These colourful cottages just 100m from the park entrance are basic but very clean and a step up from most other budget lodging in the area. There's no better place to be if you want to stay outside the park but get an early start on your wildlife-watching. It also rents out motorcycles (per day 500B; deposit 20,000B or passport), arranges tours and serves food and beer.
San Khao Yai Guesthouse
Khao Yai National Park