What budget gets you
Thirty dollars per night in Cox's Bazar buys a private room with a fan (no AC), a private bathroom with cold water shower, a firm bed, and hopefully working WiFi. Do not expect hot water, a desk, a TV that works, or breakfast. The best budget hotels are family-run guesthouses in the Kolatoli and Laboni area, within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. The worst are grimy lodges near the bus station with bedbugs, broken locks, and sewage smells.
We ranked the seven below by cleanliness, staff helpfulness, and whether the WiFi and power outlets actually function. All are within 500 meters of Laboni or Kolatoli beaches. All accept walk-ins but booking ahead via phone gets you a better room. Expect to pay $20-28 depending on season and your haggling skill.
The 7 best
One: Hotel Coral Reef on Kolatoli Road. Spotless rooms, friendly family owners, rooftop seating with ocean views. $24/night for a double with fan and private bath. Two: Sea Shell Guest House near Sugandha Beach. Quiet location, good mattresses, reliable WiFi. $22/night. Three: Oporajita Hotel on Station Road, slightly inland but a 10-minute walk to Laboni. The manager speaks English and helps with tour bookings. $20/night. Four: Hotel Heaven on Kalatali Beach Road. Basic but clean, hot water sometimes available in the morning. $26/night.
Five: Beach View Inn near Laboni Point. The name oversells the view (you see the ocean from the rooftop only) but rooms are acceptable. $23/night. Six: Cox's Backpackers, the only dormitory-style hostel in town. Mixed dorms $7/bed, private rooms $18. Good for solo travelers wanting to meet others. Seven: Hotel Nawrin near Marine Drive. Aging property but well-maintained, family-run, excellent dal and rice breakfast for $1 extra. $25/night.
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Hotels in Cox’s Bazar
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