Your stay — Stay In
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The Property — Stay In
The Stay In is a clean, no-frills 3-star that feels like a dependable pit-stop for travellers heading to or from the islands. The lobby is small and functional with a water dispenser, a noticeboard listing ferry times, and a front desk that can sort a minibus to Laem Ngop. It suits the transit traveller who wants a near-airport bed without fuss; there are rooms above a minimarket, the air-con works hard, and you’re out the door by 7am.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat began as a trading port under the Ayutthaya kingdom, exchanging goods with Cambodia and Vietnam. The city’s fortune turned with the rubber boom in the early 20th century, when Chinese merchants built shophouses along the canal. French colonial forces occupied it briefly between 1904 and 1907, leaving a handful of Franco-Khmer-style buildings. Today Trat is a low-rise market town serving as the mainland gateway to Koh Chang and the Koh Mak archipelago, with a culture rooted in fishing, durian orchards and border trade.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December and January: cooler northeast monsoon, clear skies, dry land routes to the islands. February is also good—still sunny but very quiet after New Year.
Peak / festival surge
Peak for Trat itself is during the Songkran water festival (April 13-15). Hotel prices jump 30-50% for the three-day Thai New Year. The event fills the town with splashing revellers and locals on holiday.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are excellent budget months. Rains are brief, crowds are minimal and hotel rates in Trat city drop by a third. You’ll get mild 33°C afternoons with a cooling shower.
Weather & packing
Trat is one of Thailand’s wettest provinces, averaging 280mm in July alone. Pack a lightweight packable waterproof jacket—not an umbrella—for the sudden monsoonal downpours that can swamp the streets in 20 minutes.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The new ferry terminal at Laem Ngop (15km south) opened additional direct services to Koh Mak and Koh Kood in 2025, reducing wait times; buy tickets at Stand 4-5, not from touts at the bus station.
- Trat’s airport (TDX) has resumed daily Bangkok flights (Bangkok Airways) after a brief COVID hiatus, but road conditions on Route 3 remain bumpy from truck traffic; allow 25 minutes for the hotel transfer.
- The Trat Night Market has been reorganised into a semi-permanent shed near the clock tower, open Friday-March only; July visits should instead head to the Soi Khao Kham night food stalls for grilled seafood.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Stay In, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (4th) away from the street side. The top floor minimises footfall noise from guests above and offers slightly better airflow in Trat's humid climate.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor. They risk street-level noise from passing traffic on Trat's main road, plus possible cooking smells from the hotel's ground-floor restaurant. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor — lifts can be noisy here.
Best views
If available, a room on the 4th floor facing the back (away from Trat's main road) will give a view of the town's low-rise rooftops and maybe a sliver of greenery — that's the best you'll get here. Side-facing rooms might see the distant hills on a clear day.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. With only two upper floors (3 and 4) above typical ground and mezzanine, these are furthest from street and common area noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Trat town's main road carries local motorbikes and trucks from early morning (6am-ish). The ground-floor restaurant starts breakfast service around 7am with clatter and staff chatter. Guest occupancy is moderate, so evening noise is limited but occasional late check-ins can be heard near reception.
Insider tips
1. Park your vehicle (if any) at the hotel's small rear lot, accessed via the side alley — front parking fills fast and is tight. 2. Check in before 6pm if possible, as the reception desk can be unattended after hours — call ahead if arriving late.
- 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 — Stay In
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid upgrade available.
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary physical Bangkok Post copies at breakfast; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, thereafter THB 300 per hour until 18:00.
Free storage at front desk for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift fits standard wheelchair; no accessible bathroom on first floor.
Free on-site parking for 20 cars; no reservation needed. Nearest public car park is Ban Khao Lan Municipal Lot, THB 20/hr, 1 km south. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full room charge required at booking; THB 500 incidental hold at check-in.
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 337 m · ~4 min walk
Buddy Drugstore — 335 m · ~4 min walk
Sea Mini Markt — 339 m · ~4 min walk
Funicular Station 4 — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at airports and tourist bureaux which take a big cut.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops, but street stalls and local markets are strictly cash; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated — leave small change (10–20 baht) at restaurants, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 20–50 baht for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from a street stall or 7-Eleven (around 25–40 baht).
Rice or noodle dish from a local food stall (40–60 baht).
Curry or stir-fry with rice at a simple restaurant (50–80 baht for a main).
Evening stalls along Soi Rim Hat and near the clock tower roundabout, with grilled meats, som tam, and fresh fruit.
Tesco Lotus Express and 7-Eleven are common for basics; a larger branch is out on Sukhumvit Road.
Weekend market near the bus station and local market off Sukhumvit 2 for cheap basics and souvenirs.
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) costs 10–20 baht per ride; from Trat Airport, the airport minibus to town is about 60 baht.
Eat at stalls or local restaurants, not tourist-oriented ones near the pier. Haggle at markets, but politely. Buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven, not hotels.
Good to know — Trat
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.34 · 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 Stay In
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 337 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Buddy Drugstore — 335 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.
About Trat
Wikipedia ↗
Trat (Thai: ตราด, pronounced [tràːt]), also spelt Trad, is a town in Thailand, capital of Trat province and the Mueang Trat district. The town is in the east of Thailand, at the mouth of the Trat River, near the border with Cambodia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Stay In?
Request a room on the top floor (4th) away from the street side. The top floor minimises footfall noise from guests above and offers slightly better airflow in Trat's humid climate.
Which rooms should I avoid at Stay In?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor. They risk street-level noise from passing traffic on Trat's main road, plus possible cooking smells from the hotel's ground-floor restaurant. Also avoid rooms near the lift on any floor — lifts can be noisy here.
Is Stay In noisy?
Trat town's main road carries local motorbikes and trucks from early morning (6am-ish). The ground-floor restaurant starts breakfast service around 7am with clatter and staff chatter. Guest occupancy is moderate, so evening noise is limited but occasional late check-ins can be heard near reception.
Which rooms have the best views at Stay In?
If available, a room on the 4th floor facing the back (away from Trat's main road) will give a view of the town's low-rise rooftops and maybe a sliver of greenery — that's the best you'll get here. Side-facing rooms might see the distant hills on a clear day.
What are insider tips for staying at Stay In?
1. Park your vehicle (if any) at the hotel's small rear lot, accessed via the side alley — front parking fills fast and is tight. 2. Check in before 6pm if possible, as the reception desk can be unattended after hours — call ahead if arriving late.
What time is check-in at Stay In?
Check-in at Stay In is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Stay In have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Stay In?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Stay In?
Rice or noodle dish from a local food stall (40–60 baht).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Stay In?
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) costs 10–20 baht per ride; from Trat Airport, the airport minibus to town is about 60 baht.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December and January: cooler northeast monsoon, clear skies, dry land routes to the islands. February is also good—still sunny but very quiet after New Year.
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.