The Rich Residence
A 2-star hotel in Surat Thani town, southern Thailand, with a 24-hour front desk, room service and laundry, and free parking on site for travellers passing through to the islands.
The Rich Residence is a 2-star hotel in Surat Thani town, in southern Thailand, with rooms measuring 25 to 30 m² in twin, double and family layouts. Surat Thani Airport is 20.5 km away, and an airport transfer is available.
Facilities include a restaurant, 24-hour room service, a 24-hour front desk, a convenience store, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas, and free parking is available on site.
The town's main sights are close by: Central Plaza Surat Thani is 2.9 km from the hotel, and the Surat Thani Night Market is 3.5 km away. A night ferry to Ko Tao leaves from a terminal 4.3 km away, making the hotel a practical base for trips to the islands.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Rich Residence measure between 25 and 30 m² and come in several layouts: twin rooms with two single beds, double rooms with one double bed, and a family room with a double bed and a single bed. Some rooms have a nature view.
Rooms can have air conditioning, a shower, a desk and a telephone, and some have a private bathroom with toiletries, a flat-screen TV and satellite or cable channels. Several rooms sleep up to three guests.
Standard Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Desk
With 25 m², this room has two single beds for up to two guests, plus a shower, a desk and air conditioning.
Standard Twin Air Conditioning
- Nature view
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
At 28 m², this room has two single beds for up to two guests and a nature view. The private bathroom comes with a shower, toiletries and a mirror, and the room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, blackout curtains, heating and air conditioning.
Standard Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Desk
At 25 m², this room has one double bed for up to two guests, with air conditioning, a shower, a desk and a window.
Standard Double Air Conditioning
- Nature view
This room measures 28 m², has a nature view and sleeps up to three guests in total.
Standard Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- Desk
This 30 m² family room has a double bed and a single bed for up to three guests, with air conditioning, a shower and a desk.
Standard Twin
This room measures 25 m² and sleeps up to three guests, so it can accommodate a small group or a family travelling together.
Standard Twin Room With Air Conditioner
This room measures 28 m² and is fitted with air conditioning, which keeps the space comfortable in Surat Thani's heat.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests can eat at the restaurant, and 24-hour room service is available around the clock for meals and snacks. A convenience store is stocked with everyday goods, and the hotel offers laundry and dry cleaning services.
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, an elevator, and meeting and banquet facilities for events.
Free parking is available on site. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas, and internet services are offered. English and Thai are spoken at the hotel.
General facilities
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Convenience store
- English
- Thai
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- 24-hour room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
- Shower
Location & what to see
The Rich Residence is in Surat Thani town, the provincial capital of the same name in southern Thailand, on the banks of the Tapee River. The town is a working place rather than a resort, with markets, shophouses and temples close together, and it is a practical base for anyone passing through on the way to the islands. Everyday town life is close at hand, with the markets and shops in the surrounding streets.
Wat Phothawas is a temple nearby, and the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is also within the town. Central Plaza Surat Thani, a shopping centre 2.9 km from the hotel, covers everyday needs, and the Surat Thani Night Market is a good place to eat local food in the evening. For longer journeys, Surat Thani Airport is 20.5 km away, and an airport transfer is available. Wat Phra Borommathat Chaiya Worawihan, a major temple in Chaiya district, lies further out of town for a longer day trip.
A day out could start with the temples and end at the night market, with the town's streets and shops close by. Travellers heading to the islands should know that a night ferry to Ko Tao leaves from a terminal 4.3 km from the hotel, and the last part of that trip is by boat.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location, the cleanliness and the service most highly, each at 8.3, and the facilities are also well regarded at 8.1.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Rich Residence cost?
Rates at The Rich Residence change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see what applies is to check today's rates with our partner.
How do I get to The Rich Residence?
The nearest airport is Surat Thani Airport (URT), 20.5 km from The Rich Residence, and an airport transfer is available. Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) is 92.1 km away. By rail, Khao Hua Khwai Railway Station is 9.6 km away and Surat Thani Railway Station is 10.6 km away. Surat Thani is on the mainland, so the last part of the journey is by road, and free parking is available on site for guests arriving by car.
What is near The Rich Residence?
Central Plaza Surat Thani, a shopping centre, is 2.9 km from The Rich Residence, Wat Phothawas is 3 km away, the Surat Thani Night Market is 3.5 km away and the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is 3.8 km away. Boots is 2.2 km from the hotel, and the nearest ATM is 1.1 km away.
What time is check-in and check-out at The Rich Residence?
Check-in at The Rich Residence starts at 14:30, and check-out is until 12:00. The hotel's front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Is there free parking at The Rich Residence?
Yes, free parking is available on site at The Rich Residence, so guests arriving by car can park at the hotel without paying extra for it.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Rich Residence?
Yes, free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas at The Rich Residence, so guests can use it in their room as well as in the hotel's shared spaces.
Can children stay at The Rich Residence?
Children are welcome at The Rich Residence. Children aged 1 to 13 can stay for free when they use the existing bedding, and an extra bed is available at an additional charge. Baby cots can be requested directly from the hotel, subject to availability.
Does The Rich Residence offer laundry and dry cleaning?
Yes, The Rich Residence offers a laundry service and dry cleaning, and luggage storage is available for guests who want to leave their bags while they are out.
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