How I Found The Perfect Pattaya Budget Hotel

Today I go in search of the Perfect Pattaya Budget Hotel. I use 4 criteria to level the playing field starting with price, location, and amenities. After the criteria have been met, I visit each property and finally pick the perfect budget hotel at a price of under 600 Baht or $17 USD and Check-In.
Your mileage may vary, time of the year, holidays and where you book from may impact pricing on the various booking sites. Let me know the criteria you use when selecting a budget hotel in Pattaya.
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[@carleto9597]

Thanks for the updates of the four hotel's, I like all of them and much appreciate what work on the video's you do. You and Lon have a great time there.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Glad it was helpful 👍

[@jamesburns2753]

Another awesome and informative video.

[@TonyVsSportsShortsandMore]

Looks like a great monthly option. Another great, helpful video.!

[@michaelshirley4874]

Great video again loucous , the hotel looks very nice with decent facilities , good job again

[@christopherraley781]

Like the videos always informative and helpful plus like the soundtrack and All you do Loucous

[@ericsorbier3392]

Great video, very informative.

[@rich6371]

Another great video Loucas. I liked these locations. 👍✌️🙏

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks 👍

[@nadpor68]

Thanks buddy very useful

[@karltraveldude7817]

Nice budget stays , its nice to stay in different areas and see new things ! Thanks for sharing !

[@Rides4Kickz]

Welcome Karl 👍

[@forbzleigh]

The people that re-grouted the pool are correct! Expoxy grout can take upto a week to fully cure, that’s rare for Thai maintenance workers to do the job properly and not take any short cuts, kudos to them!

[@garypauljohnson9884]

Thanks Boss. Much appreciated. 😎

[@dangeisser3416]

I find your videos very informative and not just advertisements for a kickback.

[@ScottRawdin]

Excellent , thank you Lucas.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Welcome Scott 👍

[@MargaritasinParadise]

Nice video & excellent information

[@timothyrill3825]

Great subject that is useful. Good job and quality.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffrey6958]

Fantastic video Lucas, arriving in jomtien today and need to find accommodation for at least 3 weeks.. and good know i can find something within my budget. Cheers Jeffrey from Australia

[@Onlinepropertyexplorer]

really useful for anyone planning a trip, thanks

[@Rides4Kickz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ejwrigley]

Awesome Lucas 🙏🍻🤙🏍

[@thoatravelandfood7549]

Thanks for your share ❤

[@mikediffley2042]

I enjoyed today's episode Lou of the budget hotels. Catch you again in another video.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Mike

[@robistep212]

Thanks, great video.... Have a nice day

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks, you too!

[@johngagne986]

Nice video. I always look forward to your survival and informational vids Lucas. I've always enjoyed the newly reopened Payaa Hotel on 3rd Ave a block off Beach Road. They also roast their own coffee and the cafe is very nice.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Sounds great John 👍👍

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

great reviews Lucas , always a good show you put on and never disappoint , I hope you reach 100,000 subs by xmas .... would be a great present for you

[@sailingstpommedeterre4905]

Excellent video ! This demonstrates why "Requirements" are highly important. 👍👍👍

[@Rides4Kickz]

Absolutely! 👍👍

[@ethandeuel4313]

Awesome, I’m 55 as-well this is great to information to know Thank-you! Happy birthday 🎉

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Ethan

[@johnninness7049]

Another fantastic adventure in Pattaya i will use one of those thank U john from OZ living in Korat

[@colinraine8245]

Great Vlog ... my favourite is D Express , great location ,great rooms and a fantastic rooftop pool with brilliant views .. and the reception area is good too ,free coffee and really friendly staff

[@ltd1980]

I'm D apartments just down the soi

[@PREPFORIT]

ALL great options. Thanks !! That D's Hotel is in a Great Location.

[@Rides4Kickz]

yes, especially if you like the north side of Buakhao

[@Darren...son4634]

That's great mate

[@dennyzeecko5183]

WOW another great review. A swimming would be a must. Thanks Lucas.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Denny 👍

[@patrickpepper412]

Great video Lucas, gives me some hope for affordable places to stay while I'm in Thailand in 6 weeks, any idea if there are any deals like that in other places in Thailand?

[@HectorGarcia-nb2ld]

Your videos are awesome. Like your top choice

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Hector

[@kevincrickettragic7408]

great video love how you just cut to the chase

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Kevin 👍

[@thisweekbestvalueapartment]

Very nice, good value for money this one 👍👍🎉🎉

[@davideddolls4738]

Hello Loucous some great choices and a lot of room for you're baht. Has to be near the baht bus routes and quiet during the night. Also i like being near certain restaurants and not too far from a beach not too fussed about a swimming pool. Good content and information thank you.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks David

[@silverarrow2558]

Another great video... i was surprised at the location of the winner near to the sanctury of truth as its a bit of a trek into the main areas that said it fit the criteria . The point of the video is to show us different places we might not have considered.

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@nagarajamanabotula6785]

But most important thing you forgot!!!!!. The hotel needs to be guests friendly. Otherwise, it's not at all a choice for most of the visitors to Pattaya.

[@Brandanmayhew]

😂

[@Brandanmayhew]

Exactly. Unless you're not into that

[@secretamericayoutubechanne2961]

But there might be freelancers on websites where you can go to them. And masage parlours

[@AQUATOBI]

probably almost every hotel in pattaya is guest friendly. in some you have to pay a fee if you take more then 1 girl to your room

[@belaeszpresszo9270]

What hotel have you ever been to in Pattaya that wasn't girl friendly?

[@midgek-hdahlke6378]

Thanks Loucus for this video . For me this criterias are very good . I mostly like to have a table and 2 chairs on my balcony to have a last drink after comming home .

[@Rides4Kickz]

That's a good one 👍

[@nigelbodieNB]

Thanks Lucas very good 👍👍

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thank you 👍

[@mauihowey]

Some great places to stay for a great price….good review to help some folks along when staying in Pattaya……

[@Rides4Kickz]

That's the idea, I think many people are probably booking hotels right now for their trips this winter. 👍

[@gogs244]

You've really perfected that Thumbnail "Newby" look haha

[@paulinegiles5757]

Hello Lucas. What a great vlog, so interesting. For that budget, you met all your needs. Shame about the swimming pool. No biggie if you can use another. Thanks again, Lucas. Stay safe and happy. Next time 😊😊

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Pauline 😊😊👍

[@davidbowser5274]

Fantastic value nice to see something I can afford for a change 😂 great work thanks Lucas, 👍

[@Rides4Kickz]

No problem 👍

[@banchuanteo3273]

Good perfect criterias there....

[@keithprinn720]

totally agree looking for hotels criteria, although I dont need a pool, especially for a one night deal. the thing is maybe a place doesnt have their own pool but have access permission with a neighbour.

[@SctyGrpPowers]

Pizza looked good!

[@antonioperezosorio7647]

You have become an expert in good budget hotels hunting. $17 a night for all that is a steal. Great video. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless you all👍🏿.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thanks Antonio 👍👍

[@mr.sts.p]

Great spot i wood stay there!

[@lkm5462]

Great job

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thank you 👍

[@IntheBlood67]

Situation Mission Execution Command and Signal Supply and Logistics. Another Well Done, Brotherman! Good Intell.

[@thefonzkiss]

Are you cosplaying a soldier?

[@baht_and_paid]

This is perfect timing. I was thinking to myself that I hadn't seen a list of good budget hotels.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, some never re-opened after covid but there are still nice ones to be had.

[@baht_and_paid]

@@Rides4Kickz this is great info for folks looking to go to town but not break the bank. Even folks moving to town would be smart to rent a room for a month or so, see if they had a discounted rate for a month, while they look for a more permanent spot to rent.

[@rickhilton2447]

Looks good , huge room

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@dennisthomsett9468]

a comfy bed is a must

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Great value this hotel, Lucas, and I like the location. Plus there's the baht bus. A short ride to Walking Street if that's what you fancy. Nick J

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nice 👍

[@alaajasim4328]

thanks for the video it is really helpfull, what is the best web for bokking hotels in thailand

[@ResidentGG]

6:33 CRT TV, I love it. I miss it so much. Sorry, to talk about the TV 😅

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, I noticed that 🤣

[@MikeHoncho884]

Looks like a great place to stay to me nice and clean the pool area looked real fun to specially the wild woman you got dancing around in the pool!!! You should get a lottery ticket !!!

[@Rides4Kickz]

🤣😂🤣

[@johnsmith-gs4qf]

I like D Hotel (near D Apartment), because of its location near Tree Town and having an elevator. I have stayed at several good hotels near Soi Lengkee, but that walk up all those floors is hurting my old legs. Having a pool is a good side bonus.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, It's supposed to be a holiday, not a chore 😂🤣👍👍

[@thisweekbestvalueapartment]

Yeah amazing value for money this one 👍👍

[@lilo7019]

Thank you very much for sharing take care

[@Rides4Kickz]

Our pleasure!

[@tonyh6846]

Cheers 🙂

[@danderson8463]

that's a cracking big room for the money 👍🏻

[@ActaNonVerba1961]

Hey I dont know if youre still reading comments here but the only search criteria you overlooked is having a decent flat screen tv. This is important for many of us who use them for computer monitors… edit video and watching online media. Great job otherwise. I like your work and appreciate it.

[@user-pb8ml9pt7r]

One of your best videos. How about doing another for “moderately” priced and another video for “luxury” hotels

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@RobRodin]

Have you done a video on the Baht bus routes? I know the basic ones up and down Beach Road and 2nd Road but not the other areas of Pattaya.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nope, never did

[@AurynTwo]

Well, this is just in time because i will to thailand next weekend and i will try to go where i never did go before. Maybe it's time to check out Nakua and you saved me the work to look for a place with swimming pool :) D Appartments is to near to where i usually go (by the way it's funny you never talked about that place but i think why it is like that: it's mostly for people that come back over and over and it flyes under the radar even if it's probably one of the biggest places (as surface) in Soi Buakao). Tycoon seems ok for people that want to need those things and want to be on Walking Street. Talking about things i never did and your videos, you remember the place in BKK (Khan Na Yao) with the evening at the bar with the girls?? Last time i did go there (both places), it was an adventure and not really a good one. I usually arrive early morning in Thailand so i did go straight from the airport to the place. I was surprised about how many cars there was on the parking so i said to the taxi to wait and go ask if they have a room. They did, more expensive than what you told in your video but I guessed it was "walkin" instead of Agoda. I left my passport and the money at the reception and did go take my things at the taxi. Back at the reception, everything was done and the key ready. Pick everything up and go toward the elevator (you know it's in another building) and when there, the woman from the reception fun after me and tells me that the checkout is 8pm.....I was confused. Discussions here and there, it came out that because i checked in before 8am, it is only 12 hours. I did tell her that i asked her if they have a room for 1 night and how the hell i have to check out at 8pm if it's for the night. She just told me that i have to pay again if i want to stay for the night as well. Nice way to start my holidays...right? Well, i was tired and in 2 days my holiday so i got to my room to try to sleep a bit and then check again. Well, at midday the new woman at the reception told me exactly the same and the amount i should pay for the night, was another full day ( i am used that usually early check-in come to 1.5 day but not here) so twice the price. Seeing that there is not really anything else around there I stayed anyway. The evening at the bar, well, let's say it was interesting but sure not really a place for tourists to go especially if they not speak thai. There was only a "guy" in the whole bar that speak english but none of the woman or the security. I was playing dumb at the beginning and playing the first time tourist in Thailand game until i saw that that will not take me very far and when a girl decided to translate every sentence in her phone to talk with me, i decided to speak in Thai. Long story short, if you try to go there and hope to take a woman home, you are probably on the wrong place. I had contact with that woman for some months after the adventure and got a clear picture of what they do. Up to the next adventure in Naklua hihihihi

[@Rides4Kickz]

Lol, what an adventure 🤣👍👍

[@geezerrb7222]

Excellent yet again, sensible criteria. Did note Wongamat stretched the 200m to BB route, was that on "north Naklua Road"?

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nope, just the main road

[@geezerrb7222]

Is there actually a BB route through Wongamat?@@Rides4Kickz

[@Bangkokmoon-ht1zf]

Lucas did you look at the Baan Baukhoa Hotel Pattaya? It's got a swimming pool, lift etc. Rooms in low season 500-700 baht a night.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Not sure it came up on my search. There are some hotels not listed on booking sites as well.

[@paulietv2162]

I like the methodical and scientific way you shortlist your hotels, condos etc. and then make your recommendations whilst pointing out any limitations or caveats. I'm sure there was an Excel spreadsheet at play here behind the scenes 😆👍

[@jgb4unme1]

neat little spot! I think my favorite thing about living there would be just exploring all the neighborhoods. I used to think I'd want to live in Bangkok, but I think I'd overwhelmed and lost there. The smaller towns and neighborhoods would be just fine (not that Pattaya is small, but you know what I mean) lol have a great week!

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, Bangkok has so much to explore, not sure you'd ever finish 😂

[@jgb4unme1]

@@Rides4Kickz maybe when I have been there for a while, it would be neat to go to Bangkok for a couple weeks at a time or something.

[@lovepattayafoodandawholelo9168]

🏪 Thanks for doing the Mahi pakeke It means hard work in our Native language🏨

[@anthonycarney7849]

U should check out the leck&villa hotel it’s got the best pool I seen in thiland &sibady lodge its beside the hot I built like a ship

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Shin breaker bed at the top choice 😢. Very handy for cheap quality food at Terminal 21 👍👍.

[@RayRoss-cc6jg]

Lucas nice video! How much do you think they will go up by February? See you then 🎉

[@Rides4Kickz]

February may not be much more than September. December and January maybe double though.

[@anthonycarney7849]

U should check out leck&villa hotel in Pattaya it has the best pool I have been init was a fantastic hotel 😊

[@simonsmyth1627]

Loas can you do a review on budget accommodation in Bkk sometime please cheers m8 ...

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@alunedited4545]

hi Lucas sorry it's been a bit since commented i stayed at Winners almost right beside D for the first bunch of days when i was there. don't remember how much it was. nice enough place but no pool. next time i come out will hopefully be a 3 month stay.

[@Rides4Kickz]

It's nice to have a pool 👍

[@user-th2hc7tb9k]

Good afternoon, I just saw your video love your style, can you help me find a place or condo per month. Any suggestions or agent that can help me find one?

[@bobcostas6272]

When i move back to pattaya i hope to run into you!

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Pizza looked ry nice.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yeah, twas good 😊👍

[@robertmyers655]

Which travel agency do you use for visas?

[@nagarajamanabotula6785]

Lucas !! All the 4 hotels you mentioned are guest friendly or not. I heard that if a guest is brought to the room some hotels are charging 500 bhat in addition to the rent ...

[@reelman4299]

Good video. Of course these are low season prices. It would be interesting to see what the prices are in December or January. A requirement for me is that the hotel has key card access for the room. Much more secure and who wants to carry around a key on a keychain.

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, for sure 👍

[@ant2312]

I'd rather carry keys as I do all day anyway at home, no one with any sense takes a wallet out in Pattaya, thus making carrying a card a pain, to easy to fall out of a back pocket when getting your phone out

[@meatpiman224]

What do you do for internet? Hotel WIFI or hotspot a phone? If Hotel is speed ok for working and streaming the odd show?

[@mattlawrence7130]

I want to have an easy walk to several places to get a good breakfast

[@leojonkers3181]

Month price? Safetybox? the rest info good. Thank you!

[@davidvalez2256]

My criteria is pool, location, balcony, and allowing 2 room guests with no extra charge

[@grayray44]

my close to main reaon on selecting hotel is it guest friendly?

[@glaubhafieber]

Glad I always found something that fits my ony 2 requirements: ramp and lift 😂

[@Rides4Kickz]

Nice 👍👍

[@Jon.......]

Hi Lucas! You did mention WiFi access a bit around minute 10, but I would think that it would also be one of the selection criterion. As you didn't make WiFi access a factor, I'm guessing that most Int'l visitors use their cellphone's HotSpot. Is that correct? Thank you!

[@Rides4Kickz]

Yes, I think the data is so cheap here, it really just pays to get a sim card at the airport with a prepaid data plan and not worry about wifi everywhere you go.

[@onedirection3510]

Excellent deal especially when you consider the dancing pool girl! 😅

[@Rides4Kickz]

👍👍👍

[@MaroonedInDub]

Good VFM there

[@romannaumann6020]

pool ist fine,greetings from munich

[@Rides4Kickz]

Thank You 👍

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Have used "D" Apartments a lot and they have two hotels using the same entrance and amenities, except the right hand side is cheaper and doesn't have a lift, they both use the same coffee making facility at reception, as many times a day as you like and the lift to the pool is for all staying in both so the only difference is the price but only a couple of hundred baht per night. close to the baht bus route, 50 meters , for the baht bus and just across the road to New Plazza with food and drinks places and close enough to all that Soi Baukhao has to offer. 600 baht to 1000baht depending on season.

[@Rides4Kickz]

That was the issue with Sutus Court, I think 5 buildings and only one with lift or something like that.

[@ltd1980]

I've been using D apartments since 2018 and never had an issue. The only slight complaint would be the lack of maintenance towards the decking around the pool and also the sun loungers.

[@user-up9iq7ic8z]

For Our Month Stay We would want something as this with a Refrigerator and small Cook to if We Dine in or warn up Some GREAT street Food .You do Find these Places and Thank You for doing this .....

[@Rides4Kickz]

Very welcome 👍🙏

[@iandann8788]

it was the "more hangers than you usually see " did it for me ,can't have too many hangers . sorry Luke ,can't help it but always like your stuff

[@Rides4Kickz]

Many Thanks 👍👍

[@joachimlindback]

Thx, still 600 as budget?

[@danoloparx255]

Good video.. I have the same criteria, except I don't need a pool. How much difference would that be?

[@Rides4Kickz]

Probably some other noteworthy options Dan 👍

[@orionvassi]

If the place has AC and the electric kettle I'm staying. Extra points for the enclosed shower that keeps the toilet area from getting wet.

[@comaca]

Lucas, in June we stayed at the Golden Tulip based on your recommendation. It was fantastic! Close to the Sanctuary of Truth, which is a must visit destination in my opinion. The breakfast was good. Staff attentive and the pool was perfect for teaching a friend to swim. Was a nice stay and we are both thankful to you for the informative video.

[@Rides4Kickz]

That's Awesome, Cheers!

[@comaca]

@@Rides4Kickz You do great work. Very helpful and very thankful

[@martinfroml.a.5984]

Siam Platinum Pattaya is an excellent choice. My criteria is being a short walk to the baht bus routes (near Second Rd, Beach, or Buakhow, elevator, air con, and a safety box in the room. Siam Platinum checks all the boxes. Nice find Loucous. Your budget hotel/condo videos are among my favorites. Martin From LA

[@Rides4Kickz]

Awesome 👍👍

[@anthonycarney7849]

That’s a good hotel for the price