Cox's Bazar guide

Top 7 verified apartments in Cox's Bazar (2026)

Seven private, manually checked stays — picked for couples, families and small groups who'd rather skip the hotel reception and pay with bKash or Nagad.

Why apartments beat hotels in Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar has more beachfront hotel rooms than any other city in Bangladesh — and most of them feel the same. A verified apartment gives you three things a generic hotel can't: a private entrance, your own kitchen, and a real host you can message before you book. Add local payment via bKash or Nagad and you skip the card-machine queue at check-in entirely.

How we picked these seven

Every property below carries an AmarStay Verified host badge — meaning our team has checked the host's identity, the building, and the listing photos against the actual unit. Pricing, ID policy, and house rules are all on the listing page, not sprung on you at the door.

  1. Verified pick #1

    Sugandha Beach 2-Bedroom Apartment

    Sugandha Point, walkable to the beach · Sleeps 4 · 2 bed · 2 bath

    Sea-facing balcony, lift building, 6-minute walk to the beach. Verified host responds on WhatsApp within an hour.

  2. Verified pick #2

    Kolatoli Sea-View Studio

    Kolatoli, hotel-motel zone · Sleeps 2 · studio · 1 bath

    Smallest in the list and the cheapest midweek. Quiet building, fast Wi-Fi, kitchenette for breakfast.

  3. Verified pick #3

    Inani Hillside 3-Bedroom Villa

    Inani Beach, 30 min south of town · Sleeps 6 · 3 bed · 3 bath

    Private villa with a deck over the hill. Great for families or two couples splitting the cost.

  4. Verified pick #4

    Long Beach Family Apartment

    Hotel Long Beach side, Kolatoli · Sleeps 5 · 2 bed · 2 bath

    Beachfront block, generator backup, kid-friendly layout. Verified host accepts bKash and Nagad.

  5. Verified pick #5

    Marine Drive Couple Suite

    Marine Drive, near Himchari · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed · 1 bath

    Quiet drive-side suite with a sea view. Hosts list NID-only check-in policy upfront.

  6. Verified pick #6

    Sayeman Heritage-Style 2BR

    Sayeman Road, central · Sleeps 4 · 2 bed · 2 bath

    Walking distance to Burmese Market and restaurants. Self-check-in with a lockbox.

  7. Verified pick #7

    Laboni Beachfront Penthouse

    Laboni Point, north of Sugandha · Sleeps 6 · 3 bed · 3 bath

    Top-floor penthouse, panoramic sea view. Best for a special-occasion booking.

Best time to book

October to March is peak season — book 2–3 weeks ahead and target Sunday–Thursday nights for the best rates. April to September is quieter and 25–40% cheaper; sea-view apartments in Sugandha and Kolatoli stay comfortable thanks to AC and lift buildings.

Frequently asked questions

Are apartments cheaper than hotels?

Midweek, yes — typically 20–40% cheaper than equivalent beachfront rooms, with a kitchen and separate bedrooms included.

Can I pay with bKash or Nagad?

Every AmarStay host accepts bKash and Nagad. No international card is required.

What does the Verified badge actually mean?

We check the host's ID, the address, and the listing photos against the actual unit before the listing goes live. The apartment you see is the apartment you get.