8.8/10Very Good1032 Reviews
Naklua Pattaya|4.81km from city center
This hotel is located in North Pattaya, near the Sanctuary of Truth. You can even snap photos with the Sanctuary of Truth right from the hotel restaurant and your room. It's about 3 kilometers from Pattaya's bustling Walking Street, which some might find inconvenient, but I actually see it as a major advantage. Walking Street is often packed with people, and all hotels there lack private beaches, requiring you to cross a street to reach public ones, which isn't ideal for a relaxing vacation. In contrast, Garden Sea View Resort offers direct ocean access, with the sea right below. There's also a dedicated safe zone for swimming and kayaking. The hotel itself boasts a swimming pool, spa, nail salon, coffee shop, and a sea-view restaurant… you can enjoy a one-stop vacation without even leaving the premises. The hotel provides 7 daily complimentary shuttle services to Terminal 21, Pattaya's most popular shopping mall. This way, you can easily access the bustling areas when you want, and retreat to tranquility at the hotel when you prefer. This is truly the perfect way to experience a coastal city vacation.
Surrounding Amenities: Since this was my second visit, I spent some time exploring the hotel's vicinity. Right at the hotel's access road entrance is a Tops supermarket. Within a few hundred meters, there are two more Tops supermarkets and two 7-Eleven stores. There's also a small night market where many Westerners dine in the evenings, and a fruit market offering a wide variety of fresh, seasonal fruits at great prices – perfect for enjoying all the durian you desire! The area also has numerous small shops, car rental services, nail salons, pharmacies, and more, giving it a vibrant local feel.
Hotel Dining & Services: The hotel's Blue Kirin Sea View Restaurant is fantastic for photos! It offers delicious Thai, Japanese, and Western cuisine, with prices ranging from tens to over a hundred yuan 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 experience.
A one-hour massage at the hotel costs 500 Thai Baht, and in-house guests receive a 10% discount. While it's slightly pricier than surrounding massage parlors, considering the 5-star environment and cleanliness, I opted for the hotel's massage service for the rest of my stay. An hour for approximately 90 Chinese Yuan is quite reasonable. The masseuses are highly skilled, leaving you feeling completely relaxed. Highly recommended!