Guest Friendly Hotels

The @Home Boutique Hotel is a great option for travelers looking for affordable rooms not too far away from Patong’s nightlife. Location is quiet, walk to Bangla Road only takes 10 minutes. Definitely not the Ritz, but rooms are very reasonable and larger than I expected at 32 sqm for this price category. All the basics for a comfortable stay are provided: Cable TV, mini-bar, air-con, small electronic safe, bedding is decent, shower pressure in the bathroom was excellent, every room has a balcony. Now for the downsides: Noise isolation is poor, while there’s a lot of channels to chose from on the TV reception is a little fuzzy, Wi-Fi disconnected frequently, bathroom very basic in Thai style with no curtains so it floods the whole place quite easily, not the most silent of Air-cons. In the end still a good bang for your buck, should suit just fine those travelling on a budget. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

Al’s Laemson Resort is located on the top of a little hill in the Northern end of Chaweng beach. The atmosphere here is very relaxed, no big buildings, the only type of accommodation available are free-standing bungalows and villas that have been properly spread out on the hillside in a way you don’t overlook your neighbours, adding a feeling privacy. Bungalows, which start at 30 sqm are quite spacious and well equipped. I really enjoyed the simple little touches like having your own Nespresso machine to start the day with some real coffee. Amenities include a lovely pool area and bar overlooking the ocean. The beach, while not great for swimming due to it’s shallow waters is very secluded and feels private. A complimentary shuttle service is offered to their sister hotel, Als Resort, just 4 minutes walk away from the Green Mango entertainment area. Otherwise it’s approximately a 30 minutes walk or 10 min/ 50 baht songthaew ride. In the end, Al’s Laemson Resort best suited for those who are looking for a base away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip. Have a look below for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Aloha resort is located at the quieter end of Lamai Beach, but within easy distance (10 to 15 minutes walk) from Beer Bar Central, the main bargirl enclave in Lamai. The swimming pool, immaculate grounds and beach are what sells here. Rooms, especially in the lower categories are a little dated and in need of renovation but are clean, spacious and provided with everything you need. WiFi on the other hand is poor throughout the resort either loosing connection or extremely slow, except for a tiny area in the reception area. There are ample sun loungers around the pool and beach, not too much towel reservation going on. No pool bar though, a little annoying to have to go in the small restaurant each time to ask for a beer. No fault to the staff, which are super sweet and are doing their best although some language difficulties. In the end: Quiet location but not far from the action, nice pool & beachfront area. Accommodations are simple, furniture older but not bad value for the money overall. Have a look below for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Baan Suan Sook Resort is a small family ran business situated on a quiet hillside surrounding Chaweng Lake, Location is good, just far enough away from the strip not to be bothered by all the noise but only a 10 to 15 minutes slow walk from the main entertainment venues and the beach. Definitely a good option for budget travellers, as for under 1000 THB you’ll usually be able to get a hold on of their bungalow style accommodation with comes with a big private balcony/terrace area and all the expected amenities: Cable TV with a few English speaking channels, mini-bar, reliable Wi-Fi signal, en-suite bathroom and air-con system that kept the place cool without being noisy. Yeah sure, the rooms are a little basic but the maid does an excellent job keeping everything kept clean and tidy. The highlights of the resort is the infinity swimming pool at the very top of the hill, where you can dip in the water and admire the views across the island and the coast from the edge of the pool while hearing the monkeys playing in the background. Keep in mind it’s a quite a steep walk up to the pool, […]

Hotel Baraquda is conveniently located on 2nd Road, amidst the bustling nightlife and only a short walk from the beach, all the fun is basically just a few steps away. The area in which this new MGallery property shines involves their superior customer service and friendliness. From the moment you enter their ocean themed reception area and meet with the friendly staff, you realize you are in a truly in good hands. Greeted with a smiling face, a beautiful girl will take over the check-in procedure while another leads you to the comfortable lounge area, offering you a welcome drink as all the documentation is swiftly taken care of. The decor and facilities are excellent, one of the most noticeable things that will catch your eye is the cleanliness in which the property is kept, surroundings are immaculate. Rooms are quite large and beautifully designed, the bed is definitely not your usual rock-hard Thai mattress, linens very conducive to sleep. The only downside is that some wear and tear is starting to show on the furniture, especially in the lower tier rooms. Management is aware of the problem and has started the refurb process. Swimming pool area is exceptional, a […]

The BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel & Serviced Apartments is definitely one of the most comfortable stays I’ve had a chance to experience while in Patong. Situated in a quiet area of town, this private 46 luxurious apartments/suites property is conveniently located just 5 minute walk from the beach and a little under 15 minutes walk from the nightlife of Bangla Road. Amenities are very modern and include two swimming pools, one at the roof top while another at ground level, a restaurant and 2 bar/lounges. While they do not offer stunning views over the city, the suites certainly do not fail to impress. Furnished to very high standards the attention to detail is excellent, loved every bit of it, from the tasteful oil paintings that adorn the walls, to the comfortable leather living room couch and modern connected TV with surround stereo sound system, in room coffee machines, fully fitted out kitchen with huge fridge, massive bathroom and balcony with an outdoor settings not to forget the comfy king size bed with high quality linen, down feather duvets and pillows that was a pleasure to sleep in. Property is spread across four buildings adjacent to one another, the fact that […]

The C & N is a is a popular three-star budget hotel that I’ve personally been staying at on and off for the last decade. One of the major selling points here besides the price is the unbeatable location, literally just a minute walk from Bangla road, the epicenter of Patong’s nightlife and five minutes walk to the beach. The hotel itself hidden up a little alley, so noise from the bars and clubs is minimal, light sleepers may want to ask for one the rooms out the back that are a little more quiet. Granted, the C & N has been around a while and the rooms are not the most modern but they are neat, clean and tidy with all the essentials: A comfortable king size bed, flat-screen TV, fridge, safe, balcony, complimentary in room coffee/tea, etc. Staff is also very kind and helpful, cleaning is very well done. They are definitely doing things right as they still get awarded Trip Advisor’s certificate of Excellence to this day while being having being opened since the early 90’s. In the end a very good budget option with everything one you would expect. Have a look above for the pictures […]

The Coral Bay Resort is located near the northern end of Chaweng Beach, in a more quiet area, perfect for those looking for a quiet place to relax and/or detox during the daytime. There are 55 individual free-standing bungalows spread out on 10 acres of lush tropical grounds at the Coral Bay, so If you are looking for peace there’s plenty of that here, the only noise you will here is the constant sound of birds, toads and geckos. The resort has a good size pool and a semi-private beach shared with 2 other hotels. Due to the shallow waters this is not really a swimming beach most of the time but the large pool makes up for that. Bungalows are quite big and have a rustic charm going for them, all made of dark teak wood with a big veranda in front of the entrance and lots of furniture on it to relax and watch the day go by. Standards are generally good, some parts could do with a little renovation like the TV from the 90’s era or the wi-fi signal but otherwise they feel very cozy. The nightlife and Soi Green Mango are about 2KM away, so […]

The COSI Samui Chaweng Beach a brand new hotel attached to the Samui CentralFestival Mall. Location is very convenient as everything is walking distance from here, in less than five minutes you can have the sand in your toes at Chaweng beach or be enjoying a drink at one of the many beer bars or clubs of Soi Green Mango. The hotel is geared at a 20-30something crowd looking for something cheap, modern and smart. Closest thing that comes to mind would be a hipper version of a Tune Hotel or Ibis. Facilities are limited but include a chill out area above the reception, nice rooftop pool and a little cafe where you can use up your daily 200 Baht complimentary voucher for food and drinks. Rooms are all very small at 18 to 21 sqm, so to be manageable you probably will want to book here only of you spend very limited time inside. Otherwise the design is modern and all the amenities you need are provided: Bed is quite comfortable, not some cheap mattress and pillows, 43-inch Smart flatscreen TV comes with some good channel selection, multiple usb charger points are found for your electronics, some clothes hanging […]

First Bungalow Beach Resort is situated a little after southern end of Chaweng Beach, right on Chaweng Noi beach. Stayed in one of the beach bungalows, which were a little dated but the location right in front of the crystal waters of Chaweng Noi made up for that. Beach bar was very handy, the drinks and snacks there are very reasonably price, always plenty of free sun loungers around, very relaxing area. Bungalows are sized at 34 sqm and kept spotless, beds maybe a little firm but yeah this is Thailand, Flat-screen TV had grainy reception, Wi-Fi a little slow at times, fine for social media stuff but definitely no video streaming. Other than that no issues: A/C ran seemingly, mini-bar kept your drinks cool, electronic safe for your valuables, tea and coffee making facilities, etc. Bathroom has a bath over shower setup that provided instant hot water, toiletries were limited to bath gel, shampoo and cotton buds. Resort also offers cheaper but almost identical pool bungalows as well as even more affordable accommodations in a high rise building. The swimming pool area is massive with a pool bar on deck, always lots of sun-beds available. Place is not recommended […]

Forty Winks is a lovely little no-frills budget hotel tucked in the back of Patong on Nanai Road, a good 1.5 KM from beach road. Best suited for those who don’t mind walking 15/20 mins to Bangla Road in the hot and humid weather or plan on renting a bike. Hotel design is a little quirky but I loved it, you’ll notice it on arrival with the steampunk/industrial-themed lobby. Amenities are not extensive but do include a restaurant and a small pool that’s great for a quick dip after a long day in the sweltering heat or to nurse a morning hangover. Rooms as cosy, they come in two similar categories sized 25 & 30 sqm, all have a small balcony facing the road letting plenty of natural light in, comfortable bed & pillows where sheets and towels are changed every day. Amenities are basic but everything works fine, 32-inch LED TV in room with quite a selection of channels, very decent Wi-Fi signal, minibar fully stocked with prices similar to the 7/11, safe, air-con and water heater worked flawlessly. Only complain I could think about is the shower does not have a curtain so the floor floods easily. Staff […]

With a central location right at the heart of Pattaya along the beach, the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya offers you a sense of wonderful seclusion and comfort when you need it. The pool is amazing and massive, with a variation of both tile pool with swim up bar, Jacuzzi and plenty of cushioned lounge chairs to relax in and a sand based area complete with cabanas that you can rent for the day. When you do chose to leave the premise it’s within easy walking distance to the beer bar enclaves of Soi 6,7 & 8 and the CentraFestival mall. Walking street is a good 20 minutes walk but you can just hop on any bath bus on beach road and be there in less than 5 minutes. Hotel amenities are great and, the staff were genuine and provide excellent service, like other themed hard rock hotel they feature great music, lots of music memorabilia is on display, great atmosphere, great decoration, live bands are very good and have quite the personality. What really rocks is that the Hard rock is guest friendly and allows a joiner per day free of charge, more is charged at a rate of 1,200 […]

The Hemingways Silk Hotel is a very popular 3-star property located in a quiet, but central area near the end of Soi Sansabai. Just close enough to be able to do everything on foot but at the same time not be bothered by noise at the end the day: Bangla road, Jungceylon mall, Patong beach are all between 5 to 10 minutes walk. Not the biggest of rooms but nicely designed and modern with a comfy king size beds. Loved the great blackout curtains that let you sleep in peacefully and recover after a long night out. Good set of amenities: Flat-screen TV offers lots of channels, free and fast Wi-Fi on an unlimited number of devices, modern safe, well stocked mini-bar, little balcony to dry clothes or enjoy a beer, really nothing to complain here. Hotel facilities include a roof top pool with bar (opening hours 10AM-10PM), a sun bathing area and a restaurant where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the staff friendly, helpful and many have a great sense of humor. In the end the Hemingways Silk offers clean and modern facilities that outclasses most hotels of similar star ratings in the area so I […]

Hotel Vista enjoys a nice and quiet location along soi 4 in the northern part of central Pattaya, just 220 m from the beach. Atmosphere is very relaxed in this part of town, excellent option for those who like to base themselves near the beer-bars of Soi 6, just 5-6 minutes walk away. Nicely designed hotel with a beautiful salty-water swimming pool secluded up front of the hotel, nice pool side bar and sauna. Can definite recommend the grilled seafood buffet with unlimited beer, wine, soft-drinks including Fresh river prawn, scallops, salmon, mussels mixing Japanese, Thai, Korean & American cuisine. Room are clean and modern, the Club Luxx category have lovely balconies overlooking of the pool area, comfortable bed with nice linen and pillows, mood lighting, widescreen TV, mini bar well stocked, excellent air con, some wear and tear could be noticed in the room but nothing major, property opened in 2008. No joiner fees for overnight stay, so popular with single guests. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4 is very conveniently located right along Soi 4 (Nana), just on the outside fringe of Bangkok’s most popular redlight district. Besides the odd location and continuous stream of bargirls coming and going with guests everything else is quite in line with the typical Ibis brand standards that we are used to wordwide. Rated as a 3-star hotel this is your basic no frills budget hotel where the facilities are limited to rooms, a bar and restaurant. Standard rooms are quite compact at 20 sq.m and come equipped with a good bed, en suite high pressure shower room, flat-screen TV, small mini-bar, a counter top for your laptop, wardrobe with few shelves, safe and coffee/tea making facilities, wi-fi is also included free of charge. So in the end, love it or hate it this is your typical Ibis chain offering standardized and consistent accommodations and service. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

I’ve stayed at the Intimate Hotel, formally known as Tim Boutique quite a few times over the years and it has always left me a good feeling. location is very central so you can get most places just in a short walk, Soi Diana is just around the corner, 10 minutes max gets you to the beach and Walking Street is maybe 15 minutes away. Deluxe rooms are decently sized and kept clean and tidy, bed is comfortable, flat-screen TV offers a decent range of channels but nothing out of the ordinary, plenty of storage space but small safe which won’t fit any laptop over 12-inch in size, good amount of free power outlets, could charge up to 4 devices simultaneously. The bathroom is equipped with a large bath that doubles as shower with plenty of hot water and decent pressure, usual set of toiletries (soap, shampoo, shower gel etc.) are provided. Hotel has a nice little rooftop pool with a swim up bar and jacuzzi, great place to chill out.Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Jang Resort is a 3-star property tucked on a quieter side street with little to no motor traffic surrounded by many happy ending massage parlors, bars and restaurants. Location itself is great as it allows you to easily access the best of what Patong has to offer: Beach, Bangla road nightlife, Jungceylon mall, Hooters and the Hard Rock Cafe are all within a 5 to 10 minutes walk. The Resort is small in size with only 25 rooms spread around a small but adequate pool. Rooms are cozy and clean but furnished with older amenities, bedding quality is very decent, bathroom is the part that is really starting to show it’s age but nonetheless still fully functional. Almost all the rooms on 1st floor rooms open up onto the pool and are equipped with chairs and a table to sit outside. Facilities are limited to a pool, bar and restaurant. Overall a great little oasis with a shaded pool only 100 meters from the beach and 300 meters from the nightlife with older but decent rooms, those looking for modern resort will definitely have to look elsewhere. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.