Pattaya Hotels

[Banana Boi]

VT6 is likely the most discussed place to stay in this thread. Maybe not so much recently. Great location beside Central Festival and access to both Beach Road and Second Road. It is an old building. Be wary when booking this place I have booked it once and it was a scam site. Honey is legit though with an office on the ground floor. Girl friendly. It is a condo not a hotel. They will collect the girls ID card if you wish but no confirmation call. The girl just picks up her ID and leaves. Be wary that a small percentage of girls may not go with you to VT6 as they are concerned this is home base for the Pattaya Flying Club.

[Magna White]

I am planning to book this hotel for my August visit. The location is great. Price is good now. Anyone try it before?

Is it girl friendly?

Cheers!

[Titto]

Thank you BB. I wanted to stay close to beach and hence checked on Baywalk. As you mentioned, I am also thinking to continue with Baywalk for the whole trip.

Thanks a lot. I stayed at both Areca and Baywalk as there no availability on certain dates. Both are good hotels and GF friendly (one at a time. Joiner fee for more than one). Baywalk rooms are really nice but breakfast is basic but compensated by the ocean view. Nice staff and easy check-in.

[Altered Ego]

I would not assume the Amari Pattaya (formerly the Amari Ocean) is GF. I had heard the Amari Ocean charged a joiner fee on girls that are not signed in at check in or not on the reservation. I might be misinformed. Email their reservation department and find out one way or the other?.....

Mr Natty Bumpo, many thanks for your hotel suggestions, and may I take this opportunity to say how much I love your work!

Yes I believe you are right about the joiner fee at the Amari. I didn't ask them about it, but I have since found it mentioned in posts elsewhere on the net by searching for 'joiner fee' - previously I had only been searching for 'guest friendly' or 'girl friendly'.

I checked out the hotels you mentioned, but one thing I had neglected to clarify was that I was looking for a 1-bed suite rather than just a room. The Wave looks very nice but I ruled it out on this basis because they haven't got 1-bed suites (as far as I can tell). The Hilton looks excellent but is too expensive as you said. And for some reason I'm not a huge fan of Holiday Inns, perhaps because I've stayed in so many on business over the years!

The upshot of all this is that I've booked the Baraquda again. It's certainly not the cheapest and there are a few reviews that say that it looks a bit 'tired' these days, but overall the recent feedback is positive.

By the way, if anyone is interested the Amari replied to my email enquiring about the state of the building work. They said it's due to finish at the end of March.

All the best.

[Member #4698]

I'm assuming the Amari is guest friendly, but if anybody has information to the contrary, that would be a deal-breaker of course!

I would not assume the Amari Pattaya (formerly the Amari Ocean) is GF. I had heard the Amari Ocean charged a joiner fee on girls that are not signed in at check in or not on the reservation. I might be misinformed. Email their reservation department and find out one way or the other.

I know for sure that the Holiday Inn next door is definitely GF and very quiet. They have a really nice infinity pool facing the ocean and a separate kiddy pool on a different level altogether. You can invite your girls over for an afternoon pool party. The rooms are nice and airy, all come with balconies. If you join the Intercontinental Club before you book, you will receive a room upgrade if available at check in.

At a significantly higher price, the Hilton (GF + nice pool) is worth considering, although my personal favorite Beach Road Hotel since the Avani (the former Marriott) became not girl friendly is the Wave Hotel. The Wave is a fantastic, small, very GF boutique hotel. Rooms are really nice there. If you want to splurge a little, you won't go wrong at the Wave. I highly recommend it.

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I was wondering if any of the distinguished members of this Board have stayed at the Amari Hotel recently? (The big one on Beach Road. Formerly the Amari Ocean. Not to be confused with Amari Nova or Amari Residences). If so, would you recommend it? I've read that it has been extensively renovated, but also that there has been major construction (and noise) around the area. I emailed the hotel to ask whether the construction has finished (and if not when will it finish), but they haven't replied yet. It appears to be rated as a 5-star hotel, but some reviews have suggested that is a bit of an exaggeration.

The alternative I'm considering is Baraquda Suites. I've stayed at the Baraquda before, therefore I already know what it's like, but if you have an opinion of both I would be very interested to hear it! I appreciate that the Baraquda's location is superior, but I don't mind that so much, because I need the exercise!

By the way. The other places I have stayed in Pattaya on previous visits are the Hard Rock, KTK Regency and 'At Mind'. The Hard Rock was OK (especially the pool), but this time I'm looking for something a bit quieter; the KTK was OK for the price but the air conditioning was only just adequate; and the beds in the 'At Mind' were a bit too hard for my taste.

Finally I'm assuming the Amari is guest friendly, but if anybody has information to the contrary, that would be a deal-breaker of course!

Many thanks to everyone in advance.

[TurdyCurdyOne]

I am planning my first trip to Thailand. I will land in Bangkok and immediately leave for Pattaya. Sometime in the April to May window, I think.

In preliminary research I have been unpleasantly surprised how expensive Pattaya has become. Number shows average apartment cost in the city over 500 USD.

I am on a strict budget. I need information on cheap hotel rooms in or near (within 15 km) of Pattaya. Specifically I will be looking for a clean, basic room with good bed, not real noisy good air conditioning and good water pressure / shower. Private bath only and honest management. I want something no more than 500 Baht. I can go to 650 B, but I'd rather not.

I also need to know the cheapest, comfortable way to get from BKK airport to Pattaya, without a lot of walking.

The mongering part I can handle, having had enough experience in this area. I prefer freelancers and making a deal directly with the woman, no managers. A general idea of where to look would be nice to know, but the above two questions are the most important, especially the hotel / guesthouse, etc. No hostel dorm crap. Private room with bath only. No AIRB&B.

In return for this information (which I probably can get from internet searching but thought I'd ask here first) I promise to give a full detailed report with prices on everything.

OK that's about it. Thanks in advance for any useful info.

[Titto]

KY, for guys who want to bring multiple girls to a room rent a place through AirBNB. A condo like The Base is very centrally located and is AirBNB central.

Titto, Baywalk and Areca are both girl friendly. Do you really want to switch hotels in the middle of a short 3 day stay? Both hotels are good, near or on the baht bus route. Unless you wan to hang out at LK Metro I'd choose Baywalk over Areca.

Thank you BB. I wanted to stay close to beach and hence checked on Baywalk. As you mentioned, I am also thinking to continue with Baywalk for the whole trip.

[Jimmy Boy 99]

The Base is still hard to beat and believe me I try. 30-40/ nt if you look and book early. Getting into the 20/ nt range doesn't really help that much budget wise and is a definite step down.

He should read the TripAdvisor reviews before making a reservation.

[Rob Jones]

Are there any hotels relatively close to the action that allow 4 guests to join without excessive joiner fees?

Or hotels where you don't have to walk through the main lobby past the front desk?

Asking for a friend.

If you mean Walking Street as close to the action I know that the Grand is very liberal with joiners and have towels at the bottom of the stairs that you just deal out to the girls as you enter. I do not know about 4 but I had 3. The Baraquda Mgallery on Second Road near Soi13/2 has let me take 4 girls to my room with out a blink of the eye. Again near Walking Street is the P72. If you book in the new section of the hotel I think you could take 4 girls up to your room as there is no reception on that side of the road but extra towels will cost you 100 baht each from memory.

[Christian G]

Are there any hotels relatively close to the action that allow 4 guests to join without excessive joiner fees?
Or hotels where you don't have to walk through the main lobby past the front desk?

KY, for guys who want to bring multiple girls to a room rent a place through AirBNB. A condo like The Base is very centrally located and is AirBNB central.

Agree about Airbnb. Unixx condo have a back door from parking lot next to the elevator, so you not have to walk through the lobby.

[Banana Boi]

KY, for guys who want to bring multiple girls to a room rent a place through AirBNB. A condo like The Base is very centrally located and is AirBNB central.

Titto, Baywalk and Areca are both girl friendly. Do you really want to switch hotels in the middle of a short 3 day stay? Both hotels are good, near or on the baht bus route. Unless you wan to hang out at LK Metro I'd choose Baywalk over Areca.

[KyCuriosity]

Are there any hotels relatively close to the action that allow 4 guests to join without excessive joiner fees?

Or hotels where you don't have to walk through the main lobby past the front desk?

Asking for a friend.

[Titto]

Hi,

I am coming to Pattaya next month. I have my stay booked at Baywalk Residence for a day just because it is near to the beach. How is this place for guests.

I have couple of days at Areca also as I got some good deal there.

Regards.

[Buksida1]

The place is freaking amazing with a price tag that follows. As stated in earlier post I was forced into this hotel due to being left out on the street due to overbooking at Nemos guesthouse. The place is guest friendly. No joiner fee. Report on other sites stating no overnight are false in my experience. With that being said I told my guest to walk in like my wife. If a lady walks in with hooker attire the story may be different but honestly I think that would even pass. Never had anyone ask anything. Just walk in like you own the place.

I enjoyed staying at The Royal Cliff and especially liked the almost private beach. However it is a long way from the action! There was no problem with me taking a working girl to my room. They did not stop me or ask the lady for I. D. It is usually better if the hotel keeps her I. D. In my opinion for your own personal safety.