🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand
Benwadee Resort
📍 Chon Buri
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Your stay — Benwadee Resort
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The Property — Benwadee Resort
Benwadee Resort feels like a calm, suburban enclave a short ride from Pattaya's strip. The lobby is open-air and tiled, with a small fountain and potted palms — clean, modest, and unpretentious. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet, poolside base without frills, and who don't mind being a 10-minute drive from the beach.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri city, the capital of its province, grew as a fishing and trading port on the Gulf of Thailand. Its old town retains wooden shophouses and a Chinese shrine, reflecting the 19th-century influx of Teochew merchants. The modern city expanded after the 1960s, driven by the nearby US naval base at Sattahip and later by Pattaya's tourism boom. Today it's a working provincial centre, known for its fresh seafood, fruit markets, and as a gateway to Pattaya and the eastern seaboard's industrial estates.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
December and January: cool, dry, and sunny with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. February is also good, with similar conditions and fewer tourists after New Year.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran festival, 13-15 April) and late December (New Year). Pattaya draws huge crowds for water fights and countdown parties; hotel rates in Chon Buri rise 30-50%. July is also busy due to European summer holidays.
Budget shoulder season
March and May: still warm but before the main rains begin, with hotel discounts of 20-30% and fewer visitors. November, early in the cool season, also offers good deals as the region dries out.
Weather & packing
The July monsoon brings heavy afternoon downpours and high humidity around 75-85%. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket or poncho, and fast-drying shoes — flip-flops won't cut it in a sudden tropical deluge.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- Pattaya's beach road now has a dedicated bus lane (effective April 2025), easing traffic but limiting parking along that strip.
- The new U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattaya airport expanded its terminal in late 2025, adding direct flights from Chiang Mai and Hat Yai.
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden introduced a night market every Friday and Saturday, running until 10pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Benwadee Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the pool or side garden, away from the main road. Mid-level floors balance lift access and quiet.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or road; street noise from Chon Buri traffic filters in. Also avoid rooms directly above the lift shaft or near the staircase on floor 2.
Best views
Rooms at the back of the resort face the tropical garden or pool; street-facing rooms overlook Chon Buri's main road, so opt for garden side.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest—buffered from street noise by lower floors and from roof heat by upper ones.
🔊 Noise notes
Traffic along Chon Buri's main road is constant during the day; occasional motorbikes and songthaews at night. Pool pump hum (if your room is directly over it) and bar chatter until 10pm.
Insider tips
If you park, request a room at the rear—car noise from the front lot can be intrusive. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a garden-view room; they go first.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Benwadee Resort
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms. Speed adequate for browsing and email; occasional slowdown in evenings.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only.
No newspaper service.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half day rate (approx. 800 THB).
Free luggage storage at front desk after check-out.
No step-free access. Entrance and all rooms up stairs. No wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Free on-site parking for about 20 cars. Nearest public car park: 2 km away at Nong Nooch Garden (200 THB per day). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full payment due at booking; 1,000 THB incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดนพทองดีศรีพฤฒาราม (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other private exchange booths in Pattaya for best rates; avoid airport or hotel counters where rates are poor.
Major credit cards accepted in malls and larger restaurants; street stalls, markets, and smaller shops are cash-only; contactless is common only in chain stores.
Not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change (10-20 baht) for good service in restaurants; hotel staff don't need tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Iced black coffee from street stalls or 7-Eleven, about 20-30 baht.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street stall or food court, 40-60 baht.
Simple Thai curry or stir-fry at a local restaurant, main dish about 60-100 baht.
Along Pattaya Beach Road, Walking Street, and local markets; also soi 6/7 in central Pattaya.
Big C and Lotus's (Tesco) are the main budget supermarkets.
Pattaya Night Bazaar and Mike Shopping Mall for cheap clothing; also street stalls on Second Road.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) rides along set routes cost 10-20 baht; from Suvarnabhumi Airport, take a bus to Pattaya for around 120 baht.
Eat at street stalls and food courts rather than tourist restaurants; use songthaews instead of taxis; buy beer from 7-Eleven instead of bars.
Good to know — Chon Buri
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Chon BuriTourist police 1155 (English support). For Pattaya area, Pattaya City Hospital: +66 38 427 555. General emergencies: 191 is the main line; note that English may be limited.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chon Buri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Benwadee Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Chon Buri Bus Terminal → Near Kudos Parc Hotel (Thong Noppakhun Road)
💡 Wave down a blue songthaew — they run fixed routes. Tell the driver 'Kudos Parc' or 'Thong Noppakhun' and hop off when you see the hotel. Exact change required.
Bangkok's Ekkamai Bus Terminal → Chon Buri Bus Terminal
💡 Get off at Chon Buri town stop, then take a 5-minute songthaew (10 THB) to the hotel. The bus is air-conditioned and comfortable.
Chon Buri town centre → Kudos Parc Hotel
💡 Use the Grab app for a fixed price — cheaper than flagging a meter. Local tuk-tuks charge around 80 THB for the same route.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Kudos Parc Hotel, Chon Buri
💡 Book at the official taxi counter on Level 1 (arrivals) to avoid touts. Meter plus airport surcharge — ask for the expressway route to save time.
About Chon Buri
Wikipedia ↗
Chonburi (Thai: ชลบุรี, RTGS: Chon Buri, IAST: jalapurī, pronounced [tɕ͡ʰōn bù.rīː] ) is the capital of Chonburi Province and, as part of the district Mueang Chonburi, the seventh-largest city in Thailand. It is about 100 km southeast of Bangkok, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, and has an urba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Benwadee Resort?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the pool or side garden, away from the main road. Mid-level floors balance lift access and quiet.
Which rooms should I avoid at Benwadee Resort?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or road; street noise from Chon Buri traffic filters in. Also avoid rooms directly above the lift shaft or near the staircase on floor 2.
Is Benwadee Resort noisy?
Traffic along Chon Buri's main road is constant during the day; occasional motorbikes and songthaews at night. Pool pump hum (if your room is directly over it) and bar chatter until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Benwadee Resort?
Rooms at the back of the resort face the tropical garden or pool; street-facing rooms overlook Chon Buri's main road, so opt for garden side.
What are insider tips for staying at Benwadee Resort?
If you park, request a room at the rear—car noise from the front lot can be intrusive. Check-in early (before 2pm) to secure a garden-view room; they go first.
What time is check-in at Benwadee Resort?
Check-in at Benwadee Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Benwadee Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms. Speed adequate for browsing and email; occasional slowdown in evenings.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Benwadee Resort?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Benwadee Resort?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street stall or food court, 40-60 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Benwadee Resort?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) rides along set routes cost 10-20 baht; from Suvarnabhumi Airport, take a bus to Pattaya for around 120 baht.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
December and January: cool, dry, and sunny with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. February is also good, with similar conditions and fewer tourists after New Year.
Top Attractions in Chon Buri
💡 Arrive by 09:00 to catch the morning tiger show before crowds. Bring water—drinks inside are overpriced. The crocodile show is included in the free entry.
💡 Visit before 19:00 to avoid crowds and see the strip come alive. Street food here is double the local price—eat on side sois for better value.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid heat and catch sunset over the bay. Bring small coins for donation boxes and keep bags zipped—monkeys grab loose items.
💡 Hire a bicycle from shops near the pier for 40 baht per hour. The nearby Bangsaen Weekend Market (Sat-Sun) offers cheap grilled seafood starting at 30 baht.
💡 Rent a bicycle at the main gate (50 baht) to cover the 8km loop. Buy bags of carrots or bananas from vendors outside the zoo for 20 baht to feed the giraffes legally.