Phanom Hotels with Balcony

"I stayed at this hotel for three nights in March 2025, and it was a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of the jungle. Located just 1.5 km from the official entrance of Khao Sok National Park, it was the perfect base for organized jungle treks and day trips to Cheow Lan Lake. I can wholeheartedly recommend this hotel! Tucked away from the main road (less than 1 km), the property is fully immersed in the lush nature of Khao Sok, surrounded by tropical vegetation, towering limestone cliffs, and right next to the Sok River. Upon arrival, we were immediately welcomed by a group of playful monkeys on the doorstep of our treehouse. Watching them jump from tree to tree, swim in the river, and live their carefree lives was magical. While swimming in the river myself, I was even greeted by a group of curious otters – an experience I’ll never forget. The accommodation consists of wooden cottages and treehouses along the riverbank. While simple, it exceeded our expectations: comfy beds with mosquito nets, a spacious and clean bathroom, and even a private balcony. There’s no air conditioning, but fans kept the room comfortable in March. Wi-Fi is only available in the common areas such as the restaurant and reception – which honestly adds to the feeling of being off the grid. Make sure to close the wooden windows when leaving the room, as curious monkeys might try to sneak in. Luckily, we only had a brief visit from a lizard and a cockroach on our last day. Surprisingly, there weren’t many mosquitoes or insects overall. Breakfast was served as a delicious buffet, including fresh fruit, eggs, pancakes, coffee, juices, and a few other options. Most tables are located outside on a terrace with a beautiful river view – perfect for watching monkeys during your morning coffee. The on-site restaurant also serves a wide variety of à la carte options until the evening, from traditional Thai dishes to western fast food, ideal if you're too tired to walk to the main road after a full day of activities. The nearest bar is halfway back to the road. The service deserves a special mention: the staff were always smiling, warm, and helpful. We booked several tours directly through the hotel, including a day and night jungle hike and a lake tour – all were well-organized and professional. Khao Sok village itself is very touristy, with many bars, at least five pizza places, and very few truly local Thai restaurants. One real gem is Nongsaw Thai Food, which offers delicious, homemade Thai dishes – but be warned: spicy really means spicy! Overall, my stay in Khao Sok National Park was absolutely amazing. Being so close to untouched nature and wildlife brought peace and calm to my heart. It’s the perfect place to relax, listen to the sounds of the jungle, and forget about all the stress of daily life. There was a noticeably peaceful and respectful atmosphere among all tourists – very different from what you often experience in bigger cities or on Thailand’s popular islands. I truly hope this place stays as it is and doesn’t become overcrowded in the future."

"Beautiful views and an unusual hotel. The staff is very friendly and tries hard. But the hotel needs a manager who can teach me how to provide proper service. I don't care how many smiles I get if check-in and check-out take a long time. They need a video intercom downstairs by the parking lot so that when guests arrive, they can call reception and they'll send a car. Or how do we walk from the parking lot? The food at the hotel is average. This is understandable, since the emphasis is on the view. The waiters confuse hot and cold coffee and forget to bring a drink for breakfast. Many reviews have written about the amazing night sounds. I only heard a ton of cicadas, and that's it. The hotel offered an interesting ATV ride. It's worth taking. But this is thanks to the ATV tour organizers, not the hotel."

"Tiny house with huge scenery. Good for travellers with own transport. It worths to stay here at least for one night and enjoy Thai countryside. +: cleanness +: fast internet +: excellent views +: bamboo rafting 10 minutes away by car +: scrambled eggs were cooked excellent -: room size, we left our luggage in car and took only backpack with necessaries"

"This place is amazing! We booked the 4 day/3night grand jungle and lake package directly with the hotel and then booked an extra night through trip.com. We didn’t want to leave! The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, everything so well organised. Lots of activities to choose from e.g canoe trip, night safari, half day hike, cooking class, Thai massage, all picked up and dropped back to the hotel. The accommodation is surrounded by rainforest, you can hear and see monkeys at breakfast, monitor lizards climbing in the tree. Rooms very clean and comfortable and food very good. Book this place and go to the lake as part of your trip. You will not be disappointed! AMAZING!!"

"We had a good stay here. There were a few issues on the first night (air con was broken and expected to stay in the room when others were available, bedding was dirty). However we were promptly moved to another room which was clean and had functioning air con. The accommodation is located well and there are many activities around, the hotel facilitates activities and we had a great time tubing with a guide. There is parking available for guests too. We were late to check in and staff came and opened up and showed us to our rooms, he also fixed the problems that arose on the first night. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Overall we had a good stay and would come back again."

"This hotel is set in a beautiful natural environment, on a limestone cliff with a lake. It felt like being in a jungle, which was lovely. The welcome was good, with butterfly tea and clear explanations. However, it's quite isolated, facing a departmental road far from the city. They offer a taxi service, but it's too expensive. This means the only accessible dining option is the hotel's own restaurant, which is a major drawback: - The service is poor: twice, we had to go and get the menus ourselves. - The staff seemed disengaged and were all on their phones. - The restaurant closes at 8 PM, which is quite astounding. On our second night, we arrived at 7:50 PM, right after a group of 20 people, and were told only fried rice dishes were available because we arrived too late… we clearly have different definitions of 'late'. Imagine if we had gone on a night safari excursion, or checked in at 9 PM – we wouldn't have been able to eat, which is a real problem. - Once ordered, the dishes didn't arrive together. My girlfriend had almost finished her meal by the time mine was served (two fried rice and chicken dishes, by the way). Additionally, we couldn't find a hairdryer, and there was another issue: the room was poorly soundproofed; you could hear everyone as if they were right inside our room."

"The hotel's location is wonderful!! Gorgeous view from the room!! Spacious veranda!! The room is packed with everything you need! There are monkeys running around the hotel grounds, and you can treat them to some fruit. The hotel staff warns you not to leave food, and to close the windows and doors. Excellent coffee, a view of the river. It's nice to drink freshly brewed coffee in the shade))) Breakfast at the hotel... a good selection of dishes, there wasn't enough broth/soup. There are cafes, bars, and the entrance to the reserve nearby. We'll be happy to return to this hotel."

"What an absolutely amazing accommodation! The scenery that surrounds the place is breathtaking and really gives you the feeling of being away from the world. The staff are so kind and attentive, nothing was ever too much for them (even sorting getting our bags to us when we had last minute changes to travel plans). They also helped us arrange some tours and travel arrangements easily, which really helped us unwind after a long journey to the accommodation. Having a breakfast watching the monkeys swing from the treetops really made the stay that extra bit special, plus the food was delicious! Rooms had a lovely rustic feeling with everything you’d need for a comfortable couple of days (or longer). As a heads up the beds are firm but I didn’t mind at all! Highly recommend to anyone for a unique experience which really captivates Khao Sok as soon as you get there."

"Nice, cozy hotel, good breakfast, and fruits and omelette, and greens, and small desserts, coffee, tea, and some hearty. Keep in mind that you still need to get to Cheow Lan Lake, either on your own (taxi/car/bike), or with an excursion, it is more profitable, of course, to rent a car and yourself, but it is better to cooperate, a company and a car and a boat, everything will be more profitable. Nearby is Khao Sok Park, there is a street with cafes, rafting on the dam, massage, currency exchange (the rate is not very good, but if necessary, there is a place to change money). So the hotel grounds are quiet, calm. If you are here and see a cat, please feed her) You will understand, she will come up and ask)"