8.8/10Very Good969 Reviews
Naklua Pattaya|4.81km from city center
I saw this hotel trending online for its amazing photos, so my bestie and I specifically came to check it out – and we weren't disappointed! Every shot we took looked incredible.
Upon arrival, we saw that the suites offered a direct ocean view, which was even more stunning, so we upgraded to a suite! Compared to the standard rooms, the suites also came with a coffee machine, and the housekeeping staff even folded cute elephant towels.
Location: The hotel is located in North Pattaya, close to the Sanctuary of Truth. You can capture great photos with the Sanctuary of Truth right from the hotel restaurant and your room. It's about 3 kilometers from Pattaya's busiest Walking Street, which some guests might find inconvenient. However, in my opinion, this is actually the hotel's advantage. Walking Street is too noisy and bustling with nightlife, and none of the hotels there have private beaches; you have to cross a street to get to a public beach, which isn't ideal for a relaxing vacation. In contrast, Pattaya Garden Sea View Hotel offers a prime beachfront location with the ocean right downstairs, plus a designated safe zone for swimming and kayaking. The hotel itself has swimming pools, a spa, a nail salon, a cafe, a sea-view restaurant... you can enjoy an all-in-one vacation without even leaving the premises. The hotel also provides a free shuttle bus to Terminal 21, Pattaya's most popular shopping mall, with 5 trips daily. This setup allows you to easily venture into the hustle and bustle, then retreat to the hotel for exclusive tranquility – that's the right way to enjoy a seaside city vacation.
Regarding 'old' issues: Before coming, I also checked out what netizens said about the hotel being old. As someone who travels globally, I've stayed in hotels over a hundred years old in Europe and Japan. Thailand's tourism industry started 60 years ago, so many hotels have decades of history. Old hotels actually have a historical charm. More importantly, this is precisely why the price is so reasonable! Compared to other 5-star hotels in Pattaya costing 1600 baht+ per night, Pattaya Garden Sea View Hotel is just over 400 baht per night. Staying for a week won't break the bank, allowing you to slowly enjoy your holiday.
Surrounding Amenities: Since I was staying for 7 days this time, I explored the hotel's surroundings several times. Right outside the hotel is a Tops supermarket, and a few hundred meters walk away is a small night market where many Westerners eat in the evenings. There's also a fruit market where you can enjoy fresh, seasonal fruits at cheap prices! There are also many small shops and massage parlors around. Additionally, there's Pattaya's largest seafood market, Lan Po Naklua Seafood Market, which offers a rich variety of seafood, prepared fresh on the spot – it was absolutely delicious! I even found a shortcut to walk to the Sanctuary of Truth in just over 10 minutes.
Hotel Services & Spending: The hotel's Blue Marlin Sea View Restaurant is incredibly photogenic! They offer Thai, Japanese, and Western cuisine, all of which are delicious! It's said to be run by chefs from the Thai royal household, no wonder the quality is top-notch! Prices range from a few dozen to over a hundred baht per person. Sitting by the sea in the evening, enjoying the breeze, listening to live music, and savoring good food truly makes for a delightful vacation. The hotel massage costs 500 baht per hour, and in-house guests get an 8.5% discount. While it's a bit more expensive than the massage shops around the hotel, considering the 5-star environment and cleanliness, it's worth it. I chose to have massages at the hotel for the rest of my stay. 87 RMB for an hour is acceptable. The masseuses are skilled, and I felt completely relaxed afterward. Highly recommended!