Your stay — C.K. Residence
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The Property — C.K. Residence
C.K. Residence is a no-fuss 3-star hotel on the southern edge of Pattaya, aimed at travellers who want a clean, quiet base without the resort markup. Standing in the tiled lobby, you get whiff of floor polish and hear the hum of the street through double glazing – it’s efficient, not charming. The USP is location: a short walk to Jomtien Beach’s less crowded stretches and a 10-baht songthaew ride from Walking Street. Best suited for budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who value sleep and logistics over frills.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Chon Buri city proper began as a small fishing and trading port during the Ayutthaya period, but its modern identity was forged in the 1960s when US forces turned Pattaya Bay into a rest-and-recreation base. Hotels, bars and roads mushroomed along the coastline, transforming a quiet beach into a mass-tourism hub. The provincial capital itself retains a more subdued, administrative character, with a rebuilt city pillar shrine and a Chinatown that dates to the 19th century. Today the province is a mix of industrial estates, sugar-cane plantations and beach tourism, held together by the EEC high-speed rail corridor.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry northeast monsoon keeps heat below 32°C and humidity manageable, making beach time and island trips comfortable. December also sees the international fireworks festival, but book ahead.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran water festival) and July–August (domestic school holidays). Pattaya’s streets turn into water-fight zones in April; July sees Thai families flood the coast. Hotel rates in Chon Buri can double, especially weekends. The main event is Songkran’s three-day street party from 13–15 April.
Budget shoulder season
March and September offer the best trade-offs: March has still-low rain but starts to heat up, so you get pre-peak rates and thinner crowds. September is the tail of the wet season – showers are brief, rooms discount by 20–30% off high-season levels, and beaches are nearly empty.
Weather & packing
Chon Buri’s real climate quirk is afternoon squalls that blow in from the Gulf without warning even in dry months. Pack a lightweight packable rain shell and sandals that survive a puddle; leave denim at home as it won’t dry fast enough.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- The U-Tapao–Pattaya intercity rail link, part of the Eastern Economic Corridor, began soft-opening trials in late 2025; check if a direct Suvarnabhumi–Jomtien route is running before you travel.
- Jomtien Beach’s new 1.5-km boardwalk from Soi 7 to Soi 12 opened in March 2025, with dedicated bike and walking lanes – a safer alternative to the main road for an evening stroll.
- The city council has tightened jet-ski and parasol licensing along Jomtien; enforcement is erratic, but you may see fewer touts hassling you for rentals than in previous years.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to C.K. Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within easy reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor — they sit directly above street level and pick up traffic rumble from Chon Buri's main roads, plus any foot traffic or motorbike idling outside reception.
Best views
Rooms at the rear overlook the local soi (side street) and low-rise neighbourhood rooftops — not spectacular, but much calmer than the front-facing view of Chon Buri's main thoroughfare.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are quietest: above the street hum but below the rooftop area (often used for staff or equipment).
🔊 Noise notes
Chon Buri's arterial roads carry constant motorbike and truck traffic from early morning until late evening. The property's position on a main road means front-facing rooms will get engine drone and occasional horns.
Insider tips
If you're driving, park in the marked bays out front — the turning circle is tight, so back in. Check-in can drag if the front desk is juggling multiple guests; arrive after 3pm on weekdays to skip the queue.
- 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 — C.K. Residence
Free for all guests, no login required; typical speed 10-15 Mbps download.
One lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in 14:00-00:00. Early bag drop from 09:00 free. Late check-out until 16:00 costs 500 THB, subject to availability.
Free at front desk from check-out until 22:00 same day.
Step-free entry via ramp at main door. Lift to all floors. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or grab bars in bathrooms.
Free on-site outdoor parking for about 20 cars, no reservation needed. Nearest public car park is at Bangsaen’s municipal lot, 3 km away, 20 THB per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit required at booking; 1,000 THB cash or card hold on arrival for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: มัสยิด ตออะติ้ลละห์ (763 m · ~10 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดชัยมงคล (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
- Gurdwara: Gurdware Sri Guru Singh Sabha (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ห้างแฟร์ริท — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Ripley's Believe it or not — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
D'Luck Cinematic Theatre — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 202 m · ~3 min walk
สาโรช ฟาร์มาซี — 840 m · ~11 min walk
FamilyMart — 198 m · ~2 min walk
Mini Van a Hua Hin — 887 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other money exchange booths in Pattaya or Central Chon Buri for the best rates; avoid airport booths and hotel desks which take a big cut.
Major credit/debit cards accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; cash is still king at markets, street stalls, and local eateries.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: leave 20-50 THB in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel housekeeping 20-40 THB per day.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Black coffee from local coffee shop or 7-Eleven: 35-50 THB.
Pad thai or phat kaphrao from a street stall: 40-60 THB.
Stir-fried dish or noodle soup at a local restaurant: 50-80 THB.
Best cheap eats along side soi streets around Chon Buri market or night bazaars (e.g., Saphan Market).
Tesco Lotus, Big C, Makro — all offer budget groceries.
Fresh Market (Talad Sod) or local night market stalls sell cheap t-shirts and basics; Pattaya's Mike Shopping Mall is also near.
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) routes within city: 10-20 THB per ride. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take a budget van from Eastern Bus Terminal or the government bus from Mo Chit — about 120-150 THB.
Eat where locals queue; drink tap water is dodgy but buy large bottles cheaply at 7-Eleven; haggle gently at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
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 C.K. Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 202 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · สาโรช ฟาร์มาซี — 840 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 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 C.K. Residence?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the rear of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within easy reach by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at C.K. Residence?
Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor — they sit directly above street level and pick up traffic rumble from Chon Buri's main roads, plus any foot traffic or motorbike idling outside reception.
Is C.K. Residence noisy?
Chon Buri's arterial roads carry constant motorbike and truck traffic from early morning until late evening. The property's position on a main road means front-facing rooms will get engine drone and occasional horns.
Which rooms have the best views at C.K. Residence?
Rooms at the rear overlook the local soi (side street) and low-rise neighbourhood rooftops — not spectacular, but much calmer than the front-facing view of Chon Buri's main thoroughfare.
What are insider tips for staying at C.K. Residence?
If you're driving, park in the marked bays out front — the turning circle is tight, so back in. Check-in can drag if the front desk is juggling multiple guests; arrive after 3pm on weekdays to skip the queue.
What time is check-in at C.K. Residence?
Check-in at C.K. Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does C.K. Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, no login required; typical speed 10-15 Mbps download.
Is there a city or tourist tax at C.K. Residence?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near C.K. Residence?
Pad thai or phat kaphrao from a street stall: 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from C.K. Residence?
Songthaew (shared pick-up truck) routes within city: 10-20 THB per ride. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take a budget van from Eastern Bus Terminal or the government bus from Mo Chit — about 120-150 THB.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
November to February: cool, dry northeast monsoon keeps heat below 32°C and humidity manageable, making beach time and island trips comfortable. December also sees the international fireworks festival, but book ahead.
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.