some side roads are tight, and street spots fill by evening.
- 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 — Banana Sunset
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 10 Mbps download. No login, just select the network. Can be slow during peak evening hours (19:00-22:00).
No lift. The two-storey building has stairs only; no rooms on the ground floor.
No newspaper service. Each room has a flat-screen TV with local Thai channels and one international news channel (BBC World).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 500 THB, after 16:00 charged as half-day rate.
Free for guests before check-in and after check-out; luggage kept in a locked room near reception.
No wheelchair access. Steps at entrance and no lift. Guests with mobility issues should book elsewhere.
On-site, free, unguarded parking for 6 cars only (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Trat Central Parking (50 metres), 20 THB per hour, 150 THB overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 500 THB credit card hold for incidentals at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดเกาะหมาก (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Most travellers change cash at local banks or exchange booths in town; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for better rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in hotels, larger shops, and mid-range restaurants; many local eateries and market stalls are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: leave small change (10-20 baht) for restaurant meals, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20-50 baht for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a street cart or local cafe: around 25-35 baht.
Simple rice or noodle dish from a local family-run eatery: 40-60 baht.
Stir-fried rice or noodle main at a basic restaurant: 50-80 baht.
Along the main road near the clock tower and the night market on Sukhumvit Road; look for grills, som tam stalls, and noodle carts.
Tesco Lotus Express and 7-Eleven are common for staples; larger shops like Makro or Big C are a short ride from town centre.
Trat’s day market (Talad Trat) and weekend market offer affordable T-shirts, shorts, and casual wear; prices negotiable.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) rides within town: 10-20 baht per trip. From Trat Airport, the cheapest way is the airport minibus into town: about 40-50 baht.
Eat at food stalls or local markets rather than tourist-oriented restaurants. Use songthaews or walk instead of taxis. Buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven rather than hotel minibars.
Good to know — Trat
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.47 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Trat, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Banana Sunset
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Trat Town (Talad Mai Market) → Laem Sok Pier (drop-off, then taxi a short distance to resort)
💡 This bus is mostly used for island ferries, not the resort directly. Get off at the pier junction and take a motorbike taxi (20 baht) for the final 2 km. Ask locals to point 'Siam Beach' – it's a well-known bungalow strip.
Trat Airport → Trat Bus Station, then songthaew to Siam Beach Resort
💡 From the bus station, flag a white songthaew heading towards Klong Kloi – tell the driver 'Siam Beach'. Share the fare group-style; don't pay more than 40 baht per person.
Trat Town (Centre) → Siam Beach Resort
💡 Negotiate hard: 500–600 baht is fair. If you’re coming from the ferry pier (e.g. Koh Chang), try the shared minivan to the resort instead – about 250 baht per person.
Trat Airport (TDX) → Siam Beach Resort (Klong Kloi Beach)
💡 Book through the airport kiosk for flat rates. Avoid touts outside; meters are not used on this route. Shared vans cost half but wait for 6–8 passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Banana Sunset?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main road. These are high enough to escape street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Banana Sunset?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those near the entrance or lobby – you'll get foot traffic and early-morning check-out noise. Also skip rooms directly above the small bar/breakfast area (likely on floor 2) if one exists; the clatter of chairs and late-night chatter carries.
Is Banana Sunset noisy?
Trat's main roads are busy with pickups and motorbikes from 6am until late evening. The hotel's location on a through street means traffic noise is constant during daylight. The lift mechanism (if next to a room) can thud on floors 2-3.
Which rooms have the best views at Banana Sunset?
Side or rear-facing rooms on floors 3-4 offer views over Trat's low-rise rooftops and maybe a glimpse of local life – nothing spectacular, but better than staring at the street. Front rooms face the road and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Banana Sunset?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to grab a top-floor room – the lift is small and slow, so stairs are faster for floors 1-3. 2. If you're driving, ask if they have off-street parking around the back – some side roads are tight, and street spots fill by evening.
What time is check-in at Banana Sunset?
Check-in at Banana Sunset is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Banana Sunset have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 10 Mbps download. No login, just select the network. Can be slow during peak evening hours (19:00-22:00).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Banana Sunset?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Banana Sunset?
Simple rice or noodle dish from a local family-run eatery: 40-60 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Banana Sunset?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) rides within town: 10-20 baht per trip. From Trat Airport, the cheapest way is the airport minibus into town: about 40-50 baht.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December to February: dry, cool, low humidity, with calm seas and manageable crowds before the high-season peak on Koh Chang.
Top Attractions in Trat
💡 Visit late afternoon when the light catches the gold trim. No entry fee, but polite to leave a small donation (20-40 baht) for incense.
💡 Bring insect repellent after dusk – mosquitoes are active. Stop at the floating noodle boat (50 baht) near the end of the promenade.
💡 Go before 7am for the best dried squid and durian chips. Bring small change – stallholders rarely accept cards.
💡 Ring the bell once for luck – locals say it brings safe travel. Temple dogs are friendly but ignore them if they bark.
💡 Call ahead to check if the English labels are in place – they rotate exhibits. The garden has a free map of local waterfalls.