On my last visit to Pattaya some 15+ years ago, I stayed at the Areca. It doesn't look like much has changed. The standard rooms are still outdated, but comfortable. Overall, for the money, the Areca is one of the better hotels for its amenities and LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. One of the reasons why I booked at the Areca is that it's a very well known hotel. On my first visit to Pattaya some 25+ years ago, I booked at a small hotel, and the baht bus driver had never heard of it so he dropped me off at what he thought was my hotel. It wasn't. I ended up walking around for 30 minutes with my luggage asking people if they knew my hotel and where it was located. Luckily, people were helpful and got me pointed in the right direction. I was pissed. My first time in Pattaya and it started off badly.
My first hotel that I stayed about 20 years ago. They had PC's at the side of reception. Remember booking my next trips. Always brings back amazing memories. Excellent location. Great hotel if you can get it at a good price. You are spoilt for choice in Pattaya and they're a lot more modern and better looking hotel around for a similar price
I just stayed at Areca last week for 4 nights. Good value and very friendly staff. Great location and BTW this part of Pattaya was very busy especially Tree Town.
Thanks, Daz! Made me nostalgic to see the Areca again, one of my very first hotels in Pattaya… Yeah, you’re right, it’s a good hotel, in a perfect location, albeit not cheap… They did show you a room on an upper floor, maybe even the top floor, which for me would be the only viable option, as the view is much nicer…
FYI - the walk in daily rate is actually quite high. If you look at the hotel online using any of the booking sites/apps you can save more if you only want to stay for a few days to try the place first. Example, I just reserved a deluxe room for 7 nights and the rate worked out at 1430 baht including all taxes and breakfast for 2.
Its a great location. Seen it so many times in videos but first time to actually see it inside. Would be really good to see the other rooms they have as it seems they have about another 10 different type of rooms so would be handy to see the other room types they have available also. cheers.
Its spot on them prices in a great place to I'm so tempted to book up for thailand but it's the govement change like the weather supposed to be opening up 1st june but how long for are are they going to bring some more new rules in you just never know with them ((
I stayed at the Areca my last two visits and will be returning when I go in December. Breakfast buffet and the restaurant were delicious, staff professional/friendly, great location and all around a lovely place to stay while visiting!
Would love to see the suite that takes 4 people. Wanting to find somewhere high end and the ability to accommodate 3 guests. Being picky Daz, a small suggestion would be possibly to take photos of the menus at establishments and add to video with 2 second pause. Bit easier to read. As I say being picky, great vid as always
Amazing. Really interested in that monthly rate. Great location. I also like the nearby Mercure, but that monthly rate is a big draw. And a short walk to Cheap Charlies, LK, Pot Hole, Lenke, Buakhao. What's not to like?
I remember checking out this hotel first time I came to Pattaya but didn’t realise it was a lot cheaper monthly nalanta is a lovely hotel just off Bukhao but no pool
There are 3 buildings Areca Corona and Evergreen where the luxury rooms are and also has breakfast room great place to stay quiet and close to everything
Excellent review on this popular hotel.. Love it next to LK Metro and in quiet road and big swimming pool... $600/month is super cheap... This would cost $150/night in US... Girls must love guys staying here...
First stayed there when first visited pattaya in 2004 and became our regular go too hotel. Probably one of the best locations and a good breakfast, Robins Nest for good food and MrT taxi directly across from the hotel. Rooms look like they could do with updating but would still stay there anyway (October) if all goes well
Thanks, its good to see a recent showing of the room, cant always trust the websites. The monthly rate is great. not sure how the 2nd girl charge would work on a monthly rate though. I guess 500bth for every party you have.
Only been in there once to meet a mate, that was on my first visit to thailand in november 2009, it still looks fresh, i stayed at LK metropole hotel and it hasnt changed much since then either, lk,s old fashioned in comparison but i always stay there, only for a few days now though ,.i think LK,s doing some special deals now to, i think it was 10000bht a month (dont quote me),. nice video daz, cheers,.
I stayed there in 2018, the pools were great and breakfast was good, my room faced west and got the afternoon sun which meant returning to a room like a sauna. The building at the rear is part of the lodge also and appears newer, not sure if you can book into that wing separately
Just cancelled LK President, as they didn't have any large bed, and instead were offering me 2 single beds. I've booked Areca for £36 per night, including breakfast. Deluxe plus pool view. In Corona Wing, for 8 nights.
I've stayed there before also.. it's ok, but like you said, it's the location. Right across the street is a good Thai restaurant, a good laundry too. The areca is my personal 2nd. Might I suggest a review of the residence garden hotel on Thappraya Rd. My #1location to stay in patts. Same price as areca but the rooms have a kitchenette and separate bedroom. And on the baht bus route. The service is outstanding.
Stayed there many times. Great staff, great location if you like te bar scene. I normally stay in the Evergreen wing, that 3rd tower out the back, bigger rooms and so quiet
Hi Daz, I booked a room end of May for a month (THB18000)and mentioned your vlog and the link on my e-mail to them when booking...I requested check in at 9am and check out at 730pm. 👍... Also breakfast for THB165 instead of THB 200 reg) Thanks for all your vlogs especially the hotel ones which are very helpful..... I will thank you in person and buy you drinks and lunch. Will update when I land there..👍
My first time in Pattaya I stayed at Areca Lodge, love it, nice place. It was highly recommended by Kev in Thailand. Great Great Great location, very centralized. Cheers from Southern California Daz
I stay there when I come to Pattaya he showed you the the part that has not be redone or remodeled They also have a room that is 600bt a bay near the elevator but you have to ask
It's a good place the Areca, very central to most things and those jets in the back pool are nice and relaxing. They use to have a front bar located on Soi Dianna looks like it's closed for now?
This has always been a well kept hotel and it still shows that way with your tour.. i believe this is great value for the money on a monthly bases if you want to stay in the Soi Buakhao area... L.A Rob
@@terryholland9273 HI Terry i have been coming to bangkok and pattaya for over 20 years if you are looking for a good room i would not really want to stay in the area outlined in this vlog its kind of a grinder i would be looking in Wongamat beach or even Jomtien both much nicer and there is no question that you can find deals in wongamat beach you can try the Mike Hotel or even long stay at Plumeria Pattaya
1 or 2 ladies per day or per month 😂? Another video said daily rental in the first house with newer interior. Monthly rental in the second house, with older rooms. I would easy choose this. Well taken care of, good cleaning, big pool and perfect location.
Great hotel Daz .stayed there many times.can you do a hotel review on the flipper house hotel in soi seven.this is a great hotel and a very good location .they have a few different room choices to.i normally try and stay in the junior suite this is very nice and definitely worth a look.and the mini suite .but all the rooms are tip top.thanks for your efforts and hard work showing us around.all the best and regards Damon 👍🏻
Always fancied a stay in the Areca, it looks the part, but the walk, down steps up the ramp to the lift for the standard room you featured would not suit my dud knees, which building and room type is in the 1st building and probably more accessible for me?
Thought you would have shown the delux room as well.I stayed in that standard room a few years ago.1,500b pn.Not worth it.As you stated after looking in the bathroom,a bit dated? Wouldnt stay there again.
Amazing video, a great walkthrough of a hotel I'm considering. A question, is the extra 500 for a second lady in one day, or can you bring back a new lady each day with no extra joiner fee?
After my quarantine, I stayed 2 extra nights in the Blackwood hotel Soi 7 and then moved to Soi 15 Centara and they me a rate of 1200 bath a night for 22 nights , great location/ quiet / and very close to Soi Boomerang 🤣😃👍 staying until 11th .
@@mintyoates2370 from what people say who have stayed it's great new hotel so it should be but cames at an expensive price. If you can afford it why not but much cheaper options available nearby
I been at Areca Lodge for 2 nights i like this hotel only for the location but for stay one month i always prefer condo. Can you show Grand Avenue condo? I really interested to stay there next time...
Do you know what the other part of the hotel is called? Are the rates the same? I stayed in the Areca Lodge before but would like to try a room on the other side. Thanks!
Are these cheap monthly rates available all year round, or are they only available due to covid and no customers. I can't imagine those cheap rates being available in high season, in normal times.
Does anyone here know if you can lower the monthly rates in places like this by having the room cleaned less often? 3 times a week is really not needed for me, once is plenty since I keep the place clean anyway.
Walked past it many times and have always been curious. Curiosity quenched. Is The Flipper Lodge Hotel still active on Soi 8? As it was my 1st accommodation way back in Feb '07. Any idea of the price on a month's stay this December? As I'd like to do a nostalgia thing😉
Personally I don’t see any reason to stay at a mid level hotel. The high end is almost the same price. At least the ones you’ve shown us. I guess you pay for connivence. I personally would rent a scooter. Stay further out which pays for the scooter and your food budget. I’ll take the bargain places. Nice and clean. I can buy a few paintings and a chair. A small table and chair set for the balcony. A few plants. Home. I will say. I can’t get over that hotel right on the beach. That was sensational
The prices have rocketed, its a good hotel but right now there is no availability, like most of Pattaya, what i going on, where are the room fillers coming from?
@@everythingPattaya understood was just wondering if the prizes go even further down if you rent for lets say 6 months.. the reason i ask is we would like to move to Thailand this year and wanna go shop for a house we would like to buy so while we're searching we need a temporary place to stay
Just saw this video. I am staying at the Areca this November for 9 nights. It looks nice and is right in the middle of tons of nightlife.
May I ask what price you paid per night?
On my last visit to Pattaya some 15+ years ago, I stayed at the Areca. It doesn't look like much has changed. The standard rooms are still outdated, but comfortable. Overall, for the money, the Areca is one of the better hotels for its amenities and LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
One of the reasons why I booked at the Areca is that it's a very well known hotel. On my first visit to Pattaya some 25+ years ago, I booked at a small hotel, and the baht bus driver had never heard of it so he dropped me off at what he thought was my hotel. It wasn't. I ended up walking around for 30 minutes with my luggage asking people if they knew my hotel and where it was located. Luckily, people were helpful and got me pointed in the right direction. I was pissed. My first time in Pattaya and it started off badly.
I've walked past that place so many times, but haven't seen inside before. Thanks Das.
1st hotel I stayed at when I came to Pattaya in 2005.
Great memories.
But yes, always busy.
Ive always went for cheap hotels but I must reconsider :) :) This Areca is very very tempting,really nice! Thanks for the video!
Good hotel, great location....
but I can't abide the ol' shower over the bathtub set up !!
So it would have to be a no-no from me !!
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My first hotel that I stayed about 20 years ago. They had PC's at the side of reception. Remember booking my next trips. Always brings back amazing memories. Excellent location. Great hotel if you can get it at a good price. You are spoilt for choice in Pattaya and they're a lot more modern and better looking hotel around for a similar price
What a super deal in awesome location !! Thank you ...
Liked and shared , staying there in May, thanks for the video 🙏
I also stayed there my first trip in 2006, then the following 5 years after . Great place!
Very informative. Thanks.
I will try it next time I go to pattaya.
Hola Daz. Great video! Thank you.
I just stayed at Areca last week for 4 nights. Good value and very friendly staff. Great location and BTW this part of Pattaya was very busy especially Tree Town.
Areca Lodge looks very nice. August Suites and Basaya Bech would be very intresting. Thanks for your nice videos.
Thanks, Daz! Made me nostalgic to see the Areca again, one of my very first hotels in Pattaya… Yeah, you’re right, it’s a good hotel, in a perfect location, albeit not cheap… They did show you a room on an upper floor, maybe even the top floor, which for me would be the only viable option, as the view is much nicer…
FYI - the walk in daily rate is actually quite high. If you look at the hotel online using any of the booking sites/apps you can save more if you only want to stay for a few days to try the place first. Example, I just reserved a deluxe room for 7 nights and the rate worked out at 1430 baht including all taxes and breakfast for 2.
Hi Jo .thank you for this video.it is very nice hotel.very good place, situation.before covid this hotel was full everytime.it is look same hote LK
I stayed there for three weeks and it was very nice. Close to action, good breakfast, good service.
stayed there a few years back excellent choice for LK & Buakhao
I have tried to book one month in June, but it is fully booked.
Its a great location. Seen it so many times in videos but first time to actually see it inside. Would be really good to see the other rooms they have as it seems they have about another 10 different type of rooms so would be handy to see the other room types they have available also. cheers.
Its spot on them prices in a great place to I'm so tempted to book up for thailand but it's the govement change like the weather supposed to be opening up 1st june but how long for are are they going to bring some more new rules in you just never know with them ((
I stayed at the Areca my last two visits and will be returning when I go in December. Breakfast buffet and the restaurant were delicious, staff professional/friendly, great location and all around a lovely place to stay while visiting!
Thanks for doing this .Im a new subscriber and Awesome information here... Please do more mid priced hotels
More to come!
Perhaps you might want to add that, frequently, the quoted daily rates are even cheaper on booking sites.👍
Would love to see the suite that takes 4 people. Wanting to find somewhere high end and the ability to accommodate 3 guests.
Being picky Daz, a small suggestion would be possibly to take photos of the menus at establishments and add to video with 2 second pause. Bit easier to read. As I say being picky, great vid as always
Stay there when ever back but stay in the evergreen part,great hotel and great location.It’s a perfect place to stay.
thanks for the review maybe next time charlie place but this one is a winner for sure.👍👍👍
Amazing. Really interested in that monthly rate. Great location. I also like the nearby Mercure, but that monthly rate is a big draw. And a short walk to Cheap Charlies, LK, Pot Hole, Lenke, Buakhao. What's not to like?
I remember checking out this hotel first time I came to Pattaya but didn’t realise it was a lot cheaper monthly nalanta is a lovely hotel just off Bukhao but no pool
There are 3 buildings Areca Corona and Evergreen where the luxury rooms are and also has breakfast room great place to stay quiet and close to everything
Excellent review on this popular hotel.. Love it next to LK Metro and in quiet road and big swimming pool... $600/month is super cheap... This would cost $150/night in US... Girls must love guys staying here...
Stayed there in March - great place in an ideal location.
First stayed there when first visited pattaya in 2004 and became our regular go too hotel. Probably one of the best locations and a good breakfast, Robins Nest for good food and MrT taxi directly across from the hotel. Rooms look like they could do with updating but would still stay there anyway (October) if all goes well
Thanks again. That hotel is definitely a possibity for a future 1 month stay 👍
Thanks, its good to see a recent showing of the room, cant always trust the websites. The monthly rate is great. not sure how the 2nd girl charge would work on a monthly rate though. I guess 500bth for every party you have.
Only been in there once to meet a mate, that was on my first visit to thailand in november 2009, it still looks fresh, i stayed at LK metropole hotel and it hasnt changed much since then either, lk,s old fashioned in comparison but i always stay there, only for a few days now though ,.i think LK,s doing some special deals now to, i think it was 10000bht a month (dont quote me),. nice video daz, cheers,.
One of my favorite hotels when I was taking 10 vacations a year there. (pre-flu-19)
Nice to see this one: the area and the look have great appeal.The standard room is not bad at all.
I stayed there in 2018, the pools were great and breakfast was good, my room faced west and got the afternoon sun which meant returning to a room like a sauna. The building at the rear is part of the lodge also and appears newer, not sure if you can book into that wing separately
Just cancelled LK President, as they didn't have any large bed, and instead were offering me 2 single beds. I've booked Areca for £36 per night, including breakfast. Deluxe plus pool view. In Corona Wing, for 8 nights.
I've stayed there before also.. it's ok, but like you said, it's the location. Right across the street is a good Thai restaurant, a good laundry too. The areca is my personal 2nd. Might I suggest a review of the residence garden hotel on Thappraya Rd. My #1location to stay in patts. Same price as areca but the rooms have a kitchenette and separate bedroom. And on the baht bus route. The service is outstanding.
It looks quite far away how long does it take to get to tree town? Is it walkable? Good for walking street though when that comes back.
Stayed there many times. Great staff, great location if you like te bar scene. I normally stay in the Evergreen wing, that 3rd tower out the back, bigger rooms and so quiet
Hi Daz, I booked a room end of May for a month (THB18000)and mentioned your vlog and the link on my e-mail to them when booking...I requested check in at 9am and check out at 730pm. 👍... Also breakfast for THB165 instead of THB 200 reg)
Thanks for all your vlogs especially the hotel ones which are very helpful.....
I will thank you in person and buy you drinks and lunch. Will update when I land there..👍
Have fun!
Still waiting for you to do Chaba Hut. Got my room for a month for 8000 baht a few weeks ago.
Loved my stay there
1st thing in the morning head to the gym get good pump
2nd thing walk outside and get a massage 😁
First Daz laaaa 👏👏👏🤣
My first time in Pattaya I stayed at Areca Lodge, love it, nice place. It was highly recommended by Kev in Thailand. Great Great Great location, very centralized. Cheers from Southern California Daz
RIP Kev!
I stay there when I come to Pattaya he showed you the the part that has not be redone or remodeled
They also have a room that is 600bt a bay near the elevator but you have to ask
Also you want to have 2 on your Reservation so both of get breakfast in the morning it doesn’t cost anymore if you do it that way
It's a good place the Areca, very central to most things and those jets in the back pool are nice and relaxing. They use to have a front bar located on Soi Dianna looks like it's closed for now?
This has always been a well kept hotel and it still shows that way with your tour.. i believe this is great value for the money on a monthly bases if you want to stay in the Soi Buakhao area... L.A Rob
Checked different dates and the room he looked at there were none avalible.
@@terryholland9273 HI Terry i have been coming to bangkok and pattaya for over 20 years if you are looking for a good room i would not really want to stay in the area outlined in this vlog its kind of a grinder i would be looking in Wongamat beach or even Jomtien both much nicer and there is no question that you can find deals in wongamat beach you can try the Mike Hotel or even long stay at Plumeria Pattaya
1 or 2 ladies per day or per month 😂? Another video said daily rental in the first house with newer interior. Monthly rental in the second house, with older rooms. I would easy choose this. Well taken care of, good cleaning, big pool and perfect location.
Great hotel Daz .stayed there many times.can you do a hotel review on the flipper house hotel in soi seven.this is a great hotel and a very good location .they have a few different room choices to.i normally try and stay in the junior suite this is very nice and definitely worth a look.and the mini suite .but all the rooms are tip top.thanks for your efforts and hard work showing us around.all the best and regards Damon 👍🏻
Yes please more mid range like this.
Stayed there in January. Was a nice place. Close to entertainment 😁
Hi Daz great video mate would you do one for the centara azure as well please next to it thank you 👍
Always fancied a stay in the Areca, it looks the part, but the walk, down steps up the ramp to the lift for the standard room you featured would not suit my dud knees, which building and room type is in the 1st building and probably more accessible for me?
Nice video.
Even if you stay 3 weeks you pay for one month to get the low price.
Very nice hotel I will stay there when I get back to thiland a great price for a month
great help thanks, any idea which part of the hotel is best to stay in for the more pricey rooms ? I see there are 2 options...either Areca or Corona
Thought you would have shown the delux room as well.I stayed in that standard room a few years ago.1,500b pn.Not worth it.As you stated after looking in the bathroom,a bit dated? Wouldnt stay there again.
but the areca lodge have also 2 other hotels near by where you also canget a room when you book true areca lodge ?
The other two wings are of Areca hotel as well, just different wings
You should submit some of your voice overs to studios in Los Angeles …
I stay in Thailand for 4 weeks do that include breakfast or not what about taking a thai girls or girl 1 or 2
I like it... 👍
Seems like a bargain. Anywhere to park motorbikes? Edit: saw plenty of places at the end of the video.
Yes, to the left at the back
Very interesting.
Amazing video, a great walkthrough of a hotel I'm considering.
A question, is the extra 500 for a second lady in one day, or can you bring back a new lady each day with no extra joiner fee?
Pretty sure it applies to every extra lady, every time
Good timing…I’m staying there next week! What is the difference between the two buildings?
Very nice! 😃👍 $20,000 Bahts/ month ?
the Vogue in soi Lenke is a good mid/cheap price hotel as well
After my quarantine, I stayed 2 extra nights in the Blackwood hotel Soi 7 and then moved to Soi 15 Centara and they me a rate of 1200 bath a night for 22 nights , great location/ quiet / and very close to Soi Boomerang 🤣😃👍 staying until 11th .
Was the blackwood any good ?
@@mintyoates2370 from what people say who have stayed it's great new hotel so it should be but cames at an expensive price. If you can afford it why not but much cheaper options available nearby
@@mintyoates2370 I stayed at blackwoods back in February. Had a great stay.
Yes very good, lay out of the room a little bit strange with a bath out on the balcony, very comfy 1800bath a night !
You read my mind. I was about to ask you if you could recommend a quiet mid range within walking distance of that area.
YES I AGREE KEEP UP THE INFO WHAT ABARGAIN TO STay inthat area
Daz that isn’t bad really for a one month rental is very reasonable
I been at Areca Lodge for 2 nights i like this hotel only for the location but for stay one month i always prefer condo. Can you show Grand Avenue condo? I really interested to stay there next time...
Look at this video
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Hi , How much was a month in high season ?
My friends restuarant, Krombergs is across the street
Do you know what the other part of the hotel is called? Are the rates the same? I stayed in the Areca Lodge before but would like to try a room on the other side. Thanks!
the 2 main ones are Areca or Corona
@@No_Strings Thx!
You need to hold the rate chart closer the font is small I cannot read it
That's only $500/month usd. That's a great value for that hotel in that location. Easy walk to lk metro and I think tree town is not too far.
450M
Very nice one
Do u know if u put what that happens when u put what that women was selling in ur tea ☕️ it keeps ur biscuits hard a very good place to stay
Great video , silly question please ............is a month's stay 4 weeks or a full calendar month e.g.30/ 31 days ? tia.
Are these cheap monthly rates available all year round, or are they only available due to covid and no customers. I can't imagine those cheap rates being available in high season, in normal times.
Hi Daz, when I go to the hotel web site I am not quoted the same price as you showed in the video. How do I get the same prices as you?
Contact Areca Lodge direct
Does anyone here know if you can lower the monthly rates in places like this by having the room cleaned less often?
3 times a week is really not needed for me, once is plenty since I keep the place clean anyway.
Possible, you need to negotiate when you book
Would of like to see the modern rooms, maybe next time 😊
Walked past it many times and have always been curious. Curiosity quenched. Is The Flipper Lodge Hotel still active on Soi 8? As it was my 1st accommodation way back in Feb '07. Any idea of the price on a month's stay this December? As I'd like to do a nostalgia thing😉
@Lough Reynolds Thanks pal.
What was the bike lady selling?
Viagra 😁
Various different types of Viagra !!!!!
Personally I don’t see any reason to stay at a mid level hotel. The high end is almost the same price. At least the ones you’ve shown us. I guess you pay for connivence. I personally would rent a scooter. Stay further out which pays for the scooter and your food budget. I’ll take the bargain places. Nice and clean. I can buy a few paintings and a chair. A small table and chair set for the balcony. A few plants. Home. I will say. I can’t get over that hotel right on the beach. That was sensational
you just changed my whole trip i had it booked for 2 weeks over my month stay. Is it easier to just walk in and get the room of your choice?
Отличный обзор 👍👍👍
Looked at some dates for the room you looked at and the are none avalible ????
I booked there next month.
Do you know if Sabai Lodge in soi 2 also have a good Price for Long stay.
It was totally demolished last year, it doesn't exist any more, I stayed there many times. LOL
The prices have rocketed, its a good hotel but right now there is no availability, like most of Pattaya, what i going on, where are the room fillers coming from?
Russia, Korea, Japan, India, China
Areca has a loyal following of repeat customers.
Do they also have prices for 3, 6 or 12 month rates?
You can just repeat the 1 month option
@@everythingPattaya understood was just wondering if the prizes go even further down if you rent for lets say 6 months.. the reason i ask is we would like to move to Thailand this year and wanna go shop for a house we would like to buy so while we're searching we need a temporary place to stay