Rayong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Rayong
Rayong
This beachside city has plenty to offer, from fruit orchards and botanical gardens to historic shrines and a nearby national park.

Escape from the bustle of Bangkok in just over two hours’ drive to this beachside city surrounded by tropical fruit farms. Rayong has plenty of temples and shrines to explore, farms where you can pick your own fruit and the Rayong Aquarium. Rayong City is also the gateway to the Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park.

Spend a few hours visiting the shrines and green parks of the city. Start in Shri Muang Park in the city’s center, where a Buddhist shrine, a perfect example of Thai architecture, is built atop a lake. The City Pillar Shrine on Lak Mueang Road has more Chinese elements, while Wat Pa Pradu features a 36-foot (11-meter) long reclining Buddha from the early Ayutthaya period, between the 14th and 18th centuries.

In the nearby fishing town of Ban Phe you’ll find the Sopha Arboretum, a large botanical garden with a heritage Thai stilt house that contains a ceramics museum displaying artifacts from different eras in Thai history.

Discover aquatic wildlife without the need for diving paraphernalia at the Rayong Aquarium. See reef fish and the mangrove-dwelling shellfish that provide the economic base for many of Thailand’s fishermen. The turtle pond houses hawksbills, olive and leatherback turtle species. Examine older life forms in the Fossil Museum.

Drive or take a taxi to the Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park to see the limestone geology and waterfalls that are the habitat of tigers and elephants. Get your admission permit at the tourist center and set out on a hike through the greenery.

Enjoy the fruits of the ocean, and of the orchard, two of Rayong City’s specialties. Head to Suphattra Land to taste longan and star fruit, and wander amid durian, rambutan and mango trees.

Feast on the catch of the day, fresh from the Gulf of Thailand, at restaurants you’ll find all along the beaches of Rayong City. Most of the city’s nightlife is concentrated around Ratbamrung Road. Have a relaxed drink at a bar, catch a concert or DJ session at the Rayong Brew or head out late to nightclubs.

Where to stay in Rayong

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Ban Phe

Ban Phe is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mae Rumphung Beach and Ban Phe Pier.

Ban Phe
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Haad Sai Kaew

You'll love the stunning beaches in Haad Sai Kaew, and you might want to stick around to check out Hat Sai Kaew Beach, a top place to visit.

Haad Sai Kaew
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Noen Phra

You'll enjoy the cafes and spas in Noen Phra. You might want to make time for a stop at Suchada Beach or Saeng Chan Beach.

Noen Phra
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Choeng Noen

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Choeng Noen. You might want to make time for a stop at Central Plaza Rayong or Star IT Center.

Choeng Noen
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Phe

If you're spending some time in Phe, Rayong Aquarium and Khao Laem Ya - Mu Ko Samet National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Phe
Rayong featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Tha Pradu

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Tha Pradu. You might want to make time for a stop at Lum Mahachai Chumpon Temple or Star Night Bazaar.

Tha Pradu
Tubtim Resort
Tubtim Resort
3 out of 5
13/15 Moo 4, Tumbol Phe, Amphur Muang, Rayong
The price is AU$96 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rayong. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (339 reviews)
Popular but inconsistent
"So this is a great location, with decent restaurant and breakfast. Friendly staff, but sometimes service is slow. The room price can vary quite a bit as they can get busy. As with a lot of places I stay there are usually a lot of little things that could be improved. Water pressure in some rooms ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2025

Tubtim Resort
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG
5 out of 5
554/4 Sukhumvit Road, Tumbol Noen Pra, Amphur Muang, Rayong, Rayong
The price is AU$84 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$84
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rayong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Rayong City Centre by IHG
Hilton Garden Inn Rayong
Hilton Garden Inn Rayong
3.5 out of 5
224 Bangna-Trad Road, Choeng Noen Sub-district, Mueang Rayong, Rayong, Rayong
The price is AU$80 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rayong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hat Laem Charoen and Saeng Chan ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Staff were helpful and polite"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Rayong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wisdom Hotel & Residence
Wisdom Hotel & Residence
3.5 out of 5
83 Moo 3, Noen Phra Sub District, Rayong, Rayong Province
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Rayong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Saeng Chan Beach and Hat Laem Charoen are ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"Could not get the tv to work. Good breakfast. Good shower."

Reviewed on 11 Dec. 2021

Wisdom Hotel & Residence
Kantary Bay Hotel, Rayong
Kantary Bay Hotel, Rayong
4.5 out of 5
50, 50/2 Beach Road, Rayong, Rayong
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Rayong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Saeng Chan Beach and Hat Laem Charoen ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)
"I LOVED E ERYTHING ABOUT IT! THE ONLY THING IS, I JUST WISH THE GROCERY STORE WAS NEAR BY, SO I CAN GET VEGGIES AND RAW MEAT. OTHER THAN THAT,I LOVED EVERYTHING ELSE! THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY STAY GREAT AND WONDERFUL!"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Kantary Bay Hotel, Rayong
PN Mansion
PN Mansion
2.5 out of 5
142/56 m.10 Soi.Yensabai, Pattaya Sai2 rd. T.Nongprue A.Bamglamung, Pattaya, Chonburi
Stay at this aparthotel in Pattaya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Walking Street and Central Pattaya are ...
8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
"Good value, quite neighborhood."

Reviewed on 28 Feb. 2025

PN Mansion
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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