Where To stay In PATTAYA Thailand | Don't make these MISTAKES!

[@liamsutcliffe4268]

My first time to Pattaya in 2018 I stayed up in Pratumnak at a place called the Hideaway (not to be confused with the Hideaway on Soi 15). The room was extremely cheap and comfortable but there were only a few bars around that area and I didn't like having to travel into Pattaya town every night (you only do that walk once!) 🙂 I believe they're calling it Petersburg hill now due to the influx of Russians up there but not my cup of tea. Guest friendly. I've stayed at the Travelodge on Soi 15 4 times since then. It is in a great location just off Soi Bukhao and you have the Avenue Mall the other way which is a quick walk to get you onto 2nd road. Across the road there is an alley to Soi Diana and LK Metro. You can also follow soi 15 parallel to 2nd road if you want a quieter walk towards walking street. The hotel itself is nice, the beds are super comfy foam mattresses and pillows. Probably the comfiest beds I've ever slept in. It has a pool on the roof with some great views across Pattaya although the drinks are expensive up there. The only problem I have with this place is that it has no balcony. I like to sit out in a morning or evening after a shower and you can't do that here. Guest friendly. I've stopped in the Adelphi which I think was on Soi 21 off Soi Bukhao. (The soi directly across from treetown). This was a nice hotel again with a pool on the roof although not as high as the Travelodge so the views weren't as good. It's a good location if you are a fan of treetown/or SOi MIT as they are literally on your doorstep. What I like about this location is if you don't want to wrestle with Soi Bukhao itself but plan on going to Soi Lengkee or Chaiyapoon, you can head the other direction up to 3rd road and can avoid the hustle and bustle. IF you like you're pool/snooker there is a great club on 3rd road called double kiss and another bar call Hustlers. To say you are a stone throw away from the action here you can't hear any noise at night. Guest friendly. My last stay a few weeks ago was at the Golden Sea on Soi Bukhao. Here the rooms are massive with a huge bed! (Although not as comfy as Travelodge I was impressed with the sheer size of it!) This wasn't a bad area as you are tucked back far enough so the noise doesn't affect you. There are great views from the back on the huge balcony you have of eastern Pattaya and also south towards Jomtien. It has a decent enough pool and the guy there will get you cans of Chang for 50 baht. There are some great little bars around this area you can visit before heading off to somewhere more full on. I stayed for 16 nights and paid £280 which I think is an absolute bargain. Guest friendly.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Fantastic comment that mate thank you so much. Enjoyed reading that.......

[@graguitar6493]

Pratumnuk is pretty much st.petersburg these days. Me and my buddy occasionally sit at the 711 at the end of soi5 and we see probably 70% of the people are Russians

[@addamr2052]

@grazmata6493, I was staying the Sunshine guest house hotel soi 5 Pratumnak and boy talk about little Moscow there . I liked the little eatery and pizza joint they had out from of the hotel that's if could put up with Boris and Natasha yabbering away in Russian lingo

[@graguitar6493]

@@addamr2052 lol

[@JeffLewis-i6w]

Awesome details, I'll be newbie to Pattaya...great ti read advice on others experiences

[@truckerfromreno]

No matter where you stay the Thai Angle Grinding Championships will be being held downstairs or next door.

[@richardontube]

Oh, so you also stayed in my last hotel then? 😂

[@niagarawarrior9623]

lol thats a good point, one of the places i stayed at (XQ Pattaya) was real quiet until day 4 when the concrete dump trucks and jackhammer showed up

[@Jack-r2v9b]

Saw the Patong angle grinding championship at Graceland resort, nice hotel otherwise

[@808Bear]

Everytime hehe

[@NissanR33Ztune]

Ahah hahahhaha lol 😂 too true

[@nojames101]

I used to manage a hotel for 20 years. However I have told my travel agent these are my requirements: King size bed, safe in room is a must, pool, if renting a condo or apartment cleaning service is a must. And lastly I travel alone always book for a party of 2 to avoid extra charges when entertaining eye candy guests.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@24nathan48]

I just returned home this week after spending 5 months in Thailand which I spent 4 months in Pattaya. I like the night life but equally important is quiet at night and I found a couple places that fit my lifestyle. First place I stayed at was XQ hotel on Soi 1 between beach road and second road your 500 meters walk to the beach, Terminal 21 and Central Marina mail and a 5 min walk to Soi 6 the hotel is only 3 yrs old and has a gorgeous roof top pool and zero charge for being ladies back to the room, rooms are big and big bathrooms and showers. My second location I wanted to be a little closer to the centre locations and the beach wasn’t important on the list anymore but a more resort style place condo style with a kitchen but still daily maid service and found a place it’s called the Altera Hotel and Residence just off second road and your a 3 min walk to Soi 6 rooms where big and modern and honestly spend the day just chilling around the pool felt like you where in a tropical paradise tons of western, European and Thai options to eat and Central Marina mall is just a 5 min walk to big C, you got the baht buses but again dead quiet at night. If you thing is to party 24/7 probably not the ideal location of these hotels but if you like to go out at night and come home to somewhere where you can get a good nights Rest In Peace and quiet two very good options. Both had excellent breakfast geared to western style with small Thai options.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Glad you had a great time mate

[@N17247]

Great topic Trevor, and of interest to me. I come twice a year at a month at a time. I try different hotels some I go back to some I don't. I prefer hotels with rooftop pools as the water will probably be a nice temperature. I loved the Areca lodge, it had everything perfect location and lovely rooms etc, but the pools were freezing as they were ground level and in the shade mostly. Just my preference. Also I enjoy a swim after I've had a hot sweaty active day. On a rooftop pool i enjoy a swim, have a cocktail watch the sun go down over Pattaya and the city comes alive. At the end of every holiday i visit some other hotels for my next holiday, check out rooms, bar, restaurant, friendliness of staff and of course the pool. Most hotels are glad to show you around. Pattaya is an amazing city and although changing it remains a massive part of my life, so much so it will be my home one day. Good luck hotel hunting. 😊👍

[@Buzzinpattaya]

No probs mate thanks

[@ahappierman6540]

Soi Bukhoa area. I love just being able to walk 5 minutes and be in thick of things. Also love being able to run back to hotel to nap or use the bathroom, change sweaty clothes. I like a decent hotel with a pool for some daily sun and quiet. I like a decent sized room to relax during day. Balcony is great

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Haha nice one mate

[@jramnorway7985]

I love your channel. Thanks to you, i took my motorbike license in Thailand. Youre the man !!!!!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

That is awesome!

[@LuckyCatAdventures]

I always stay at View Talay 6. next to Central Festival. Vehicle entrance is on 2nd road. from the parking garage there is a foot path and little security gate that opens on to Beach road .👍

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@LuckyCatAdventures]

@@Buzzinpattaya yes sir, i'm coming out next month.........if I see you around I'll say hi 🙋‍♂

[@JoelQuinnPhotography]

Stayed here. Great spot.

[@anthonynorth-iw5ih]

I found soi 10 ticks all my boxes,reasonable prices,a lot quieter than other soi ,and right in the middle of it all. each to their own,good on ya Trev.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you

[@robertflint2549]

You don't need to book in advance for Patters, lads, at least when arriving away from high season (November to Feb). Just turn up with your luggage and walk along Soi Diana, which runs between Second and Third Roads. It actually changes its name to Soi LK (not to be confused with nearby Soi LKMetro, overpowering at night) after Bua Khao. Or alternatively, walk along Bua Khao itself heading south from the intersection with Diana. BK is a very lively soi - one of the entertainment hubs in town - which runs parallel to Second Road. There are plenty of more than good hotels along these two strips for around TB500-600 per night. Some even have weekly or monthly discounts. The fancier ones have swimming pools. All are very central, clean, quietish and well-run. (The owners are not paying me to say this).

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Gotcha mate

[@gotthesinglelife]

Stayed at Siam@Siam for high end but Page 10 hotel in Soi3 is central and quiet so easy walk to everything. But have to try A One the boat looking hotel on beach road next time just like to mix it up but so far no bad experience as this is only a small list of hotels. The other is have a power board with a long cord as sometimes the plug is not where you need it or enough outlet to charge all your stuff at once.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@trevorwilliams4735]

I stayed at A-1 Nice motel Good facilities But can get better value for money in many other motels

[@malcolmhawken5251]

Good morning Trev, I stayed at heritage beach hotel for a month I found it a great place to stay, included big buffet breakfast every day, great view, massive pool, can highly recommend, and no joiner fee,

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@grahammurray7426]

Been staying when in pattaya at sutas court for over 25 years. Great price / staff / location. Best deal by a mile

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate

[@cryptocrusader6078]

is it guest friendly if I book to person on the booking?

[@stuart5178]

Hoping to scratch Pattaya off my bucket list next year and your KZbin channel has been priceless.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate wish you a great time

[@sterling557]

Pattaya is an extremely easy vacation to plan. Don't need a car. No transportation worry in town or getting from/to airport. English spoken everywhere. Money exchange everywhere. Food and drink on every block, as well as 7-11 for water, snacks & sundries. Easy peasy.

[@rogerjohnson2821]

Me and my Thai wife always stay in the Areca Lodge which is right opposite LK Metro. It’s got 2 pools and a decent breakfast. It’s a bit expensive £40 a night but it’s a nice hotel and right in the mix for nightlife.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@richardharper3397]

I always use March hotel not to far from the action but also not to near where you can't get to sleep. pool, sauna, Gym can also use may hotel facilities (connected neighbouring hotel)

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@stephensmith5912]

Not been to Thailand for 6 years now, but I keep looking at great clips like yours to reminisce... aah... You give some great advice on your channel. Like many have said here, for first time visitors I'd suggest a hotel e.g. a mid-priced hotel on or near Jomtien beach, or if you really want to be in the thick of the action pick one around the mid-to-south Pattaya. If you like the area and are thinking of coming back (as many do), then do some research towards the end of your holiday, on the interweb followed up by actual visits to see the places, to come up with some options, which is quite an interesting task to set yourself in the daytime. I've tried various hotels in the past, some near, some far from the action, some good, some okay, none particularly bad, but my favourite places have always been serviced apartments. Typically roomier and more homely than a hotel room, and suit me better as a base for my typical 2-3 week stay. They tend to charge for water and electricity (check the rates), usually include weekly room cleaning / linen changing but you can request more frequent services for a small fee. No in-house facilities but there are so many 7-Elevens, laundry shops, cafes and restaurants nearby that it's just not a problem. A usable kitchen, sizable TV and full size fridge are usually provided. Google "Serviced Apartments Pattaya" and you will find many on booking sites, and you can usually book direct although some will require a deposit. One thing you should not underestimate is the heat / humidity, which you've often mentioned before on your channel. Even in peak season it can sometimes get oppressive, especially for the uninitiated. If you are relatively young and fit then this won't be much of a problem, but if (like me) you are older and less fit then I'd definitely recommend taking that into account in the choice of where to stay e.g. staying in Jomtien means you get the benefit of the cool sea breeze, and as you said, there is plenty of everything you need nearby and you can always take a regular Baht bus, or pay for a Bolt taxi into Pattaya whenever you wish. In the hotter times of the year in Thailand I became an avid fan of shopping malls, e.g. Royal Garden (back in the early 2000's when it was the only one around), then my favourite became Central Shopping Mall, where I could spend a good portion of the day inside in the cool, wandering around window shopping, catching a movie, a meal at one of many restaurants, and an ice cream or coffee. The newer Terminal 21 in North Pattaya would also be worth a visit.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate much appreciated

[@craigtaylor8431]

Brilliant haven’t been there in 11 years coming back this summer and things seem pretty much like it was

[@Buzzinpattaya]

nice one mate

[@jeffreye7179]

As always thanks for the great tips!! Especially the one about getting the business card of the hotel and keeping it with you. Never even thought to do it.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

You are so welcome!

[@sodapopcurtis7396]

north side tends to be a bit quieter, siam@siam design is great and close enough to a few activities up there and walking distance to is 6 in a reasonable about of time...if one wants to stay central, I recommend soi 10 or opposite side soi honey, soi Diana, etc...so many hotels there and close enough to a plethora of bars, restaurants, massage shops, etc...I usually stay central for this reason where I'm close enough to beach road, central festival, soi 7, 8, 10, honey etc

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Great shout Siam mate

[@barryturnbull3359]

I stayed in viking resort chon buri very nice Nice pool nice room good air con and car and bike hire only 10 mins from beach Rd just booked again 18th March can't wait .

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@wilhen1000]

Is chon buri far from the action?

[@jasonwillis4819]

Good video - I have been happy with the less expensive hotels around LK Metro. I tip for extra Thick comforter / bed spread and never had a problem. No pool needed - and no huge TV or expensive furniture.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@werner5112]

Last time I stayed at the Baywalk Residence on Beach Road about 300 m from Walking Street. The hotel and the rooms are a bit run down but not too bad. They offer breakfast which is ok. Prices are reasonable. The rooms are spacious. Wifi is good. A good chair and desk to put your Laptop on. The bed is big and room cleaning is done early. A small fridge is enough for a six-pack and some food. The staff is friendly. No joiner fees. The best part for me is the location. A 7/11 is in the same building as well as ATMs. Lots of restaurants nearby. I am going back to Pattaya soon and booked the same hotel again but this time without breakfast. I want to explore surrounding places for breakfast.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@r.peterlucarelli1605]

I have been 4 times in the last 6 months. LK Metropole on Diana is very nice. But I like Areca Lodge the best, 2 pools and nice buffet breakfast. Walking distance to everything. About 1500b. I don't like to go too cheap when on holiday.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kingmaafa120]

Facts

[@chrisellis9689]

This sounds good, my kind of style of place ,I'm looking at going next year so will google these places. Did they allow you to bring girls back to stay ?

[@r.peterlucarelli1605]

@@chrisellis9689 Yes they do.

[@chloe.rosie.m]

I have tried numerous hotels in Pattaya, but always seem to end up back at Siam@Siam. A great location 5 mins from Soi 6 with easy transport up to WS and LK. Great value (half the price of Hard Rock) and imo much better. I'm heading out again this April for Songkran and am also staying at Areca Lodge for a few days for a bit of a change.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for the tips!

[@graguitar6493]

I always stayed at charming inn on beach road. The staff have mostly been nice and the 6, lk metro and WS an easy baht bus away. I now live in bang saray but still stay in this hotel 1 night a week to have a couple of short times. The hotel is simple but it's clean, fresh and above all very sound proof. I've only ever heard 1 next door neighbour rooting but that was because they appeared to be rooting on the balcony or they had their balcony door wide open. You can here people rooting in the corridor very easily. A bit like walking down from a ST upstairs on soi6.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@TheMicturation]

great topic buzzin,glad to contribute and give an opinion or two so just back from staying in soi diana once again for about the 8th time in 10 trips to patts,i absolutely love this location,i stay up around the north end around bliss n zip with bukhao like a minute walk away. also i have stayed in AA hotel on Beach rd a few times in the past but last time was 2006 i'll be honest n say all the accomodations north end Diana do cop a bit a noise till all hours and imo theyre all overpriced about $6-8 AUD a night to be fair,they dont include breakfast so places like Harrys,Zip,Bliss n Lek apartments are worth $25-$26 a night imo remembering theres no pool and the rooms arent exactly brand new but there a good size and clean stayed @ the honey inn for 3 nites $40AUD in soi honey this trip,breakfast included,pool use across the road in an apartment building very noisy as room backed on to LK metro,nice room tho but $5-$8 overpriced imo,i could do w/o the breakfast so that would even bring that deal down to $27 a night to be fair now i know im only talking 5-8 $$ a nite here here guys but over 3-4 weeks that adds up n well it is only my opinion of course what i discovered was as you come out of soi diana an turn right into bukhao n you walk 6-12 minutes from that corner theres loads of accomodation offering 500-650bht a night n it would be somewhat quieter than diana tho your obviously not in the heart of the action but theres plenty of bars n food available n your also only a 7-8 minute walk to the fantastic Bukhao market,u cant beat that place for food on tues n fridays going in the other direction from the diana bukhao corner twd tree town i noticed on the right side sois off bukhao(which look quieter) have budget accomodations as well,id be interested if anyone could give some feedback on those and finally off 3rd road i enquired into a couple of places in soi chalerm phrakiat that were as low as $8AUD a day but u had to pay for water n electricity weekly,these places were a 10 - 12 minute walk to the cnr of diana n bakhao,they were clean and had all the amenities around them,they were not off any beaten track n i might consider staying in one of these kinda places if i was to stay 5-8 weeks

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate gotta pin this thank you

[@mauricerobillard612]

Really sound advice bro

[@NA-me6sh]

THX

[@duane93]

You just have Lots of great information to save many people many mistakes if they watch this Video. My first trip I made a lot of these mistakes and hated it 😂 but my second trip was fantastic

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Glad you had a great second trip

[@billymac8127]

Fantastic advice about being Aware of where you are in relation to a one way baht bus

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@vgshwk]

Lots of times cheaper means farther away from the action. You have to decide is it worth the money and time you will spend on transportation

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Fair shout

[@Rdimbus1957]

I'm a Central Pattaya Type....I want to stay right in the "thick" of it. I stayed in the Bongkot district, just east of 3'rd Rd. 5-10 min walk from Treetown, LK Metro & soi Buakhao. A compact kitchen, pool & workout facility are musts. I stayed for 9 months! 😅

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wanaisdoug]

We stay at KTK or Siam View opposite at about 1000 -1600 baht a night. Nice hotels with pools, we can walk to soi 6 Corner Bar in 10 mins. Then after a couple of hours walk down soi 6 with a few stops in bars to beach road. Baht bus to soi 7 or 8 a few drinks while walking to soi Diana then turn left and walk up to Lk metro or tree town. When were finished it's a motorbike taxi back for 120 baht for 2 people

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@el_grecko_31]

Hey Uncle Trevor... My Fit Brit guy, 😉 This I feel is one of your best videos. Even though it was done 6 months ago, it could easily be 6 years ago. the wealth of information is nothing less than incredible. I personally had to cancel six different hotels (free cancellation and all done with in 24 hours) before I found one in Jomtien Beach. 3 weeks, $275 , about a mile east of beach road. I love to walk and thanks for the heads up on the crappy sidewalks and streets in almost all places in Pattaya. Be safe bro. 😎🤙

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate and glad 6a got it all sorted in the end mate

[@pauldench3704]

on the safe side you could book your hotel for one or two nights for when you arrive in Pattaya and if its' not to your liking for any reason you can find many others that will be by asking the receptionist's in other hotel locations to view the rooms before you make a decision and as your not going through a booking agent you may well find you've saving a few quid in my experience especially if your here for more than a two week holiday.

[@TheMicturation]

this is the absolute best policy and ive employed it for over 23 years,book 2 nights online then ching ching just walk around and check 3 or 4 out,back in the day if i was coming from BKK i didnt even book online just rocked up and asked

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Good shout mate

[@michaeldunwoodie7717]

from a partying and safety perspective i stayed at grand hotel many times. it's close enough for a quick pick up or if you have had enough for the night you can be in bed within minutes

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@sterling557]

I liked the Grand Hotel very much. It's right on Walking Street. I had a balcony that I sat outside on in the morning drinking my coffee, with a great view of the Pattaya sign on the hill and the bay. In the evening you can watch the night life of Walking Street rev up, and can easily pop into your room if you need anything. But it was very noisy when I wanted to sleep. Bring earplugs! I never asked if there were rooms available on the opposite side of the building facing north -those should be quieter. No pool, there had once been a rooftop pool but it was gone. No joiner fee. Nice reception.

[@bman7956]

Nautical Inn right on the front, lovely big pool, nice and peaceful, enjoyed it last time!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you

[@markhubbard5176]

hi trev do you sell those pattaya radio shirts...keep up the excellent work mate

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Hi mate, no sorry we stopped them

[@dirkchristoffers9800]

I was in december and january in LK the empress beach road corner soi 12 alley. Very nice, clean and good breakfast. I can reach everything in 5 minutes by foot and quiet at night. Walk in shower and tub. Very comfy bed

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sonnyforsberg9778]

A sure bet if you doesnt have other good hotel to stay in.

[@boyztoyz7054]

As always my recommendation is Areca Lodge on Soi Diana. 2 minutes walk to LK Metro and 5 to Treetown and set far enough back from the road to barely hear the racket and noise. Trouble is it is getting more and more popular and therefore harder to book. Couldnt get in for my trip at Christmas but booked there for June. If you want to be by the beach then LK Empress on Beach Road is a good bet, LK Metro, Treetown, Walking Street are still an easy enough walk away. But dont get a room overlooking the beach because the noise from Beach Road traffic will do yer head in.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one

[@neilwatt8205]

I have stayed in a lot of different places around Pattaya and Jomtien now i always stay at D hotel off Bukhau great pool big clean rooms great staff close to everything wouldn't go past it❤

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@patrickmonteith-gy8fs]

Hi Come from the UK and I was in pattaya last at Christmas and the Hotel I Sterling in August Suites a very nice hotel The staff Was very friendly I'm kind I do very near sio7 and sio8 and Beach road and going back in pattaya at Christmas and Staying in the same hotel.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate

[@hgjkjkl4229]

One thing I never do is booking too many days before I have been there... i book usually 2 nights and then see if I want to stay there more. But I usually travel in low season, maybe that is a little risky in high season?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thanks for sharing

[@alexk9295]

In three weeks I'm coming over for a month. I'm staying in a condo in Central Pattaya 5min walk from Tree Town, 2min walk to LK Metro. I don't see any upside to a hotel over a condo, except for maybe cleaning service.

[@stevek343]

How much $

[@alexk9295]

@@stevek343 €650/$700

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Have a great time

[@말랑말랑해요-m8u]

hard to looking around in this strong sunny day but surely worth of it~ there are many hidden place to worth of staying

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers

[@uppermost865]

I myself and I believe many others here as well would really appreciate some hotel recommendations that are both (relatively) close to the action but also clean and modern. I have been to Pattaya many many times but tbh most hotels I stayed in were either really simple (nothing wrong with that but not my cup of tea) or had horrible wifi

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Let me see what I can do as to be honest hotel reviews scare me, the last thing I wanna do is recommend a place and you have a shit time

[@michaelharms851]

Amber hotel and Areca lodge are modern clean and near to everything

[@SpeedyBlueBiker1]

If you're not sure where to stay I would always go with just booking a place for 3-4 days. If you like it and want to stay longer just make another reservation. If not, then find a new place that you happen to come across while in Pattaya. Unless it is a major holiday it isn't usually too hard to move around.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate

[@kathryntrain6157]

We stayed at wongamat beach last time in naklua and loved it! So peaceful but also has plenty of tasty restaurant, currency exchange, beach cafes and shops etc. Also easy to get bolt taxis back and forward at very little cost! It’s definitely a little more expensive but, for me, it was worth the beach view and big condo! ❤

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice area mate

[@martinwiseman7140]

last year i was staying at the sutus court soi bukao for the 4th time. while there i was bitten by a spider not saying it was in the hotel where it bit me but i ended up in hospital withe both top and bottom of foot operated on leaving me in a bad way so i had to go home. god bless the staff at sutus court for two main reasons their care of me it was them that called the ambulance and 2 refunded the money for my stay. i would recommend this hotel to one and all

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Wow mate

[@lwayne-z3w]

Planning to go April 2024 with 3-4 of us Band of Brothers. Looking for individual rooms at affordable (to us) hotels. Thinking of LK Empress due to location, but concerned about night noise levels, Amethyst since new and relatively accessible to night activities and lastly something by Soi Diana area. 3 days in Pattaya to start our TH vacay. First day probably sleep till dinner due to jet lag and shuttle ride from BKK, 2nd day go to a fishing park, then 3rd day take a tour of Pattaya and Jomtien areas and then a GC before dinner. Any suggestions on the best fishing park or 'catching park' in Pattaya, for fishing action and it's own restaurant for lunch? Saw vids on Wassana, Hookers etc. on yt.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Hookers is popular mate with monster fish

[@aliorr9356]

Can rent a decent clean room for a month for 6000thb Make sure the room has Aircon!

[@leonbarton2766]

As always, really informative info ( cheers ). I'm looking to come out for two weeks towards the end of August. Would like to stay in the centre, but looking for a nice place that has a decent pool, a gym and good room amenities. What would you recommend and thanks in advance.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Have you looked at Areca Lodge

[@normrathmann9487]

I use to stay at Lek hotel on 2nd Beach road.Basic but comfortable,clean,quiet,air con and close to every thing.Also (if it still there) Hotel at the back of the old Tims beer bar ,opposite the Lek hotel on 2nd beach road,very nice.And just down the road roughly 100 meters is Kiss where I use to have breakfast,good food.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@donduick6423]

for a first timer, half way up 2nd rd around soi 13 is nice and central. walking distance to royal plaza and central. close to soi baukau quick easy taxi ride to famous soi 6. and big C short walk to beach rd and quick taxi ride to walking st

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kevmoloney8496]

Hi Trevor great video I always stay at skaw beach near tree town not noisy very central and about the pavements I look down every few metres take it easy

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice central area mate

[@johnashworth2822]

Trev, good topic this one. 1 breakfast, I stayed in a hotel in Cambodia and realised I was the only non Chinese guest. Couldn't eat breakfast 🤢 and Chinese are noisy. 2. Taxis. In Pattaya I stayed at the Hilton, if I got in a taxi and said the Hilton, the drivers eyes lit up and they aways said 200 bhat even for a few hundred yards... Soon found Bolt

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate cheers

[@veedub447]

Just got back to the states after 11 days in Pattaya , also went to Bangkok and Phukett. I stayed at the Aya Boutique Hotel Pattaya, great location, nice room, nice staff, nice pool, good AC, about $48 a night,.I booked on Agoda. No fee for a friend to come up but you have to tell the front desk. I'm sure there are better hotels and probably worse, but this place worked out for me. no regrets.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thank you

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

For you people staying in the entertainment district The Flipper on soi 8 I think is nice, ask for 1 of the 2 big rooms.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@darcy6874]

I'm staying at LK Residence later this year. Location looks good and central to Soi Buakhao and Beach Road. great vid trev

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you

[@TriggLu]

Stayed B4 , couple of downsides for me a bit dated but ok and shower is above the bath .

[@darcy6874]

@@TriggLu cheers mate, normally stay at amber hotel which is top quality, but staying at LK as friends are also staying there. As long as it's clean I'll be happy enough

[@disillusionedidealist3446]

To be honest, if I'm really not 100% sure, of the hotel or the area, I just book room for a for a couple of days and if it's good then I'll ask for more nights at the same rate...most of the time I get it. But if its crap, no drama, just find another place....so you're not obligated to stay or have the hassle of cancelling....happy travels.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@adamreed4512]

Could you do the same thing but for a long term condo? Book in advance for a few nights then look around when I arrive for something long term?

[@dannysharp8181]

My go to hotels are Sleep with me (soi 19 off soi buakow ) or Areca lodge (soi diana ) Pool in Sleep with me a bit small,but lm not a strong swimmer,so ideal just to cool off. Areca has 2 pools both decent size..Areca has good deals off-season (August-September),but twice the price of Sleep with me in high season

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice mate

[@theoneaboveall7708]

Siam@Siam is my usual go to spot. I stay at RedPlanet before on a budget. Descent area if you want to walk to Terminal 21 for shopping and food. 711 is nearby. Across the street is Central Marina that has food; pharmacy; barbershop; restaurants etc…street alley has a laundry store. Plenty of massage areas too as well as soap massages. Take the baht truck to walking street.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice hotel

[@paula-yr7pp]

Things I look at location swimming pool and need a big balcony plus a bathtub... I am looking at the blackwood hotel on soi7 but I am only keen on a room with a bathtub on the balcony

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Sorted mate nice one

[@paula-yr7pp]

@Imagination how how do you check that ?

[@timd6755]

I just back from a 4 week holiday. Stayed at Travelodge in soi 15. Nice hotel, good aircon and wifi. No balconys, if you want a ciga you need to go out the front or up to the roof where the pool is. Rooms are alittle small but wasn't a issue. They do continental breakfast and have their own bar at the pool. Has a little fitness centre. Very close to all the action, has a 7 11 across the road and many food venders on the street most of the time. Easy to get anywhere by walking. Price was nice and cheap. Next time I have to get a balcony though and that's impossible at this place

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate for sharing your experience with us

[@pepplund1]

Flipper Lodge soi 8 in Pattaya Silversand Villa next to soi 7 in Jomtien, two really large swimmingpools and not to many russians My two hotels I always come back to

[@velociraptor6124]

Love Flipper .......👍

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@vareast]

Just got back from Flipper; very good, decent rooms and great location

[@AreeyaKKC]

Great video. When I go I usually stay on 3rd road at Arbour Hotel. Has a nice restaurant bar and pool on roof and it's very close to everything. It's expensive tho. If you want something a little more affordable I'd say buakhao corner. (Used to be buakhao paradise). About 1/3 the price and closer to the nightlife but less amenities.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate

[@AreeyaKKC]

@Buzzin Pattaya I was surprised how much prices have gone up in past year. Arbour was 41USD last year. 2 weeks ago its 110/ night

[@J.mac35]

At Christmas I spent a week in the asther hotel and residence and it cost me I think 450 Australian dollars for the week , I booked the day before as I extended my stay last minute but fantastic hotel - its 3 stars but feels like more , the room had a kitchen, washing machine in it and everything seemed very new in the hotel , nice pool and gym also and extremely quiet at night time - your about a 2 minute motorbike taxi from tree town or a 10 minute walk or about 5 minutes on a baht bus , will stay again I think on my next trip

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@brucebarclay1876]

Just had a stay in Blackwoods. Very good room, breakfast not great, but adequate. Noisy late at night due to location, but had no issues sleeping. Head to Amethyst next. Heard very good things so we shall see.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks mate much appreciated

[@darrenbretherton7298]

SC villa on soi exite. Nice big rooms and quiet Just off soi baukaw but only a two minute walk from all the activities. Nice quiet soi. Stayed there the last 2 times after having to leave my room on soi chaiapoon because the room I had been staying at for the last 10 years had changed ownership and was being renovated.

[@bdiamond545]

What a shithole 🤣

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@wbev_thai1666]

Great place to stay 14.000 all included , comfy beds and superb shower

[@NomenNescio99]

I just stayed at LK President for a longer period. The hotel was great for the price. The room had decent working desk, flawless AC, good internet connection. Excellent bed. The noise from outside went completely silent once I closed the balcony door. Skip the hotel breakfast, plenty of better options within 5 minutes walk. Even the coffee shop outside is better. The pool is a stamp. Worst part was crossing third road to get to all the interesting locations. Overall a good place stay.

[@bigtuna9904]

I agree. Stayed for 4 weeks in a one bedroom suite on the 25th floor. Close to everything and noise was not a problem. Good large bed and plenty of thick towels for my walk in shower big enough for three. Not new but very clean.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us

[@neilpavett3413]

I used to stay closer to the beach - Soi 10 has a couple of nice hotels. Now though, knowing I am going to spend all my time around Soi Buakhao, I have stayed the last few breaks around Soi 15. I suppose it could be noisy but with closing time still relatively early and decent windows, hasn't been a problem. I always book for 2 and haven't had a problem since the good old days when Soi 8 mattered.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@paulireland466]

Bj holiday lodge I stayed for about 6 years on soi 3 great spot quiet enough road not to far from everything... But last few years I stay on flipper on soi 7 rooftop pool and great location

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you

[@Saidakine]

I like April Suites off of 2nd rd. It’s on a quiet Soi away from the road. It’s directly on the Baht Bus route and it has Motor Taxis outside the Hotel, they are not aggressive and don’t bother you. You are in walking distance to Soi 6 and a short motorbike drive too LK Metro. The Hotel is quiet,clean affordable with a nice pool and spa and gym. I like LK Metropole in LK Metro . You are in walking distance of everything LK Metro and the Hotel is quiet. Galaxy Suites is good if you like action and don’t mind the noise. It’s right by Windmill Agogo on Soi Diamond off of Walking street. An excellent place and short walk to take your bar fines. Regarding April Suites, in recent years they have been catering to Chinese families, that’s not a big deal other than they can be very noisy in the lobby area. I used to be able to chill in the lobby. But your room and the rest of the Hotel is quiet.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Very popular

[@duncanboard9452]

My preference is to stay a between soi 6 and soi buakhao. I have no issues walking, its on a baht bus route and quiet being off the main street. Split system aircon (not ducted asive never experienced an effective one), balcony, comfy king bed, reasonable tv, aprox 60sqm and washing machine all critical. Found a hotel offering this with a separate bath and shower for under $50 aud(generally) per day. Definitely cheaper options but cleaned daily, pool and features means im happy to pay $20~ a day more over a months stay

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@wayneritchey1455]

Hi Trev great show I'm staying in a hotel in Bangkok in November it's by the airport there and it's pretty cheap too

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Sounds great!

[@adamreed4512]

Hi mate - Recently found your channel and loving the information and stories you put across.....I do have a question though for your experience! I am coming out in June for about 3 month (longer if possible), i'm going to book the first 5 nights in a hotel but then want to move onto a long term condo. Is it better to book the condo before i come out, or is it worth me coming out then spending a day or two visiting some to find the best one for me? This would be my preferred option but I just dont want to be stuck with nowhere to move into after the first 5 nights. Cheers, all the best!

[@Buzzinpattaya]

100% mate come out and check out the areas first, don't commit before as a lot of what you see on the internet is often not the same when you view. Check out the areas a night time as well for noise issues etc

[@willemvanderbeek8584]

Very nice topic and useful tips. I have stayed twice in LK The Empress on beach road and i thought it was a fun stay. Good location close to all the action, comfy rooms and not noisy. Good breakfast.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@apoloestrada2908]

LK Residence or LK Metropole, no matter how expensive it is, as long as comfortable and enjoying your stay.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@stevebarclay3298]

Disclaimer before I start, I rarely eat breakfast so it is not an issue for me when choosing a hotel. On my last trip, I stayed in central Pattaya off Soi Buakhao on Soi 19 and 21, a 5 minute walk from the Buakhao market. Both were what I would call mid-priced hotels, not super cheap but not expensive. Stayed a week at the Sleep With Me Pattaya Hotel on Soi 19 and a week and a half at the Amber Hotel on Soi 21. Both hotels were close to the action in Tree Town but on the quieter side, nice, modern rooms, very clean. Sleep With Me didn't have a pool, but again, that is not a deal breaker for me. The Adelphi is also a similar hotel beside the Amber, right across the street from the soapy massage. Many laundries on both sois and plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Would book again with either of these places.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@crs9128]

Do you think it would be a bad idea to book a hotel within walking distance of soi 6? That seems to be my main area of interest after spending so much time in the live streams.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Either way your central if Soi 6 eventually gets boring

[@TriggLu]

Ktk residence , 5 mins walk from soi 6 but far enough away to be very quiet, 10 mins walk to soi bukow . Staying there again in 2 weeks breakfast till 11am so you get up in time .

[@danb5944]

I would advise do not book more than 2 days in the same hotel ..soon you may realise you are trapped and which ever way you walk you will have too walk past that bar and girl you want too avoid..theres never a shortage of hotels so dont worry about it just wing it..

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing

[@alandaniel1082]

Avoid staying to close to music entertainment i was near tree town and the music was blaring till 2am also karaoke bars where drunks are screeching like cat fights as Trev said due diligence check your surrounds and make sure photos are recent not from 10 years ago. Look for recent you tube video reviews for real time experience. Also hotels are less likely to cancel your booking as happened to me on my last trip in last trip booked two months at condo then had to pay double as it was now peak period. Great video Trev such good info for people to plan there stays.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yeah music can ruin a nights sleep

[@Jimmy-ri2gw]

If I come to Pattaya in end of April for 2 weeks will it be necessary to pre-book a Hotell? We would like to come and while we are there we would like to make our minds up where to stay.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Best to book for a couple days then look around, but it is Songkran in April so hotels will be busy mate

[@mikemaver6471]

hi trev i have allways done this ..if the place is not as good as it looked ..i find one were its close to were i wont to be ..and the frist thing i cheack in the room is the matterus see if its clean ..and the belcony over looks road i like to see whats going on ...have a great day mate i like staying at nik on

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@hanserman1]

Thanks Trev for the video. Great topics.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Any time mate thank you

[@shane0traveller451]

Great advice Trevor !!! well done

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks 👍

[@bobbycabral7306]

soi 10 is the great spot for hotels Quiet but close to walking street the beach Tree town love at soi I always switch hotels just in case I have a bad experience. Try to explore different areas. I like to switch explore different. places

[@bobbycabral7306]

Everything he saying is one hundred percent correct, could not explain it better

[@colinmacphee9146]

Areca Lodge Soi Diana is a great hotel Ideal location, great breakfast and quiet. Excellent value

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Indeed it is!

[@TheMicturation]

just a tip for travellers on here wanting to use the air con bus from North Pattaya station to suvarnabhumi instead of a taxi the minibus trip to the airport is no longer available,it used to be 450bht all the way,usually 6-8 ppl in the van now its 450bht to pik u up from your accommodation to the bus station in a mini van,yep thats for a 10-12 min ride,quite a hike hey,or you could if your not fussed for time, A/ catch a bht bus on second rd to terminal 21 for 10bht,then cross the road an flag down a bht bus going in the direction of the bus station for 20-35bht,this takes all of of 20mins once youve boarded the baht bus in 2nd rd,plenty of bht buses going in the north direction but beware,none coming back in the south direction,they obviously use another route,or B/ catch n empty baht bus like i did in soi diana all the way to the Bus station for 100 bht, negotiated of course what was more impressive was the day i was leaving twas the start of the holiday weekend,the roads were jammed packed my driver took the back sois and dropped me off on the otherside of the road to North Pattaya BS,all i had to do was cross the road which was easy as traffic was banked up 500mtrs either side,had he of taken the normal route id a been in traffic for more than 45 mins as compared to the 12 min route he took,what a legend of a driver

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

some excellent info. thanks, r d laing :)

[@Sacavol]

Very appreciated, thanks a lot.

[@Deano106]

For a good pool day a day pass for hard rock hotel is 500b with a cocktail or for total luxury a day pass for the royal cliff hotel is 1200b really nice

[@Buzzinpattaya]

nice one

[@gavinbottcher9174]

I stayed in areca lodge last year that was a great hotel and great location when I come next week I'm staying at LK Metropole never stayed there before but it looks ok and great location.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@johnlaseter2453]

Very good vlog, Trevor. Top notch info. No worries about renting a motorbike or car for me. Never been on a bike. I've seen too many vids of the drivers there. 😳 Bus, Bolt or walking for me. 😅 Definitely will be mapping out places to go then checking hotels central to that. Thank you.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Glad you enjoyed it mate thank you

[@staguar]

I think the best area to stay in town in from around Soi 13 to Central on 2nd Rd and the various sois that are on either side of it. You are a short baht bus ride from Soi 6, a short walk to beach road and another baht bus ride to Walking Street, a short walk to Treetown, LK Metro, Soi Boomerang, and have all the fun on Soi Honey, Diana, Pothole and Buakhao right there also

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you

[@staguar]

@@Buzzinpattaya I just spent a month in a condo on Soi 15 behind The Avenue and it's the best location I've stayed in 5 trips.

[@satianable]

@@staguar what's the name and price bud

[@michaelshirley4874]

I use view talay 6 when I visit , it’s so close to everything and usually reasonable prices , the rooms are very large , the ones I stayed in had a kitchen if you want to cook , 55555 not me , it has a great swimming pool and right next to central shopping centre for your food , it’s very close to soi 7 and 8 ,and a five minute walk to treetown

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing!

[@wazkayani]

Great info - Planning a trip end of year (6 guys) - first time to Pattaya so want to be near the "main party scene" but also close enough to visit main centre for food/drinks/massages. Only in for about 4-5 days. What booking sites/agents would do you recommend when looking for villas?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Wow that's gonna be emotional lol ask in Discord mate many guys done this in there

[@manosparavida3551]

D Apartments opposite the Soi Buakhao entrance to New Plaza has a decent size rooftop pool, very clean room's, reliable lift, helpful, polite and friendly staff. My room in peak season (1st week of Jan) was 800bt a night, without a balcony. Im certain a longer stay would reduce the cost.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Cheers mate

[@meaninghades9765]

Been waiting for this episode. Going back next month.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@damianforsyth39]

Used to love staying at Page 10 on soi 10 great hotel but getting a little expensive. Going to stay at SN Connx next week.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate

[@DJFarside]

My second trip to Thailand in 2004 was to stay in Bangkok for 3 days before the new flight to Indonesia, I had a round the world trip sorted, but i met a taxi driver who told me he was going to Pattaya with his wife and i could jump in car with him and just help pay fuel. I did, the rest is history, i never continued with the world tour lol, so many memories awful and great are because of that moment i met that taxi driver. I've been going back every year since.. Like i said, I was originally on a round the world trip, my first stop was Thailand, i never left for the other tropical countries lol. I told the taxi driver to take me to a cheap hotel, he took me to a few places but all were booked out, then he took me to a small hotel down soi 7 in Jomtien, Lek Jomtien hotel was the name. It was only 450 baht per night then (2004), air con, fridge, double bed, shower, elevator, with a few cockroaches in the room (at that time) which i made friends with, i had too, the fkrs were there all the time lol. The cockroaches vanished over the years though and the rooms got loads cleaner and much much better and were still only 450 baht per night. I really miss that time, it was a good hotel, i made some good friends with bar girls and lads from the UK At a bar called KR bar in Jomtien beach, which was on the first bar on the corner as you veer right, away from the beach toward Pattaya way. I went back 2 months ago for the first time in 20 years (I started staying in Pattaya after that) and the bar was gone and a foreign exchange place was there then, damn it, no way to contact the friends i once knew there. Anyway i always stayed there when on a budget, very, very good for the price (cockroaches no longer there lol, just nice rooms). I later rented an apartment for a year down the same soi 7 when i lived there. These days i stay in Pattaya as i like the action, i always get a hotel on 2nd road or walking street (Walking St are expensive, but i stay at W14 which is on a soi 14, just 3 seconds walk off walking street, no elevator, but room has aircon, fridge, shower, don't worry about noise in the noisy areas of Pattaya, get some E.A.R ear plugs, they are comfy and you'll hear nothing whatsoever lol, that's what I've done for decades now and you can sleep next to the Rhino snoring bar girl who decides she'll grace your honour for the night. lol... well, it's usually me snoring like a fire engine so hey ho...

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Nice one mate thank you for sharing your experience with us

[@remzirashid8208]

Great tips. Thanks Trev ! Also, what are the usual hotel rules if you wanted to bring back a friend for the night ?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Normally always fine

[@argonaut816]

Your guest will be asked to hand in their ID card at reception. Be ready for everyone at reception glaring at you "I know what you're up to..."

[@remzirashid8208]

@@argonaut816 lol. Thanks

[@skillmeup53]

Just looking at your footage; is the monorail actually going to be developed? Maybe a video or update?

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Been saying yes for 5 years mate lol

[@pattayafriendly1585]

Love the scenery hotel soi honey nice big clean rooms quiet at night and only a short walk to tree town or LK or baht bus on second road. And they are very reasonable on price. Have stayed there many times.

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us mate much appreciated

[@earthwalker007]

Up here in Jomptien seems to be the winner, its so quiet and family friendly.... cost of accomadation is very reasonable

[@Buzzinpattaya]

Yes, true