Pattaya Hotels

[Franga]

Question: Or will it be better to do the baht in the Poom after arrival (may not be open at 1 AM though.).

Airport moneychangers all have rates set lower than you will get at Pattaya moneychangers. Only exchange what you need at the airport to get you to a Pattaya moneychanger.

[Chris H]

Correction, Areca only charges if you have more than 1 girl at the same time.

[HorseTrader]

Question: I will be staying again at the Sandy Spring Hotel in February, but this time instead of heading to Pattaya after a few days in Bangkok (where I have always changed my currency on Suk near Soi 11) I will be schlepping to Pattaya directly from the BKK airport. Since I have never had to use a cambio in Pattaya before, I never paid any attention to where they might be, and which have good rates, etc. Or will it be better to do the baht in the Poom after arrival (may not be open at 1 AM though.).

Any information is much appreciated. TIA.

Try to get an ATM card at an investment place such as Fidelity or Schwab. They will give you a better exchange rate and will reimburse all ATM fees. The airport has many ATMs inside, if I recall, they are 1 or 2 floors above the exit where you catch a taxi. Open 24/7.

[Banana Boi]

TT money exchange with the yellow signs is generally close to or the best rates. They are all over the city. Best not to use the ones nearest a high traffic tourist area like walking street.

If you're arriving at 1 am change what you may need on your first night before traveling. Taxi, girl, barfine, drinks, food, 711, etc.

[Dive Monger]

Question: I will be staying again at the Sandy Spring Hotel in February, but this time instead of heading to Pattaya after a few days in Bangkok (where I have always changed my currency on Suk near Soi 11) I will be schlepping to Pattaya directly from the BKK airport. Since I have never had to use a cambio in Pattaya before, I never paid any attention to where they might be, and which have good rates, etc. Or will it be better to do the baht in the Poom after arrival (may not be open at 1 AM though.).

Any information is much appreciated. TIA.

[Chris H]

Areca also charges 500 baht for guests after the first girl, just a FYI.

[Downandup]

Yes, the noise from the beer bars at the corner of Second Road and Soi 10 is terrible.
How about Sea Me Spring Too at the other more quiet end of Soi 10? It's in the same price range and gets good reviews.

I might do that, there are 3 Sea Me Spring hotels in that Soi so I'll check each one out, Sea Me Spring Tree is said to be the newest.

[Titto]

I stayed at both last year. Cleanliness I think Areca won. My pizza being invaded by a army of ants while I was in the shower at LK may be the difference for me. Both places were guest friendly but LK charged a 1000 baht for a 3rd guest.

Thanks for the information.

[Mogwai]

The problem is the noise! There was a beer bar blasting out some drunk singer every night until 4 am. It was so bad that I won't go there again.
Now I am looking for a similar but quiet hotel near here.

Yes, the noise from the beer bars at the corner of Second Road and Soi 10 is terrible.
How about Sea Me Spring Too at the other more quiet end of Soi 10? It's in the same price range and gets good reviews.

[Rob Jones]

I have booked there for 2 nights in February and I have sent a message to see if there are safety deposit boxes in the Superior rooms.

The room I have booked had a safe.

[DrifterMan]

I stayed there last April. It's a nice hotel although a bit worn down, it could do with a good going over with paint and varnish. I was not impressed by breakfast as there was little western food which I prefer to start the day. The rooms are nice with a fridge, kettle, armchairs and desk. The bathroom had both shower and bath with a big opening screen between the bed and bathroom.

The problem is the noise! There was a beer bar blasting out some drunk singer every night until 4 am. It was so bad that I won't go there again.

Now I am looking for a similar but quiet hotel near here.

Thanks Downandup. Don't think I could handle loud music every night. If you find anything let me know. Thanks.

[Rob Jones]

On their website safety box is listed only for mini suite and junior suite. Also on booking.com the safety box is not listed for standard, superior and deluxe rooms.

I have booked there for 2 nights in February and I have sent a message to see if there are safety deposit boxes in the Superior rooms.

[Christian G]

Yes not only that, it is also mentioned, superior room don't have locker box. It's crazy.

On their website safety box is listed only for mini suite and junior suite. Also on booking.com the safety box is not listed for standard, superior and deluxe rooms.

[Downandup]

Anyone know anything about Page 10 hotel? Thinking of spending 8-9 days in Pattaya. My last stay was only 5 days staying at Baraquda will be costly for 8-9 days.

I stayed there last April. It's a nice hotel although a bit worn down, it could do with a good going over with paint and varnish. I was not impressed by breakfast as there was little western food which I prefer to start the day. The rooms are nice with a fridge, kettle, armchairs and desk. The bathroom had both shower and bath with a big opening screen between the bed and bathroom.

The problem is the noise! There was a beer bar blasting out some drunk singer every night until 4 am. It was so bad that I won't go there again.

Now I am looking for a similar but quiet hotel near here.

[Ricky81]

On Flipper House official website and booking.com all rooms are clearly listed with private bathroom, I just checked on Agoda and their "shared bathroom" is just an error because it's simply impossible that a superior room not have a private bathroom.

Yes not only that, it is also mentioned, superior room don't have locker box. It's crazy.