Suntara Wellness Resort & Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Suntara is the only 4-star resort in Chachoengsao — the 25-metre pool and Bang Pakong river views carry it, even if the rooms are due a refresh.
Suntara is the only 4-star resort in Chachoengsao — the 25-metre pool and Bang Pakong river views carry it, even if the rooms are due a refresh.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Deluxe River View at around $63 a night (~$63) is a genuine 36 sqm, with a private balcony over the Bang Pakong River where you'll watch small boats run past in the morning. You get a king bed with 300-thread-count sheets, a bathroom with a separate tub and rain shower, a 49-inch LED TV, a mini-bar with two free bottles of water, and a Nespresso machine. It all reads as real 4-star — until you look closer. Reviewers flag furniture that's older than you'd find at a Bangkok 4-star, with small nicks along the desk edges. The honest read: this place opened 8 to 10 years ago and hasn't been renovated since.
Food and amenities
The thing kids rave about is the 25-metre outdoor pool — clear water, a separate shallow zone, and loungers all along the edge. Its 8.6 rating is the highest pool score on this list, and it shows. The gym has a full set of cardio and weight machines, free to use. The spa sits in its own building: Thai massage runs about $23 (~$23) an hour, oil massage around $34 (~$34), standard 4-star pricing. Guests say the 90-minute oil session was better than expected for a provincial hotel.
Location and getting there
Suntara is in Khlong Na district, right on the river and about 80 minutes from Bangkok by car. The two-storey lobby and a fast group check-in make it built for a company outing. The Grand Ballroom seats 50 with a bright projector and full sound, around $430 (~$429) a day including two coffee breaks, with buffet lunch at about $11 (~$11) a head. In the evening there's a one-hour Bang Pakong river cruise for roughly $6 (~$6) per person, passing several riverside temples at a very good sunset.
Things to know before booking
The 7.6 overall score is the lowest on this list, and it sits below the budget guesthouses — a 4-star price raises the bar, and cleanliness (7.6) and service (7.5) don't fully clear it. The rooms are dated and haven't been refreshed. And you're 10 km from the city centre, so Wat Sothon and the markets mean a drive, not a walk. Come for the pool and the space, not for temple-hopping on foot.
Our take
This is the right call for a family that wants a real pool and a spa on a weekend, or a company running a 20-to-80-person retreat, in the $50-$100 (~$51-~$100) range. You get the most complete set of facilities on the list — a one-stop resort. The score trails the rest, but if you want everything in one place rather than a charming guesthouse in town, Suntara makes sense. If you came to walk to Wat Sothon and eat at the markets, book S. Somboon Place instead.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The only full-service 4-star resort in the Chachoengsao list — gym, spa, ballroom, and a real lobby, all on one site.
- The 25-metre outdoor pool is the standout, rated 8.6/10 (the highest pool score in the list), with a separate shallow zone that keeps kids happy and loungers all along the edge.
- Deluxe River View rooms run 36 sqm with a private balcony over the Bang Pakong, a king bed, a separate tub and rain shower, a 49-inch LED TV, and a Nespresso machine.
- Built for groups: the Grand Ballroom seats 50 with a bright projector and full sound, around $430 (~$429) a day including two coffee breaks, plus an $11 (~$11) buffet lunch.
- The spa is better than you'd expect for a provincial hotel — Thai massage runs about $23 (~$23) an hour, oil massage around $34 (~$34), and guests rate the 90-minute oil session highly.
- The 7.6 overall score sits below the budget guesthouses on this list — a 4-star price tag raises expectations the rooms don't fully meet on cleanliness (7.6) and service (7.5).
- The furniture is visibly dated, with small nicks on the desk edges; the property looks 8-10 years old and hasn't been renovated, so don't expect Bangkok 4-star polish.
- It's 10 km from the city centre, so you're driving to Wat Sothon and the markets — fine if you came for the pool, less so if you want to walk to temples and food.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- Swim in the morning — the 25-metre pool is far quieter before the afternoon crowd arrives.
- Book a Deluxe River View room, not a standard one; the Bang Pakong balcony with passing boats is the whole point of staying here.
- Add the one-hour evening river cruise (about $6 / ~$6 per person) — it passes several riverside temples at sunset, and kids love spotting fish.