Places to stay for max 2 weeks on Jomtien Beach rd.

[bradiston]

I've got a close relative coming for 2 weeks in January 2025. Any tips on safe secure apartments or hotels? Budget not too big an issue.

[CygnusX1]

Jomtien beach is very long. I prefer the northern end towards Dongtan beach and the water park, as the beach further south feels pretty isolated, though many might disagree. I’ve stayed at the 4 star ‘Jomtien Palm Beach’ hotel, which has a great pool. Avalon Beach and Welcome World resorts look good, though I’ve not stayed in them. View Talay 5 and 7 are apartment blocks near the beach, avoiding having to cross busy Thappraya road. There’s a large amount of road construction at the moment, just south of the above places. Jan 2025 is of course peak high season, so some places could be booked out.

[quake]

4 hours ago, CygnusX1 said:

Jomtien beach is very long. I prefer the northern end towards Dongtan beach and the water park, as the beach further south feels pretty isolated, though many might disagree. I’ve stayed at the 4 star ‘Jomtien Palm Beach’ hotel, which has a great pool. Avalon Beach and Welcome World resorts look good, though I’ve not stayed in them. View Talay 5 and 7 are apartment blocks near the beach, avoiding having to cross busy Thappraya road. There’s a large amount of road construction at the moment, just south of the above places. Jan 2025 is of course peak high season, so some places could be booked out.

 

View Talay 5 and 7 are residential  condos , not supposed to do 2 week rentals.

[CygnusX1]

4 hours ago, quake said:

View Talay 5 and 7 are residential  condos , not supposed to do 2 week rentals.

I actually live in VT5 for my less than 180 days in Thailand each year (though I certainly don’t rent the place out while I’m not there, way too much hassle, and I don’t need the money). Short term rentals don’t bother me at all, and some of the younger Russian ladies provide a bit of colour to the swimming pool area in high season!). I rented VT5 short term before buying there, and I’m pretty sure that there was no change in my behaviour as I changed from a despised, delinquent Airbnb renter to an exalted owner.

[quake]

1 minute ago, CygnusX1 said:

I actually live in VT5 for my less than 180 days in Thailand each year (though I certainly don’t rent the place out while I’m not there, way too much hassle, and I don’t need the money). Short term rentals don’t bother me at all, and some of the younger Russian ladies provide a bit of colour to the swimming pool area in high season!). I rented VT5 short term before buying there, and I’m pretty sure that there was no change in my behaviour as I changed from a despised, delinquent Airbnb renter to an exalted owner.

 

Ok mate 

My point went right over your head.

Have a nice day.

[giddyup]

Rich Man, Poor Man bar has nice rooms overlooking the beach, and not expensive.

[bradiston]

11 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Rich Man, Poor Man bar has nice rooms overlooking the beach, and not expensive.

How about noise etc? The Sois off Beach Rd might have possibilities. But don't want beer bar environment. Maybe further down? I guess I should take a look. An apartment would be preferable but as someone has pointed out, generally  frowned upon.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, bradiston said:

How about noise etc? The Sois off Beach Rd might have possibilities. But don't want beer bar environment. Maybe further down? I guess I should take a look. An apartment would be preferable but as someone has pointed out, generally  frowned upon.

I stayed there for more than two weeks and heard very little noise from the road or bar. It's not a girly bar with loud music, it's very laid back.

[Keeps]

17 minutes ago, bradiston said:

How about noise etc? The Sois off Beach Rd might have possibilities. But don't want beer bar environment. Maybe further down? I guess I should take a look. An apartment would be preferable but as someone has pointed out, generally  frowned upon.

I stay at the jomtien beach penthouses, Soi 9 usually for a week to 10 days twice a year.

 

I find it to be excellent. One bedroom condo apartment with separate lounge, kitchenette and balcony. Daily cleaning if required.

 

I book via Agoda and costs around 1,500 - 1,750 per night. It's a mix of owner occupied and rentals. Nice swimming pool and never had any problems with noise either inside or outside.

 

2 minutes to beach, 7/11 at top of Soi and the Kiwi restaurant is a couple of shops further down.

[bradiston]

I looked at a place, in the 2 way bit of Beach Rd, which would be real handy. About 25k THB for 15 nights. A lot more than you can get a decent room for further up, I'm sure. But coming from the UK and Europe, once a year, it might be great value.

 

Appreciate people's comments.

Edited Wednesday at 06:03 AM by bradiston

[GypsyT]

9 hours ago, quake said:

View Talay 5 and 7 are residential  condos , not supposed to do 2 week rentals.

I went to VT5C to see a friend yesterday and noticed some ads on lobby bulletin board for short time rentals.

 

VT5 C is still very good! Super clean and people I saw were middle/upper class types, not rowdy party animals.

[quake]

1 minute ago, GypsyT said:

I went to VT5C to see a friend yesterday and noticed some ads on lobby bulletin board for short time rentals.

 

VT5 C is still very good! Super clean and people I saw were middle/upper class types, not rowdy party animals.

 

Yes, sure, nobody is disputing that.

But it's not supposed to happen. ( condo act / law )

Maybe all those that think its ok, should go and talk to people who live at, say the Base in pattaya. 

 

[bradiston]

20 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Yes, sure, nobody is disputing that.

But it's not supposed to happen. ( condo act / law )

Maybe all those that think its ok, should go and talk to people who live at, say the Base in pattaya. 

 

It's worth taking into account though. I wouldn't want to upset the neighbours.

[quake]

5 minutes ago, bradiston said:

It's worth taking into account though. I wouldn't want to upset the neighbours.

 

Your most likely be fine if you short term rent a condo.

I was just trying to make a point to a poster.

Sorry I can't recommend a hotel, I'm to out of date,  for good or bad on that front.

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 06:43 AM by quake

[bradiston]

7 minutes ago, quake said:

 

Your most likely be fine if you short term rent a condo.

I was just trying to make a point to a poster.

Sorry I can't recommend a hotel, I'm to out of date,  for good or bad on that front.

 

 

 

 

I'm going to check out a resort down the south end. Will report back.

[bbi1]

20 hours ago, bradiston said:

I've got a close relative coming for 2 weeks in January 2025. Any tips on safe secure apartments or hotels? Budget not too big an issue.

Your options are:

 

1. Luxury 6 bed room 5 bathroom VIP Pool Villa Jomtien - 32,000 baht per night

 

2. JN9 Pool Villa 150M Jomtien Beach - 28,000 baht per night

 

3. The 38 Pool Villas Pattaya - 13,000 baht per night

 

4. Dojo pool villa Beach resort Najomtien - 14,000 baht per night

 

5. Royal Wing Suites & Spa - 10,000 baht per night.

Edited Wednesday at 07:31 AM by bbi1

[bradiston]

2 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Your options are:

 

1. Luxury 6 bed room 5 bathroom VIP Pool Villa Jomtien - 32,000 baht per night

 

2. JN9 Pool Villa 150M Jomtien Beach - 28,000 baht per night

 

3. The 38 Pool Villas Pattaya - 13,000 baht per night

 

4. Dojo pool villa Beach resort Najomtien - 14,000 baht per night

 

5. Royal Wing Suites & Spa - 10,000 baht per night.

Thanks! But on my way back to Pratamnak I scoured Dongtan Beach Rd and I reckon I'll settle for that. I checked out one resort. It had pretty much everything. Nice quiet peaceful atmosphere, great big pool, great big buffet restaurant, big sea view, a stone's throw from the beach, excellent reception, and nice well maintained gardens. Nearby restaurants and French bakery. Regular Song Taow. Plus, and this will enrage a number of readers, I mentioned my daughter was Thai and they said oh well in that case.......! Hahaha. Warning: OP going off topic...I once composed and sang a little ditty with a French lunatic I met in Soi Ngam Dupree back in the 80s, entitled "I wanna be Thai". That was it. That was the feeling then. Being Thai seemed the coolest thing to be. Thailand was the best place on earth. How happy we were. Then Putin had to spoil everything.

Edited Wednesday at 10:05 AM by bradiston

[bradiston]

3 hours ago, bradiston said:

I'm going to check out a resort down the south end. Will report back.

Drew a blank there. Checked out 3 different places. Too far. See earlier post.

Edited Wednesday at 10:08 AM by bradiston

[bradiston]

3 hours ago, bradiston said:

Thanks! But on my way back to Pratamnak I scoured Dongtan Beach Rd and I reckon I'll settle for that. I checked out one resort. It had pretty much everything. Nice quiet peaceful atmosphere, great big pool, great big buffet restaurant, big sea view, a stone's throw from the beach, excellent reception, and nice well maintained gardens. Nearby restaurants and French bakery. Regular Song Taow. Plus, and this will enrage a number of readers, I mentioned my daughter was Thai and they said oh well in that case.......! Hahaha. Warning: OP going off topic...I once composed and sang a little ditty with a French lunatic I met in Soi Ngam Dupree back in the 80s, entitled "I wanna be Thai". That was it. That was the feeling then. Being Thai seemed the coolest thing to be. Thailand was the best place on earth. How happy we were. Then Putin had to spoil everything.

Apologies for the insensitive comments in this post. Too late to edit it now. But yes, Dongtan Beach Rd looks a much better choice than Jomtien Beach Rd right now. Sorry for the confusion.

[jacko45k]

From what I saw construction wise on Jomtien Beach Rd yesterday it wouldn't be a place to stay on my list. Dust everywhere. 

[bradiston]

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

From what I saw construction wise on Jomtien Beach Rd yesterday it wouldn't be a place to stay on my list. Dust everywhere. 

The one way system is creating problems too. It's hard going navigating along Beach Rd without u turns possible. And I'm not sure what the projected completion dates are for the whole project.

[jacko45k]

19 hours ago, bradiston said:

The one way system is creating problems too. It's hard going navigating along Beach Rd without u turns possible. And I'm not sure what the projected completion dates are for the whole project.

Well I got an impression it will be going on for a while and sadly, estimated completions are rarely met.