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Reviews of Retro Box Hotel Chumphon 3 stars

89 Soi.3, Krumluang Chumphon Road, Tha Taphao, Muang, 86000 Chumphon, Thailand

#31 of 56 hotels in Chumphon

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Review score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Pool access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The container rooms are tiny & cramped, and piled 2 stories high all around the pool, so the whole place has a claustrophobic feeling. Expensive for what you get.

    The rooms are exceptionally clean. Breakfast is ok. Complimentary coffee & tea always available I liked the novelty of stepping from our room into the pool, but the disadvantage of that is that anyone else in the pool is right outside your door.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    9.0
    Perfect place for travellers to check out Chumphon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little hard for my personal preference

    It was super clean, the price was amazing, the pool was clean and cool, the staff were so polite and welcoming. Plenty of eating options around.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    7.0
    No real problems
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t like being told that I had booked bunk-beds and having to pay extra for a double but that was Booking.com’s fault.

    Centrally located

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small room but is ok compared to the money

    Nice staff, good location and nice pool

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful staff, very good for a short term staying, swimming pool and breakfast big plus!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    I was using Chumphon as a stopover point returning from Koh Tao and this provided a convenient nights stay, I would stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was firm, which I love but i imagine some people may not enjoy that.

    It had a cool funky style and was tucked off the road and was quiet, staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the layout of the rooms, compact yet enough room to move, not cramped at all.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Pool access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Overall vibe and feeling. Very cozy, welcome. Container the pool.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ac in the box really struggled to keep it cool. Felt a tad he warm all the time (this coming from a couple that prefer a good fan than ac)

    Lovely quirky place. Breakfast was basic but ok.wifi good on the balcony not so good in the room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs in bedroom not safe for small children

    Swimming pool nice and refreshing Big spacy room and bathroom Very comfy bed Great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly place with helpful staff. Good place to stop on the way to the Koh Tao ferry

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    7.0
    I would stay again but not with small kids.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not family friendly. My husband slipped on the first step of the staircase coming down. The railing was wobbly at the top. Had to constantly watch our toddler. The room also would not cool down enough. We had to request another fan.

    Breakfast was nice. Staff was polite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Great little place for overnight stay to get morning train, pretty funky design.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice swimming pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are a little bit small

    Nice place and clean rooms. Enough places to relax and the pool to cool down! Breakfast was also good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    little bit of mould on ceiling in our room/container;-)

    swimming pool really good !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    7.0
    Very helpful friendly staff, a unique design that was as expected. A great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom was very basic and water was Luke warm.

    A unique design. Was as expected and as described. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast included. We had two rooms, bunk and double as we had our two children (7, 9). Bunks were king single size. Good location. Kids loved the pool and games.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    8.0
    Great little place....unique....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Pool access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough outlets....a bit small....bathroom door was annoying....

    Pool access box is cool. Only stayed 1 night passing through. Near lots of little shops/restaurants/grocery store...

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2023

    8.0
    A perfect spot to chill for a few hours on your way to the station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - it suited our purpose perfectly. I imagine the room could get a little hot if you stayed, its very small but perfect if you just wanted to get your head down, or like us, to drop bags while we grabbed food and swam.

    Needed somewhere to drop bags and chill for a few hours while we waited for the night train to Bangkok so didnt stay the whole night. For £17 we couldnt go wrong. It's a cool little hotel made from containers so perfect for this purpose. The swimming pool was fab to cool off in, and the owner was lovely - he arranged and paid for our cab to the station as we werent staying the whole night! There was free coffee available and our child LOVED the lucky dip game.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    8.0
    Hotel with an interesting concept
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, everything ok.

    Hotel with an interesting concept, each room consist of a container. Fully functional, works well. Nice pool and outdoor sitting area, helpful staff. We would stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, location, value we're all very good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could use some renovation.

    The staff were great and were more than happy to prepare a breakfast box for our very early departure. They also helped us book our boat transfer. The pool was very nice!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need a small refreshment. Especially our bathroom.

    Excellent idea to build a hotel out of old shipping containers. Very charming accommodation. Ships and restaurants are just around the corner. Breakfast is good and parking available.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint was the airconditioner had a loud clicking sound which made it difficult to sleep but I told the reception staff so hopefully it was fixed.

    The shipping container room was very good and unique and over looked the pool with its own balcony and seat. The pool was very clean and a good size. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was a good size and shower very good. Location was good near restaurants and market and 5 minutes walk to the van in the morning. The staff were good and helped me out with some questions I had and called the van company to check a van was going on this day. I think it was good value for the money and a nice place to stop for a night on my way south and I would recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    7.0
    Fun concept, that’s it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Pool access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bkft was not tasty. Hotel was warn , not kept up. No soundproofing.

    Staff was friendly.

    Stayed in May 2022

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