Must-see hotels in Ranong Province

Ko Chang's northwest coast is dotted with hidden bays, and Sangsuree's seven basic bungalows are positioned just above one of them, commanding fine sea…

This place has simple metal-roofed bamboo bungalows with hammocks. Perched on Ao Yai’s serene southern headland, Crocodile Rock has superb bay views. The…

A sweet resort on an idyllic slice of beachfront real estate, Heaven Beach has tiled bungalows in shades of pastel that are cutesy, characterful and super…

Five minutes' walk south of the east-coast pier, this long-standing and social travellers' spot has clean, fan-cooled, budget-friendly bungalows. Simple…

These sturdy, varnished wood-and-brick or bamboo bungalows are popular with activity-oriented couples and families and are decent-sized, with mosquito…

The well-constructed bungalows here are huddled together in the rainforest, a few of them poking out into a clearing where the property meets the sea. The…

At the northern end of Ao Khao Kwai, this friendly resort has some very smart two-storey wooden bungalows, with comfy beds, proper bathrooms and large…

This fresh face in Ranong has spotless rooms with a chic design and touches of luxury, including spa tubs in the suites. There's a Korean restaurant, a…

These smart, rustic bungalows come with indoor/outdoor bathrooms, some decoration and balconies with hammocks. All are scattered throughout a leafy garden…

The Tinidee Inn offers clean and quiet rooms in an annexe close to the much larger Tinidee Hotel. Guests who stay at the inn are allowed access to the…

Little Italy has just three immaculate bungalows attached to a Thai-Italian restaurant amid the trees at Ao Yai. Two are stilted, split-level concrete-and…

Bright, shiny rooms are set back from the road at this place close to restaurants and shops. All come with fridges, TVs and decent bathrooms. There's free…

A family-run ring of dated but cosy concrete bungalows with bamboo beds wraps around the colourful on-site restaurant here. The welcoming Dutch-Thai…

Simple, clean wooden bungalows cascade through trees to a luscious chunk of beach. They're comfy, if not overly exciting, with stylish ceramic-bowl sinks…

The concrete bungalows at this Thai-Belgian-owned ecolodge are powered by wind and sun, with 24-hour electricity and hammocks on terraces overlooking the…

This self-styled 'boutique guesthouse' is a cool remodel of a 1920s-era building that was Ranong’s first hotel, decorated with mod-meets-vintage flair:…

This chunk of polished-concrete modernism is evidence of Ranong's rising fortunes. Stylish, comfy rooms have tasteful, bright decor, though some have poor…

This French-Thai operation, also known by its English name (Long Beach) is the pioneer resort on the island. Choose between decent, rustic small wooden…

This friendly, family-run guesthouse, managed by an American-Thai couple, has a perfect location in the thick of Ranong's traveller hub. Rooms are well…

Thansila is a fun, homely spot with artsy flair, close to the hot springs on the southeast edge of town. The best digs are exposed-stone, lodge-style…