Top Jomtien Hotel Under 1,000 Baht? Amazing Deal!

[@tobyprice1092]

Quality review. Very informative.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for your very positive comment. Appreciate it!

[@keef6586]

Great review BC, covered all bases there. Excellent value. That area (Soi14) of Jomtien is really popular with Thais at the weekend so I would imagine the hotel gets a lot busier. I’m with you, that set breakfast, although cheap, looked a bit sad.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Keef. Gotta say that area is pretty good. I used to rent a condo within walking distance of there and there's plenty of restaurants and activities. Thais love the fact they can park on the road next to the beach. Thanks for the comment

[@davidbuckley9307]

Hello mate, another good informative clip. Nice clean and well presented room. Do you have a base or do you do the full digital nomad bit with no fixed abode.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, David. I do have a base, a cheap room in Pratumnak, but I'm in the process of moving back to Bangkok, where I lived for over 10 years. I think that will be a better base for my travels! 👍

[@davidbuckley9307]

@@balloonchaser Yeah i can see that, travel links etc. I have moved my relocation date back till after Xmas. But will def be in BKK end of Feb, keep the clips coming, so useful

[@balloonchaser]

@davidbuckley9307 Yes, mate. Should be more content about Bangkok coming soon! Thanks for the support.

[@davidbuckley9307]

@@balloonchaser I seen your slow boat to Samui, but if you do requests bkk to Samui by vip bus and ferry and ferry and bus to Phuket from Samui might be useful. You might of already done them, so I’ll look if you have

[@thecryptostrategist2433]

I preferred the previous hotel at the high price point. However, for the budget in the case, this hotel does indeed look like a decent option. It is certainly clean and well decorated enough.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, David. No doubt the previous hotel was far more luxurious. But debatable if it's worth paying almost 4 times as much if staying for a week or two. I'd be tempted to do the bulk of the hotel here then, finish up with a night or two of 5 star opulence!

[@PREPFORIT]

Great staff, Quiet Aircon, Balcony, Nice shower. I will remember that Hotel.

[@balloonchaser]

Hi PFI. Yes, definitely one for any trip to Jomtien. It's got it all, except I'd want the buffet breakfast not the set menu!

[@asianight9188]

I am staying next month in Jomtien, booked a room costing ten quid, yes a tenner, z by zing, if i dont like it i will just move. Will do a vlog on it🇬🇧

[@balloonchaser]

You can't go wrong for less than 500 Baht, can you?

[@TonyHedges]

Nice video as ever BC. It looked like at the very end you realised that you hadn’t tried any of the special fx things you’d just learnt about and felt an uncontrollable urge to show-horn them in! I used to go to jomtean often. I used to stay at a place which appears to have closed down now, Jomtien Gardens Hotel. It wasn’t anything special, just good at most things in a satisfactory way. I dunno if it’s still closed?

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks a lot Tony. Actually I still hate to see myself on camera so I do anything to distract from the fact. I'll get used to it! Can't remember the other hotel you mentioned. I'll keep an eye out for it next time I'm around Thanks again for comment!

[@tonymatthews2344]

nice review BC, have to say the receptionist was the yummiest thing there, but i doubt she is on the menu! the breakfast really wouldn't bother me as i prefer to get out for some walking and stop off for food somewhere along the seafront (apart from my early cup of Yorkshire tea that i bring with me) the room prices were very competitive but i bet they rise steeply in high season👍

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Tony. Coincidentally I was looking at this hotel for a friend who is arriving at the end of the month. It's currently around the 1,300-1.400 baht make. I don't think that's too bad given how prices have risen in general since I made the original video. On the down side, I have no idea what sort of staff turnover they've experienced or indeed who is in charge of ckeck-in these days!

[@talaxee1]

Hi, great video

[@balloonchaser]

Many thanks for the support!

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

TJ Hooker springs to mind, but I guess it isn't a William Shatner themed hotel from the vlog🤣 Definitely seems at the quiet end of Jomtien. So I can understand them not doing buffet midweek. Great places along the beach though, especially for your beloved coffee 😉

[@balloonchaser]

That might be why it's the TJ Hotel then! I would have guessed the J stood for Jomtien. Maybe the T is from The!! Yes, some great coffee shops along beach road in Jomtien.

[@leela5665]

Is the buffet breakfast at weekend 150 baht also and do they allow walkin for breakfast

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the question, Leela. I'll message them to find out and update you here!

[@balloonchaser]

The hotel replied that walk-in (non resident) customers can pay for the buffet breakfast, price 150 baht on Saturdays & Sundays.

[@leela5665]

@@balloonchaser Thank you for following up. That sounds like a great deal for a buffet. congradultaions on the 1k plus subscribers. Ball is rolling now.

[@balloonchaser]

@@leela5665 Thank you

[@bigbopper6311]

Did the hotel have a bar ? Only problem I can see is that Phil lives around there. Otherwise looked good for the price.

[@balloonchaser]

Hi Bigbopper. Yes, there was a bar restaurant place next to the swimming pool although it wasn't open at the time I filmed. I think it's the fact that Phil lives nearby that is keeping the prices so low...!

[@LePubPattaya]

I’m available to take your suitcases up the stairs if the lift fails, (for a small fee. )

[@roberthornbrook8374]

How far is it from soi 7 Jomtiem? A baht bus or 15 minutes walk ?

[@balloonchaser]

I don't think I could walk that distance in 15 minutes. It would have to be a baht bus or Bolt taxi for me The sois are quite far apart at that point

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Nice hotel and good location. Best so far for the price IMO. Brilliant

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Ric. I agree in terms of value for money this hotel is difficult to fault!

[@sedanon]

Does chinese (day-) tourists stay there (a BIG no go when looking for hotels) usually?

[@balloonchaser]

It's a few months since I was there (and therefore not in high season), but all I can say is that I didn't see any when I was there. I found the staff friendly, and if it's important, I'd be tempted to phone and ask them about the current situation . Thanks.

[@DeMaster1985]

Booked there!! going in 3 weeks! :D

[@balloonchaser]

That's great! I'm sure you'll like it. Let me know what you think about it!

[@DeMaster1985]

@@balloonchaser I will mate!! :D ill found my GoPro again, in my suitcase from Ibiza last year xD I went to Pattaya many times... Best hotel i had (Pattaya) was Peace Resort, good people and rooms :D

[@balloonchaser]

@DeMaster1985 that's an interesting shout for Peace resort. I'll have to take a look, sometime! Get that gopro filming!. My favourite camera is my DJI Action 4, these days!

[@DeMaster1985]

@@balloonchaser Nice!! I will upload it to my YT channel when i have time in 1 of those days!! :) Also gonna visit Peace Resort for a few hours, to say hi again :P

[@balloonchaser]

@@DeMaster1985 Great stuff! I'll keep an eye out for your review!

[@rinkadink66]

nice video thanks.. i really like to swim a lot on holiday..could you recommend a nice place with a large pool.. somewhere near or in pattaya ? cheers 🍻

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks! My best advice to you would be to look at Airbnb type condos, which also take daily and weekly bookings. My reason is that condos tend to have one or two larger pools more suitable for actual swimming. The hotels I know don't really have large pools. On a side note, I do quite like the rooftop pool at Siam@Siam hotel, soi 2 Pattaya. And you don't even have to stay there to use it!

[@rinkadink66]

@@balloonchaser cheers, thanks for the reply..

[@Russ12189]

Yes, power paragliding please. UTV

[@balloonchaser]

Well, Russ, now you've requested it....I thought you were my mate! UTV

[@LePubPattaya]

Boing boing

[@stephenwilcox3295]

Interested in booking for month of April

[@balloonchaser]

I think it's a good choice. Depending on when in April, prices might be higher if during Songkran festival. But decent hotel!

[@Dmanz67]

Looks good value, probably better to go a wander for breakfast.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, good hotel but for me I'd skip breakfast and head to one of the numerous coffee shops in Jomtien!

[@lfly1969]

your background music is too loud...

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for your feedback

[@faddyhossain6127]

IAM PLANNING TO STAY 12 DAYS IN THIS HOTEL ?? IS IT SAFE TO STAY ??

[@balloonchaser]

Yes, it's definitely a safe place to stay.

[@petermykichuk3714]

When I look for a hotel I anticipate the pool in total sun not just a hour of sun

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Peter. That's fair enough. It might be a bit different depending on the season, but that's what it was like when I went.

[@abitofeverything2254]

Think I might stay here

[@balloonchaser]

Cheers. Give it a try. If you can get it at a decent price, you won't be disappointed!

[@abitofeverything2254]

@@balloonchaser off season now do you know if it's cheaper cheers

[@balloonchaser]

@abitofeverything2254 I think we are still in high season, especially with Chinese New Year. Either way prices seem higher than when I went. This month 1350 baht seems the going rate.

[@abitofeverything2254]

@@balloonchaser OK I see the year of the Dragon is expensive... Think I'll stay in the Grass Serviced apartments south pattaya they always give me a good price for an appointment cheers m8 nice review

[@balloonchaser]

@abitofeverything2254 All good, mate. If you find a place that you like, generally best to stick with it. I know Grass. Used to be a great coffee shop right by it! Not sure if it's still there as I haven't been for a while!

[@Snip59]

No Pool

[@balloonchaser]

There is a pool. If you look at the video from 05:06 onwards you can see it.

[@Snip59]

@balloonchaser my mistake so sorry

[@balloonchaser]

@Snip59 No worries, mate 👍

[@Snip59]

@balloonchaser back in December thank God need a break.

[@balloonchaser]

@Snip59 Not long now! You must be counting the days (or hours!). Have a great trip!