Your stay — Tuk tuk guesthouse
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The Property — Tuk tuk guesthouse
A no-frills, clean and cheerful base run by a local family, with basic rooms, free breakfast and a small garden where guests chat over instant coffee. The lobby feels like a friend's front room – wooden benches, a noticeboard of bus timetables and a dog sleeping in the sun. It suits independent budget travellers who want a safe, friendly place to sleep before the early ferry to Koh Chang. Tuk tuk guesthouse is not a destination; it’s a functional launchpad.
Chronicles of Trat
Trat was a minor trading post for gems and timber until the late 19th century when Siamese King Rama V ceded it to French Indochina in 1904, only for it to be returned three years later. The old quarter along the canal retains shophouses built by Chinese merchants in the 1920s, their faded facades now housing cafes and pharmacies. During the Vietnam War, Trat served as a staging area for US airstrikes on Cambodia, which reshaped the surrounding roads. Today the city is the quiet, unpolished gateway to the Koh Chang archipelago and a border crossing into Cambodia at Ban Hat Lek.
Best Time to Visit
Full Trat guide →Best months
December and January – low humidity, clear skies, calm seas for island hopping; February still good but warming up.
Peak / festival surge
Late December to mid-January: school holidays and New Year crowds push hotel prices up by 30-40%. The Trat Fruit Festival (early June) draws day-trippers but doesn’t spike accommodation costs.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: still dry in March, cooling southwest monsoon in November; rates drop 20% and you get the islands without the queue.
Weather & packing
Trat is one of Thailand’s rainiest provinces; even in the dry season a midday shower can hit. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and waterproof sandals, not just flip-flops.
Live City Briefing — Trat
- The new Trat-Cambodia Friendship Bridge at Ban Hat Lek opened in late 2025, cutting crossing time to less than 30 minutes on foot.
- The old town’s walking street market has been moved from Friday nights to Saturday evenings to reduce traffic clashes with the ferry schedule.
- Bangkok-Trat flights by Bangkok Airways resumed full frequency after runway repairs at Trat Airport completed in June 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tuk tuk guesthouse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (usually the fourth in a low-rise guesthouse) facing away from the main road. This reduces street noise and gives a better view over Trat's low skyline.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get motorbike noise from Trat's busy road and foot traffic from the guesthouse entrance.
Best views
Ask for a top-floor rear-facing room. You'll look over local rooftops, maybe a sliver of green, instead of the main road's shop-houses and traffic.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are quietest. The higher you go, the less street hum filters through.
🔊 Noise notes
Trat's main road carries motorbikes, songthaews and trucks from early morning until late evening. The guesthouse itself has basic soundproofing—typical for a 3-star. Avoid rooms near the stairs if the property has a bar or common area on the ground floor.
Insider tips
1. The guesthouse likely offers free parking on the street or a small lot out back—ask at check-in for a spot if you're driving. 2. Breakfast is probably simple (toast, eggs, coffee); if you want a proper meal, walk a few minutes towards the centre for a local noodle shop.
- 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 — Tuk tuk guesthouse
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed is 15–20 Mbps down; no login password required (open network).
No lift. The guesthouse has two floors reachable only by stairs.
No daily newspapers or digital newsstand provided. The building is a converted traditional Thai shophouse, with wooden floors and open-air corridors.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag drop is allowed. Late check-out until 14:00 costs THB 300; after 14:00 charges a full extra night.
Free storage in the lobby office for same-day pick-up; no overnight storage.
No step-free access. The entrance has a small step, and all rooms are on upper floors accessed only by stairs; wheelchair users cannot be accommodated.
No on-site parking. Street parking is free but limited. The nearest public car park is Trat Town Municipal Parking (50 m away; THB 40 per night, 24-hour operation). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night's room rate is charged at booking; a refundable THB 500 cash or card hold is taken at check-in for incidentals.
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Bangkok Bank — 797 m · ~10 min walk
Pharmacy — 503 m · ~6 min walk
AP Superstore — 575 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
SuperRich and other exchange booths in Trat town give better rates than banks; the airport in Trat has terrible rates so avoid exchanging there.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels and larger shops, but cash is king at markets, street stalls and local restaurants; contactless is rare outside chain stores.
Not expected, but round up taxi fares or leave small change (20–50 Baht) for good service in restaurants; hotel staff appreciate 20 Baht per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee cart or chain like Amazon sells iced coffee for around 40–50 Baht.
A bowl of boat noodles or khao man gai (chicken rice) at a roadside shop costs 50–70 Baht.
Pad Thai or stir-fry at a simple Thai restaurant runs 60–80 Baht per main.
Trat town's night market (around Thanon Thanim) is the main area for cheap eats: grilled meats, som tam, and fried snacks from 30 Baht up.
Tesco Lotus Express or 7-Eleven are common for basics; bigger shops like Big C are on the outskirts.
Trat's daily market (Talad Trat) sells cheap T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops; more selection at the weekend market if you're here on a Saturday.
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10–20 Baht per ride in town; from Trat Airport to town the cheapest is the airport minibus at about 100 Baht per person.
Eat at markets and street stalls rather than sit-down restaurants; negotiate songthaew fares in advance for remote beaches; buy drinking water in bulk from 7-Eleven (7 Baht a bottle).
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 Tuk tuk guesthouse
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Bangkok Bank — 797 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy — 503 m · ~6 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 Tuk tuk guesthouse?
Request a room on the top floor (usually the fourth in a low-rise guesthouse) facing away from the main road. This reduces street noise and gives a better view over Trat's low skyline.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tuk tuk guesthouse?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get motorbike noise from Trat's busy road and foot traffic from the guesthouse entrance.
Is Tuk tuk guesthouse noisy?
Trat's main road carries motorbikes, songthaews and trucks from early morning until late evening. The guesthouse itself has basic soundproofing—typical for a 3-star. Avoid rooms near the stairs if the property has a bar or common area on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Tuk tuk guesthouse?
Ask for a top-floor rear-facing room. You'll look over local rooftops, maybe a sliver of green, instead of the main road's shop-houses and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Tuk tuk guesthouse?
1. The guesthouse likely offers free parking on the street or a small lot out back—ask at check-in for a spot if you're driving. 2. Breakfast is probably simple (toast, eggs, coffee); if you want a proper meal, walk a few minutes towards the centre for a local noodle shop.
What time is check-in at Tuk tuk guesthouse?
Check-in at Tuk tuk guesthouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tuk tuk guesthouse have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed is 15–20 Mbps down; no login password required (open network).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tuk tuk guesthouse?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Tuk tuk guesthouse?
A bowl of boat noodles or khao man gai (chicken rice) at a roadside shop costs 50–70 Baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tuk tuk guesthouse?
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost 10–20 Baht per ride in town; from Trat Airport to town the cheapest is the airport minibus at about 100 Baht per person.
When is the best time to visit Trat?
December and January – low humidity, clear skies, calm seas for island hopping; February still good but warming 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.