The Bliss South Beach Patong is located at the southern end of the beach, in a relatively quiet area of Patong within easy walking distance (15 mins) from the hustle and bustle of Bangla road. Besides enjoying a swim at the beachfront right across the street, guests can also cool off at any of the two pools of the property. While both are pleasant well maintained, the smaller one, found at the front is more appropriate for dipping than laps which can be done at the larger and more private one in at the back. The 32 m² Deluxe rooms are cosy and well-designed, highlight of staying here for me was definitely the beautiful sea view from the balcony, great place to just sit back and chill with a beer in hand, watching the sunset or listen the waves at night. The hotel is comprised of two separate buildings, the south wing for the suite accommodations and the north wing (where I stayed) where you will find the superior and deluxe room categories. Staff are extremely polite and helpful, security has a very friendly attitude dealing with overnight bargirls. Overall a great option! Awarded again the Trip Advisor’s certificate of […]

The LK Royal Suite is conveniently located right on Soi Buakhao, making most of Central Pattaya’s nightlife (Soi 7/8, Soi LK Metro & Soi Diana) and attractions (beach & central festival mall) easily accessible within a 5 to 10 mins walk. The Royal Suite is one of the LK group’s older properties, which have made a name for themselves in the city by offering vintage European themed hotels with larger than average rooms at very competitive prices. While the hotel could do with some TLD and is a bit lower standard than sister hotels such as the LK The Empress, LK Metropole or LK Residence nearby, the Royal Suite nonetheless still offers some good bang for your buck. The main building is the all suite part of the hotel, where the most expensive and generous size rooms are located. The cheaper standard room wing, of which you see my pictures in above are located in the adjacent building just next door. First impressions quite positive: At 36 square meters, even the cheapest category didn’t feel cramped, bed is very comfortable, 40-inch TV offers a wide selection of international channels (ex: Cinema 1 and Cinema 2 shows good movies 24/7), small […]

March Hotel is the newest hotel managed by a Chinese owner with a few other popular hotels in the area: The April Suites, August Suites and now opened newer May wing. Location is a bit off the beaten track down a little side street, about 150 meters away of the Pattaya 2nd road and Pattaya central. Depending in which direction you are headed from here, a 10 minutes leisurely stroll should get you to either Soi 6, Soi 7, Central festival, Soi Buakhao or Pattaya beach. Hotel itself was quite good, I’d even go as far to say currently one of the best hotels in this price range and slightly superior to their sister hotel April Suites, as rooms the are bigger in size and have more up-to-date facilities. I gave a try at their Deluxe category, ended up in the newer May wing. First impressions quite were good, definitely feels spacious enough at 28 square meters, rooms don’t have much in the way of decorations but all the essentials are provided: Comfy king size bed, decently sized 40-inch LED TV TV with a good range of English speaking channels, a large fridge offering plenty of storage space, silent operating […]

The D Hotel is an all new property that’s been getting rave reviews since it opened in 2016 so I decided to check it out this December 2017. Location wise it’s perfect, since it’s hidden down a quiet alley you won’t be getting any problem sleeping at night. At the same time it’s only 50 meters from Soi Buakhao and its nightlife, from where a quick 5 minute walk across Soi New Plaza gets you to Pattaya’s 2nd Road, with all the beer bar action of Soi 7 & 8 on the other side of the street, just 6 mins to CentralFestival mall, 10 mins walk straight to the beach or Soi LK Metro, direct access to the baht bus when you need to get to Walking street or Soi 6 quickly. Booked their cheapest Standard category, prices are very reasonable and the room is still quite sizable at 32 sqm. Amenities include a comfortable King sized bed, sofa, table and chairs, 32-inch LED TV with a good selection of English channels, quiet A/C unit with separate fan, large mini-bar sink opposite to a sink area, average WiFi signal, large electronic safe that could fit a 15-inch laptop, bathroom with walk-in shower, […]

The KTK Royal Residence is located in quiet area less than 10 minutes walk away from Soi 6, while it’s just slightly out of the way from the main central Pattaya area (Soi 7 is around 15 mins walk) the hotel operates, for those who wish, a free and efficient 24-hours Tuk Tuk service that will get you to any of the main roads. The KTK chain offer great accommodations, stayed both in the KTK Royal Residence and their KTK Regent Suite wing in the past. Really nice rooms, lovely soft king size bed, modern appliances and furnishings, comes with one sofa or comfy chair set, big 42-inch TV, work desk area, kitchenette corner with big fridge, table with chairs and a small balcony, housekeeping works very hard at keeping the place clean. Hotel amenities include two pools, both indoor and outdoor (more for cooling off than laps but nice nonetheless), a sauna, restaurant, gym and small indoor putting green if you want to try out your putting skills. Really good value for money, can understand they getting TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence award, highly recommended! Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of […]

The April Suites is a very well-run hotel hidden 110 meters from 2nd road down a narrow dead end street that gets very little traffic noise. Location is quite good for Central Pattaya, the beer bars enclaves of Soi 6, 7 & 8 can all be reached within a 10 minutes walk including beach road. The hotel is managed by a Chinese owner (who also owns sister hotels August Suites and March Hotel) who puts a lot of effort on cleanliness and staff training which clearly is paying off as a 4th property, the May Hotel has opened nearby. Rooms are modern and comfortable, though sparingly equipped but at this price it’s one of the best values in town and with everything a monger needs to enjoy his holiday. Hotel facilities include a rooftop terrace with pool, bar, gym and sauna which might not be the largest in the city but is nonetheless very relaxing for a swim and a drink. Staff is very friendly and cooperative, excellent bang for the buck. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Basaya Beach Hotel and Resort is located in Central Pattaya right across from the beach, the settings are quite nice with lots of greeneries and a big pool. This property tends to offer good rates all year long for a reason, It’s dated, and by dated I mean 40+ years old dated, most probably the oldest, still standing resort along Pattaya beach road. Originally built in 1964, it definitely lacks sparkle and is a bit rough round the edges in some parts, especially with the standard rooms, which are in need of intense renovation. The common areas are also old but well kept, The pool and gardens are very inviting and seem well looked after, the deck furniture on the other hand could do with an overhaul. Most rooms are on the ground floor and have dated furniture, TV needs updating to flat-screen, wifi is non existent or just tolerable in the rooms and there’s only a single electrical outlet available but well, you can’t expect much for the price and prime location. Popular mostly with older Farangs, could be an option if you don’t plan to spend much time in your room. Only real issue is the cheapest […]

Owned by the same proprietor as the Bayview Hotel found just behind it, The Wave Hotel is a new low-rise luxury boutique hotel with only 18 rooms that has a brilliant seafront location on Pattaya Beach Road. The hotel has an Art Deco inspired design which reminds classic 50’s Miami Beach with it’s pale blue colors and vintage red car up on front. All the rooms overlook the sea and are fitted with balconies providing panoramic views over beach road. These are maintained impeccably, decor is quite stunning with an unique a mix of where modern meets retro furnishings, certainly not your usually, run-of-the-mill hotel room. The pool area is laid back and very relaxing, staff are incredibly friendly where complimentary drink refills and food is served without asking. Overall, Through it’s innovative theme and combination of art, design, and function throughout the Wave Hotel certainly rates itself several notches above any other of the boutique hotels found in the area. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The KTK Regent Suite is a new property with a classic decor located in a quiet alley with no noise about 5-10 minutes walk from 2nd road from which the hotel also provides 24 hour complimentary shuttle service, Soi 6 right around the corner. Hotel amenities are quite good,you have 2 pools (indoor & exterior),a gym, mini golf and restaurant with offers a menu à la carte & buffet, staff are helpful and always with a smile on their face. Suites are very spacious starting at 57 m² with a superb set amenities for the cost: Huge King size bed, comfortable couch from which you can enjoy a boat load of channels the 42-Inch Flat screen TV, kitchenette/dining area with massive fridge and essentials such as microwave, bottle opener and glasses, well designed bathroom with separate walk-in shower and bathtub large enough for two, The balcony is not the biggest in size but has ample space for two people to sit on. Overall, very satisfied with my stay at this new Pattaya property, can recommend! Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the Junior Suite room and hotel amenities.

The August Suites is a lovely little hotel with a good location within Central Pattaya, just a minute walking distance from the junction of 2nd road and central road. it’s also conveniently set back from the main road on a quiet cul-de-sac so you are well insulated from the noise, very close to the entrance of Soi Buakhao and maybe 5 minutes from the beer bars of Soi 7 & 8. Hotel is kept spotlessly clean, on the 2nd floor there is a cozy pool and bar area with a little Jacuzzi, drinks are reasonably priced at around 50 baht for a beer, also found on the same floor are a lounge area to take in the sun, sauna, gym and pool room. Rooms are clean and spacious starting at 40 sq.m for the cheapest category, all of them have a balcony, I suggest trying to get a pool side room if possible. Beds are large and quite comfy, fridge offers plenty of storage space, LED-TV offered an abundance of movie channels for downtime from wich you can watch from the nice little 1-seat sofa, bathroom is above-average with separate tub and glass-enclosed shower, great water temperature and pressure, lots […]

The At Mind Serviced Residence has a few things going for it, a quiet location just 5 minutes walk from the nightlife of Soi 6, a very relaxing and tranquil swimming pool area surrounded by well kept gardens, great gym/sauna and modern suites/apartments with ample storage for a long stay. The accommodations are quite spacious with their smallest studio units starting at 45sq.m which should satisfy most, I gave a try at their 1-Bedroom Suite this time around which are even bigger at 60sq.m and offer loads of space. Amenities include a large walk-in dressing room with hanging space and electronic safe that makes it easy to keep the place tidy, kitchenette with large fridge/freezer, 2 LED 32-inch TV’s (one for the living room, the other is found in the bedroom) and a balcony overlooking the pool. Overall cleanliness was great, staff are all very nice, no problems with your overnight guests, a breeze to check them in and out, can definitely recommend. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

The At Mind Premier Suites is the latest addition to the popular @Mind group in Pattaya. Hotel is modern and very nicely designed, location can be a bit tricky at first as it’s located down a little alley way 200 meters from Central Pattaya road but once you do get to know your way around the area, you can hit Pattaya Secondary road & Soi 7 in about 10 minutes walking distance or the beach and Soi 6 within 15 mins. I have to say I was really impressed with their rooms, they really deserve their Certificate of Excellence rating on Trip Advisor. The Deluxe room I booked was super modern and came with all the amenities of a studio apartment: Comfy queen size bed, kitchenette with big fridge and washing machine, living room area with a 40-inch LED-TV and couch, well equipped bathroom with both tub and walk in shower, solid wi-fi signal, silent AC. Basically everything you could need for at a very low price tag. Hotel does feature a pool (although a bit on the small), gym and sauna. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the Deluxe room […]

The Areca Lodge is located on Soi Diana just one block west of Soi LK Metro and two blocks west of Soi Buakhao, so you’ll have lots of beer bars and ago-go in the area. Due to popularity over the years the hotel has enlarged into 3 wings, latest is the Evergreen building where I stayed this trip. Grounds at the Areca Lodge are massive and beautiful, everything inside of the hotel is kept perfectly clean. Amenities include two marvelous pools, a great place to chill during the day, their Blue Ocean café pool bar and restaurant offers delicious food and there’s always plenty of staff around to get your drinks. Stayed in their Deluxe room, which is furthest one from the entrance and therefore very peaceful and quiet at night far from the noise of Soi Diana, found it to be excellent, spacious and bright, all the modern amenities needed, big flat-screen TV, AC is powerful and quiet, bathroom was small and had no separate shower, just bath over shower, the WIFI worked very good, lots of electrical outlets. Very nice place to stay if you don’t need to be right nextdoor to Walking street. Have a look above […]

The 247 Boutique Hotel Right in located right at the middle of the Soi honey and very close by to the bar districts Soi Buakhao & Soi LK. Festival mall is about 5 minutes walking distance and 10 from Pattaya beach. This is a new and relatively small hotel, very friendly welcome from staff on arrival, quick check-in & check-out. Amenities include a nice little pool and gym opened until 8PM at the rooftop level. I stayed in one of their Deluxe rooms, not the biggest but clean and modern with see-through glass panel to the bathroom, sofa just besides the comfy bed, air-conditioning is cold and WiFi signal worked fine, would stay here again and can recommend. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

The Penthouse hotel is definitely not your typical or traditional hotel by any standards, the adult decor throughout is erotic and sexually explicit. Setting foot in the lobby area is a bit like entering an upscale brothel, there are many exotic and strange areas within the hotel, attached to it are two go-go bars which provides all sort of fun, one for girls and another for ladyboys in all safety, amenities include two swimming pools: One outdoor pool with a relaxing terrace and another in the basement which is great for night time partying. I stayed in one of their Party Patpong category and just to state a few of the “room extras” were full-length wall and ceiling mirrors around the bed, dancing podiums with lights & stripper poles, jacuzzi tub an adult “exercise” swing, 50-inch screen LCD-TV with adult movies, mood lighting, etc. Perfect for nighttime debauchery. Location is on Soi Pattayaland 2, just 50 meters from the beach and only three blocks from Walking Street. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

Tiger Inn hotel is a budget hotel is found right above a jungle themed restaurant and bar of the same name. Location is quite central with Patong Beach & Bangla road only a short 10 minute walk away. Rooms are old fashion but clean and spacious, decorated with sweet tiger-striped bedding and furniture. Definitely nothing special but all the basics are covered and everything works. The menu at their restaurant has a huge selection ranging from Thai cuisine to Western food with lots of fresh seafood dishes, good servings as well. A live band plays every night in the restaurant & bar, singing mostly classic rock covers from the 70s & 80s, so it can quickly fill up on occasions with an international crowd. Ideal place for travelers on a budget, if you don’t mind the tired rooms and lack of a swimming pool. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

Location of the Lantern Resorts is super convenient, only a short 5 minutes walk to Bangla Road and 5 more to Patong beach. This is currently my favorite resort on Soi Sansabai, facilities are new and modern and there’s three pools to chose from, two are at ground level next to each other and one on the roof. I booked the Pool Pent room, which are big and spacious with direct access to the pool from your terrace door, there is a table and chair outside and its very nice sitting there with a drink and a following dip. Rooms are clean, bright and comfortable and the housekeeping maintained it regularly, bathroom has a separate walk-in shower and tub. Could not be any happier from my stay at The Lantern Resort Patong, clean facility, perfect location and great staff, recommended! Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.  

Location wise, the Safari Beach Hotel is unbeatable, all you need to do is turn left, walk 60 meters and you’re at Patong Beach & Bangla Road. The grounds are green and lush, secluded and always seems quiet, swimming pool area is real nice too, guest get a 10% discount at their Savoey Seafood Restaurant, staff all-around are super friendly. I booked a Safari Deluxe with garden view on the second floor, room was spacious and super clean, bed was fine with good of pillows and cushions, linen was of good standard, LCD TV & DVD player, air conditioner worked well and since the rooms have a traditional metal key you can leave it on 24/7, bathroom had a large walk-in shower with good water pressure and no shortage of hot water great, Small patio overlooking the gardens, a little noise at night but it’s still very muted no trouble sleeping during my stay. Definitely not 5-star luxury, but still a great value, has everything you need besides perhaps a gym for the fitness freaks but for the price and location it’s superb. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the Deluxe […]

The Royal Phawadee Village is a little a little oasis of peace just minutes away from the from the hustle and bustle of Patong. Location is great, just 3 mins walk to the beach and 10 mins to Bangla Road. This older resort was built in traditional Thai style architecture and is set amid lush tropical gardens, pool is well maintained, clean and refreshing. My deluxe room was on the second floor with a veranda overlooking the pool. Living space is around 30 sq.m, everything is clean and fully functional, king size bed is comfortable and comes with very clean linen, flat screen TV, well stocked mini-bar and a balcony to sit on and enjoy a drink, toilet separate from the shower room. Staff are laid back and very friendly, will definitely return. Have a look above for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

La Vintage Resort is tucked away in a small soi just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of the Patong’s main road approximately 10-15 minutes walking distance from both Bangla Road and the beach. The hotel amenities include two small swimming pools next to each other separated by a small walk way with a bar in the middle, grounds are quite nice with little koi ponds and Balinese style statues. The first pool is shallower and more for kids with families, second is tucked deeper inside and more relaxing. I stayed in a Deluxe studio with balcony and the room was great, lots of space to move around with a big comfy bed, flat screen TV, safe, fridge, quiet and cool air-con. Bathroom is just your typical Thai wet room but there was no shortage of hot water, Wi-fI connection can be a bit slow at times but overall very reasonable price, I would definitely recommend this little 3-stars hotel. What you see above are the actual pictures I took when staying in their Deluxe studio room.