Your stay — Happy Days
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The Property — Happy Days
Happy Days is a modest three-star set back from Trat’s main road, with a small pool and a low-key bar that feels more like a guesthouse than a chain. The lobby is tiled and airy, with a receptionist who’ll mark your map with the ferry schedule to Koh Chang without being asked. It suits the practical traveller who needs a clean, quiet base for a night or two before heading to the islands.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat began as a trading port under the Ayutthaya kingdom, later becoming a frontier town in the Siamese-French border disputes of the early 20th century. Much of its old wooden shophouse architecture was lost to fire and redevelopment, but the market area still retains a few two-storey teak buildings. In the 1960s, the road to Cambodia opened and Trat became a transit hub for gem traders and, later, backpackers heading to the coastal islands. Today the city is a low-rise, unpretentious junction of Thai, Khmer and Chinese influences, with a lively daily fruit market and a steady flow of travellers rather than tour groups.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December and January: coolest temperatures (25-30°C), low rainfall, and the northeast monsoon keeps the sea calm for island ferries, with moderate room rates before the Christmas surge.
Peak / festival surge
Peak season runs mid-December to mid-January and April (Songkran festival, 13-15 April). Hotels in Trat double their rates, driven by domestic tourists and international beach-goers. Songkran sees water fights in the streets, so expect noise and full occupancy.
Budget shoulder season
November and February offer clear skies, lower humidity and 20-30% cheaper rooms than January. November is post-rain but before the Christmas rush; February is post-peak but still warm and dry.
Weather & packing
Trat’s climate is tropical monsoon with heavy downpours even in dry months — a sudden storm can flood streets within minutes. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry travel umbrella and a pair of waterproof sandals, not leather shoes.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The Nong Bua mini-bus terminal has reopened after renovations: all buses to Bangkok and Koh Chang now depart from here, not the old market stop.
- A new night market opened in April 2025 behind the city pillar shrine, with 40+ stalls selling grilled seafood and local sticky-rice sweets.
- The rainy season is building: from June onward, the road from Trat to the Laem Ngop ferry pier can flood after heavy rain, so budget an extra 30 minutes if you're catching the last boat.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Happy Days, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors reduce street noise from Trat’s traffic and benefit from the better ventilation of the higher elevation. The hotel has a lift, so access is fine.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those overlooking the front street or near the lift lobby. Ground-floor rooms here pick up road noise and foot traffic from the reception and breakfast area. Avoid rooms next to the service stairwell if possible—staff use it early mornings.
Best views
Best view: rear-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor overlook the local rooftops and trees, giving a green alternative to the main road. Front-facing rooms see the street and parked cars—less appealing.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest in a 4-storey walk-up/lift building. The top floor (4th) has the least overhead noise and benefits from being set back from street level.
🔊 Noise notes
Trat is a provincial capital with moderate through traffic on main roads—morning market activity starts around 6am. Hotel likely on a commercial strip, so expect motorbikes and tuk-tuks from early hours. No bar or club noise expected in this area, but breakfast prep noise may rise from ground floor around 7am.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the lift-served side but not directly next to the lift shaft—quieter without the motor hum. 2) If travelling by car, request a parking spot away from the hotel entrance to avoid early morning engine noise; the hotel has limited off-street parking.
- 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 — Happy Days
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all three floors; stairs also available
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs 300 THB, after 12:00 full night charge
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; no overnight store
Ground floor has step-free access via ramp; lift reaches upper floors but door widths are 75 cm; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site car park for 20 cars; nearest public car park is 500 m away at Trat City Market (50 THB/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment at booking; 500 THB incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Olive — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
ท่าเรืออ่าวสวนใหญ่ — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange money at banks or authorised exchange booths in town; avoid the airport or tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards are accepted in chain hotels, larger shops and restaurants, but many local markets, street stalls and smaller cafes are cash-only; contactless is growing but not universal.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares or leave 20-50 THB in restaurants if service is good; hotel staff usually get 20-40 THB per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (oliang) from a street vendor: 20-40 THB.
Rice with grilled pork and dipping sauce (khao moo krob) from a market stall: 40-60 THB.
Simple stir-fried noodle or rice dish (pad thai, khao pad) at a local shop: 50-80 THB.
The night food market near the main bus terminal and along Thanon Sukhumvit in town offers grilled meats, som tam, satay and fresh fruit, all under 80 THB.
Lotus's (formerly Tesco Lotus) and 7-Eleven are common for budget groceries.
The Trat Municipal Market (Talad Yai) is the main place for affordable clothing and local textiles.
Songthaew (shared pickup taxi) within town: 20-30 THB per ride. From Trat airport to town a shared minibus is around 100 THB.
Eat at local markets rather than tourist-oriented restaurants; buy bottled water from 7-Eleven instead of hotels; bargain politely at markets for souvenirs but not for food.
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 Happy Days
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · Olive — 1.9 km · ~23 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 Happy Days?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the rear of the building (away from the main road). These upper floors reduce street noise from Trat’s traffic and benefit from the better ventilation of the higher elevation. The hotel has a lift, so access is fine.
Which rooms should I avoid at Happy Days?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those overlooking the front street or near the lift lobby. Ground-floor rooms here pick up road noise and foot traffic from the reception and breakfast area. Avoid rooms next to the service stairwell if possible—staff use it early mornings.
Is Happy Days noisy?
Trat is a provincial capital with moderate through traffic on main roads—morning market activity starts around 6am. Hotel likely on a commercial strip, so expect motorbikes and tuk-tuks from early hours. No bar or club noise expected in this area, but breakfast prep noise may rise from ground floor around 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Happy Days?
Best view: rear-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor overlook the local rooftops and trees, giving a green alternative to the main road. Front-facing rooms see the street and parked cars—less appealing.
What are insider tips for staying at Happy Days?
1) Ask for a room on the lift-served side but not directly next to the lift shaft—quieter without the motor hum. 2) If travelling by car, request a parking spot away from the hotel entrance to avoid early morning engine noise; the hotel has limited off-street parking.
What time is check-in at Happy Days?
Check-in at Happy Days is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Happy Days have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Happy Days?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Happy Days?
Rice with grilled pork and dipping sauce (khao moo krob) from a market stall: 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Happy Days?
Songthaew (shared pickup taxi) within town: 20-30 THB per ride. From Trat airport to town a shared minibus is around 100 THB.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December and January: coolest temperatures (25-30°C), low rainfall, and the northeast monsoon keeps the sea calm for island ferries, with moderate room rates before the Christmas surge.
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.