Kaday Aung Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
Kaday Aung is the cheapest way to get a pool and a leafy teak garden in Bagan on a tight budget.
Kaday Aung is the cheapest way to get a pool and a leafy teak garden in Bagan on a tight budget.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Kaday Aung Hotel sits in New Bagan and is one of the better answers in town for travelers on a tight budget. Rooms are plain and properly Burmese in feel, dressed with teak furniture and local fabric, and sized comfortably for two. Nothing here is designed to impress, but it is clean and honest, and the overall mood of the place is quiet and calm. The real character comes from outside the room: a shady teak garden that makes a genuinely nice spot to sit and cool down after a full day out at the pagodas.
Food and amenities
The headline amenity is the swimming pool set in that garden, which is rare at this price in Bagan. It works fine most of the time, though some reviews flag that cleaning is not always consistent, so it is worth checking before you count on it. A simple breakfast is included, the basic services you need are all here, and free Wi-Fi runs throughout the property. This is budget-tier hospitality done competently rather than lavishly.
Location and getting there
You are in New Bagan, roughly 8 km from Nyaung-U Airport. The main temple cluster is not on your doorstep — reaching the big sights around Old Bagan and Tharabar Gate, plus icons like Ananda and Dhammayangyi, means a horse cart or an e-bike, both of which the hotel can help arrange. That makes it a solid base to sleep and swim cheaply while you spend your days exploring.
Things to know before booking
Two honest caveats. First, service and facilities are lighter than the pricier hotels on this list, so there is no concierge polish — set expectations to clean and friendly, not full-service. Second, the pool is not always kept clean according to several guests, with upkeep that varies from stay to stay; if swimming matters, ask about its current condition first. Third, the New Bagan location adds a small daily transport cost since you cannot walk to the temples.
Our take
If your priority is stretching your budget without giving up a pool, Kaday Aung is hard to beat in Bagan. About $43 a night, a leafy teak garden and an 8.2/10 score add up to strong value. Just book it for what it is — a comfortable, well-priced base to swim and sleep between long days at the pagodas — and not as a polished resort.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- At about $43 a night with an actual swimming pool, this is outstanding value for Bagan, where most hotels with a pool sit well above this price.
- The teak garden is the standout. It is quiet, leafy and shaded, and the atmosphere it creates feels a tier above what you pay, especially in the late afternoon after a hot day at the pagodas.
- An 8.2/10 score on Booking.com, backed by 7.8 on Agoda, signals that most guests leave happy with the basics rather than just tolerating a cheap room.
- Rooms are simple but properly Burmese in feel, with teak furniture and local fabric, and they are sized for two without feeling cramped.
- Free Wi-Fi runs throughout, a simple breakfast is included, and staff will help line up a horse cart, e-bike or balloon-ride booking so you can plan your temple days from the front desk.
- Service and facilities are lighter than the pricier hotels in this list. There is no real concierge polish, so treat it as a clean, friendly budget base rather than a full-service stay.
- Several guests have flagged that the pool is not always kept clean, with upkeep that varies from stay to stay. If the pool is a deal-breaker for you, ask about its current condition before booking.
- The New Bagan location means you are not walking to the temples. The main cluster around Old Bagan and Tharabar Gate needs a horse cart or e-bike, which adds a small daily cost and a bit of planning.
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Insider Tips
- Book an e-bike through the front desk on arrival so you can self-drive to Ananda and Dhammayangyi at sunrise instead of waiting on a horse cart.
- If the pool matters to you, message the hotel before booking and ask when it was last cleaned, since upkeep is the most common complaint.
- Ask staff to arrange a hot-air balloon booking early in your trip; New Bagan is a short transfer from the launch fields and slots sell out in peak season.