Pattaya Travel Guide - Sleep

Pattaya has an extensive selection of inexpensive mid-range accommodation, and a good variety of more upmarket options. Standard rooms (double bed, air-con, cable TV, refrigerator, hot shower) start from 400 baht/day (6000 baht/month), and rates are invariably per room, not per person. Very cheap (under 400 baht) accommodation can also be found, and generally there's no need to book in advance. For families or small groups, three bedroom bungalows from 30000 baht/month can be found at Jomtien. For better rates for longer stays, enquire at real estate offices.

Soi Bukhao has many relatively cheap guest houses and is popular with long-stay visitors, with other budget places along Soi LK Metro and Soi Honey Inn. Very few of these can be booked online, or appear on hotel booking sites. The cheaper places are often above bars or massage shops, and may therefore be noisy at night.

Unless otherwise noted, prices quoted here are low season. Like all resort areas in Thailand, hotel pricing is highly seasonal. High season dates vary from hotel to hotel, but typically prices go up considerably during the Christmas-New Years period (which co-incides neatly with the season of best weather), and are lower between February and October/November. In addition to higher rates during the holiday period, guests staying over Christmas and New Year's Eve will often be required to pay for "Compulsory Gala Dinners" which can substantially increase the cost of the room. In recent years some hotels have started to insist that March is also covered by 'high season' prices - presumably because professional western men are usually most free to visit during a long Easter holiday break from work, and are happy to do so despite the worsening weather.

With the exception of large resorts or international chains such as the Hard Rock and Marriott, the lowest rates available from abroad are typically those available from the hotels directly. Except for the least expensive, many will handle reservations via email or a web form. Many will expect a deposit, usually by credit card or bank transfer.

While some hotels do not allow prostitutes to accompany guests to their rooms, the majority of hotels in Pattaya are used to (and even expect) it - though some "upmarket" hotels may charge a "joiner fee" for unregistered visitors as discouragement. In most hotels, security staff will keep hold of visitors' ID cards until they leave, to help protect the client from possible theft or assault, and to deter prostitutes under 18 years of age from entering the hotel.

For visitors who simply want to sleep soundly, a box of high-grade foam earplugs is a wise investement when staying at many Pattaya hotels.

Budget

• Apex Hotel, Second Road (adjacent to Soi 11) tel: +66-38428281 / +66-38429233 fax: +66-38421184, [135]. All rooms have air-con, cable TV, 'fridge/minibar, hot shower, security box and telephone. There's also a pool (guests only) and buffet breakfasts/dinners (guests & non-guests welcome) and competitively priced laundry (8 baht for a T-shirt) and motorcycle rental (150 baht/day for a 125cc) services. There are 9 "first come first served" rooms at 450 baht (which are clean and functional, but rather well worn) and 100 more recently renovated rooms at 500 baht.

• Cheap Charlies, 383/64 Moo 9, Soi Chaiyaphum (which connects Soi Buakhao Road and Third Road); tel. +66-38720452, [136]. Fan rooms with or without balcony from 150 baht.

• Day & Night Hotel, South Pattaya Road, Soi Day & Night, offers air-con rooms at 500 baht (low season) / 850 baht (high season). Day & Night II Hotel further down the same soi has slightly bigger rooms (same rates). Monthly rates from 3800 baht.

• Ice Inn Hotel, M.10 Pattaya 2nd Road tel. +66-38720671 / +66-38720672, [137]. All rooms have air-con, cable TV, 'fridge/minibar, hot shower, and telephone. Very nice and clean rooms, and helpful staff. From 440 baht.

• Jan's Guest House, Soi Honey Inn (Saisong Soi 11), tel. +66- 083-116-0926. Small guest house opened in 2009 above a massage shop in Soi Honey, directly across from Honey Inn, with smart rooms starting at 500 baht per night with aircon, minibar, tv, wifi (flaky) and some with balcony. Very friendly staff.

• Marin Place, 111/253 Moo.10 Soi Bukhao, tel. +66- 038-429960 (marin_place@hotmail.com ). Small hotel at the southern end of Soi Bukhao, close to the Tue/Fri market. Rooms are 600 baht per night with aircon, minibar, tv and wifi. There is a small swimming pool. Some rooms have older, noisy air-conditioning units but others have new LG units. Ask to see first.

• Malee Bar & Guest House, Soi Honey Inn (Saisong Soi 11), tel. +66- 038-720607 (malee1959@yahoo.com )[138]. About a dozen rooms above a bar/restaurant in Soi Honey, starting at about 450 baht per night with aircon, minibar, tv+dvd, wifi and some with balcony. The restaurant serves excellent Thai and European food.

• Metro Apartments, Soi LK Metro, off Soi Buakhao; tel. +66-38425874 info@metro-apartments-pattaya.com, [139] has excellent air-con rooms with hot shower, TV/DVD, and in-room safe & WiFi. The 3 pool tables in the bar (open until 3AM) are free for guests, as is Internet access; also small book/DVD library, next day laundry service. Low season rates 650 baht/night, 600 baht/night for stays over a week, 14000 baht/month; high season rates 900 baht/night, 850 baht/night for stays over a week, 21600 baht/month.

• One For You Guesthouse, Soi 3, tel. +66-38720584 (info@ebonth.com )[140]. Rooms newly renovated autumn 2006, all rooms have; air con, fan television, DVD Player, refrigerator, kettle, safe. Minutes from walking street with quite location and cafe/bar. Rooms 500-700 baht per night or 8500-12500 baht per month.

• Quality Resort @ Pattaya Hill, [141]. Located on a panoramic hilltop overlooking both Pattaya Bay and Jomtien Bays. There is an easy access to both Pattaya and Jomtien beaches by local bus. Pattayabooking.org (it's sister company) is the major online booking channel to promote on the Internet.

• Queen Victoria Inn, Soi Yodsak (Soi 6); tel. +66-38425418, [142] has rooms ranging from 500 to 800 baht, and a single penthouse suite for 2100 baht. Free Wi-Fi. Although the rooms themselves are clean and the staff is reasonably friendly, its location - right in the heart of Soi 6 - is downright noisy and the shouting in the street does not subside till early morning.

• Sawasdee Seaview, 2 minutes walk to Pattaya Beach, [143]. A middle range budget hotel located next to Pattaya beach. Cheap, clean and convenient. CCTV security camera on every floor with 24 hours security guard on duty. All rooms include american breakfast buffet. Cheaper rooms in the old building are a little bit dingy, superior and deluxe rooms in the new wing are spacious and pleasant, but significantly more expensive.

• Siam Sawasdee, Soi Buakhao, [144]. Great budget hotels with price start from 750 Thai Baht per night. CCTV security camera on each floor with live security guard 24 hours on duty. Hotel facilities include lift, swimming pool, and all room include buffet american breakfast. Value for money.

• The Golf Club, 33/133 Soi L.K. Metro, (66) 038 720 602, pattaya4golf@gmail.com, [145] - Very clean and reliable accommodation and all rooms include: minibar, room safe, cable TV and DVD player, in-room tea & coffee, air conditioner and ceiling fans, balcony or kitchenette, room service, constant hot water, quality linens, open 24 hours. Weekly and monthly rates and located in the heart of Pattaya, 400-850 per night.

• Wonderful Bar, on the corner of Second Road and Soi Yamoto (Soi 13/1), tel. +66-38425640. Has very basic rooms with air-con, TV, hot shower. Clean and tidy but old and well worn, and not so quiet in the evenings - but nevertheless often fully booked. Small rooms 300-350 baht, larger rooms 350-400 baht - pay upfront for a few days in advance to get the lower rates.

• Mangoes Guest house, GPS Lat 12 47 33, Long 100 55 28 32, [146]- 15 kms outside of Pattaya, on the road to Khao Chee Chan Buddha Image and close to the beaches and fishing villages of Ban Saray and Ban Amphur. Quiet laid back gardens with a choice of Bungalow or room accommodation. All rooms have TV, Air,Fan, Hot shower and tea making facilities.For the out of Town experience. Long or Short term availability. Rooms from 400 THB/Night

Mid-range

• Green Hotel Pattaya [147] Green Hotel has standard rooms to welcome all visitors who wish to make a business trip or leisure travel in Pattaya. Guests can spend a relaxing vacation at Green Hotel with well equipped room amenities. Room amenities:

Air-Conditioning, Bathtub, Hot / Cold Shower, IDD Telephone, Mini Bar, Satellite/Cable TV. Hotel Facilities: Bar/Lounge, Barber/Beauty Salon, Coffee shop, WIFI Wireless Internet access, Outdoor Swimming Pool. The hotel's location is excellent. Close to the beach and the nightlife. Room rates are between 871 baht (low season) and 1,331 baht (high season). hotel address: 217/10 Pattaya Beach Road Soi 9, Central Pattaya , Pattaya 20260 Thailand

• Sawasdee Sunshine or Sawasdee Mansion 502/1 M.10 Soi 11, Pattaya 2nd Rd. [148], Sawasdee Sunshine (Sawasdee Mansion) makes it all possible among the exotic paradise by offering you the comfort, traquility and indulgence. From here you can discover a land with rich culture, steeped in tradition and full of surprises. The hotel also provide24 hours CCTV security camera and a security guard on duty. Other features like Internet Cafe, Thai & International Cuisine Restaurant and room service.

• Sawasdee Pattaya 367 M.10 Soi 13, Pattaya 2 Rd.

[149], Sawasdee Pattaya is a friendly and lively place to stay while you explore Pattaya. With our warm and comfortable atmosphere you will simply feel the sense of belonging, no matter how far you come from. The hotel also provide24 hours CCTV security camera and a security guard on duty. Other features like Internet Cafe, Thai & International Cuisine Restaurant and room service.

• Sawasdee Sabai (Sawasdee Court) 501/27 Soi 10, Pattaya 2nd Road

[150], Sawasdee Sabai (Sawasdee Court) is a unique colonial-Thai Style hotel that you will enjoy the best of the old Siam with modern convenience. Here is a heaven of comfort and efficiency with a delightful Thai ambiance of warmth and hospitality. The hotel also provide24 hours CCTV security camera and a security guard on duty. Other features like Internet Cafe, Thai & International Cuisine Restaurant and room service.

• Sunshine Hotel&Residences 217/1 Mu 10, Beach Road Soi8. [151], Email:rsvn@sunshinepattaya.com. Located in the centre of Pattaya's famous soi 8 nightlife entertainment zone. All rooms have air-con,shower or bath tub with hot/cool water,cable TV, refridge with minibar.Rooms starting from 1,000 baht.

• Dynasty Inn, [152] has two locations in Pattaya: Dynasty Inn, Soi 13, South Pattaya; tel. +66-38415941 and Dynasty Resort, Buddha Hill; tel. +66-38250721. Free minibus transfers between the Pattaya locations and Dynasty Inn Bangkok (Sukhumvit, Soi Nana) for guests. Dynasty Inn was built in 2003, and is in the central shopping area, close to the main nightlife areas; Dynasty Resort is further south, a short songthaew ride from the main tourist areas. Both have a single class of room for 1200 baht (as at January 2005).

• Flipper House Hotel, Soi 7 [153] and Flipper Lodge Hotel, Soi 8 [154]. Located in the heart of the best known cluster of beer bars in Pattaya, with rooms starting at 1000 baht.

• Green Park Resort, 240/5 Moo 5 Soi Ping Pa, tel. +66-3842 6356 (E-mail : rsvn@greenparkpattaya.com), [155]. A friendly, clean, safe, great value-for-money. Located near the heart of the best known cluster of beer bars in Pattaya, All rooms have air-con, cable TV, 'fridge/minibar, hot shower, security box, telephone, Swimming Pool. The hotel has 80 rooms and suites, some rooms have private balconies, set in lush gardens. Rooms starting at 750 – 1300 baht.

• J&P Court, 312/87 Soi Lengkee, Off Pattaya 3 Road; tel. +6638 414 808. Has a swimming pool and is reasonably priced at less than 1000 baht per night. There are standard and deluxe rooms available.

• Lek Hotel, 284/5 Soi 13, Pattaya Road; tel. +66-38425550 (lek_hotel@hotmail.com). Has a pool (guests only) and serves buffet breakfasts/dinners (guests & non-guests welcome). Standard rooms in the semi-hi-rise new building cost 1200 baht and rooms in the old building are 750 baht.

• New Nikom Court, 312/90 Moo 9, Soi Lengkee, Pattaya 3 Road; tel. +6638 488600, 488601([156]). Big and clean rooms from 850 baht.

• Pailin House, 312/91 Moo 9, Soi Lengkee, Pattaya 3 Road; tel. +6638 488538. ([157]). Relatively clean but old rooms from 600 baht.

• Pattaya Centre Hotel, Soi 11, [158]. This high-rise hotel is popular with Chinese tour groups, and conveniently located for the central shopping areas. While furnishings are on the older side, rooms are spacious, and those on the higher floors have very nice views.

• Penthouse Hotel, Soi Pattayaland 2 (Soi 13/4), tel. +66-95441430 [159]. Marketed as an "adult fantasy" hotel featuring "theme rooms" and located right in very centre of the main go-go district (and directly attached to a go-go bar), it's an older property that's somewhat the worse for wear. Rooms from 700 baht, suites from 2300 baht.

• The Residence Garden, [160]. This is a popular out-of-the-way location, a short walk from the intersection of South Pattaya Road and Pattaya Second Road, and is a good choice for those looking for somewhere quieter. It has relatively new facilities, with 1 and 2 bedroom suites from 1600 baht directly; discounted lower rates are sometimes available through other sources.

• Sabai Group operates a pair of hotels on opposite sides of Soi 2, the Sabai Lodge [161] and the Sabai Inn [162], both of which offer a wide range of room classes between 700 and 3000 baht.

• Sandy Spring Hotel, Soi 13, [163]. This is a new moderate priced hotel, located in the central shopping area, close to the main nightlife areas. Also has a brand new (2008) sister hotel Summer Spring situated on soi 1.

• Sunshine Vista Serviced Apartment, Pattaya Beach soi 3 [164]- Located in town just 200 metres from pattaya beach and 100 metres from Big C.Supercenter Central Festival Pattaya. Sunshine Vista is a member of Sunshinehotels & Resorts [165]

• Thailand Holiday Homes, tel. +66-0814053016, [166]. Luxury 3, 4 and 5 bedroom villas and bungalows with private pools, free car hire, internet and maid service from £57 per night.

Splurge

• Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, 240 Moo 5, Pattaya-Naklua Road, tel. +66-38418418 [167]. The new Deluxe Ocean Tower at the Northern end of the Pattaya bay, 5 minutes from entertainment areas, one lap pool and one free form, large rooms with LCD TVs and open bathroom concept. Expect to pay upwards of 5,000 baht/ night. Also have 4 star Garden Wing costing around 3500 baht/ night.

• Club Aviva, 100 Moo 9, Tambon Pong (20 minutes inland from Pattaya, free pickup on request), tel. +66-38735050 [168]. Part of Horseshoe Point and intended primarily for riders; also has a tennis court, swimming pool and basic spa. The buildings and grounds are charmingly decorated in a faux-Spanish style with all expected facilities, including two decent restaurants. Doubles with breakfast from 2300 baht.

• Hard Rock Hotel, 429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Resort, +66-38428755 [169]. Located between Central Pattaya Road and Beach Road, just south of Soi Yodsak (Soi 6), it has extensive private grounds, a 2000 square metre outdoor pool with an imitation beach, and an outdoor rock climbing wall. Direct rates from around 5000 baht/night, but discount rates may be available through travel agencies.

• Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, 218/2-4 Moo 10, Beach Road, tel. +66-38412120 [170]. Directly adjacent to Royal Garden Plaza, in the heart of the central shopping district, and very convenient for the entertainment areas.