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3-star hotels in Cha-Am
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Cha-Am, Thailand, for travellers who want a calm, wide beach, seafood and a relaxed town rather than a big resort strip. All nine sit near the sand or within a short ride of the centre.
Staying in Cha-Am
Cha-Am is a long, wide and gently sloping beach town on the Gulf of Thailand, suitable for swimming and less crowded than some nearby resort areas. Vendors sell snacks and drinks along the shore, and horse riding on the beach is popular. The town is a mix of low-rise hotels, resorts and condominiums, with markets, shops and local eateries in the commercial centre, within walking distance of the beach. Nearby are Cha-Am Forest Park, with a small zoo and walking trails, and the teakwood Maruekhathaiyawan Palace, built in the 1920s by King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), a short drive north. The area is also known for pineapple plantations and palm sugar production.
These 3-star hotels cluster in two parts of town. I Calm Resort, The Cha am Methavalai Hotel, Banlansuan Resort, Long Beach Cha Am Hotel, Talay Hotel & Villa, Nirundorn Resort and Srisawat Resort all sit on Ruam Chit, Ruamchit or Beach Road, the beachfront and commercial heart, between 1.3 km and 3.4 km from the centre. SiamBeach Resort and Juntima Boutique Hotel stand further out along Petchkasem Road and Khun Don Huay, 12.9 km and 11.2 km away. Couples and short-break visitors are best served by the beachfront addresses.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
I Calm Resort
369 Ruam Chit Rd., Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA short walk from the centre of Cha-Am, I Calm Resort pairs an outdoor pool and spa with a garden and terrace for slow afternoons. Rooms open onto balconies, and guests rate it 4.6 from 785 reviews. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and the beach is nearby. Couples and small groups who want quiet comfort close to town will settle in easily here.
See I Calm ResortSiamBeach Resort
1390 9 Petchkasem Rd, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet on Petchkasem Road, SiamBeach Resort spreads out around a garden with a kids pool and a golf course for guests. Family rooms, a kitchen and cots make longer stays with children straightforward. It earns 4.5 from 882 reviews. Its distance from the centre suits travellers with a car who prefer space and a resort setting over a central address.
See SiamBeach ResortThe Cha am Methavalai Hotel
220 Ruamchitr Rd, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereThe Cha am Methavalai Hotel sits 3.3 km from the centre, with sea views, an outdoor pool and a pool bar. A gymnasium and fitness centre serve guests who keep training on holiday, and massage is available on site. With 1946 reviews and a 4.3 rating, it draws families and active travellers who want hotel facilities rather than a beach bungalow.
See The Cha am Methavalai HotelLong Beach Cha Am Hotel
225/75 Beach Road, Cha-Am Bay, Phetburi, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Beach Road in Cha-Am Bay, Long Beach Cha Am Hotel puts the beach, an outdoor pool and a kids pool within easy reach of family rooms. A Jacuzzi, fitness centre and gymnasium round out the leisure side. It holds a 4.3 rating from 1546 reviews. Guests wanting a bay-side base with plenty of on-site options will find the range here useful.
See Long Beach Cha Am HotelBanlansuan Resort
261 2 Cha Am Beach Ruamchit Road, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereBanlansuan Resort combines a spa, Jacuzzi and terrace with family rooms on Ruamchit Road, 2 km from the centre. The beach is nearby, and shuttle service plus car rental help guests get around without their own transport. It scores 4.3 from 875 reviews. Couples and families looking for a compact resort close to Cha-Am's beachfront will find it well placed.
See Banlansuan ResortTalay Hotel & Villa
277 2 Ruamjit Road, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTalay Hotel & Villa on Ruamjit Road offers an outdoor pool and garden with family rooms and a terrace, 2.2 km from the centre. Shuttle service and free parking make the beach and town both reachable. Rated 4.3 from 516 reviews, it suits travellers who want simple resort comfort with a pool and easy access to Cha-Am's seafront.
See Talay Hotel & VillaJuntima Boutique Hotel
225 Moo 6 Tumbol Khun Don Huay, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereBicycle hire and a garden give guests reasons to stay put, and a meeting room serves small groups. It scores 4.1 from 455 reviews. Travellers wanting a quieter, out-of-town boutique base with pool time for children will appreciate it.
See Juntima Boutique HotelNirundorn Resort
247 7 Cha Am Beach Ruamchit Road, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereNirundorn Resort sits 2.3 km from the centre on Cha Am Beach Ruamchit Road, with a salt water pool, outdoor pool and kids pool. Sea views, a jacuzzi and kitchenettes in some units add flexibility, and valet parking is available. It is rated 4.0 from 581 reviews, a fit for families and longer-stay guests who want beachside self-catering.
See Nirundorn ResortSrisawat Resort
267 5 Narathip Road, Cha-Am, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSrisawat Resort is 1.8 km from the centre on Narathip Road, built around a garden, lounge and outdoor pool. Room service, laundry and concierge cover the practical side, and non-smoking rooms are available. Rated 4.0 from 459 reviews, it works for travellers who want a calm, well-run base within easy reach of Cha-Am's town and beach.
See Srisawat Resort
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Calm Resort | ★★★ | 4.6 | 785 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| SiamBeach Resort | ★★★ | 4.5 | 882 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 12.9 km |
| The Cha am Methavalai Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,946 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.3 km |
| Long Beach Cha Am Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,546 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.4 km |
| Banlansuan Resort | ★★★ | 4.3 | 875 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.0 km |
| Talay Hotel & Villa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 516 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Juntima Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 455 | Yes | – | Yes | 11.2 km |
| Nirundorn Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 581 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.3 km |
| Srisawat Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 459 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
SiamBeach Resort and Long Beach Cha Am Hotel both list kids pools, family rooms and cots, and SiamBeach Resort adds babysitting service, a kitchen and a golf course. Long Beach Cha Am Hotel pairs its kids pool with a jacuzzi, a gymnasium and a fitness centre, all on Beach Road in Cha-Am Bay.
For beach access
Banlansuan Resort, The Cha am Methavalai Hotel and I Calm Resort all list a beach nearby. Banlansuan Resort and I Calm Resort sit on Ruamchit Road at 2.0 km and 1.3 km from the centre, and The Cha am Methavalai Hotel adds an outdoor pool, a pool bar and massage.
Banlansuan Resort · The Cha am Methavalai Hotel · I Calm Resort
For business travellers
SiamBeach Resort and The Cha am Methavalai Hotel both have a business centre and copy service, and Long Beach Cha Am Hotel adds a concierge and ATM. The Cha am Methavalai Hotel also lists currency exchange, a fitness centre and non-smoking rooms; SiamBeach Resort offers express check in and car rental.
SiamBeach Resort · The Cha am Methavalai Hotel · Long Beach Cha Am Hotel
For the top-rated stay
I Calm Resort holds the highest guest rating here, 4.6 out of 5 from 785 reviews, with a spa, outdoor pool and free car parking. SiamBeach Resort follows at 4.5 out of 5 from 882 reviews, with a garden, kids pool and business centre.
Questions, answered
Which of these Cha-Am hotels is closest to the centre?
I Calm Resort, at 369 Ruam Chit Rd., is 1.3 km from the centre. Srisawat Resort follows at 1.8 km on Narathip Road, and Banlansuan Resort at 2.0 km. The furthest are SiamBeach Resort at 12.9 km and Juntima Boutique Hotel at 11.2 km.
Which 3-star hotel in Cha-Am has the best guest rating?
I Calm Resort, with 4.6 out of 5 from 785 reviews. SiamBeach Resort is next at 4.5 out of 5 from 882 reviews, and The Cha am Methavalai Hotel, Banlansuan Resort, Long Beach Cha Am Hotel and Talay Hotel & Villa all sit at 4.3 out of 5.
Do these Cha-Am hotels have parking?
All nine list free car parking. SiamBeach Resort, Nirundorn Resort and Talay Hotel & Villa also list a garage, Nirundorn Resort adds valet parking, and I Calm Resort and Long Beach Cha Am Hotel list both parking and free car parking.
Which hotels are good for families in Cha-Am?
SiamBeach Resort and Long Beach Cha Am Hotel have kids pools and family rooms, and SiamBeach Resort adds babysitting service and cots. Nirundorn Resort also lists a kids pool and family rooms. Cha-Am is popular with families for its calm beach.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
I Calm Resort and Banlansuan Resort both list a spa, and I Calm Resort, The Cha am Methavalai Hotel, Long Beach Cha Am Hotel, Talay Hotel & Villa, Juntima Boutique Hotel, Nirundorn Resort and Srisawat Resort list outdoor or swimming pools. Long Beach Cha Am Hotel also lists a jacuzzi.
Can I have breakfast at these Cha-Am hotels?
SiamBeach Resort, Long Beach Cha Am Hotel and Banlansuan Resort list breakfast and a buffet. I Calm Resort, The Cha am Methavalai Hotel and Nirundorn Resort offer breakfast in room. Juntima Boutique Hotel and Srisawat Resort list restaurant(s) but no breakfast.
Which hotels are furthest from the beach?
Juntima Boutique Hotel, at 225 Moo 6 Tumbol Khun Don Huay, 11.2 km from the centre, and SiamBeach Resort, at 1390 9 Petchkasem Rd, 12.9 km, are the two furthest. Neither lists a beach nearby in its facilities.