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Mrigadayavan Palace

Tourist attraction

1920s beachfront summer palace of King Rama VI featuring buildings on stilts connected by verandas. People often mention palace, renovation, beach, good, beautiful,


Address

1281 เพชรเกษม Thanon Phet Kasem, Cha-am, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand

Contact

+66 32 508 444

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (3.2K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: palace (19) renovation (8) beach (7) good (6) beautiful (6)
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  • 3/5 Jana K. 4 years ago on Google • 912 reviews
    The place itself is wonderful. Compared to other buildings in Thailand, it's really unique and you can enjoy something not traditional, for a change. What I minded a bit was that the visitors need to fit into dress-code, which was presented to us at the place. Even through I has skirt that ended under my knees, I was chosen to provide some personal information to the staff and to put an additional piece of clothes on me. Dress-code of some other visitors was overlooked. I felt like the staff needed to pick someone just to show that they do something and I was the randomly chosen one. Walking around in extra clothes made me sweaty and uncomfortable.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter van Z. 5 months ago on Google • 819 reviews
    Beautiful sea-side palace on the road between Cha-am and Hua Hin. The palace grounds are amazing. It only opens its door to visitors a few times a year.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lani B. 5 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    This is an amazing place and palace but there's not really anything to do. You aren't allowed to go inside the palace and it's still refurnishing. The garden and beach are both very nice places. They also have a souvenir shop and information stands. You have to cover knees and shoulders. You can rent a sarron there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Heinz R. 3 months ago on Google • 33 reviews New
    The palace is still not accessible. Likewise the statue and the teahouse. It's a shame actually. Apparently it's still being renovated. However, no activity is visible from the outside. A small impression of the complex can be gained from the lake side. However, access to the beach section is “actually” not permitted here either.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cecil M. 9 months ago on Google
    Definitely a worthwhile visit. Dress appropriately as this is a Royal Palace. The palace’s construction on stilts, each with an anti-bugs water trap, is neat. Lots of interesting and picturesque photo opportunities (open air hallways, beach views). Highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ThailandLifestyle O. 5 years ago on Google • 637 reviews
    The palace is still under renovation but it's already giving a good impression of what it will look like. Unfortunately all the upstairs floors where closed. The entrance fee was 30 B per person. We enjoyed the breeze and to be in the park.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Polsant P. 4 years ago on Google • 240 reviews
    Very nice seaside palace with beautiful surrounding. Especially a French tea cafe is very peaceful to enjoy high tea. The revenue from this cafe is to support a renovation project of this palace. During the renovation period, they allow tourists to walk on palace’s balcony only on Thursday and Friday.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ton G. 4 years ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Marukathayawan Palace is a lovely site along the seashore. Tranquil and peaceful, often treated by the sea with a pleasant cool breeze. New is a tearooom, built in the same elegant style. The various wooden construction and colors covered with red roofs make the place very photogenic. The huge well maintained garden provides spacious perspectives for the summer palace. The sea demands its toll, with the result that the palace needs constantly maintenance. Because of the current renovation the interior is closed for the public. Still, Marukatayawan is an interesting and pleasant outing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Debbie B. 5 years ago on Google
    A very pretty palace which, once fully restored, will look incredible. We weren't able to go up to the first floor but could see some of the splendour on show through the open windows. Definitely worth a visit if you like places of a historic nature.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Galib Bin M. 5 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Not very majestic but relaxing! When we first heard about the 'Royal palace' we thought something majestic but when we first saw it we kinda disappointed as it is not much royal, but the part that will make you feels better is that it is very very relaxing and soothing. Just beside the serene beach, this place is anyone's dream for a quiet summer time but surely only a king can afford it. Built by Italian designer, the European style garden, fountain more resemble with European villa than the Thai. I guess the place could have been enriched with some of the items of the kings, royal family member etc. but there's nothing there. You should carry a book to read sitting beside the beach on the bench or in the garden. That would be the best utilization of the ambiance of this place. A recommended place for the book or nature lovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 es L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very well maintained area by the beach. We rented bikes and cycle into the compound with the kids. Most of us had to rent a cloth to cover our body per the guideline.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suwichanon M. 3 weeks ago on Google • 130 reviews New
    Absolutely beautiful, very beautiful, shady, lots of trees, comfortable to rest, very cool breeze.

  • 5/5 หลิน �. 3 weeks ago on Google • 127 reviews New
    There are many photo spots but at this time the building is being repaired.

  • 5/5 Tammy S. 4 years ago on Google • 121 reviews
    Never miss this place every time I went to this area. Love this palace so much as the story of this place since King Rama V. They have support guide which can tell you about many story for more than hour for free. I always learn new things in every visits. This is must go place for both foreigners and Thai. *** As this is one of King’s palace, dress code must be followed. No short But they have some spare for borrow also

  • 4/5 Wang X. 6 years ago on Google • 38 reviews
    This is a beautiful palace next to the sea and most importantly the ticket is not expensive at all which only cost you 30 baht. I have visited here at least 3 times, but the experiences have been dropped because of renovation. The first time I came here, you are still allowed to go to the second floor to visit some royal rooms but it has been closed since sometime last year. The staff told us it may take 5 years or more for the renovation works. I wish it could be faster but I guess it won't :(

  • 4/5 T W. 4 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    Nice seaside palace, quite different type of building structure. Entrance fee is cheap, free covers can be borrowed at entrance for those not dress appropriate enough. Do note the palace is currently under maintenace and you cant really go on the palace floor but only the corridor underneath nothing mech to see, half an hour is enough even for chilling.

  • 5/5 ธนาพงษ์ ลีระกุล (. 3 weeks ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    I wonder if some of you went on a trip. Only when I go, the official Said it's been closed for 3 years. It's such a pity that I haven't been able to enter yet.

  • 5/5 Saringkharn K. 1 month ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    Tales from history always fascinate.

  • 5/5 K S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Like many other things (Original) ชอบหลายๆอย่างนๆ

  • 5/5 Bert L. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Pisamai N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean, beautiful beach (Original) สะอาดหาดสวย สุดยอด

  • 5/5 Kieratikarn T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean, convenient travel, good service staff like (Original) สะอาดเดินทางสะดวกเจ้าหน้าที่บริการดีชอบคะ

  • 4/5 Enter P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Official ceremony place (Original) สถานที่พิธีทางราชการ

  • 5/5 บุปผา �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Then will come back (Original) แล้วจะกลับมาต่ะ

  • 4/5 Noo S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beachfront, good atmosphere, a place to host parties Meeting comfortably (Original) ติดชายหาด บรรยากาศดี สถานที่รองรับการสังสรรค์ ประชุมได้สะดวกสบาย

  • 5/5 saisunee j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Suitable as a meeting place (Original) เหมาะเป็นที่ประชุมสัมนา

  • 4/5 Joy j. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, good atmosphere by the sea (Original) สถานที่สวยค่ะ บรรยากาศดี ริมทะเล

  • 3/5 Bernie B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a bit disappointed, because because of renovation no access to the rooms. (Original) etwas enttäuscht, weil wegen renovation kein Zutritt in die Räume.

  • 4/5 Vareeporn S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sea view, beautiful view, quiet, very natural (Original) ติดทะเล วิวสวย เงียบสงบ ธรรมชาติมากๆ

  • 5/5 เอกรินทร์ �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) love much (Original) รักมาก

  • 5/5 Nok N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Peaceful, nice view, private (Original) สงบ วิวดี เป็นส่วนตัว

  • 4/5 weeracha K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet to visit (Original) เงียบน่ามาเที่ยว

  • 5/5 Meena R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean, good service, like (Original) สะอาดบริการดีคะชอบๆ

  • 5/5 Pasachakorn l. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Compact Auditorium But the sound is good (Original) หอประชุมกระทัดรัด แต่เครื่องเสียงดีค่ะ

  • 4/5 ไพบูลย์ �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice atmosphere (Original) บรรยากาศดี


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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