Hi Eddy. The hotel is ok but why don't you use Airbnb? Far cheaper. Rooms far bigger with separate living room bedrooms bathroom and kitchen. The same facilities. Lady friendly and security for peace of mind. Guards take the girls ID until they leave. Happy to tell you where I stay. It's just off second road. Ideal for baht bus to everywhere. No maid knocking on your door. 🙃

Steady Eddie true blogger no messing about , say it as it is 👍😉✈️🇹🇭😊

Great looking hotel. Thanks for sharing.

I’ve stopped at Areca many many times always good and great situation for LK Metro / Soi Buckaw . Also it’s almost opposite one of my favourite morning / afternoon bars . Harry’s ! Another great video Ed

Terrific value. Thanks for sharing.

Hey Eddie I’m glad you have done this Vlog, This is the hotel I last stayed in , in Pattaya, We had some amazing fun there and swimming in the pools etc, This brings back good memories thanks mate , Take care.

Excellent thanks Ed. I hope you are having a good time

Love the Steady Eddy 5-star review. I've stayed there a couple of times myself. One of the best places in that part of Pattaya. I'm enjoying your journey and take care.

Thanks very much for that Ed, looks very nice. Cheeeeeeeers!

love soi diana,my old stomping ground,soi 10,walked past this place a thousand times and always wondered what is was like inside,thanks Ed,back in the day id stay 50 mtrs further up the road twd 3rd rd,absolutely fantastic location soi 10 and the soi metro area

Fantastic hotel, room looked very big, enjoy yourself mate 👍

Thanks Eddie ! Will definitely consider this as a place to stay when I get back !

Looks great. Top tip eddie. Nice one man👍

Great looking hotel Eddie and definitely a great deal you got there mate, thanks for sharing 👍

Yum yum Ed lovely brekkie another cracking video

Always stay here when possible, previously when I used to visit on business when my expenses account ran to a great deal more, going back 15 years or so. Cut a great B&B deal for 2 months during the Red/Yellow shirts skirmishes in Bangkok when I needed peace and quiet to work and relax. Great pools, breakfast etc. Post employment the Areca continues to be my fave in Pats

Hi Ed. I stayed there in March 2020. It’s one of my favorite, especially the newer area near Soi Diane (or is it Diana). I love the location, I would cut through the back when I wanted to go to The Avenue. And, while I was there, I met you while I was walking on Soi Buakhao. Glad to see your back. I want to stay there again when I return.

Great hotel choice, great video, thanks!

I stayed there few years ago, had a room overlooking the pool, lovely hotel service was really good also the breakfast. Ideally situated and good price, I would definitely stay there again. Guest friendly as well.

Great video thumbs up

Thanks Eddie, nice hotel, I stayed there years ago. Soi Diana is a good place to stay for the nightlife too, lots of good bars nearby.

Stayed there many times and I love it - guest friendly and nice staff

What a great hotel for the money, thanks Eddie, I will definitely mark that one down for my next trip.

Great video Eddie! You made my morning! Beautiful lodging. You deserve it.

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great and accurate review. Best place to stay at: Clean, location, quality and great deals to be found of staying a day extra.

Great Hotel,Great Location,had and hope to have more happy times there

Thanks for that report-i only yesterday asked another influencer about this hotel! Great value indeed.

Very good hotel and very good swimming pool thanks for sharing your video very good video I looking forward to seeing your video again soon 🙏🙏🙏

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too

👍 Great hotel

Very nice place you are staying at Cheers Eddy

Hotel seems very,very,very,very,very, lovely,lovely,lovely, lovely, lovely!

I like how you use the words "lovely" and "nice" every second word; it is lovely! Nice video! Keep 'em coming!

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Looks amazing GET IN THAT POOL 😆 🤣 😂

Great vid mate I like you have never stayed there, Maybe next trip in august

Stayed there a few times, great hotel, great breakfast, great location.

Thanks for the review on this hotel . I’ve walked past many times

Hi Eddie, Cracking Hotel you've got there mate 👋 I'm the same as you I never watch the telly 📺 and I never use the Hotel pool 🏊‍♀ Have a good one Pal 😎

Hi mate great hotel and well worth it.Always stay in the evergreen building,it’s not as old as the other two.Great breakfast great staff and great location.

They put me on the 5th floor second building as well. You're right. Great hotel and the room massage was very convenient.

I walk past tat hotel million of times over the years for my holidays now this year in May am go book it for 3 weeks 🙂

Brilliant review Eddie. Walked past 100 of times. Shall have a look next time

1st stayed there back on 05, my first hotel in Pattaya. Great place.

HELL YEAHHHH!!!!1

Hi Eddy, another great sitrep mate! For a room and breakfast like that it's a good deal and the pool makes it an excellent deal. You are helping a lot of people I reckon with your videos. Help them land on their feet instead of their arse lol. (you only missed out the ubiquitous old school Thai hotel bottle opener on the bathroom wall) keep up the good work, live your videos 👍

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, mate.

Showed the front desk at Areca this video, the skinny girl looks and says, " Ohhh 40,000 subscribers". " I remember him.." You made them happy Eddie 👍👍

Hi Eddy. Looks lovely, but a tad expensive! They used to have the annual Ladyboy water volleyball charity event every November there, an real EYE OPENER! Also, why where you wearing a face mask in your room? Take care, and enjoy! 🇬🇧

A great Hotel, stay there many times, lovely breakfast and the staff are really friendly.

Great vid Eddie.👍👍👍👍👍

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

It's a huge place. Not too many people around. Those fried eggs at breakfast looked just perfect. Enjoy.

Stayed many times one of my favourite hotels. Can't beat location and price plus it's got a little gym and pools. Take care eddy. Enjoy Koh Chang

What a boss hotel Eddie 👍

Stayed there a few years ago. A lovely place and surprisingly low cost given its spaciousness.

Best review of the Areca i've seen. Always wanted to stay there but it always seem to be booked full for late Nov, Dec, Jan. I always rent a condo at VT6 so not bad. Thanks for posting sir!

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great hotel Steady :)

Great review Eddy its sold to me when i can get in cheers

Always a go to when im in pattaya. Decent rooms, nice staff and great pools. Close to LK metro and joiner freindly. What more can u want in a hotel.

Great review, I'm staying there already over 10 yrs Older rooms are areca wing Corona wing I stay deluxe room/ facing pool Then there's evergreen wing but much more expensive Buffet every morning in both buildings Guest friendly

It looks nice. I always end up going for 2 star budget hotel because I get in late so have no chance of making breakfast. Also I too never get round to using the swimming pool at the hotel as I just want to hit the bars for some reason!

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Same as me, mate

Nice review , thanks for showing us around,ive seen that hotel many times and always thought its in a perfect position and looks quality ,i looked on agoda but the price tag put me off last time I was there just before covid it was about 68 quid a night ,which is a bit strong that was in january so,yes high season ,i will try in March onwards next time probably a bit mote budget friendly

I know it well, usually stay there when in Pattaya. Great location, across the road from LK Metro, and two pools a nice alternative to the beach. The gym is tiny and had no air con last time, which made it impossible to use. Last time I was there it was getting renovated, so could be looking good now. Only bad thing I remember was the bloody loud and hot AC on the balcony. Oh and I remember that little chaise longue (?) coming in useful many an evening!

Great hotel, I normally stay there in the Evergreen part. Lovely to bring a long time and laze away a few hours by the pool drinking cocktails and eating a few snacks. Close to Soi Buakhao and LK Metro and go out the back entrance and you have the Avenue. I don't bother booking the breakfast option though, prefer to eat out at other eateries.

CHEEERS good video!

Coming out in March, will choose here or page10.great vid Ed

Great hotel and food…would so stay again…

$65 Aussie not a bad deal Eddie with breakfast 👍 thanks for your updates keep enjoying buddy check mate😁

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Have often wondered what it's like there. By the way you didn't have to keep your mask on, I'm sure I'd have been quite safe.

...nice vid, Eddy! i haven't watched much youtube lately, but i love this one. #681

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That is a very nice hotel! It has all of the services you would find in much more expensive places. Lovely and spacious hotel room, too. I would love to meet and sit at a table with you in their Beer Garden or Beer Court sometime for a few brews! Thanks for the tour!

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark. Good to her from you.

A Nice rewiev. But it is actually 3 buildings. Building no 3 is The one opposite your room. Agree that The aircon is noisy. It was so noisy that I upgraded my room. Add 200bt to 1750bt and got a room in The most recently renovated part of The hotel. Same building as The breakfastroom. Very comfortable and quiet rooms. Can recomend. Guestfriendly as you stated, The lady looked at me smiling and said one ladyfriend free if you bring 2 ladyfriends 300bt extra for towels.. lol

It's my favourite Pattaya hotel - hard to beat in terms of location, facilities, room sizes and staff.

@rdd2643

2 жыл бұрын

You're centrally located to everything

@isaachunt8219

2 жыл бұрын

Looks very old fashioned...its definitely a no from me. Plenty of better options

@bodazephyr6629

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaachunt8219 there are better hotels for sure, but at that price point it's one of the best in Pattaya.

@Snip59

2 жыл бұрын

That is one of the old rooms better then what u are used to Eddy indeed better to be comfortable cannot take the cash to the grave better Hotel for sure the newer ones are the front.

Nice hotel Eddie 👍. Would consider it. For me I like to stay near the beach Rd, so I always stay at the Basaya Hotel - formally the Nipa Lodge. On the central beach road. Great hotel at a similar price, however must admit it's looking a little tired these day's. Love the video's Eddie and keep safe mate. 👍

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Wayne.

Eddy my man.1400 Baht, well over the top lad,worth 800 Baht max.

@Harry19999

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah paid 800 for most of October...paid 1000 early Nov ..well worth it. Very nice tho.

Stayed there for my first 5 to 6 years very enjoyable loved there seafood fried rice 3 buildings areca corona and evergreen had a specials card (ace card) also can get breakfast in the evergreen exits out to soi at back so you can get to Avenue shops. Changed over to condos later for better value. Great position.

Keep up the good work Eddy!

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Ed mate, you don’t need to wear a mask when you’re in a room on your own. Great vid mind 👍

The White Inn is my Pattaya Go-to hotel. Hope to get back one day... Have fun 😊🥰

Hi Ed, I’ve stayed in Areca Lodge a few times over the years last time being December, it’s a great location and good value, the only thing I don’t like is the shower in the bath and the shower curtain, always end up with water on the floor, a couple of points, there is a third building on the other side of the pool from your room that hold the premium rooms and you can walk straight out onto soi 15 which takes you to central festival, the other thing to mention on the breakfast is the lady makes you to order any egg style you want, I like that touch as eggs sat out all morning never look too appealing.

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your info.

Stopped here few weeks ago for 8 nights after being recommended. Brilliant location for LK and Soi Buckow and Tree Town

Edd there’s actually 3 buildings to the Areca complex. The third building Its the 1 opposite your balcony and it’s called The Evergreen (same group Owens them both). In the Evergreen the rooms are mostly suites rather than rooms but also more pricey. I love the Areca and in the building 1 with reception it’s even has smaller rooms (singles but can be really small)! Loved your video pal 👍👍

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

it's very good stayed a lot of times

Stay there every time we're in Pattaya Eddie, love the place.

Nice review Eddie, I don’t blame you for treating yourself to a nice hotel like that, the breakfast buffet is a nice extra and worth a few quid as are the 2 pools and gym. Regarding the TV in the room and wether or not people watch it, I do tend to turn it on in any new country I’m in because it gives me a small insight to what’s going on and I really get a sense that I’m in another country even if that means I’m watching a naff soap opera in a language I don’t understand! Keep the videos coming mate, a lot of us are travelling vicariously through you until we can hit the road again.

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Dave.

@starcade90

2 жыл бұрын

I like watching Thai TV Channels as well even though I don't understand a word of it. Nice just to browse through the channels see what sort of stuff the Thai's are watching.

@Tex_Symbol69

2 жыл бұрын

@@starcade90 I do that as well ! I’ve found some funny variety shows

@JazzFunkNobby1964

2 жыл бұрын

Two Week Millionaires don't even notice that there's a TV in their hotel room. Too busy shagging anything that moves.

@trademywayaroundtheworld7633

2 жыл бұрын

@@STEADY599 Try the Omelette they make fresh in front of you in the morning buffett

Ive forgot how many times Ive booked and had to cancel Areca lodge in the last 2 years. Fingers crossed for April. Areca is our go to hotel, has proper bacon at breakfast too. 😄👍

spot on

Thanks for the sticky beak about !

Great review Eddie wow the price is right for me i been to Pattaya many times really never heard of the hotel wonderful that's great i am planning my trip for this some time just waiting for the sand box but still i bit scared about the testing god i hope i don't test positive that's the only thing i am worried about anyway Eddie have a great holiday and remember keep smiling

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, mate.

I stayed at arika first visit in 2003. It was only one building back then. It was waste land round the back. Very nice though and at the time about £12 a night with the exchange rate and lower prices at the time. Didn’t stay again though as never used pool gym or breakfast. Thereafter stayed at cheaper places near by.

Another great vid Eddy! I'm just happy you like your eggs over easy. Tired of seeing every egg sunny side up... 😋

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Those eggs were perfect. Good to hear from you.

Hi Eddy, The Areca's just round the corner from my apartment, I've only ever used the areca as a cut-through to get thru to the Avenue, the thing that's always put me off staying there is the shower over the bathtub arrangement.

Hi Eddie. Stayed at this hotel early last year. Same building as you mate. Loved it there . I used the guest friendly service myself before I met my girlfriend. I think I was on the 4th floor with the same view. I did get it cheaper at the time I traveled there from Agoda . February last year.

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you, Andrew. Hope all is well.

Always stay in Pratamnak area but thats a great place.Enjoy your hol.

Have stopped there in 2010. Good hotel with 2 pools. Very good hotel not the cheapest but enjoyed my stay there

On the to stay list but with so many recommendations just have not got to this one, But like you Eddie heard many good things and being close to the action no problems bring guest back ticks all the boxes yes you stuck gold.

A good review of a Pattaya hotel.... I have always stayed at an apartment block (Srithong Place opporsite Keng Lee)on Central Pattaya Road... It was 800Bht a night, no brekki but my breakfast is usually around lunchtime anyway! And there are plenty of places for eating. It's guest friendly and an equal distant from Soi 6 area as to LK Metro and beyond..... So, assumning it's still open when Thailand is back to normal tourism i will probably use again.... but if not i may try this one.....

I always find that Luck bar opposite that hotel is a nice easy bar to relax in. Girls are friendly without pressuring you and prices are ok. But I haven't been there since January 2020. Due to be there Monday 24th this month. If your still around Ed I will buy you a beer or two for all your hard work. Well done mate. Keep it up.

Dave Australia Eddie good to see you back in Pataya , good to see you keep moving ,1500 baht $63 Aussie dollars. For that room. About the same price as some good hotels Angeles City Philippines

4 times i spent there Ed ,first time wasn't so nice ..My balcony overlooked a high rise parking lot(serves me right on trying to save a few £) 🤦‍♂️But my last time was worse ,i turned up and the 2nd swimming pool was out of use and being repaired ..Didn't ruin my holiday though ..the staff are lovely as always ❤️2 oclock you wake up ..you ever heard about people saying about the SUN ..it's real mate😏Your room was the same or close to it when the pool was out of use 😏

I am enjoying the adventure Eddy! You really threw me with the title for a moment by writing Diane instead of Diana!

This is where I'm stopping next year 🙂

Edward - Don’t tell the world that you don’t use the safe and you keep all your valuables in your suitcase. Tip of the day! Great videos enjoy your holiday.

@STEADY599

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't got any valuables.