I usually don't write reviews, but just decided to leave a note for other travelers who are afraid of cockroaches like I am. I was arriving at midnight and was supposed to leave the hotel next morning to go to an elephant sanctuary, so I booked Varada for its price and the short distance from the airport. Also I've read great reviews on Tripadvisor.
I checked in on Feb 22, and as I walked into the room I found a HUGE cockroach on the floor, which the door guy killed with his hand. The room had so many mosquitos even with windows closed, I stayed awake all night, checked out at 7 a.m. and waited at the lobby until the car from the sanctuary picked me up at 9. I had another reservation at this hotel for the day I come back from the sanctuary, which I canceled even though only 50 % was refundable.
I have been to Thailand many times and am very aware that there are cockroaches on streets, markets, etc, but I didn't expect to see one in my room. I know it is not a 4, 5 star hotel, but they definitely need a better pest control.