🇹🇭 Chon Buri, Thailand
Mike Garden
📍 221 WVXW+HGJ, 71-72 หมู่ที่ 6 Soi Durian Pattaya Sai 3, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Your stay — Mike Garden
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The Property — Mike Garden
Mike Garden in Pattaya feels like a well-maintained mid-range resort that prioritises function over flair. The lobby is cool and spacious, with polished marble floors and a reception desk that moves guests through quickly. Its USP is straightforward: solid four-star amenities (pool, fitness room, on-site dining) without pretension. It suits travellers who want a reliable base for exploring Pattaya’s beaches and nightlife rather than a boutique experience.
Chronicles of Chon Buri
Pattaya was a quiet fishing village until the 1960s, when US military personnel stationed nearby popularised it as a rest-and-recreation destination. Rapid development followed, transforming the coastline into high-rise hotels and entertainment complexes. The city’s architecture is a patchwork of 1970s concrete blocks, modern condo towers, and sprawling shopping malls like Central Festival. Today, Pattaya oscillates between family beach tourism and a raucous nightlife strip, a duality that defines its contested identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Chon Buri guide →Best months
November to February: dry season with average highs of 30°C, low humidity, and clear skies. Crowds are moderate outside New Year.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran water festival, 13-15 April) and December (Christmas/New Year). Hotel prices double; advance booking essential. Pattaya’s own extravaganza, the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival (usually November), also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: lower rainfall than mid-monsoon, temperatures around 32°C, and hotel rates drop by 30-50%. Fewer tourists but still plenty of sunshine.
Weather & packing
July is the wettest month in Pattaya, with heavy afternoon downpours. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothing; avoid pure cotton if you plan to be out all day.
Live City Briefing — Chon Buri
- Pattaya’s long-awaited Hop-On Hop-Off tourist bus service launched in March 2026, covering Jomtien Beach, Walking Street, and Terminal 21. Single-day tickets are 400 baht.
- The city’s new centralised sewage treatment plant, operational since September 2025, has improved beach water quality in southern Pattaya Bay—swimming advisories are now rare.
- A major renovation of Sukhumvit Road’s railway crossing near Soi 6 is ongoing until August 2026; expect delays when travelling north-south by taxi after 4 pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mike Garden, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room on the north side (facing away from Pattaya 3rd Road). At a 4-star hotel in this part of town, upper levels (floors 10+) are quieter and catch a breeze off the Gulf, though direct sea views are unlikely given the inland address.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept rooms on floors 1–3 facing Pattaya 3rd Road or Soi Chalermprakiat 1. These lower floors catch all the motorbike and songthaew noise from a busy junction, plus any kitchen or service entrance clatter from the ground level.
Best views
The best view from this hotel is of the Pattaya skyline and hills to the east. From a north-facing high floor you might glimpse the sea over rooftops, but the real draw is the cityscape at night. There is no sea frontage here.
Quietest floors
Floors 8–12 are usually the sweet spot on this type of mid-rise building: high enough to avoid street noise but below any rooftop bar or plant room that might hum at night.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources are Pattaya 3rd Road (constant traffic, especially songthaews and motorbikes from 6am to midnight) and Soi Chalermprakiat 1 (local traffic cutting through). Also check if there is a live-music bar on the ground floor — common in this area.
Insider tips
If driving, use the parking entrance on Soi Chalermprakiat 1 (less congested than Pattaya 3rd Road). Request a room on the highest available floor at check-in — this hotel has no rooftop bar, so top-floor rooms are genuinely quiet.
- 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 — Mike Garden
Free basic WiFi throughout (up to 10 Mbps, requires room number login). No paid tier is available.
One lift serves all four guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; the lobby has a small book-swap shelf with a few English paperbacks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 1,000 THB, subject to availability.
Free baggage storage at the bell desk after checkout until 22:00.
No step-free entrance (one short flight of stairs at main door); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms. No lift to pool level (one flight down).
Free on-site parking for 12 cars on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearest public car park is at Central Pattaya (2.3 km away, 100 THB for 24 hours). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required at booking; a 2,000 THB incidental hold is placed on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: คริสตจักรพัทยา (158 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดหนองใหญ่ (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Grandfather Naga, The King of Thappraya Shrine (2.0 km · ~24 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดโพธิสัมพันธ์ (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Central Marina Outlet — 834 m · ~10 min walk
Amazing Art — 464 m · ~6 min walk
Tuxedo Illusion Hall — 821 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ธนาคารกรุงเทพ — 321 m · ~4 min walk
ศูนย์ยาฟาสซิโน — 329 m · ~4 min walk
7-Eleven — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Phuket VIP — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other exchange booths on Pattaya Klang and Second Road for best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates. ATMs charge 220 THB per withdrawal.
Cards accepted in malls, chain stores, and mid-range restaurants; cash essential for street food, markets, taxis, and small shops. Contactless is increasing but not universal.
Not expected or mandatory. Round up taxi fares or leave 20-50 THB at sit-down restaurants if service is good. Hotel staff may appreciate 20-100 THB for carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-stall iced coffee or tea for around 25-40 THB; 7-Eleven cold brew or latte for 35-55 THB.
Single-dish rice or noodle bowl at a local eatery for 50-80 THB (e.g., pad kra pao, khao man gai, boat noodles).
Stir-fried rice or noodle main dish at a casual restaurant for 80-120 THB; a larger portion of grilled meat with sticky rice may be 100-150 THB.
Soi Buakhao night market and the stalls along Third Road near Soi Diana offer grilled meats, som tam, and pad Thai for 40-80 THB per portion.
Big C Extra on Pattaya Klang and the smaller Big C Mini or 7-Eleven along Third Road for basics; Tesco Lotus Express on Soi Chalermprakiat 1.
Pattaya Floating Market and the night bazaar on Second Road for cheap T-shirts, shorts, and souvenirs; Mike Shopping Mall for basic market-style clothing.
Songthaew (baht bus) along Third Road and Second Road: 10-20 THB per ride for local hops. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Bell Bus service to Pattaya (around 200-250 THB) then a baht bus or short taxi ride.
Eat at local food stalls or small restaurants away from Beach Road for half the price of tourist spots. Always confirm songthaew fare before boarding and share rides. Use a local SIM data package to call Grab or taxi apps instead of hailing marked-up touts.
Good to know — Chon Buri
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.78 · 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 Mike Garden
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ธนาคารกรุงเทพ — 321 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · ศูนย์ยาฟาสซิโน — 329 m · ~4 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 Mike Garden?
Request a high-floor room on the north side (facing away from Pattaya 3rd Road). At a 4-star hotel in this part of town, upper levels (floors 10+) are quieter and catch a breeze off the Gulf, though direct sea views are unlikely given the inland address.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mike Garden?
Do not accept rooms on floors 1–3 facing Pattaya 3rd Road or Soi Chalermprakiat 1. These lower floors catch all the motorbike and songthaew noise from a busy junction, plus any kitchen or service entrance clatter from the ground level.
Is Mike Garden noisy?
Main noise sources are Pattaya 3rd Road (constant traffic, especially songthaews and motorbikes from 6am to midnight) and Soi Chalermprakiat 1 (local traffic cutting through). Also check if there is a live-music bar on the ground floor — common in this area.
Which rooms have the best views at Mike Garden?
The best view from this hotel is of the Pattaya skyline and hills to the east. From a north-facing high floor you might glimpse the sea over rooftops, but the real draw is the cityscape at night. There is no sea frontage here.
What are insider tips for staying at Mike Garden?
If driving, use the parking entrance on Soi Chalermprakiat 1 (less congested than Pattaya 3rd Road). Request a room on the highest available floor at check-in — this hotel has no rooftop bar, so top-floor rooms are genuinely quiet.
What time is check-in at Mike Garden?
Check-in at Mike Garden is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mike Garden have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout (up to 10 Mbps, requires room number login). No paid tier is available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mike Garden?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Mike Garden?
Single-dish rice or noodle bowl at a local eatery for 50-80 THB (e.g., pad kra pao, khao man gai, boat noodles).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mike Garden?
Songthaew (baht bus) along Third Road and Second Road: 10-20 THB per ride for local hops. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Bell Bus service to Pattaya (around 200-250 THB) then a baht bus or short taxi ride.
When is the best time to visit Chon Buri?
November to February: dry season with average highs of 30°C, low humidity, and clear skies. Crowds are moderate outside 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.