4-Star 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.

We booked two rooms with a connecting door, which at first looked great with a nice river view. However, at 9 p.m., the air conditioner in one of the rooms broke down. After we informed the hotel, a member of the front office team suddenly appeared and handed us a new room keycard without even asking if we wanted to move. We didn’t, as our main priority for staying here was the connecting rooms. He then said it would surely take a long time to fix the issue, but we were fine with waiting. Surprisingly, the engineering team fixed it within 15 minutes. This made me think the hotel staff were just too lazy to fix it right away. Also, the morning egg station chef always seemed very serious, which made our mornings feel a bit too serious as well.

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.

Pretty good. The front desk service was excellent, the hotel environment was decent, and breakfast was plentiful. It's located right in the center of Rayong, with lots of shops nearby.

Since we were traveling as a family and wanted to stay together, we ultimately chose this hotel. The service was truly excellent; the staff were very attentive and had a great attitude. We also tried the restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the food was good and reasonably priced. In the evenings, there was a fire dance show. The hotel has a private beach with clear water and soft sand, which our kids absolutely loved. You could even see many fish in the sea. The hotel isn't on the main street, so it's about a 35-minute walk, making it quite quiet. I'd recommend renting a scooter. For going out at night, walking along the beach feels safer. Our family had a very relaxing vacation here!

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.

The hotel is beautiful, modern, and the grounds are well-maintained, with everything blooming and fragrant, including a pond with fish. Around the pool, there are stylish sun loungers. On the sandy beach, you'll find sun loungers with umbrellas. The staff is friendly. Breakfast is delicious. The restaurant is located right by the sea. Dinner was simply magnificent: squid and shrimp with garlic and pepper, and the tuna salad was amazing. The price is reasonable at 250 baht for a dish from the chef. The room is spacious, with a large, king-sized bed and pristine white linens. The room includes a capsule coffee machine (2 capsules and 2 tea bags upon check-in), a kettle, and 2 bottles of water. Near the hotel, there are also bars and other small hotels. Be careful of sea urchins in the ocean; swim in the designated areas. A taxi from the pier costs 200 baht. When you want to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some solitude, this is the perfect place 🫶 We loved everything and would love to return again 🥰 Thank you for your care and attention, and wishing the hotel prosperity 🌸

We traveled with a rather complex group: my mother plus two children (ages 9 and 14). During our stay, we were very impressed with the high quality of service: we were met at the pier with sun umbrellas, and the housekeeping was excellent. The room was in good condition, everything was clean, and there wasn't much wear and tear. We handled meals this way: we had dinner at the restaurants (there are 3, one for each hotel), and both times it cost us around 1500 Baht for all three of us, which was comparable to what we spent in Pattaya, where we also saw a show (on Fridays). If you don't have kids, you can rent a scooter and go to the other side of the island where there's a huge selection of places to eat. For lunch, we had fruits, yogurts, salads, snacks, etc., which we bought once at 7-Eleven on the other side of the island; the round trip cost 400 Baht. Compared to Pattaya, the sea here is incredibly clean and clear – true relaxation. I was worried the journey would be difficult, but we traveled in the middle of the day when you can't do much anyway due to the heat. It was 1.5 hours from Pattaya, 2 hours to Bangkok, and then a quick 10-15 minute boat ride. The hotel has its own pier, which is cool, clean, and offers inexpensive drinks. For those who are panically afraid of lizards, snakes, and other critters, it might be best not to go to this island, as they can crawl into the room. And mosquitoes (!) – there's a fumigator and repellents in the room, but I still got bitten (though I always do; for example, the children weren't bitten). In all other respects, it was a magnificent trip, and the boat ride to the island was an attraction in itself. I plan to repeat this experience and stay for 4-5 days next time.

Everything was clean, a few steps away from the beach and a big enough pool when not busy. When we initially arrived at Koh Samet, I called the hotel 5 times in the span of 10 minutes and there was no answer. But each day that we were at the hotel, there was almost always someone sat at the desk.... Breakfast was included but the food was very lacking. There is no security and the staff go home after 8pm so if you worry about theft, I wouldn't stay here.

The accommodation was clean and the breakfast was comprehensive – very good. The bed was soft, but we probably booked a small bed. It was just right for two people. The staff provided good service, and there was always someone on duty.