Hotels in Suratthani

ARENICE Boutique Hotel is adults-only, so families with children cannot stay, and I prefer to say that up front. For parents travelling without children or adult family groups, it offers a swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden, with air-conditioned rooms that have a balcony or terrace, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi and on-site parking are included, and Surat Thani Airport is 27 km away. Guests rate it 9.0 from 674 reviews, a strong result.

Rhienchai Place Hotel in Surat Thani has air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, balconies and views of the garden or the city. A restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop and an outdoor dining area are on site, and a hot tub and a spa bath help with relaxing. Daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk and free private parking cover the practical side. I would choose it for a comfortable, no-fuss family base in Surat Thani.

I would book B Boutique Hotel for a family stopover in Surat Thani when you are travelling by car. Free private parking takes care of arrival, rooms are air-conditioned and some have a balcony with mountain views, and an American breakfast is served each morning before you head for the ferry. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and the terrace is a quiet place for the evening, 2.5 km from Bandon.

Evergreen Suite Hotel in Surat Thani has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, a balcony with city views, a walk-in shower and free WiFi. There is a terrace, an executive lounge, free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. It works best for families travelling by car who want comfort and practicality. The listing does not put it in a walkable, lively area, so I would book it as a base or a stopover.

SC Residences keeps a family stopover in Surat Thani simple. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a private balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or the city. The on-site minimarket is handy for snacks, water and forgotten essentials, and the coffee shop and lounge give everyone somewhere to sit outside the room. I would use it as a calm overnight base before or after the ferry crossing to the islands.

Lee Hotel in Surat Thani has air-conditioned family rooms with a balcony, a private bathroom, a refrigerator, a work desk, free toiletries and a TV. Free WiFi, a terrace, an outdoor seating area, a lounge and free private parking are included. It is 11 km from Surat Thani Railway Station and the Rajabhat University, and 25 km from the airport. I would choose it for a family travelling by car, not for walking into town.

Blu Monkey Hotel Surat Thani offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, which suits families passing through the city. A buffet breakfast with local specialities is served, and there is an on-site restaurant and a coffee shop with outdoor seating. Free bicycles are available for getting around the area. The hotel is near Surat Thani Airport, so I would book it for a practical overnight stop, not a resort holiday.

For a family night in Surat Thani, I would look at Top Residence because the outdoor pool is open all year, which helps after a long bus or train ride. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a tea and coffee maker and free toiletries, and the garden gives children somewhere to stretch their legs. Parents can use the fitness centre, and free private parking suits families driving on toward the ferries.

CBD 2 Hotel in Surat Thani is a simple, practical option for families travelling by car. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a work desk, a TV, free WiFi and parquet floors. Free private parking is on site, along with a lounge, a minimarket and a 24-hour front desk. An à la carte breakfast is available, and a paid shuttle service can be arranged. Expect a functional stopover, not a resort.

I would book Rajthani Hotel Surat Thani for one practical night with children before or after the ferry to the islands. Family rooms are air-conditioned, with a fridge for drinks and snacks and a walk-in shower that makes bath time quick. Free private parking suits families on a road trip, and the 24-hour front desk is useful when buses or trains arrive late. Children expecting a pool will not find one here.

Orchid Riverview Hotel gives families an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden in Surat Thani, useful for a break between transfers. Rooms are air-conditioned with city-view balconies, the restaurant serves Thai and Asian dishes, and parents can use the fitness room. Free private parking suits families driving through the region. Guests rate it 8.0 from 683 reviews. I would choose it as a comfortable stop before or after the islands rather than as a beach base.

S.22 Hotel Suratthani has air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, city views and balconies, and it sits near Surat Thani Railway Station, handy for families arriving by train. The modern Thai restaurant and the coffee shop cover meals and snacks, while the terrace, lounge and outdoor seating give everyone room to relax. Free private parking and a paid shuttle are available. Guests rate it 8.0 from 763 reviews. There is no pool, so I would book it as a practical stopover.

The Harbour Front Hotel in Surat Thani is a 2-star stay with air-conditioned family rooms and private bathrooms. There is a restaurant serving Asian cuisine, a lounge, a coffee shop and a 24-hour front desk, plus free WiFi. A hot tub and spa bath offer a way to relax after a day of travel. The hotel is close to local shops. I would book it as a simple, comfortable base for a family, not as a beach stay.

I would book Bear & Bird Hotel for a family stop in Surat Thani when a pool matters. Children get a swimming pool with a view, rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and city views, and parents can use the fitness centre or the open-air bath in the evening. The minimarket on site covers snacks and drinks, and free parking makes it practical if you are driving to the ferry piers.

Baannokhook Home&Cafe offers air-conditioned family rooms in Surat Thani, each with a tea and coffee maker, a hairdryer and a TV, so a family has the basics for a short stay. The garden and outdoor seating give children somewhere to stretch their legs after a long drive or ferry connection. Free on-site parking suits families travelling by car. It sits about 29 km from Surat Thani Airport, and I would use it as a simple, practical stopover rather than a holiday base.

CBD Hotel Suratthani offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, city or inner courtyard views and free WiFi. Each room has a refrigerator, a minibar and a work desk, which is enough for a night with children before a ferry or a flight. The 24-hour front desk and private check-in help with late arrivals, and free private parking is available off site. The railway station is 14 km away. Guests rate it 7.7 from about 350 reviews. I would choose it as a simple transit stop.

For a family night in Surat Thani before or after the islands, I would consider Horizon Hotel for its space rather than its frills. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, with a balcony, a fridge for drinks and a private bathroom. The family restaurant serves Thai food, with tables on the terrace, and older children can borrow the free bicycles for a short ride. Private parking helps if you are driving, and the reception is open around the clock.

K Park Grand Hotel works as a family stopover in Surat Thani before or after the ferry to the islands, since it is a short drive from the bus station and the Lomprayah Tapee Pier. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and a fridge for drinks, and room service helps when children are too tired to go out. I like that the 24-hour front desk handles late buses and early boats, and parents can book a massage.