Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha

Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha sits directly on the seafront in Surasak, just outside central Si Racha, and its main pool looks straight out over the water. Don’t expect a swimming beach on the doorstep, though - this is a hotel-and-residence complex built around the pool and the view rather than a stretch of sand. Five room categories cover most needs: Superior at 26.5-34 sqm, Deluxe at 32-35 sqm and Deluxe Ocean View at 34-43 sqm, plus two larger residences for families and longer stays.

The Family Residence adds a king bed, bunk beds and its own living space, useful for two generations sharing a booking - though the exact size varies between listings, so check the layout before you pay. The Residence Two Bedroom is the one to book if cooking matters: at roughly 54-64 sqm it has a king room, a twin room, a living area and the property’s only kitchenette. Standard rooms and the Family Residence stick to hotel-style tea and coffee facilities rather than a stove or sink.

Insider Tip: Book the Residence Two Bedroom specifically if a kitchenette matters to your stay - the Family Residence has more living space but nowhere to cook.

Beyond the rooms, the hotel earns its keep with a children’s pool and water playground, a Jacuzzi, a kids’ club and games zone, a fitness centre, and SPA Cenvaree with onsen pools, sauna and steam room. Four venues - Umi, Tropicana Bar, Sky Deck and Zing - cover everything from casual meals to evening drinks, so you’re not stuck with one restaurant for a week.

Families splitting a booking across generations, or anyone wanting a sea view without full beachfront prices, will get the most from this one. See the Chonburi destination guide for what else the coast offers, and check the occupancy rules for your group before booking.