Uthaithani Resort — A Wooden Boardwalk Through the Garden and Exposed-Concrete Loft Rooms, Under 10 Minutes From Town
If you're tired of boxy concrete hotels in Uthai Thani town and want somewhere that photographs well, Uthaithani Resort (อุทัยธานี รีสอร์ท) is the name locals keep recommending. It's a small loft-style place that opened in 2018 out in Tha Pho, only a 7–8 minute drive from town. What guests mention again and again is the winding wooden boardwalk through a green garden and the pool tiled with a playful dolphin pattern, plus rooms finished in exposed brick and raw concrete. And here's the quiet part worth knowing — they take pets, which is genuinely rare in this province.
Uthaithani Resort is a small property that opened in 2018 in Tha Pho, Nong Khayang district. It's not large — around 15 rooms across several styles, from pool-view Standard rooms and Superior rooms to the loft bungalows that lead on raw-concrete and timber design. Several rooms have exposed-brick walls and sliding glass doors that open straight onto the pool or garden. Guests consistently say the rooms are clean, the beds comfortable, and the look feels a step above what you pay, since most rates sit in the low one-thousands.
The heart of the place is the garden and the outdoor pool. A winding wooden boardwalk threads past greenery, large boulders and a misting corner that people love photographing. The pool is laid with blue dolphin-patterned tiles for a bit of fun, and there's a separate kids' pool so small children can paddle safely. A little café runs from morning to late afternoon — coffee starts at 40 baht and you can sit with it by the garden. There are also three resident parrots the resort keeps, a hit with younger guests, plus a BBQ corner and a shared kitchen if you'd rather cook your own dinner.
The location works in its favour. The resort sits just a 7–8 minute drive from Uthai Thani town (about 3–4 km). Khao Sakae Krang and Wat Sangkhat Rattana Khiri — the hill viewpoint over the town — are very close, a 5–7 minute drive away. The town market and the Sakae Krang riverfront with its food and floating houses are under 10 minutes, and Wat Tha Sung with its famous glass temple hall is roughly 15–20 minutes by car. One thing to flag: this place suits people who drive themselves, since it's in a residential pocket outside town with nothing walkable nearby — but the run into town is shorter than at many of the larger resorts in the province.
One family who drove in wrote: "We booked without expecting much because it's a small place outside town, but we were genuinely surprised on arrival. The wooden boardwalk through the garden is lovely, lots of greenery, big boulders and a misting corner for photos, and the kids ran around all evening. The rooms with the brick walls look great, clean, comfortable beds, and you open the door straight onto the pool. The dolphin-tiled pool is cute, the water clear, with a separate kids' pool for the little one. Breakfast was a simple set — fried egg, sausage, hot soup — plain but filling. What we loved most is that they take pets, so we brought the dog and didn't have to board him anywhere. The owner and staff were lovely and helpful throughout. The only downside is you have to drive into town yourself, nothing walkable around, but it's only a few minutes so no real hardship. Great value for the price — we'll be back."
Now for the honest part before you book. This is a small, owner-run resort with a personal touch, not a chain with a big front desk. Because there are so few rooms, it fills up fast on long weekends, so book ahead. Some reviews note that rooms facing the pool can catch the sound of children splashing during the day. Breakfast is a simple set rather than a big buffet, so adjust your expectations if a grand morning spread matters to you. And because these are loft-style buildings ringed by trees, a few rooms get limited natural light in the daytime when the greenery is dense.
On price — rooms start around ฿1,400 a night midweek, rising to about ฿1,600 on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Some periods drop to the low one-thousands if you book early. Bringing a pet adds roughly 300 baht per animal. That's very light for a resort with a pool, a café and genuinely photogenic design. During long weekends and the big merit-making festivals at Wat Tha Sung, rooms go quickly and rates climb — book ahead and compare Agoda, Booking and Trip.com every time, since each tends to run different deals.
The bottom line: Uthaithani Resort works best for couples or families who drive themselves and want a good-looking, photogenic stay next to a garden and pool at a gentle price, close to both town and Khao Sakae Krang. It's a smart pick for anyone travelling with a pet. If you don't need a big hotel with full-service amenities and you like a small, friendly resort, this feels like staying at a friend's garden house. If you'd rather walk out to food right away or want a large property with lots of activities, look at other options in the province.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Loft-style design photographs well — looks above its price
- ✓ Green, shaded garden with a pretty wooden boardwalk and misting corner
- ✓ Pool plus a separate kids' pool, good for families
- ✓ Owner and staff friendly and helpful
- ! Few rooms — fills fast on weekends, book ahead
- ! In a residential pocket outside town, nothing walkable nearby
- ! Breakfast is a simple set, not a large buffet
- ✓ Pets welcome — you can bring the dog or cat
- ✓ 7–8 minute drive to town and close to Khao Sakae Krang
- ✓ Cute dolphin-tiled pool, clear water, with a kids' pool
- ✓ On-site café, coffee from ฿40, garden seating
- ! Pool-facing rooms catch splashing noise during the day
- ! Some rooms get limited daylight under the dense trees
- ! A small, personally-run resort rather than a large chain
- 💡If you're not driving yourself — the resort sits in a residential pocket outside town with nothing walkable nearby → the run into town is short, only 7–8 minutes, but you do need a car; without one, sort out a taxi or rental before booking
- 💡If you're a larger group or travelling on a weekend — there are only about 15 rooms and they fill fast → book ahead, especially over long weekends and the big merit-making festivals at Wat Tha Sung; don't leave it to walk-in
- 💡If you're bringing a pet — pets are welcome (extra fee around ฿300 per animal), which is rare in this province → tell the resort how many you're bringing at the time of booking to confirm a pet-friendly room