We discovered a great guest house in Trang, Thailand. It’s just a few years old and hasn’t really been discovered yet. It’s perfect for families!
Trang itself is a little off the beaten path. Tourists wander through on their way to island beaches, but it is also a great place to enjoy real Thai life, a small capital city full of restaurants and shops. Trang hosts an authentic morning market selling fruits, vegetables, sarongs, clothes, all sorts of seafood, and the famous moo-yang (delicious roast pork). Recently, a fun more-touristy night market sprang up near the train station. There are a zillion delicious snacks at the night market and lots of souvenirs, some even locally made. 

Decorations on the drive

Where to stay with kids in Trang? The new guest house, Ban Suan Wang, is perfect! We had a great room, almost like a suite. A large bed in a nicely decorated room was at the back of the suite. At the front was a room with a single bed, a day bed (fine for young kids), TV, and fridge.  In between the bedrooms was a small hall with a nice bathroom – hot water, western toilet. The friendly owner did everything he could do to help us have a wonderful stay.  He even drove us to get our laundry done!  

Entrance to our suite

Main bedroom

Main office

Guest house drive

Detail along the drive

Within the guest house complex, there is another family room (1 big bed and 2 single beds) that is fairly plain but looked comfortable. Several other rooms are also available, all set back from the road along a driveway decked with lovely plantings and tropical decorations. The guesthouse is across from a cheap, fun breakfast restaurant and about a 20 min walk (or 2-min tuk-tuk ride) from the train station.

 Give our regards to Trang and remember us to the clock tower square!

Clock Tower square, Trang, Thailand

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