Bakkahland Farm and Resort — Malay Wooden Houses by the Ponds on a Nong Chik Farm
If you want a Pattani stay that isn't a building in the middle of town, Bakkahland Farm and Resort is a working farm out in the fields of Don Rak, Nong Chik. Guests come back to two things: the raised wooden houses built in original Malay style sitting beside the fishing ponds, and the farm activities — horse riding, fishing, canoeing. The place was built to show real Pattani Malay life, from the houses to the halal food to the quiet, and it's a type of stay you simply won't find in the town centre.
Bakkahland isn't an ordinary hotel — it's a farm spread across open fields beside a river in Don Rak, about 7-8 km outside Pattani town. From above you can see green land ringed by several ponds, one large gabled main building, and bungalows and wooden houses scattered around it. What sets it apart from other Pattani stays is the raised wooden houses in original Malay architecture — deep-red painted timber, front verandas, fretwork under the balcony rails, the kind of building that has become genuinely rare to see these days.
The owners built the place so people can experience real Pattani Malay life — the houses, the food, the atmosphere. Breakfast is entirely halal, served buffet-style or à la carte for roughly ฿120 per person (most room rates don't include it). Guests repeatedly say the breakfast is better than they expected for a stay at this price, and that the staff are genuinely warm — they speak Thai, Malay and English, which makes the place easy for a wide mix of travellers.
One guest describes "walking along the pond first thing in the morning, cool air, so quiet you only hear the birds" — nothing like staying in town.
The real draw at Bakkahland is the farm activities. There's horse riding with handlers on hand, fine for kids and adults who've never ridden; fishing in the ponds; canoeing on the water; cycling around the grounds; and a children's playground. Families with kids tend to spend the whole day here without driving anywhere. One thing to know up front: some activities may carry a separate charge, so it's worth asking at reception when you check in so you can plan the day.
Rooms here are simple, the way upcountry resorts tend to be — a large bed, laminate flooring, air-con, a flat-screen TV, a small desk and an en-suite bathroom. There's a range to choose from: Standard and Deluxe rooms, Bungalows, and a Family Bungalow with extra sofa beds for groups. Some units have a small veranda looking onto the garden or a pond. Don't expect luxury finishes or statement design — the appeal here is the farm setting and the quiet, not the rooms themselves.
On location, understand first that Bakkahland is out of town. The upside is the calm, the clean air, and a proper escape from the bustle. The downside is that getting into Pattani for food or sightseeing means having a car, since it's a 15-20 minute drive. The closest point of interest is Patani Artspace, the province's contemporary art gallery, just about 370 m away and walkable. The nearest airport is Narathiwat, which is a fair distance off (nearly 70 km), with a paid shuttle available.
The overall score sits at 8.2/10 on Trip.com. Guests most often praise the staff, the farm setting and the value. What to brace for is that this is a basic property, not a luxury resort — some units show their age, amenities cover the essentials only, and it's well outside town. Come expecting a simple riverside farm stay and you won't be let down; come wanting a full-service hotel in the centre and this isn't it.
The bottom line: Bakkahland works best for families or anyone who wants a nature-close stay with horse riding, fishing and halal food in a genuinely Malay setting, starting around ฿700/night. If you're travelling as a group or with kids, look at the Family Bungalow with its extra space and sofa beds. Come for the quiet and the farm activities, not for polish — get that right and you'll really like this place.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Staff warm and helpful — speak Thai, Malay and English
- ✓ Quiet farm setting close to nature and the water
- ✓ Plenty to do — horse riding, fishing, canoeing — great for families
- ✓ Excellent value for what you get
- ! Well out of town — you need a car to reach central Pattani
- ! Some units are older with basic amenities
- ! Breakfast costs extra — not included in most room rates
- ✓ Striking Malay wooden houses unlike anything else in Pattani
- ✓ Good for kids — playground plus farm activities
- ✓ Halal food well suited to Muslim travellers
- ✓ Free parking, plenty of space, easy access
- ! Wi-Fi strong mainly in common areas — can be weak in rooms
- ! Some activities carry a separate charge — ask first
- ! No extra beds or cribs available — check before booking for groups
- 💡If you don't have a car — think carefully before booking · the resort is roughly 7-8 km out of town, and restaurants and sights are a 15-20 minute drive → best for travellers who drive in or rent a car
- 💡If you're travelling as a family or group — choose the Family Bungalow with its extra sofa beds, but note there are no extra beds or cribs → state your party size clearly when booking and ask about children's bedding ahead
- 💡If you're here for the activities — horse riding, fishing and canoeing may be charged separately from the room → ask for the prices at reception on check-in so you can plan your day