Chattogram Division · Bangladesh
Where to stay in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar is a city in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh, home to about 196,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- CXB15 km · Cox's Bazar Airport
- Currency
- BDTBangladeshi taka
- Time zone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Language
- Bangla
About
About Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar is a city, fishing port, tourism centre, and the headquarters of the Cox's Bazar District and Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila in south-eastern Bangladesh. The city has a population of about 196,000.
For Bangladeshis it doesn't get much better than Cox's Bazar, the country's most popular beach resort. Sort of a Cancun of the east, it's choc-a-bloc with massive cement hotels and gaudy overdevelopment catering largely to the country's elite. To a foreigner it likely won't compare to other beach vacations you may have taken, but it's still interesting to see how the Bangladeshis live it up. The beach is crowded, especially near the Hotel Motel Zone, a large cluster of more upmarket hotels. Expect lots of attention, and expect to stay fully clothed. 30 km south is Inani Beach.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Cox's Bazar
See
Miles of golden sand, towering cliffs, surfing waves, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful seafood — this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh.
Do
- Cox's Bazar Surf Club Resort, Surf & Cafe
- Fun Fest
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Where to stay
Which part of Cox's Bazar to stay in
Most of the budget hotels are in the area surrounding Laldighi Lake in the main town area. The massive cement beasts are closer to the beach, getting bigger and grander as you move the 2 km south to the Hotel Motel Zone. Hotel Sea Gull and Sayeman Beach Resort are decent choices in the centre of town. There are a few hotels/motels such as Hotel Probal and Sikat operated by the Parjatan Corporation, a government tourism organisation.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Cox's Bazar
11 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Sayeman Beach Resort | 2015 | 19.1 km |
| Beach Way | 18.5 km | |
| Best Western Heritage | 18.8 km | |
| Hotel Sea Crown | 19.2 km | |
| Long Beach Hotel | 17.9 km | |
| Prime Park Hotel | 18.4 km | |
| Sea Princess Hotel | 18.4 km | |
| Seagull Hotels Ltd. | 18.1 km | |
| Uni Resort | 18.6 km | |
| White Orchid | 18.4 km | |
| Windy Terrace Boutique Hotel | 18.3 km |
All 11 hotels in Cox's Bazar, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Cox's Bazar
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cox's Bazar are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 869 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Cox's Bazar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB), about 15 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP, 77 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
About 150 km south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong. Non-Stop flights are available from Chittagong and Dhaka on Biman Bangladesh Airlines (State owned) or US-Bangla Airlines Flights tend to be daily during the high season (Oct - Apr) and 3-4 flights per week during the Summer and Monsoon (May - Sept). The main bus terminal is a few km east of the central town area, about a 15-minute / Tk 10 rickshaw ride. Local buses head to Chittagong (Tk 120, 4 hours) and Teknaf (Tk 70, 3 hours).
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CXB · Cox's Bazar Airport
CGP · Shah Amanat International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Cox's Bazar
Drink
Alcohol is available in a few locations in Cox's Bazar. The following hotels have bars which generally open from 19:00: Seagull Hotel, Hotel Sayeman, Hotel Shaibal, Renaissance Hotel. Don't expect much as their ambience leaves much to be desired and there is no guarantee the beer will be cold. Prices are higher than you might expect.
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Questions
Cox's Bazar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cox's Bazar are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 869 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cox's Bazar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB), about 15 km from the city centre in a straight line; Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP, 77 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Cox's Bazar?
Bangladeshi taka (BDT).
Nearby
Destinations near Cox's Bazar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.