Reply #1 cookiemonsta's post
hey bros
i've been thinking about hitting pattaya for the first time
currently doing some homework and would like recommendations on the following:
1. transportation:
a) which airport to land?
It depends on the airline. But both have bus links to Pattaya. Just go to the bus bay at arrivals and find your bus
b) which airline? (from singapore?)
You might want to try AirAsia. The eye-candy flight attendants in their skin-tight tailored red suits is a nice bonus
c) and additional 'fees' at the airport?
I don't remember any. Double-check though
d) airport transfers (to hotel) cost effective method
Many bus lines will go direct to the hotel. For returning you can book in advance and get a reservation and a pickup at your hotel. I used Bell Travel service
2. hotel:
a) looking for a iconic hotel / resort that everybody would know (easily recognizable by all taxi drivers)
It depends upon what part of Pattaya you want to be close to. I stayed at Pattaya Bay Resort
b) hotel /resort with kick-ass pool and r/r facilities
Pool is on the roof, with pool-side dining. Thai and Western breakfasts so you and your date will be happy
c) wg friendly
Not just friendly - downright welcoming. They served her with the same respect as they did me. Lots of guys having breakkie with their overnighters. If you don't have a breakfast date, you'll look so lonely
d) single / dual occupancy rates (advice)
I don't think that they do single. And when I arrived they asked just me? (for giving breakfast coupons). I said I hadn't found my GF yet, and they smiled and gave me doubles. An extra girl (with towels and breakfast) was 500 more.
As far as cost, Agoda was cheaper than their counter rates. When I went down to extend my stay (I liked it there) they told me to go upstairs and book on agoda as I would get a cheaper rate. By the time I was back downstairs again, they had the faxed booking.
3. personal interest
a) how long to stay (first time) before it gets old
Sex gets old? I'd say 10 years...
b) must do activity / must go establishment
Walking St, Soi 6, Beer Bars, Insomnia, Temple on the mountain. NOT jet ski's - they'll rip you off
c) sanitary places to eat (fine with any cuisine as long as they are hygienic)
Pretty much all the places appeared to be sanitary. I'm a street food person. I didn't have a problem with anything. I like to go native when travelling, so didn't try any of the western places
d) places to exchange currency (i typically avoid airports since they have the worse rates, would prefer shopping centres and dodgy street vendors)
Don't bring much cash. Use ATM's - they're everywhere (including the airport)
any advice would be greatly appreciated
currently debating if i should or not
It's paradise man. Paradise.
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