The hotel is good, adequate, but for some reason we had an overpayment. You have to be careful at times like this.
The food is excellent (I have never seen such a large selection before - at least 5 types of fruits, meat, soups, salads, cuts - everything is very tasty and satisfying). The waiters try to quickly clean up and bring drinks, smile and try to please. Wi-Fi in the hotel is free everywhere, on the beach almost does not reach.
Check-in and service at the hotel is very decent, they try to solve everything at once. We arrived at the hotel in the morning at 8 o'clock, check-in after 1.00, but did everything possible and settled at 1.30, although they were not obliged to.
The rooms are beautiful, large, 2 beds are large and comfortable, I liked the bathroom very much with comfort and I was pleased with the shower cabin - large, comfortable, the water drains well, without flowing out of the cabin. All sorts of different bathroom accessories, but I don’t use it, because I always carry it with me because of allergies to many toiletries (but these are my personal problems), but friends from the next room used and were happy with everything.
Swimming pools - 2 pieces - clean, the water does not give away bleach, we swam with pleasure))))
The territory is VERY green, well-groomed, birds sing, butterflies fly, squirrels jump and fight, the smell of flowers, I can’t even believe that this is all in Pattaya.
I will write right away that the review is not custom-made! I just really liked it and I want to share it with you, maybe my review will be useful to someone)
We got into the rain and it was very stuffy (for the first time I got into such stuffiness, I’ll say right away, it was very stuffy), it rained almost all day, but we swam, walked, went on excursions.
The sea near the hotel will immediately say, NOT VERY! Ebb, tide, well, dirty. We sometimes swam and did not bother much. We went to relax, massages are MANDATORY, eat seafood and see Thailand - which we got))))))
The Chinese constantly stop by for 1 day and leave, but they did not interfere, only on our last evening a lot of them drove from somewhere, but it was still not stressful.
We went to the nearby Botani hotel for a massage (we used to rest in it, a good hotel, but Ravindra is much better).
We went to eat once to Gosha (normal), and the rest of the time in a cafe right in front of Gosha (there is a fruit market between them), there a big family keeps a cafe, everything is always tasty, without problems for the stomach.
We went to the Ambassador for shopping and there are shops and bazaars nearby along the road.
Everything about the hotel))), and now about the tour operator CORAL TRAVEL !!!!!
We went from them on about Koh Chang to the hotel Emireld 5 + (maybe not quite the exact name, I don’t remember)
The road is certainly heavy, but the coral has the most uncomfortable minibuses, very cramped, stuffing 10 people back to back, those who sit in front are still fine, it shakes a lot in the back - of course, 5 hours on the road is hard to endure.
The hotel is very good, beautiful, the rooms are excellent, but be prepared that you will be placed on the worst side, because you arrived for 1-2 nights. We were not upset, because we did not come to sit in the room on the balcony.
On food - the guide, when buying an excursion, gave the info that the food is a full board buffet, but NO !!!! ! Meals strictly on time! All those who were brought in a group were seated at a long table and each was given soup, rice, some kind of overcooked fish, a piece of pineapple, a piece of watermelon and tea, coffee. They tried to swear that we were deceived, but it’s useless, the only thing that was later changed for breakfast to a buffet, at least they ate normally, dinner was also served in portions and each dish separately - you eat a salad, then when you eat it they will only bring meat (dry chicken) you sit and choke on dry food, well, then a microdessert! Coral saves on you as best he can, negotiates with the hotel, like you are fed, but how and with what.
We were brought by 2 minibuses - 20 people in total and were seated at a common long table, well, this is also not a fountain, we came to relax with the family, talk and relax at dinner or lunch, no, I have to sit and look at complete strangers, well it's like a herd gathered, herded and eat in a heap. True, after our rebellions, we were transplanted separately and the food seemed more edible.
And don’t say anything to the guides of Coral, they have nothing to do with everything, they don’t deceive anyone, and everything should be so, they snap, expose that it’s you who are always dissatisfied. I have not traveled with Coral for a long time and will not go again,
But I will say that I liked the island itself, I also liked the hotel and the territory. And we ourselves went to the waterfall (we caught a taxi 50 baht one way per person) and he also waited for us, because there is no place to catch a taxi. We made our way along the signs through the jungle, came, and there was no one there, silence, beauty, took a swim, took pictures and had a lot of fun. ! I highly recommend!
Well, then we were again waiting for a difficult road back, again uncomfortable Koral minivans and a silent guide who didn’t tell us anything about the island! Teztour brought people in normal minivans, tourists said that they were told something all the way, well, you choose whether to go on excursions with Coral.
We went with Coral on the first day for a free tour - the Temple on the mountain, then they put in 5 shops (it's only 4 hours shops) and a park of stones, crocodiles, elephants - of course, they got tired at the end and not everyone reached the last excursion. But there are no complaints - the tour is free)))
The hotel is HIGHLY recommended !!!! !
We went in October with a young man, we were not looking for noisy fun and just wanted to get a normal beach holiday, sleep enough and jump into the sea. We had to drive from the airport for almost 3 hours with one stop near the store, but we waited at the settlement for literally five minutes.
I liked the room at first sight, an ordinary room with everything you need, quite spacious and, most importantly, clean. In the fridge, as usual, there are 2 bottles of water, and on the table, as a greeting, a plate of fruit. A trifle, but the mood created a great. By the way, when we arrived at the hotel, we were treated to delicious cool juice. At first glance, this also seems like a trifle, but after sitting for a long time on the bus, it cheered us up perfectly. In a word, it is felt that the hotel is trying to win over and appreciate new guests.
Now a few words about nutrition. Like most vacationers, we only had breakfast here. This is quite justified - within walking distance there are a variety of cafes, eateries and restaurants where you can taste new local dishes every day at fairly low prices. As for hotel breakfasts, they deserve the highest praise. Firstly, you can eat hearty and not feel hungry until lunch. Secondly, all dishes and snacks are delicious and fresh, there is no impression of any “secondary processing” and salad preparation from the day before yesterday's ham. Everything looked appetizing, but to be honest, in 2 weeks we all could not even try. Separately, I would like to praise the hotel coffee - it really deserves it.
The infrastructure is quite ordinary, in my opinion, in this regard, all hotels are similar to each other. The pools are clean and fun to swim in. The area was cleared. The staff is friendly. Electric cars drive along the paths and bring up everyone. For the trip, the staff expects tips, but they are tiny here - for cleaning, it is customary to give 20 baht in a cafe and restaurant. We left tips in the room every day and were completely satisfied with the cleaning.
When I studied the reviews about Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa 4 *, I already realized that there would be problems with the Internet, but since I left all my affairs at home, I was not particularly worried about this. In general, I think that this is still a minus, perhaps the only one. I think that the Internet should be mandatory at the reception, because we live in the 21st century, and even if not on business issues, sometimes you need to contact relatives for a minute and let them know that everything is in order.
Another minus of our holiday is our hotel guide Vladimir. Well, he really imposed his excursions on us. When they said that we wanted to think, they saw such a grimace on their face that the desire to continue to communicate disappeared, of course. I didn’t even write out a sightseeing tour, but then, as it turned out, they did the right thing that we didn’t go. Communicating with other vacationers, we realized that tours from the operator are a complete shopping experience. One hour tour plus three hours shopping. We do not need such excursions. At the hotel we met Ekaterina and Vitaly, who advised us Alexander - this is really a guide. Called him and made an appointment. He told everything, advised... since they took the package, he gave us a gift (an excursion to a second show), I liked all the tours, and Alexander's attitude itself too. Also, the prices are lower than those of our Coral.
But in general, these are, of course, trifles. I highly recommend this to my friends. I don't know if I will visit this hotel again. If I suddenly decide to go to Pattaya, then, of course, I will settle only here.
Across the road from the hotel there is a cafe, we went there for lunch (but it's expensive and not very tasty. ). It is best to eat in those places where Thais eat. there and prices for both Thais and there is very tasty. you will feel the difference.
Now I want to say on the account of excursions: We bought 4 excursions. One of our hospitable guide is Bangkok (which we later regretted), the other three tours we also bought across the street at an agency called "Watermelon Tour". The price is much lower, but I'll tell you more - tourists who bought tours from hotel guides went with us on the same bus and together we were in the same tour group. Here I will show you the tours we bought and the prices.
1) Bangkok - took a hotel guide $ 100 per person. (On the street $ 80)
2) River Kwai 2 days - $ 65 per person - took the Watermelon Tour - $ 100 at the hotel
3). Discovery tour $ 40 per person - $ 70 at the hotel
4) Sea Safari - $ 80 per person - the hotel did not have such a tour. Military beach and 4 more islands.
Lots of divination, full contact with the wild amazing nature. many animals. Be sure to visit the tiger zoo, where you can cuddle little tiger cubs)))) beautiful country Thailand. August was no rain at all during our vacation. We tanned well, rested. And Thai cuisine is a separate topic. I wrote my comment specifically in the Ukrainian language, because it refers to Ukrainians. Ukrainians go rest who has such an opportunity. On all the islands we left our glorious slogan "Glory to Ukraine". I am adding a photo. Thank you all. Ask questions. GO almost forgot. At the expense of cache. It is desirable to take the cash amount that you are going to spend there. , because their payment system is very fast.
In order to pay with a Visa card, for example - in a shop and in any other city - and even in a hotel - you take and completely rewrite the card number, date and three-digit number on the back of the card. be careful - do not allow such transactions with your card.
Sincerely, Valentino.
GLORY TO UKRAINE!