Pattaya Accommodation - From Low Budget Hotels to 5 Star Hotels

It is not difficult to find accommodation in Pattaya despite of what some travel agents overseas may want you to believe. Pattaya's hotel bookings are down 20-30% this year, compared to the previous year. Take advantage of that.

There is absolutely no shortage of Hotels from 5 Star to low budget in Pattaya and it is not difficult to find accommodation even without prior reservation. However, during high season it may become a little more difficult, but you will always find a hotel with vacant rooms.

Negotiate A Better Rate

You do not have to book in advance. The political unrest in Bangkok and the occupation of the 2 international airports in 2008 have put a large dent into the tourist business. Hotel bookings are down 20-30%! This means it will give you the opportunity to save money because you may be able to negotiate a better rate.

In order to negotiate a deal you will have to be in Pattaya.

My suggestion is to book a hotel in advance for the first couple of days, that way you do not have to go hunting for accommodation immediately after your long international flight. Room rates do change depending on the season, but there is always an abundance of hotels with room rates starting at around 500 Baht for the "Sawasdee Sunshine Hotel", and the high end is 8,000 Baht for the "Sigma Resort Jomtien Pattaya".

The quoted prices are high season rates and will be lower during off season. High season in Pattaya is from the end of November to Aril.

Use The Internet Hotel Search Engines

The internet makes it very easy these days to book a hotel online within minutes, if you decide to book online. The largest online search engines search over 30 booking sites and return almost 200 hotels listings with pictures, details, rating, location, popularity, and of course prices in just seconds.

This will give you a very good idea about how much you can expect to pay when you are in Pattaya. At times you may even be able to find a hotel online which offers a special deal or runs a promotional offer. These do exist, even in Pattaya. Knowing very well that many Pattaya visitors only stay for 3-7 days, it may be best to book online or with a travel agency in your home town.

For the single male visitor it may be fine and maybe of an advantage to book a hotel in Pattaya City. I have seen families book a hotel in south Pattaya and not being overly happy about the location. Families are best advised to read about Pattaya first before making a decision on where to stay in Pattaya. Jomtien and Naklua, the neighboring beach towns may be a better option because they are family friendlier.

Let's not forget, Pattaya is and has been foremost a single male destination for the past 4 decades. The Nightlife that Pattaya offers and the literally hundreds of adult entertainment venues speak for themselves.

Pattaya Budget Hotels For Short and Long Term Stay

One of the most popularly visited cities in Thailand is located on the eastern gulf called Pattaya. Just a two hour bus ride away Pattaya is most well known as the 'poor man's' beach-side resort because of the abundance of budget hotel choices located throughout the city. And some of Pattaya's most affordable accommodations are even right on the beach. But there are a few things you should know before you go ahead and reserve a room at a cheap hotel.

When is the best time to book a hotel in Pattaya for the best deals?

The low season which is from March to early November brings heavy rain quite frequently. The heat index is way higher as well especially when the high humidity kicks in from the tropics. But most don't mind it because room rates during the low season are slashed from 20% to 40%, making it an ideal time to save some money.

Pattaya Hotels that cost around Baht 500 per night? Are they worth it?

Baht 500 is roughly $15 US dollars and there are many hotels in Pattaya charging around that price range. And suffice to say being so cheap makes any hotel charging that much extremely popular with travelers from all over the world. The only thing is that a room with that price normally doesn't include air conditioning, just a fan. To some it's a big deal. To others not so big. But Pattaya does get very hot and the heat lingers on into the night which makes it difficult to sleep. At least for me personally. A room with air conditioning in the same hotel will usually cost just Baht 100 more.

Here are a few names of popular hotels in the Baht 500 price range:

Sawasdee Sabai
Sawasdee Sunshine
Sawasdee Sea View (right by Pattaya Beach)

It goes without saying, the quality of those hotels are not the greatest. And most of the cheap accommodations in the city include a very simple breakfast with the room if that's and consolation. But if all you need is a clean bed, a hot shower and be in a location right in the heart of all the activity such as the red light district, beach and shopping then those hotels are perfect for short term stay. If you can afford to spend a bit more you'll notice a major difference in room quality if you pay double.

Here are a few names of hotels that cost Baht 1000 and really well worth the money:

Sunshine Hotel and Residence
Eastiny Inn
Sabai Lodge

Accommodations that usually charge that much offer a decent buffet breakfast with the room and some even provide swimming pools and a small fitness center. Air conditioning is included of course. It's a perfect choice for anyone planning to stay in the area for longer periods of time in comfort.