Rayong Resort Hotel โรงแรมระยองรีสอร์ท

A Christmas Retreat at Rayong Resort: A Hidden Gem in Thailand Our family of five spent the festive season at the Rayong Resort, staying from Christmas Eve through to New Year’s Eve. The resort, which has been around for some time, is well-maintained by its attentive staff and exudes a charming, colonial-inspired ambiance. Its sprawling layout features a variety of spaces to relax and explore, offering a sense of history and character rarely found in modern establishments. Upon our arrival on Christmas Eve, we were struck by how quiet the resort was—it almost felt as though we had the entire place to ourselves. Nestled beyond a small mountain range, the location feels wonderfully secluded, making the first few days of our stay feel more like a tranquil retreat than a bustling holiday resort. The staff were a highlight throughout, consistently warm and eager to help. They made booking excursions and offering local tips effortless. One of our favorite experiences was a boat trip to the idyllic island of Ko Samet, departing conveniently from the resort’s own pier. Another highlight was the resort’s private-feeling beach, which provided a serene backdrop for relaxation. For nature enthusiasts, we highly recommend a visit to the nearby Khao Laem Samet National Park—a true escape into Thailand’s natural beauty. While the resort had much to offer, we did find the food and beverage prices to be on the higher side. The inconsistency in pricing—such as a pizza costing more at dinner than at lunch—was particularly noticeable. That said, the breakfast buffet was outstanding, with a variety of fresh and delicious options to start the day. For other meals, we often opted to dine at local restaurants, and we’d like to give a special mention to Yummay Pizza, where we enjoyed authentic Italian flavors served by a wonderful team.

The view from our balcony was amazing. The hotel is a little outdated and you can tell that it’s been around for a long time. Staff were kind and fairly helpful. Location wise, it was a bit far from everything and you need a taxi or car to get around.

The location on it's own beach was fantastic, the views of Koh Samed were beautiful. The restaurants and Bars were welcoming hover very very expensive for the quality and choice of food. We discovered better places to eat and drink only a short drive from the hotel. The rooms were very nice, simple and older in style, but clean and the staff were very helpful.

Nice big hotel right on the coast line with a beautiful view from our room spacious room with comfortable beds . The staff are very friendly and helpful . Breakfast buffet very good

Breakfast was ok. The location was fantastic for a short stay with wonderful views. The swimming pools were very good although the large pool area was rather lacking in character. The highlight for us was eating in your Thai restaurant which has a lovely ambience and views. The food was very good and the staff were very friendly and welcoming