Many international arrivals to Thailand will need quarantine for the first few nights of their trip in an ‘Alternative State Quarantine Hotel’ (ASQ/AQ Hotel) in Bangkok. They won’t be allowed to leave until they are cleared of COVID-19.
Many hotels in Bangkok are offering all-inclusive packages, which usually include three meals a day, airport pick-up, COVID tests, 24-hour standby nurse service, water, tea, coffee and a stocked mini-bar. The cheapest 14-day package we’ve found starts at 29,500 THB which is just $885 USD. Shorter packages are available depending on your needs — keep reading to see the available options!
If you’re ready to jump on the next flight to Thailand, we’re here to tell you the cheapest quarantine hotels in Bangkok!
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How Long is the Mandatory Quarantine in Bangkok?
Mandatory quarantine duration will vary depending on vaccination status, nationality and entry point. The quarantine period could be 7 days, 10 days or 14 days. Some fully vaccinated travellers from approved countries will no longer have to quarantine.
In reality, a 14-day package will span 15 nights and 16 days as the day you arrive in Thailand is counted as day zero. This means that a 10-day package will be 11 nights, 12 days and a 7-day package, 8 nights, 9 days.
Thai citizens may have to quarantine in a hotel in Bangkok depending on their vaccination status and where they have travelled from. Thai nationals will pay a cheaper rate and required COVID-19 tests are subsidised by the Thai government.
Note: As of November 1st 2021, AQ hotels are now offering 1-night packages for fully vaccinated travellers from specific countries who no longer have to complete a full quarantine on arrival. These are sometimes called ‘Test And Go’ packages.
Please see here for more information on Thailand travel restrictions.
What is Included in an Alternative State Quarantine Package?
See the example hotel in the video below by Retired Working For You and an idea of what is included in an ‘Alternative State Quarantine Package’…
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Top 10 Cheapest Alternative State Quarantine Hotels in Bangkok
An AQ hotel in Thailand tends to cost between $50-100 USD per night on the budget-friendly end. All quarantine hotels on our list are under 37,990 THB ($1,139 USD for a 14-day package all-inclusive service.)
The prices are per person with the cheapest first, based on the 14-day package. Each hotel is paired with a private hospital in Bangkok to offer COVID tests and 24-hour medical care if necessary.
1. The Kinn Hotel
- 1 day package: From 3,900 THB
- 7 day package: From 16,900 THB
- 10 day package: From 22,000 THB
- 14 day package: From 29,500 THB
The cheapest hotel on the quarantine list is The Kinn, offering a deluxe room package in a 26m sq. space for 29,500 THB for the 14 day package. The price includes three meals a day, pick-up from the airport, all COVID tests and a 24-hour nursing service.
All rooms have a balcony which is great if you crave fresh air after being cooped up for a few days! Rooms also come with a private bathroom, WIFI and cable TV. Partnered with Vibhavadi Hospital.
Contact: rsvn@thekinnbangkok.com
2. The Cotai Luxury Design Hotel
- 1 day package: TBC
- 7 day package: TBC
- 10 day package: TBC
- 14 day package: From 29,500 THB
Located in the Bang Bo area of Bangkok, the Cotai is offering 16 day/15 night quarantine packages starting at 29,500 THB per person for a superior 23m sq. room. This includes full board meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner, room cleaning service, WIFI, TV, airport pick up and 24-hour stand-by nurse service.
If you think you’ll want more space during your 2 weeks lockdown, for a 60m sq. suite with bedroom and living room, the price goes up to 37,000 THB. Partnered with Sukajev Hospital.
Contact: rsvn@thecotailuxurydesignhotel.com
3. Hotel Amber Sukhumvit 85
- 1 day package: From 4,600 THB
- 7 day package: From 18,500 THB
- 10 day package: From 23,500 THB
- 14 day package: From 30,000 THB
Located in the heart of Bangkok, 20 minutes from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Hotel Amber offers Alternative State Quarantine packages from 18,500 THB per person, making it a good budget-friendly option. The price for the 14-day package includes free airport pick-up on arrival, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as two bottles of drinking water and coffee/tea daily. All rooms have balconies.
Guests are able to use the outdoor spaces to get some fresh air and cable TV and WIFI is available in the room. The deluxe room is 27m sq. (30,000 THB) or you can upgrade to a 30 m. sq one grand deluxe for more space (33,000 THB). Partnered with Synphaet Hospital.
Contact:info@hotelambersukhumvit85.com
4. FuramaXclusive Sukhumvit Bangkok
- 1 day package: From 3,950 THB
- 7 day package: From 18,500 THB
- 10 day package: From 26,500 THB
- 14 day package: From 30,000 THB
The FuramaXclusive, located in the heart of Bangkok, is offering Alternative State Quarantine packages starting at a reasonable 30,000 THB for a 36m sq. deluxe room (14 day package). The price is per person and includes 3 daily meals, housekeeping service, drinking water and tea and coffee in the room and airport pick-up.
If you want someone else to stay in your room with you, they have an additional person charge at 22,000 THB extra. Not such a bad deal! You also get a quarantine completion certificate when you leave. Partnered with BPK 9 International Hospital.
Contact: reservations.fxsukhumvit@furama.com
5. Two Three – A Homely Hotel
- 1 day package: From 4,200 THB
- 7 day package: From 19,000 THB
- 10 day package: From 25,000 THB
- 14 day package: From 31,000 THB
This stylish boutique hotel is situated on Sukhumvit Road. The hotel boasts 78 clean and comfortable rooms, perfect for fulfilling your mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Thailand. Balcony rooms and smoking rooms are available at this hotel.
Three meals are provided daily as part of the AQ package and they include Western, Thai, Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal options. The staff are friendly and will do whatever they can to help you get the most out of your stay. Guests report that this is a family-friendly hotel in which to complete your hotel quarantine. Partnered with World Medical Hospital.
Contact:gm@twothreehotel.co
6. Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18
- 1 day package: From 4,750 THB
- 7 day package: From 20,500 THB
- 10 day package: From 26,500 THB
- 14 day package: From 35,000 THB
This offering by the Radisson Hotel Group is a great choice for travellers looking for a high-quality AQ hotel on a budget. Situated in the heart of the Sukhumvit district, they offer modern rooms equipped with high-speed WIFI. Although it is more expensive than some of the other options, you get a lot of bang for your buck here, including a complimentary DTAC SIM card and a fully stocked minibar on arrival.
They provide a range of choices when it comes to meals and there is also a microwave provided in the suites. Room service can be ordered until 9pm. Guests appreciate the minibar and the light and airy rooms. Partnered with Piyavate Hospital.
Contact: reservations@parkplazabangkok.com
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7. Citrus Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok
- 1 day package: From 4,599 THB
- 7 day package: From 19,499 THB
- 10 day package: From 25,500 THB
- 14 day package: From 35,500 THB
The Citrus Sukhumvit offers a ‘Cozy’ room for 35,500 THB for a total of 15 nights, 16 days. The room is just 23m sq. but is very comfortable and has a private bathroom. The largest room available is the Citrus Suite which is 55 m sq. and starts at 35,500 THB for the 14 day package.
The packages include airport pick up and three meals a day, as well as room cleaning service during your stay (will depend on package length), high-speed WIFI, TV (with 200 channels) and ‘special activity’ included to help pass the time. Partnered with Piyavate Hospital.
Contact: enquiry@citrus11sukhumvit.com
8. Cinnamon Residence
- 1 day package: From 3,900 THB
- 7 day package: From 19,000 THB
- 10 day package: From 26,000 THB
- 14 day package: From 35,900 THB
The Cinnamon Residence is located near Bangkok’s famous weekend market, Chatuchak (not that you’ll be able to go!). Their quarantine ‘economy’ package starts at 35,900 THB for one person in a 28m sq. room for 15 nights, 16 days.
The package includes the usual; airport pick-up, three meals a day, nurse service if required. There is also the option to rent massage and exercise equipment. They also have a nice garden where you can get some fresh air and relax (socially distant with other guests of course). Partnered with Vibhavadi Hospital.
Contact: reservation@cinnamon-residence.com
9. Graceland Bangkok Hotel
- 1 day package: From 4,900 THB
- 7 day package: From THB 21,900 THB
- 10 day package: From 27,900 THB
- 14 day package: From 36,900 THB
The 16 day/15 night quarantine package at Graceland Bangkok Hotel starts at 36,900 THB for a superior room that’s 30m sq. If this isn’t quite big enough for your liking, there is the option to upgrade to a deluxe room or choose from one of the available suites.
The price, like the other hotels, includes limousine airport pick-up, complimentary drinking water, tea and coffee, three meals a day and cleaning service. COVID tests and 24-hours stand-by nurse service included. Partnered with Piyavate Hospital.
Contact: reservations@gracelandbangkok.com
10. A-One Bangkok Hotel
- 1 day package: From 4,500 THB
- 7 day package: From 22,000 THB
- 10 day package: From 28,000 THB
- 14 day package: From 37,990 THB
This modern hotel is located close to Sukhumvit Road. The spacious rooms are comfortable, with three meals being provided inclusive of the package. Meals are halal-friendly and vegetarians can be catered for on request. There is a 40% discount on room service food and drink for guests.
It includes everything you would expect from a quarantine package including COVID tests, airport pick up and doctor’s consultation. Face masks, hand sanitiser and a digital thermometer is also included for guest use. A-One Bangkok Hotel is partnered with Piyavate Hospital.
Contact: bangkok@a-onehotel.com
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Hi Nicki
Thanks for all this information, it is so useful!
Do you know if any of these hotels are funny about non married couples?
Thanks
Emily
Hi Emily!
I have heard some things about quarantine hotels being funny about non-married couples but not in Thailand. However, I’d still double-check with the hotel when you enquire about booking.
Could you answer this for me?
When in a test and go hotel, can you leave the room and use the hotel facilities?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Rachel!
You are required to wait for the test result within the hotel room. Although the waiting period should be within 24 hours, it can vary between 24-48 hours. Once you have received a negative test result, you are then free to use the hotel facilities.
Hello Nikki, I’m wondering if the ‘Test & Go’ one night AQ hotels listed under; ‘Top 10 Cheapest Alternative State Quarantine Hotels in Bangkok’ include pickup and food? If so could you please list the ones that do. Thanks!
Hi Dennis,
According to the Thai Embassy, the ‘Test & Go’ packages include the following as standard:
RT-PCR COVID-19 Test
Antigen Test Kit (ATK)
Accommodation for at least 1 night.
Transport to transfer from the airport to your designated hotel.
Food isn’t included as standard but this will be something that you can discuss with your hotel of choice when booking.
I’m curious where you could rent a beach bungalow for $100 a month. How??
Try Koh Phangan, Koh Lanta, Koh Chang… I think that prices will have risen now given that the Phuket Sandbox Scheme will be starting 1st July, but you should still be able to find some bargains.
If someone has receive vaccine from the USA is he gonna quarantine coming to Thailand
Hi Bella, the Phuket Sandbox Scheme starts on 1st July which means that fully vaccinated travellers can travel to Thailand without the need for quarantine. However, you do need to stay on the island of Phuket for 14 days. If you want to travel to other parts of Thailand, the quarantine is still 14 days. You can read more about the Phuket Sandbox Scheme here: https://southeastasiabackpacker.com/phuket-sandbox/