Beach Hotels in Rayong City

Baan Ploy Sea is a resort with a nice environment, but their family policy isn't very accommodating, and the provisions are a bit stingy. They charge for children aged 10 and 12 staying overnight even without an extra bed. We paid, but the room only provided three complimentary bottles of water. When we called the front desk for two more, they said there would be a charge. However, the hotel does offer a free boat shuttle service to and from Ban Phe pier. If you need it, be sure to contact the hotel in advance to inquire about schedules and make a reservation. The hotel is spread out on both sides of the road. We booked a Jungle Deluxe room, which had a beautiful natural setting, and we even encountered lizards 🦎 and snakes 🐍. The room was very well-cleaned, tidy, and refreshing. The staff were warm and attentive, and the overall facilities were complete. The restaurant is open-air and located by the sea. It was very pleasant to relax by the pool and enjoy the sea breeze during our stay. The overall environment was very comfortable and I'd recommend it. Not far from the hotel, we saw locals digging for clams, which were quite large. There were also many sea urchins on the hotel's pier pilings, which was a pleasant surprise.

The hotel's overall environment is great, perfect for a vacation, and the room privacy is excellent, very comfortable. The drinks at the restaurant are also delicious, and you can see many giant clams and fish on the beach right outside. The only downside is that the chlorine in the swimming pool is too strong! My child's body, inner thighs, and neck all broke out in rashes. My child swims frequently, and we've never encountered this at previous hotels. Even my friend developed scattered red rashes after swimming for just half an hour.

Compared to the second night at The Tamarind, where the prices were similar, the facilities were vastly different. The Tamarind offered a standalone villa, whereas Sakae had small, connected units. The curtains didn't block out light, and there was no conditioner or disposable toiletries (you had to ask for them). These weren't a big deal, but the worst part of the experience was when we checked in, the front desk mentioned there would be a fire show at 8:30 PM. We rushed over after dinner on the main street, carrying a pizza we hadn't had a chance to eat yet, to catch the show. Upon arrival, we found it was inside a restaurant. A male staff member very aggressively told us we'd have to pay 500 Thai Baht. Honestly, after so many trips to Thailand, even the scammers are usually smiling. This was the only time I encountered such rudeness, and it was at Sakae. I understand that as a restaurant, they can have a policy against bringing in outside food. However, the front desk only told us to go to the left for the show and never mentioned it was a restaurant (we arrived quite late, took a paid boat to the island at 6 PM, settled into the hotel, and then went to the main street for dinner). Secondly, they could have simply reminded us, but there was no need to give us a dirty look. If they had a good attitude, I would have paid the 500, provided they offered good service and made us feel welcome. This experience left a very bad impression. However, its advantage is that it's close to the main street and has a beach, so I'm sharing this information for anyone who might find it useful.

At first was skeptical to book because many reviews regarding climbing up hill, turned out it was not an issue for me, it’s a nicely paved easy climb however, it could be challenging if you have back or knee problems. My stay considered lucky and excellent to have met this front desk lady, she was undoubtedly friendly and helpful. Detached chalet so no worries about noise next door, but in general the resort is quiet, everyone minds their own business, with only bird chirping. The surrounding is very green with well maintained plants, an oasis and I like it. The facade of the chalets is modern and clean looking with clean white and black finish. Every chalet has a big balcony but be mindful of mosquitoes in the evening. Room was clean, beautiful ambiance lighting feel luxury, comfy bed, and bathroom was spacious with ambiance lighting that I could do push up and yoga, nice touch of wall and tiles’ colours in the bathroom too. Amenities such as toilet roll, dental kits, hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner are provided. Good water pressure TV comes with Thai channels only, not a problem for me as most of the time I’m on my phone and book. WiFi is strong and fast. The beach and the sea is clearly visible when walking down the stairs already, lovely! 1 beach towel is provided each guest per day. Privacy? Just close the curtain. 2 bottles of water and 3 in 1 coffee provided everyday, the water boiler was old but works well. 7-11/walking street within 7-10 minutes walk, from the pier within 15-20 minutes walk.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the resort! The food was great and the majority of staff were very friendly and pleasant to talk with. The many dogs were leashed, vaccinated, and quite friendly as well which is always a bonus. We were overcharged one day for lunch without noticing, and one of the workers let us know in the morning and gave us a full refund. Without him telling us we would have never known, so major props to them for that! The only issue we had on service is there was one worker without uniform who always had quite the attitude toward my wife, friends, and I which was pretty disappointing, but everyone else was great! The beach was clean, the room was great for the price we paid, and overall we had a great stay. I highly recommend!

We are regulars to this island and hotel and are always happy to return. Hotel is aging a bit but the services, staff and location will help you to easily ignore that. The restaurant is decent, not the best of the island but fairly priced and especially beautiful in the evening once the sun goes down. There are regular fire shows at 9pm. The bar and disco area are active every evening, staff are friendly and warm and prices are fair. If you’re taking a family or just want a quiet time with your other half this hotel is perfect for you.

This hotel has very clear pros and cons. 1. We booked a beach house, so as soon as we opened the door, we had direct access to the beach and the sea, which was super convenient for playing. 2. Although it's not a rocky beach, it's a resort cluster, so the people there are mostly staying nearby. This means it's not too crowded, offering more privacy, and there are a lot of European and American tourists. 3. The downsides are quite critical though. Our room was close to the beach and made of wood, so there were a lot of ants. Even with bug spray, it was no use, and we got bitten many times. 4. The location is also a major drawback; it's really far from the pier, and we couldn't rent a motorbike, making it very inconvenient to go out. We had to rely on the shops along the beach for anything we wanted to buy. It's not ideal if you want to explore the island.

This is our second time staying at this hotel. Upon arrival, we were initially checked into a bungalow, which we didn't like – it was very dark and cramped. We requested to be moved to the main building. They put us on the first floor, which wasn't ideal, but it was okay. Everything in the room felt old, and during cleaning, the toiletries and tea weren't replenished; we had to ask for them. The breakfasts are good, and sometimes there's live music, which is a nice touch. There's also live music on the beach and a fire show in the evenings. The hotel is just a stone's throw away from 7/11. Overall, it's a decent hotel.

The hotel is great, I really like it. It's right by the beach 🏖️, which is fantastic. I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit. The food at the restaurant is also good. You can even have drinks by the sea in the evening.

The hotel has an excellent location, but the room is far too small for a family with two young children. There is no wardrobe and very little storage space for clothes and personal belongings for four people. The area in front of the mirror is already occupied by the minibar, safe, kettle, and glassware, leaving virtually no space for guests' own items. We struggled to find room even for basic necessities such as sunscreen and toiletries. While the location is a major advantage, the room size and lack of storage made our stay quite uncomfortable.