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About Trang accommodation
Trang is one of the Andaman coast's quieter surprises, a laid-back southern Thai province built around a bustling old town and a scatter of limestone-fringed islands just offshore. It's less crowded than Phuket or Krabi, which makes it a great pick if you want island scenery without the crowds.
Accommodation ranges from convenient hotels in Trang town, handy for the train station and airport, to beachfront resorts on islands such as Koh Mook and Koh Kradan. Basing yourself in town suits short stopovers and food-focused trips, while island stays are worth it if snorkelling, cave swims and empty beaches are the priority.
Where to stay in Trang
- Trang town: The commercial hub of the province, with train and bus connections, markets, cafes and the famous morning food stalls. A practical base for exploring by day trip.
- The islands: Koh Mook and Koh Kradan sit a boat ride from the mainland piers and are home to low-key beach resorts, ideal if you want to wake up steps from the water.
How much is Trang accommodation?
- Budget: AU$25-55, simple guesthouses and budget hotels in Trang town with fan or air-con rooms and easy access to the night markets.
- Mid-range: AU$60-140, three to four-star hotels in town or island beach resorts with a pool, breakfast included and, on the islands, direct beach access.
What Trang is known for
- Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot): On Koh Mook, this is an 80-metre swim through a dark limestone tunnel that opens onto a hidden lagoon and secluded beach ringed by sheer cliffs, best attempted at low tide.
- Koh Kradan's clear water: Regularly rated among the best beaches in the region, Koh Kradan has powder-soft sand and water clear enough to see coral and reef fish from the shore.
- Kanom jeen breakfast and roast pork: Trang town takes breakfast seriously, with stalls and dim sum halls serving kanom jeen rice noodles alongside the province's signature crackling roast pork.
- Limestone karst scenery: Dramatic karst outcrops rise out of the sea and countryside around Trang, giving the province a distinctive backdrop that's easy to spot from both the islands and the mainland.
Top-rated hotels in Trang
- Rua Rasada Hotel: A four-star hotel in Trang town with a cruise-ship-inspired design, outdoor pool and function facilities, a short drive from the airport and bus terminal.
- Thumrin Thana Hotel: Centrally located in Trang town within easy walking distance of the railway station, with a swimming pool and easy access to the town's markets and restaurants.
- Koh Mook Sivalai Beach Resort: A beachfront resort on Koh Mook near Farang Beach, with direct beach access, a pool bar and easy set-up for kayaking and snorkelling trips.
Travel tips for Trang
- Visit Emerald Cave in the morning at low tide, when the swim-through tunnel is calmer and easier to access.
- Boats to Koh Mook and Koh Kradan generally leave from mainland piers near Pak Meng and Kuantan, so factor in transfer time from Trang town.
- The dry season from roughly November to April has the calmest seas for island hopping around Trang.
- Try the roast pork and kanom jeen at a Trang town breakfast stall before heading out for the day, most close by midday.
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