The Bluesky Resort @ Khao Kho

Rooms and decor

Second on the list, The Bluesky Resort @ Khao Kho is a hillside resort known for its gardens and quiet feel, with a guest score of around 8.7/10 from real reviewers. It sits well back from the main road, ringed by flower beds and hills — a pick for couples who want a calm, natural setting for two. The rooms are simple, each with a balcony that opens onto the mountains, so you wake up, open the door, and there is a wall of green hills right in front of you. Every room has a heater, which you will want on a cold Khao Kho night, and it keeps couples comfortable even when the temperature drops. The thing to know plainly is that the rooms are fairly compact and the soundproofing between rooms is weak. If you are serious about space or quiet, pick a larger room type and ask about the exact size before you book.

Food and amenities

What makes Bluesky romantic is the garden — flower beds and planted corners spread around the rooms and across the central garden, a photo backdrop that looks good in morning light and evening light alike. It is an easy, hand-in-hand place to wander. The staff are another point reviewers praise, described as friendly and attentive. Breakfast is included in the room rate, but this is where some guests push back — a few are happy, while others say the menu is fairly basic, the portions small, and the refills slow.

Location and getting there

The resort sits on a hill in Khao Kho, set back from the main road, which is why it stays genuinely quiet with no traffic noise drifting through — good for a full couple's getaway. The trade-off is that you need a private car, since there is no public transport and getting anywhere means driving. It is about 4 km from the viewpoints.

Things to know before booking

Three honest caveats. First, the rooms are compact and the walls between them do not block much sound, so book a larger room type if space or quiet matters to you. Second, breakfast draws mixed reviews — basic menu, small portions, slow refills for some — so set your expectations there. Third, you must have a car: the resort is on a hill with no public transport. For long weekends, book ahead, as this is a popular place.

Our take

The Bluesky Resort is for couples who want a quiet, natural setting and value the gardens and views more than the size of the room, at roughly $63 to $137 a night. If you can live with a compact room, this is a romantic stay that earns its keep.