Khao Yai is not one place. Each area gives a very different stay, and this page gathers everything you need to know before booking.
When you book a room “in Khao Yai”, the address can be anywhere across a large part of Pak Chong district in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Two properties with Khao Yai in their name can be almost an hour apart, so choosing the right area matters as much as choosing the hotel.
Thanarat Road (Highway 2090) runs from Pak Chong town up to the park’s northern entrance. It is lined with cafés, restaurants and resorts, and the closer you get to Mu Si, the quieter and greener it becomes. Kirimaya and MUTHI MAYA are on this road, right on the park boundary, ideal if you want early mornings in the forest.
The south-west is wine country. GranMonte and PB Valley are here, in rolling countryside with hills and lakes. Marasca, a glamping and villa retreat in Phaya Yen.
InterContinental Khao Yai Resort is here, around 20 minutes by car from the park. It suits travellers for whom the resort itself is the main event, with drives into the forest on some days.
Budget hotels, the railway station and the night market. Practical for food and transport, but the furthest from nature.
| Into the park every morning | Mu Si and the upper stretch of Thanarat Road |
|---|---|
| Wine, food and quiet | Phaya Yen and Asoke Valley |
| Design resort, international brand | Pong Talong (InterContinental) |
| Budget, arriving by train | Pak Chong town |
This list includes every property we cover on the site. Information comes from official property websites and reputable travel media, last checked in October 2026. Rates change often, so we do not quote prices; please check with the property directly.
Pong Talong, Pak Chong
Bill Bensley turned vintage carriages salvaged from across Thailand into suites and villas, telling the story of the northeastern railway built under King Rama V. Open since 2022 on a site of roughly 100 acres, about 20 minutes by car from Khao Yai National Park.
Best for Design lovers, celebrations and travellers who want an international brand
Thanarat Road, Mu Si, Pak Chong
Around 60 villas on the edge of the national park, each 164 square metres with a 3 x 7 metre private pool and a garden pavilion. It shares the estate with an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, and has MYTH for Italian-Japanese dishes and MAYA Spa.
Best for Couples who want maximum privacy, honeymoons and golfers
Thanarat Road, Mu Si, Pak Chong
A five-star resort on the park boundary with several dozen rooms and suites plus a handful of luxury tented villas that have their own spa tubs and mountain-facing decks. It has an 18-hole championship course by Jack Nicklaus and the lakeside Acala restaurant.
Best for Families, golfers and anyone curious about glamping in comfort
Pak Chong
A castle-like, Tuscan-inspired Accor resort with 62 rooms and 50 villas, including a five-bedroom pool villa that sleeps up to ten. Facilities include an 18-hole golf course, an organic vegetable farm and a wellness centre.
Best for Large families, groups of friends and multi-generation trips
Phaya Yen, Pak Chong
Glamping tents and villas in Phaya Yen, with outdoor terraces and multi-bedroom villa options. Selected categories have private pools; check the facilities of the exact room category before booking.
Best for Couples and families seeking glamping and countryside views
Pak Chong
A hilltop resort whose infinity pool looks across Khao Yai’s ridges and farmland. Stays include one-bedroom pool villas and suites with onsen-style soaking tubs, plus a hillside restaurant and spa.
Best for Couples who want wide mountain views from the room
Nong Sarai, Pak Chong
Eleven one- and two-bedroom pool villas on a hilltop overlooking Khao Yai’s green landscape, powered by solar panels and wind turbines. The villa pools are heated.
Best for Couples or small families who want a quiet, eco-minded villa
Asoke Valley, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong
Rooms on the Lohitnavy family’s estate, one of Thailand’s leading wine producers, in a valley near the park. You wake to vine rows against the hills, with vineyard and winery tours and the VinCotto restaurant on site.
Best for Wine lovers and those who prefer a country inn to a big resort
Each of these pages looks closely at one group of stays, with what to check before booking that kind of place.
By car from Bangkok it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic, mainly via the Mittraphap Highway through Saraburi to Pak Chong. From Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Mu Si area allow at least two hours. You can also take the train to Pak Chong station and continue by car.
There is no public transport inside the park. If you are not driving, ask your hotel to arrange a car or a guide. Most luxury properties offer transfers from Bangkok at extra cost.
Plan the whole trip, stays included, with Khao Yai in 3 days and 2 nights, and see every activity on things to do in Khao Yai.