Guest Friendly Hotels

The Lamai Bay View Resort stands at the quiet end of Lamai bay in a peaceful location a good half an hour on foot from the beer bars of the Lamai city center, or just only a quick drive by motorbike which can be rented at the property. For those are uncommon with the area, one of the most beautiful strips of sand of the island: Silver beach is only 15 minutes walk away. The property grounds are very inviting, about two dozen individual bungalows are spread in a tropical garden on sloping terrain that ends in a beautiful beach. Bungalows price depend mostly on size, not so much of amenities. Definitely not 5-star but pleasant and well maintained, furnished with all the basics: Big fridge, decent A/C unit, TV set, electronic safe, coffee making facilities and Wifi. The private terraces all offer splendid views. The resort amenities also include a swimming pool, open air restaurant and a small private beach with some sun loungers and hammocks. In the end a great a place for those looking to relax and totally unwind during the daytime, not so much for those who need nightlife and entertainment right at their doorsteps. Have […]

The Lamai Wanta is one of the most conveniently located resorts in Lamai, directly in the middle of the action with all the beer bars, pubs and clubs practically at your doorstep or within an easy 5 minutes walk. Tucked in a side street in a lovely tropical garden setting, very little noise of the hustle and bustle manages to get into the resort. A pool overlooking the beach is found at the front of the property, with poolside bar service, always plenty of sun loungers to chose from on the beach and around the pool. Entry level rooms are quite basic but come with all the essentials (TV, A/C mini-bar, safe, kettle, free daily water, etc). Particularly enjoyed the bed and pillows, unusually comfortable for Thailand. Unfortunately WiFi signal was hit and miss. Free standing bungalows area also available closer to the beach. Highly recommended for it’s proximity of the nightlife, excellent beachfront location with an infinity pool overlooking the sea and competitive rates during low season. Have a look below for the pictures I have personally took during my stay of the room and hotel amenities.

The LK Renaissance (which now has been re-branded as the LK Renaissance) enjoys a prime location on Soi Diana with most of Central Pattaya’s nightlife nearby, this is currently one of my favorite areas to base myself, vibe is laid-back, making it a great place to start your evening but also a very strategic option for those who like to do everything on foot, just 3 minutes walk to LK Metro, 5 mins to Soi Buakhao and under 10 mins to the beach, Central Festival mall or the beer bar enclaves of Soi 7 & 8, with lot’s of cheap baht buses routes along the way. The hotel is appointed in the distinct LK vintage European style, which might not exactly be the most modern theme out there but what I love about them is quality and comfort found in their rooms. 1st the bedding is always extremely comfortable, so great in fact I literally slept 10 hours straight on the first night on arrival, 2nd there’s the size of the rooms, at 60 square meters my superior room enjoyed about double of the living space than your average Pattaya hotel, then there’s little perks of being geared towards the guest friendly market like the Jacuzzi or whirlpool […]

The LK Royal Wing is located on dead-end lane about 100m down Soi Buakhao, making it very close to the action but just far enough from the main road to be quiet at night. Lots of nightlife within easy walking distance: Soi 7 & 8 are around 8-10 mins away, while the Soi Diana and Soi LK Metro area can be reached in a 15 minutes leisurely stroll down soi Buakhao. I Gave try at their Studio room and found it very decently sized at 36 sq.m, typical LK chain room furniture which is quite goood, extremely comfortable king size bed, LCD TV with a decent selection choice non-Thai channels and movies, loaded mini-bar, heaps of cupboard space, safe, bathroom with no bathtub but great shower, good selection of toiletries provided, coffee & tea making facilities, many electricity outlets for your electronic devices. Room also has a balcony but the the a/c unit outside blowing hot air at you didn’t make it a very enjoyable stay. The amenities at the LK Royal Wing hotel are quite limited, you will find no restaurant or bar but there’s is a large swimming pool found on the rooftop that gets sun all day. […]

The Marina Beach Resort is an excellent no frills beachfront accommodation, set a bit back from the main road so quiet and relaxing once inside but only 5 minutes walk to the beer bars, wide stretch of beach and sand right on the doorstep, perfect for swimming and sunbathing, deck chairs available as well as free towels, small pool seen better days. Tried the bungalow category, which are not exactly stand-alone but more like a duplex, quite basic and old-fashioned, bed was too firm to my taste, Wifi slow, otherwise rest of the amenities: Air conditioner, TV, safe, bathroom/shower satisfactory. Nice little balcony to pop open a beer, no noise from the bars. Cheaper rooms are also available in the main building but haven’t tried yet. Overall while in the budget category, the resort offers good value for money, the location is top with the beach almost at your front door and the nightlife just 5 minutes walk away. Recommended! Have a look below for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Mercure Pattaya Hotel is ideally situated smack in the middle of Central Pattaya just 10 to 15 minutes walk from all the main hotspots that the city has to offer, so getting to such places such as: Walking Street, Soi Diana, LK Metro and beach road is really a breeze. A 24-hour tuk tuk service is also offered from the Hotel to Pattaya 2nd and vice versa. Another bonus of staying here is since it’s tucked down a quiet side street you get to enjoy good nights sleep without hearing the constant hustle and noise of the surrounding bars & party goers. The rooms, although not very large are clean and properly maintained, fully equipped with all the usual facilities. I’ve noticed the upper floors had been recently refurbished so try and ask for a higher floor on arrival. The highlight at the Mercure Pattaya is their large pool and bar area, which is bathed in sunshine for several hours each day and will provide you many hours of relaxation on your downtime. Great option for Central Pattaya: Well priced property, nice pool, quiet/handy location, awarded the Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor. Have a look above for the […]

The Nova Samui Resort is positioned on a steep hill around Chaweng lake, in a quiet area just 10 to 15 minutes walk to Soi Green Mango and the beach, it’s lush tropical grounds surroundings make it idea for those who want to relax and detox during the daytime away from the main strip, the swimming pool and bar area, probably the main selling point for the resort is clean and very inviting. Do keep in mind that having a room on the hill won’t be ideal for those who have any mobility issues, as there were in my case exactly 139 steps from reception to the room. Rooms are cleaned daily and pleasant, maybe a little dated, but nothing to worry about. Essentials are covered: Beds are comfortable, TV offers a selection of a few English speaking channels, the small mini bar is well stocked, a tiny electronic safe is provided, free Wi-Fi. Every room also has its own balcony you can sit out and relax to the sounds of nature while enjoying a cold beer. Overall good value for money, definitely not a luxury resort but nicely located, just far away from the noise of the party street […]

The O.P Bungalow offers a great budget option for travelers looking for a beachfront resort within walking distance from Chaweng’s busy nightlife area. Resort is beautifully laid out on tropical gardens, beach only a few meters from the bungalows, easygoing restaurant with tables in the sand, very helpful beach staff who setup your sun loungers anywhere you like, cozy little beach bar with good drinks and slow music, long happy hour 100 THB cocktails offered until in the evening. Very relaxing vibe going on, you actually don’t realize just how close the busy Chaweng streets. Limited facilities besides that: No pool, gym, etc. Bungalows are very rustic in nature, clean and simple. Each has it’s own little balcony with chairs overlooking over the tropical gardens. Interior looks more like a hotel room than a bungalows but all the essential are provided: Adjustable A/C unit keeps you cool, big fridge with cold drinks available priced the same as the restaurant, comfy bed, safe in the room, bathroom been renovated recently and has a good hot shower & lots of water pressure. Few downsides: Very basic toiletries set not replenished, Older CRT TV has fuzzy reception and is short on channels, WiFi […]

Patong Hemingway’s Hotel is a nice little 3.5-star hotel located just 5 mins walking distance from the main girly bar entertainment area of Patong, Bangla road. One advantage of staying here is since it’s tucked in a quiet alley far just off Soi Sansaban it’s sheltered from the noise and almost all the traffic so it’s surprisingly quiet at night. Rooms are quite compact but nicely maintained and clean, nothing really special but not bad for the price. All the basic commodities are provided: King size bed bit little bit too firm to my taste but nothing lose sleep over it, flat-screen TV had an ample selection of cable channels (image a bit grainy), adequate air conditioning system, in room electronic safe, bathroom & shower with proper water pressure (but the place does floods easily), adequate closet space, kettle for tea/coffee & mini bar provided, linen and towels changed every day, small balcony to have a smoke on or relax on, room did exceeded my expectations for the price range. Few negatives: WiFi was inconsistent when inside the room and sound proofing isn’t great, especially if you end up with noisy neighbors. Hotel amenities include a rooftop area with swimming […]

One of the strong points of the Patong Resort Hotel is it’s amazing location right in the center of the hustle and bustle of Patong, staying here means you’ll never be more than 5 minutes walk away from all the major attractions: Beach, nightlife and Jungceylon (Phuket’s biggest shopping mall), you even get to enjoy a private access path, manned by hotel security that ends right out onto Bangla road, Phuket’s party street. Another advantage of residing in this large sprawling resort with over 325 rooms is once inside, everything becomes amazingly quiet and peaceful due to the fact you are nestled back from the roads. Rooms are spacious and comfortable without being lavish. Highlights are the two wonderful and relaxing swimming pools with lounge chairs and bar service. All the amenities, gardens, restaurants and grounds are very clean and well kept. While the Patong Resort has been well maintained over the years, it is slowly starting to show it’s age when compared to many of newer accommodations that have sprung out in Patong. Overall a good solid base for those who want to want a guest friendly resort close to all the action and party at night but are also […]

PJ Patong Resortel is conveniently tucked off from the main road down a quiet little cul de sac, so while the location is quite central, 10 minutes walk from bangla road and around 15 mins from the beach, exterior noise is very minimal and won’t disturb one’s night rest. Rooms are very well maintained with lots room for you to unpack your luggage, bedding comfortable, amenities modern: Cable tv, fridge below it, safe, kettle, internet worked well enough (few disconnects), showers were warm, all the your basic needs covered. Hotel is small in size with only 32 rooms spread over 6 floors, facilities are far from extravagant and are limited to a swimming pool with sun terrace on the top floor and a restaurant/bar on ground floor. Pool is small in size and only good for a refreshing dip, still a nice place to go and relax enjoy the city and mountain view. Friendly staff, Everyone knew or at the very least understood English. In the end: Very close to the nightlife, not far from the beach, rooms cleaned everyday, good value for money. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok is a new property located right at the heart of Sukhumvit just a couple of minutes walk from Soi Cowboy and only one block from to the Aoke BTS Skytrain & Sukumvit MRT subway station, so getting anywhere in Bangkok from here couldn’t be any easier. An opulent and trendy decor runs across the entire hotel (Similar to a W-style), bar at the lobby offers guests free complimentary service from 5-7 PM on all kinds of drinks and upscale snacks, service is simply first class, roof top pool and bar area on the 6th floor is very relaxing, plenty of loungers/shade and floodlit at night. Stayed in the deluxe category for two nights, excellent brand new rooms, luxurious bedding, decent amount of space with small sofa area, nice bathroom with large shower cubicle and separate bath, good internet, electrical outlets are abounded. Pretty much what you expect from Radisson Blu. Overall a great stay in a very reasonably priced 5 star hotel. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Samui Beach Resort is secluded on the quieter southern of Lamai and is best for those looking for a very relaxed atmosphere away from the crowds. While still within walking distance (15-20 mins) from the main beer bar area just renting out one of their scooters at 200 baht/day would make sense to come and go as you please especially at night. The resort is generally very good value for money year round, definitely not in the high-end category but got all the basics covered for a good stay: Lovely gardens with plenty of places to lounge around, small swimming pool, a restaurant/bar all just a few meters from the beach. The accommodation ranges from older rooms in a two stories building to classic garden bungalows and a more posh deluxe beachfront bungalows category. Personally tried only garden bungalows, no real issues found, kept fairly clean, AC worked perfectly, good bed, flat screen-TV with good reception, mini-bar, maybe the WiFi not too stable, dropping out here and there otherwise no complaints. In the end a great little budget resort at the end of Lamai beach, bit of a walk to town, recommended to have rent a scooter or be ready to […]

The Samui First House Resort enjoys a nice and quiet location along Chaweng’s southern end. Sandwiched right in-between Chaweng and Chaweng Noi beaches, you can easily access both under 5 mins walk. The resort built it’s own a private bridge which backs out onto directly onto Chaweng Noi in about 2-3 minutes, where plenty of sun loungers sunbeds and umbrellas (no charge) await you. The sand is a little more course than on the main Chaweng drag but it’s a more secluded and private area, sea is warm and blue with lots of tropical fishes swimming around, beachfront hotels you will find along it are also typically more higher-end. The resort itself is split into two different building, which offer different comfort levels. Standard rooms are located in the budget older wing with little or no view while newer main building, shaped like a little like cruise ship, host the more comfortable deluxe rooms around the pool. Bear in mind, that regardless of the room category you chose room, the main reason for staying in this ageing resort is the direct access to Chaweng Noi beach. Though you can reach the center quite easily using the songthaew (public shared taxi) […]

The Samui Seabreeze Place Hotel is located in a quieter end of Lamai just a very short, hundred or so meters walk from the beach across the road. Nightlife and Beer Bar Central are also conveniently located only two hundred meters away down the road. Atmosphere is Friendly and chilled, the main building could do with a little TLC here and there but otherwise but the pool area and facilities are in great shape. Rooms themselves are quite small, but clean and functional with all the basic necessities: Mini-bar, proper air-con, electronic safe, older TV set with a decent selection of stations, WiFi, decent enough walk-in shower with hot water and a balcony. Never been bothered by any noise at night from the nightlife area as you could hardly even hear it from the balcony. No restaurant in house, but all you need to do is cross the street to their sister resort, the Sea Breeze Bungalows from where you can enjoy a meal and all their beachfront facilities. In the end a nice little no-frills hotel in a quiet location, close to the beach with a nice little swimming pool. Have a look below for the pictures I have […]

The Sand Sea Resort & Spa is a beachfront hotel within a 15-20 minutes walking distance from the beer bars of Lamai. Beach was quiet, great swimming areas all around, perfect for those looking for a relaxing stay. Don’t come here expecting for luxury, resort is simple and basic with some parts a little run down but the bungalows are just a few footsteps from beach, plenty of sunbeds available, swimming pool is nice and deep, loved the laid-back vibe at the beachfront bar and restaurant, staff are friendly and happy. Do go for a sea front bungalows or suite if you can afford them, they are amazing. Overall, the resort could do with a little TLC here and there otherwise great little unpretentious beachfront resort in a quiet part of the beach just a short walk from the centre of Lamai. Have a look below for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Seascape Beach Resort is a good option for travellers on a budget looking for a beachfront resort. Located on the quieter southern end of Chaweng Beach, it’s about a 20 to 25 minutes walk from Soi Green Mango, the center of Chaweng’s nightlife. While a little tired in some areas, the Seascape still offers some very decent value for money. Pool is small and in need of an upgrade but the beach was clean and well looked after. The staff were very attentive and always ready to find you some space to fit you with a sun lounger and parasol around the pool or at the beach. Resort has its own restaurant as well as beach bar snacks. Drinks and bar meals always brought to you swiftly on request. Deluxe rooms are clean, bright and spacious with a big balcony overlooking the garden. Amenities include a comfortable king size bed, TV, air-con, free WiFi throughout the resort, all you need really, if I was to be picky I’d say the shower didn’t have much water pressure. No elevator might be a problem for those with mobility issues but the building is only 3 floors high. Free breakfast is sufficient […]

If you are looking for quality serviced apartments right at the door steps of Bangkok’s biggest adult entertainment district, look no further than the Shama Sukhumvit. You will find dozens of bars, clubs, massage parlors and the strip clubs of Nana Plaza within 100 meters of the hotel. Shama’s furnished apartments are not the cheapest if compared to the ones on offer at the Omni tower further down the road but are in a totally different class. Rooms here are beautiful, look brand new and have good quality furniture, housekeeping makes sure that it stays clean throughout your whole stay. Hotel amenities include a infinity pool with great view of over the Sukhumvit area and a gym. The size of the apartments, starting at 66 sq.m is more than adequate and about double the size of your average Bangkok hotel room. Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.

The Silver Resortel is a great little inexpensive 3-star hotel with a very central location, just a few minutes walk from Patong beach and at most 10 mins from the naughty nightlife of Bangla Road. Rooms are slightly on the smaller side but well maintained and furnished with all the essentials: TV, mini bar, A/C, safety deposit box and WiFi. Only thing missing that I noticed was the tea and coffee, strangely they only provide the electric boiler. Beds are your typical Thai style, a bit firm for westerners but nonetheless comfortable. Staff are friendly and can speak and understand basic English. Trade-off are the facilities, which are limited to a restaurant and bar but honestly for this price and location in Patong you will be hard pressed to find a better deal. Awarded year after year the Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvidor, I can definitely recommend the Silver Resortel to anyone on a budget coming to Patong. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Sira Grande Hotel is a lovely modern 4-Star Hotel just a block away from all the action. Bangla Road, Patong beach and the Jungceylon Shopping are all within an easy 5-10 minutes walk. Rooms are well designed, not the biggest in size but have comfortable beds with high quality linen. Amenities offered are quite decent: Flat-screen TV with numerous English channels, good powerful air conditioner, well stocked mini-bar, electronic safe, lots of power points, good view from the balcony, complimentary water, coffee, tea and sugar everyday. Just minor wear & tear noticed, small scuff marks on the walls from suitcases/bags but nothing to worry about. Facilities include a nice little rooftop area with pool and bar, great spot for catching the sun rays, lots of sun loungers and beanbags to sit and relax on, good daily happy hour with cheap cocktails, food available. The fitness area is poor, but ok for a little basic exercise. Restaurant downstairs is good, though a little expensive, staff always on hand to assist. Overall it was a very good experience. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Crystal Beach is a small family owned hotel offering 40 guest rooms. Built in 2015, the property is still reasonably new, rooms are nothing spectacular but clean and well maintained, big comfortable bed, hot showers, A/C does a great job to cool the place really quick when needed, very good a good signal WiFi signal. Small balcony to hang your wet clothes, not much noise from surrounding streets, TV, fridge, electronic safe, kettle and water provided but no complimentary coffee/tea provided. Buffet breakfast available but really nothing special, plenty of better options outside. Facilities include a small swimming pool on the rooftop, great for a quick dip & chill with some nice views of the sea and surrounding mountain, missing a bar. Location is quite nice, surrounded by a multitude of happy ending massage parlors, Hooters and Hard Rock cafe are 2 only minutes away, 3 minutes walk from the beach and 10 mins from the famous Bangla road nightlife. Overall perfect base for the single male traveler, basic but clean rooms, walking distance to everything, nice little rooftop pool, staff has limited English skill do their best to help, awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence. Have a look above […]

The Front Hotel and Apartments is very appealing in terms of location, across the road at the quieter end of Patong just 10 meters from the beach. Bangla road is about a 15 minutes walk from here. The hotel is split in two 4 story blocks, one building with apartments/suites and the other with more regular hotel rooms. The apartment category are particularly spacious and offer fantastic panoramic sea view from it’s glass fronted rooms and balconies. In comparison the rooms in the regular hotel building are just average, decor could really do with a refurb. Further more this part has no elevator, so those 3rd or 4th floor hikes up and down can get quite annoying after a while especially for older guests. Hard to really recommend, best suited for those who are looking for a location right across from beach. The sea view alone from some apartments could justify the price, otherwise quite average. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

Tony Resort is an older property with a great location slap bang in the center of Patong, 3 minute walk to the beach down a small alleyway and 5 minutes from Bangla Road. The resort has two separate buildings, one looking overlooking the pool and another at the back. Pool itself is large and very relaxing with ample deck chairs with umbrellas, opened late until 10PM and extremely well maintained, good in-house restaurant and bar, breakfast buffet is nice, but basic, WiFi good and reliable. Rooms were very spacious and clean but are seriously starting to show their age with the dated decor and furniture, not a massive range of channels on the old style crt TV, kettle in room but missing the coffee and tea, showers hot with good water pressure. Overall great location close to everything, nice pool are but older resort and rooms in need of some serious TLC. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities.

The Travelodge is a new and modern hotel situated just behind the Avenue mall. Location is quiet and especially convenient for those who enjoy the party scene in Soi Diana, Soi LK Metro & Soi Buakhao which are only a few minutes walk away. The beach and Walking street are about 10 to 15 minutes away respectively. Looking at the price, the Travelodge Pattaya seems like a very good bang for your buck, hotel looks new, they have a great little swimming pool area on the rooftop with a set limited loungers along with a very decent restaurant. The rooms are modern and nicely decorated, everything is kept very clean, Beds are really comfy, same goes with the pillows, air con is very quiet, bathroom has a powerful hot shower. The only issue is that their rooms are all extremely compact at 20 sq.m. so they are not for those who plan to spend any extended time in your room. Have a look above for the pictures of the room and hotel amenities. Awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018.

The Weekender Resort is conveniently located right on the beachfront and within 5 minutes walking distance from the naughty nightlife of Lamai. Facilities at this upscale 4-star resort are excellent, quiet and spacious surroundings, neat and tidy gardens, fantastic infinity pool with plenty of beds leading straight onto a portion of the beach that is ideal for swimming, gorgeous views from the beach front, restaurant and bar a little on the expensive side. Standard rooms are the furthest from the beach and closest to the street, recommend booking at least the superior rooms, just 10 meters from the pool, higher category is either directly around the pool or with sea-view. Rooms are beautiful, a little dark but modern and clean, great bedding quality, slept like a baby in a completely noise-free environment for my whole stay. Only downside was the WiFi in the room, which was limited to only two devices, other than that a great stay! So in the end, If you are looking for a quiet, well run 4-star resort in the center of Lamai with direct access to the beach and a great infinity pool this is aplace to consider. Have a look below for the pictures […]