Wangree Resort Nakhon Nayok — Sleeping in 500 Rai of Forest With Breakfast Veg Picked From the On-Site Farm
If you want to escape Bangkok and fall asleep to the sound of the forest without a long drive, Wangree Resort is the name Nakhon Nayok locals tend to pass along. It sits in Khao Phra, Mueang district, across roughly 500 rai of forest and foothills, only about 90 km from the city. What guests mention again and again is the food made with vegetables from the resort's own organic farm, plus quiet mornings around a small lake with birds and butterflies. One thing to set straight up front: this is not a luxury property — it's an affordable place to sleep in the middle of real nature.
Wangree Resort spreads across roughly 500 rai of forest and foothills in Khao Phra, Mueang Nakhon Nayok. The lodgings are buildings and bungalows with Thai-style tiled roofs scattered among large trees, with a small lake running through the middle of the grounds. Rooms come in several categories — Standard, Superior, Deluxe, and standalone bungalows — which suit couples, families, and larger groups alike. Because the site is so big, an early-morning walk turns up birds, butterflies, and the kind of quiet you can't find in Bangkok.
The thing guests talk about most is the food. The resort runs its own restaurant, and much of the produce comes from its own organic farm on the grounds. Reviews consistently say the vegetables are genuinely fresh and the cooking is simple home-style Thai that lands better than expected — eaten in an open-air sala that catches the cool breeze. Breakfast by the lake is the slot people enjoy most, when the air is still cool and the crowd is thin.
One guest recalls that "the vegetables come straight from their own plot, the food was better than I expected, and walking around the lake in the cool, quiet morning felt like a real rest."
Shared facilities include an outdoor swimming pool that kids gravitate to, and a salt sauna and spa for winding down after a day of walking. There are also several meeting rooms that handle seminar groups and corporate trips — a core part of the weekday business here. Wide lawns give children room to run around and do outdoor activities, which makes it a sensible pick for families who want their kids out in actual nature rather than a screen.
A detail many guests appreciate is that the resort is pet-friendly (extra charge, with a weight limit). The resort's own photos show guests walking dogs around the lawn and into the restaurant sala. For travelers who don't want to leave a pet at home, it's a hard option to find around Nakhon Nayok. Always tell the resort when you book, so you can confirm the weight limit and which rooms accept pets.
To be straight about it, going by real reviews — some of the rooms are older and unevenly maintained. A few guests have run into musty rooms, bathrooms with leaks or water stains during the rainy season, and air-conditioning that doesn't get very cold in certain rooms. Wi-Fi is strong mainly in the restaurant and lobby areas, while the in-room signal is weak. These are worth knowing in advance so you can pick a room and set expectations correctly — you come here for the nature and the food, not for room luxury.
The location is a real advantage for anyone coming from Bangkok: about 90 km from the city, and close to the main Nakhon Nayok attractions. Nang Rong Waterfall, Sarika Waterfall, and the Nakhon Nayok river rapids are roughly 20–30 minutes' further drive from the resort. There are also small temples and farms nearby worth a stop, such as Wat Tha Chang. It works well for a weekend trip where you want both nature and waterfalls in one go.
Bottom line — Wangree Resort suits travelers who want to sleep in the forest near Bangkok on an easy budget and aren't fussy about how new the rooms are. Rates start around ฿1,500/night for plenty of space, farm-sourced food, a pool, and the option to bring a dog. If you want the best room condition, request a recently renovated lodge and ask for a lake or garden view at booking — that's what tips this trip into better value than expected.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Excellent natural setting — quiet, shaded, lots of space
- ✓ Good food with fresh vegetables from the resort's own farm
- ✓ Friendly, attentive staff
- ✓ Good value; takes pets and large groups
- ! Some rooms are older and unevenly maintained
- ! A few bathrooms leak or stain during the rainy season
- ! In-room Wi-Fi is weak; strong only in common areas
- ✓ Good for families and seminar groups — wide lawns and meeting rooms
- ✓ Outdoor pool that kids enjoy
- ✓ Close to Nang Rong/Sarika falls and the Nakhon Nayok rapids
- ✓ Only about 90 km from Bangkok — an easy day's drive
- ! Air-conditioning weak in some rooms
- ! Room condition varies by lodge — ask for a renovated one
- ! Sauna/spa upkeep inconsistent per some reviews
- 💡If you want the best room condition — at booking, request a recently renovated lodge and a lake or garden view → some older rooms can be musty or have bathroom seepage in the rainy season
- 💡If you need internet for work — Wi-Fi is strong mainly in the restaurant and lobby, weak in the rooms → keep a mobile data package as backup for online meetings
- 💡If you're bringing a pet — tell the resort at booking every time; there's an extra charge and a weight limit (around 10 kg) → confirm the room you book actually accepts pets