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4- and 5-star hotels in Rayong
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels listed in Rayong, from the city centre to the coast around Ban Phe, Mae Ram Phueng and Klaeng. It is for travellers weighing up where to base themselves for a beach stay, a Ko Samet crossing or a working visit.
Staying in Rayong
Rayong was historically a fishing and trading town and is still an important port for the region's agriculture and industry; the province grows a significant share of Thailand's durian, mangosteen and rambutan. Visitors come for the beaches, the seafood and the relaxed atmosphere of the mainland coast and islands. The city has markets and temples, while the coastal areas and islands provide resorts and quieter spots. Whether you are passing through on the way to Ko Samet or spending time on the mainland, Rayong offers a glimpse of eastern Thailand beyond the main tourist trail.
The listed hotels sit in two broad areas. Several carry Sukhumvit Road addresses in and around the city, among them Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG, Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre, Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus, Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong and Tamarind Garden Hotel. Others are on the coast and around Klaeng, including Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort, Q Resort Rayong, and the Ban Phe and Phe properties Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa, Sai Kaew Beach Resort and Ao Prao Resort. The mix suits couples and families heading for the beach, business travellers who want the city, and short breaks built around the Ko Samet ferry.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG
554 4 Sukhumvit Road Tumbol Noen Pra, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Sukhumvit Road in Rayong, with 3248 reviews behind a 4.6 guest rating. Business travellers get a business centre and banquet space, while the fitness centre and gymnasium keep routines going, and a jacuzzi and kitchen add comfort. Free wifi and free car parking remove the small daily frictions. With the beach nearby and family rooms available, it works for both work trips and holidays.
See Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHGRayong Marriott Resort & Spa
99 5 Moo 2 Pae Klaeng Kram Road Chakpong Klaeng, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThis 5-star resort on Pae Klaeng Kram Road pairs a 4.5 guest rating from 3199 reviews with diving and scuba diving for guests who want time in the water. Families are looked after through a kids pool and babysitting service, and the fitness centre and gymnasium cover indoor workouts. Free wifi, free car parking and a garden round out the stay, with the beach nearby for the rest of the day.
See Rayong Marriott Resort & SpaKameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments
305 14 Sukhumvit Rd Nernpra Muang, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel and serviced apartment block on Sukhumvit Road, rated 4.7 by guests across 1238 reviews. The kitchen and kitchenette in the units suit longer stays and guests who prefer to prepare some of their own meals, while the outdoor pool, sauna and fitness centre cover leisure and exercise. Non smoking rooms and free car parking are there for a straightforward, comfortable visit.
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109 Sukhumvit Road Thapradu Muang Rayong, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOn Sukhumvit Road, this 4-star convention centre hotel holds a 4.7 guest rating from 734 reviews. Banquet space and a business centre make it practical for meetings and events, and families get family rooms, a playground and babysitting service. An outdoor pool, fitness centre and free car parking complete the picture, with free wifi throughout.
See Novotel Rayong Star Convention CentreLe Vimarn Cottages & Spa
40/11 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Muang, Rayong, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereA 4-star cottage and spa property in Tumbol Phe, 8.2 km from the centre, with a 4.7 guest rating from 565 reviews. The spa and massage facilities anchor a stay built around relaxation, and the outdoor pool, garden and terrace give quiet places to unwind between treatments. Canoe and diving are on hand for guests who want to be active, and the beach is nearby.
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8/1 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Muang, Rayong, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereWith 2770 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating, this 4-star resort in Tumbol Phe sits 9.3 km from the centre. The spa, sauna and steam room suit guests who want to slow down, while the outdoor pool and kids pool keep younger visitors busy. Canoe and fishing are available for time on the water, and the beach nearby makes the setting simple to enjoy.
See Sai Kaew Beach ResortAo Prao Resort
60 Moo 4 Tumbol Phe, Muang, Rayong, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereA 4-star resort in Tumbol Phe, 8.0 km from the centre and rated 4.6 by guests over 853 reviews. Sea views and a beach nearby define the setting, with canoe, diving and water sports for guests who want to be out on the water. The spa and massage facilities handle the quieter hours, and family rooms, an outdoor pool and free wifi cover the practical side.
See Ao Prao ResortMercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort
235 Moo 3 Tambon Kram Amphur Klaeng Thailand, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 4-star villa and resort property in Klaeng, 23.5 km from the centre, holds a 4.4 guest rating from 1343 reviews. A spa and massage service supports a relaxed stay, the outdoor pool and garden provide space to unwind, and the sea nearby shapes the atmosphere. Pets are allowed, and family rooms plus free car parking make it workable for those travelling together.
See Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & ResortPlaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus
590 Sukhumvit Rd., Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel on Sukhumvit Road, 18.6 km from the centre, with a 4.4 guest rating from 1237 reviews. The outdoor pool and fitness centre cover daily activity, family rooms suit those travelling with children, and free wifi plus free car parking keep the stay easy. A restaurant and room service mean meals do not require leaving the property.
See Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra PlusClassic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong
11 Soi 6 Ratbumrung Road, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star hotel and serviced apartment address on Soi 6 Ratbumrung Road, rated 4.4 across 883 reviews. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the units suit longer visits, while the indoor pool, outdoor pool, kids pool and pool bar give several ways to spend an afternoon. A fitness centre and babysitting service add convenience, with free wifi and free car parking included.
See Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments RayongTamarind Garden Hotel
30 1 Soi Ruenkwan Sukhumvit Rd., Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn Soi Ruenkwan off Sukhumvit Road, this 4-star hotel carries a 4.4 guest rating from 776 reviews. The outdoor pool, salt water pool and kids pool make swimming the centre of a stay, backed by a fitness centre and gymnasium. A garden and shuttle service add to the setup, and the beach is nearby for days away from the property.
See Tamarind Garden HotelKantary Bay Hotel Rayong
50 50 2 Beach Road, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Beach Road, 19.7 km from the centre, is rated 4.3 by guests over 1602 reviews. Kitchens and kitchenettes in the units support longer stays, while the outdoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna handle relaxation. A games room, karaoke and bowling give guests options beyond the pool, and family rooms plus free car parking are available.
See Kantary Bay Hotel RayongRayong Resort
186 Moo 1 Phe Sub District, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereA 4-star resort in Phe Sub District, just 4.9 km from the centre, with a 4.2 guest rating from 1194 reviews. The private beach and sea setting are the main draw, with an outdoor pool, pool bar and garden for time on the grounds. Table tennis and darts add something to do, and family rooms, a playground and free car parking suit those arriving with children.
See Rayong ResortQ Resort Rayong
215 3 Moo 3 Laem Mae Phim Klaeng, Rayong, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereA 4-star resort in Laem Mae Phim, Klaeng, 24.7 km from the centre, rated 4.1 from 1296 reviews. An outdoor pool and swimming pool sit at the heart of the property, with a picnic area and terrace for slower afternoons, and the beach nearby. Family rooms and a fitness centre cover the essentials, along with free wifi, free car parking and a shuttle service.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,248 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 18.7 km |
| Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,199 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 15.1 km |
| Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,238 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 17.7 km |
| Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 734 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 15.7 km |
| Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 565 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 8.2 km |
| Sai Kaew Beach Resort | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 2,770 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 9.3 km |
| Ao Prao Resort | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 853 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 8.0 km |
| Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,343 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 23.5 km |
| Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,237 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 18.6 km |
| Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 883 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 17.5 km |
| Tamarind Garden Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 776 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 17.5 km |
| Kantary Bay Hotel Rayong | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 1,602 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 19.7 km |
| Rayong Resort | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 1,194 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 4.9 km |
| Q Resort Rayong | ★★★★ | 4.1 | 1,296 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 24.7 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa and Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre both list babysitting service, cots, kids pool or playground and family rooms. Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Ao Prao Resort and Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort add family rooms and beach access, while Q Resort Rayong lists family rooms and a pool. Toddler-friendly facilities and swimming pools are the common thread.
Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa · Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre · Sai Kaew Beach Resort · Ao Prao Resort · Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort · Q Resort Rayong
City and business
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG, Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre, Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong and Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus all list a business centre and sit on or near Sukhumvit Road, with banqueting, laundry service and dry cleaning listed across the group.
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG · Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments · Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre · Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong · Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus
Beach and island
Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa, Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Ao Prao Resort and Rayong Resort all list a nearby beach, with massages, spas or water sports such as canoeing, diving and fishing. The Phe addresses put Le Vimarn, Sai Kaew and Ao Prao within reach of the Ban Phe crossing to Ko Samet, and Rayong Resort has a private beach.
Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa · Sai Kaew Beach Resort · Ao Prao Resort · Rayong Resort
Longer stays
Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong, Kantary Bay Hotel Rayong and Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre list kitchen or kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator, which suits guests staying several nights rather than one. Laundry service and lifts are listed at all four.
Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments · Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong · Kantary Bay Hotel Rayong · Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Rayong is about 180 kilometres from Bangkok, a drive of roughly two to three hours depending on traffic. Buses and minivans depart from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) and take about three hours, and Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 150 kilometres away. For Ko Samet, take a bus or taxi to Ban Phe, then a ferry to the island. Within Rayong, songthaews (shared pickups) and taxis are available, but having your own vehicle or a rental car is useful for exploring the province.
When to go
The best time to visit Rayong is during the cool and dry season from November to February, when temperatures are milder and rainfall is low. The hot season from March to May can be uncomfortable, with temperatures often exceeding 35°C. The monsoon season runs from May to October, bringing heavy rain and rough seas at times. Ko Samet is accessible year-round, but boat services may be affected by weather during the monsoon.
Questions, answered
Which hotels in Rayong have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG, Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre, Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort, Plaai Prime Hotel Rayong Sha Extra Plus, Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong, Tamarind Garden Hotel, Kantary Bay Hotel Rayong, Rayong Resort and Q Resort Rayong.
Which Rayong hotels accept pets?
Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort is the one hotel in this list that names pets allowed among its facilities. None of the other listed Rayong hotels state that they accept pets, so travellers with animals should confirm directly with the property before booking.
Which hotels are best for families with children?
Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa and Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre list babysitting service, cots and kids pool or playground. Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Ao Prao Resort and Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort list family rooms, and Q Resort Rayong and Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong also name family rooms.
Which Rayong hotels have a pool or a spa?
Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa, Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Ao Prao Resort, Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort and Rayong Resort list a spa or massage alongside a pool. Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments and Classic Kameo Hotel&Serviced Apartments Rayong list a sauna, and Kantary Bay Hotel Rayong lists a sauna as well.
Which hotel is closest to Rayong city centre?
Rayong Resort is the closest of the listed hotels, at 4.9 kilometres from the centre, followed by Ao Prao Resort at 8.0 kilometres and Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa at 8.2 kilometres. The Sukhumvit Road hotels in the city, such as Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre at 15.7 kilometres, sit further out by this measure.
Which is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Kameo Grand Rayong Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre and Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa each score 4.7 out of 5. Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG and Sai Kaew Beach Resort and Ao Prao Resort follow at 4.6, based on 3248, 2770 and 853 reviews respectively.
Do the Rayong hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG, Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa, Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre, Sai Kaew Beach Resort, Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort and Tamarind Garden Hotel. Holiday Inn, Rayong Marriott and Sai Kaew Beach Resort also list breakfast in the room.
How do I get to Ko Samet from these hotels?
Take a bus or taxi to Ban Phe, then a ferry or speedboat to Ko Samet; ferries run regularly during daylight hours. Le Vimarn Cottages & Spa, Sai Kaew Beach Resort and Ao Prao Resort are the closest listed hotels to Phe, while the Sukhumvit Road city hotels are further away.