Your stay — Guy Guesthouse
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The Property — Guy Guesthouse
Guy Guesthouse is a reliable, budget-friendly crash pad in central Trat, a few minutes' walk from the main market. The lobby is plain but functional — tiled floors, a noticeboard of local ferry timetables, and a friendly owner who can arrange onward transport. It suits independent travellers who need clean, no-frills accommodation for a night before catching the boat to Ko Chang or Koh Mak.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat grew as a trading port during the Ayutthaya period, handling gems and timber from the Cardamom Mountains. French colonial forces occupied it briefly in the early 1900s, leaving a few shophouse facades along the main streets. During the Vietnam War, the US built a large airbase southwest of town, bringing a boom in construction and industry. Today, its identity is shaped by the gem trade, fruit orchards, and as the mainland gateway to the Mu Ko Chang archipelago. The town retains a sleepy, frontier feel, with little of the tourist infrastructure seen on the islands.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December and January offer dry, cooler weather and calm seas for island ferries. February is also fine, though it starts to heat up.
Peak / festival surge
April is the hottest month and sees the Songkran water festival (14-16 April), drawing Thai tourists and raising room prices by 20-30%. Book Guy Guesthouse well in advance if visiting then.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are shoulder months — still with sun but more showers. Hotel rates drop from the dry-season high, and ferry queues are shorter. October is another good budget window, after the monsoon peak.
Weather & packing
Your stay in early July is the heart of the southwest monsoon: expect daily heavy downpours, often in the afternoon. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a dry bag for phone and documents — plastic sandals are non-negotiable.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The 330-baht ferry from Trat's Laem Ngop to Ko Chang now runs hourly from 5am to 9pm until year-end, after a schedule change last summer.
- The new bypass road around town (Highway 318) was completed in early 2025, cutting through-traffic on Sukhumvit Road and making it quieter for walkers.
- 2026 has seen above-average rainfall in the eastern provinces: check the Thai Meteorological Department's 7-day forecast before you travel, as flooding can delay buses and ferries.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Guy Guesthouse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. These are quieter and get more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or street side — noise from passing traffic and early-morning guest movement is a problem.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms at the back offer a view over local rooftops and maybe a sliver of greenery. Street-side rooms see the road and shopfronts — not great.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, especially if you can get a rear-facing room away from the road.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes and songthaews (shared taxis) is the main source. Also occasional noise from the lobby if your room is near the common area.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on the 4th floor, rear side — they're often the least disturbed. If you arrive by car, park around the side street to avoid blocking the front entrance.
- 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 — Guy Guesthouse
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; speed sufficient for browsing and email (about 15 Mbps); no login required on guest devices
No lift (three-storey walk-up only; building has no alternative access)
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 07:00 without charge; late check-out fee of ฿300 until 18:00, subject to availability
Complimentary storage at reception; no time limit on the day of check-out
No step-free access (main entrance has two steps, no ramp or lift to upper floors); not suitable for wheelchair users
On-site free parking for eight cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public parking is Trat Municipal Car Park, 1.2 km away, ฿20 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; ฿1,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดกลาง (390 m · ~5 min walk)
- Place of worship: Chinese Temple (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: ศาลเจ้าเพ็กไน่จี่ (629 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดโยธานิมิฅ (733 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ตลาดสด ศูนย์การค้าจังหวัดตราด — 304 m · ~4 min walk
สวนรุขกชาติจังหวัดตราด — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Trat Museum Trat Province — 598 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Supermarket — 167 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange money at banks or gold shops in Trat town for fair rates; avoid exchange booths at the airport or tourist-heavy spots as they typically give worse rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants; local eateries and markets are often cash-only, and contactless is rare outside tourist areas.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill in restaurants or leaving 20-50 THB is appreciated; no tips for taxi drivers or hotel staff unless they carry heavy bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant or drip-style coffee from local cafes costs around 30-40 THB.
A basic rice or noodle dish from a market stall costs 40-50 THB.
A simple thai curry or stir-fry at a local restaurant costs about 50-80 THB.
Trat town has a night market on Sukhumvit Road with grilled meats and papaya salad; look for crowds to spot popular vendors.
Local minimarts like 7-Eleven are everywhere; for fresh produce, visit the Trat morning market off Sukhumvit Road.
Affordable clothing is available at Trat's day market or weekend market for basic items like T-shirts and shorts.
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10-20 THB for local trips within Trat town; from Trat Airport, a shared minibus to town is about 100 THB per person.
Eat at local market stalls rather than restaurants; negotiate songthaew fares for longer trips; buy water in bulk from 7-Eleven rather than at tourist spots.
Good to know — Trat
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · 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 Guy Guesthouse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 325 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 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 Guy Guesthouse?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. These are quieter and get more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Guy Guesthouse?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or street side — noise from passing traffic and early-morning guest movement is a problem.
Is Guy Guesthouse noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes and songthaews (shared taxis) is the main source. Also occasional noise from the lobby if your room is near the common area.
Which rooms have the best views at Guy Guesthouse?
Upper-floor rooms at the back offer a view over local rooftops and maybe a sliver of greenery. Street-side rooms see the road and shopfronts — not great.
What are insider tips for staying at Guy Guesthouse?
Ask for a room on the 4th floor, rear side — they're often the least disturbed. If you arrive by car, park around the side street to avoid blocking the front entrance.
What time is check-in at Guy Guesthouse?
Check-in at Guy Guesthouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Guy Guesthouse have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; speed sufficient for browsing and email (about 15 Mbps); no login required on guest devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at Guy Guesthouse?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Guy Guesthouse?
A basic rice or noodle dish from a market stall costs 40-50 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Guy Guesthouse?
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10-20 THB for local trips within Trat town; from Trat Airport, a shared minibus to town is about 100 THB per person.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December and January offer dry, cooler weather and calm seas for island ferries. February is also fine, though it starts to heat up.
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.