Betong Cozy Guesthouse

Betong Cozy Guesthouse has rooms for two, three and up to six guests, with king, queen and single beds. Wi-Fi is free in all rooms.

Some rooms have air conditioning, blackout curtains, a flat-screen TV and a coffee or tea maker, and the family rooms are non-smoking. The Family Standard Room offers 75 m² of space for up to three guests.

Guests can use a shared kitchen to cook their own meals, and a convenience store on site stocks essential items such as toothbrushes and snacks.

Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and is also available in the public areas. Air conditioning is available in the public area, and parking is available nearby.

Betong is a small town in the far south of Thailand, in Yala province close to the Malaysian border, and it sits among hills and green forest. It is a quiet town rather than a resort coast, and the streets reflect a mix of Thai, Chinese and Malay influences in their architecture and food. Markets, temples and everyday street life are close at hand, so most of a stay here is spent in the town itself.

Within about a kilometre of the guesthouse are the clock tower, 750 m away, and Wat Phutthathiwat, a Buddhist temple 850 m away. The Street Art viewpoint is also close, and the Betong District Municipality Fresh Market is a short walk further. The World's largest mailbox, 1.3 km away, is a local landmark worth a photo. Most of these sights are within walking distance, so the town is easy to explore on foot.

A simple day could start at the fresh market, continue to the temple and the clock tower, and end with a trip out to the village of Ban Kapaeh Hulu, about 4.5 km away. The route stays within the town for most of the day, and the village gives a glimpse of life beyond the town.