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Hello, we don't know anything about Thailand! Tell! We need a good hotel, the sea is clean, the entrance is gentle with sand, (we have children 4 years old and 12 years old) a decent and beautiful place. Rest is planned for May-June 2015. We want to collect more information, that's why I'm contacting you for a long time. And I also like hotels that are not many storey, but bungalows. Tell me both. Thanks!
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kseniyasobchak, good morning.
Perhaps May and June are not the best time for the island part of Thailand, and not because of the rains, but rather because of the sea, it is quite exciting at this time of the year, red flags can often hang. Pattaya in this regard is a good option. But it is difficult to find a good beach and clear sea there.
Consider Phuket. The sea is clean, long wide sandy beaches, quality hotels. It is difficult to navigate the budget, pay attention to these:
The wonderful Marina Phuket resort is a bungalow-type hotel, immersed in the jungle, excellent staff and attentive to children.
Top notch Angsana Laguna Phuket hotel, gorgeous bay.
Hotels Kata Thani and Le Meridien have, one might say, their own beaches. Gorgeous huge territory at Kata Thani. From Le Meridien it is literally 5 minutes to a good kids club where you can spend time with children.
Perhaps May and June are not the best time for the island part of Thailand, and not because of the rains, but rather because of the sea, it is quite exciting at this time of the year, red flags can often hang. Pattaya in this regard is a good option. But it is difficult to find a good beach and clear sea there.
Consider Phuket. The sea is clean, long wide sandy beaches, quality hotels. It is difficult to navigate the budget, pay attention to these:
The wonderful Marina Phuket resort is a bungalow-type hotel, immersed in the jungle, excellent staff and attentive to children.
Top notch Angsana Laguna Phuket hotel, gorgeous bay.
Hotels Kata Thani and Le Meridien have, one might say, their own beaches. Gorgeous huge territory at Kata Thani. From Le Meridien it is literally 5 minutes to a good kids club where you can spend time with children.
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answered 10 years ago
So. Quite the contrary! :) In Phuket at this time of the year it is already off-season - rains and, most importantly, stormy seas. Adults drown there every year, and I definitely wouldn’t bathe children.
May-June is a very good time for the islands of the Gulf of Thailand - Koh Samui, Tao, Koh Phangan. The largest and most developed tourist destination is Koh Samui. There are thousands of hotels there, as elsewhere in Thailand, to advise, more criteria are needed. For example: distance from shops and cafes, a busy place or a secluded one, the cost of a room per night, are you going to swim in the pools, etc.
May-June is a very good time for the islands of the Gulf of Thailand - Koh Samui, Tao, Koh Phangan. The largest and most developed tourist destination is Koh Samui. There are thousands of hotels there, as elsewhere in Thailand, to advise, more criteria are needed. For example: distance from shops and cafes, a busy place or a secluded one, the cost of a room per night, are you going to swim in the pools, etc.
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answered 10 years ago
Panchok, I agree with you. I just wrote about the exciting sea at this time, if we consider the islands, it is better to move the trip a month earlier - April.
Koh Samui is a great option for May-June, but there are not so many hotels with good entry into the sea for children and a good standard of hotels. Almost all hotels have sandy beaches, but in fact not everywhere with children is not comfortable, because. stones and corals. Or the beach is sandy at the hotel and there are many services for children, but there is nowhere to go - this is important, because. Still, it is better to take food at the hotel only "breakfast", in a cafe outside the hotel everything is very tasty, high quality and affordable. Children always have something to feed.
I agree with you that more criteria are needed for a careful selection of a hotel.
By cost: Koh Samui is more expensive than Phuket both in terms of accommodation and expenses on the spot, as well as the cost of a flight + to Koh Samui only with a connection.
There are many nuances.
Koh Samui is a great option for May-June, but there are not so many hotels with good entry into the sea for children and a good standard of hotels. Almost all hotels have sandy beaches, but in fact not everywhere with children is not comfortable, because. stones and corals. Or the beach is sandy at the hotel and there are many services for children, but there is nowhere to go - this is important, because. Still, it is better to take food at the hotel only "breakfast", in a cafe outside the hotel everything is very tasty, high quality and affordable. Children always have something to feed.
I agree with you that more criteria are needed for a careful selection of a hotel.
By cost: Koh Samui is more expensive than Phuket both in terms of accommodation and expenses on the spot, as well as the cost of a flight + to Koh Samui only with a connection.
There are many nuances.
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answered 10 years ago
You know, I was in Pattaya and on about. Phuket, there is nothing to do with children, there are constant waves on the sea, if only in the pool. And with children, I would advise Egypt the Shams Safaga Hotel (Hurghada), the hotel is excellent, there is a bungalow (we lived in a bungalow), the sea is a fairy tale and for children it’s just right, at low tide a shallow with sotrovs, the sea is just sooooo warm and beautiful, there is a coral island nearby with different fish, you can see through the leader, but there is no such thing in Thailand ...))) I strongly advise you to go to Egypt in this hotel, and Thailand is not at all for families with children ..)
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answered 10 years ago
Thanks, but we're going to Thailand. Only I'm confused. All the same, we want to go May-June. Where is the best place to go? What resort? Thanks
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answered 10 years ago
kate_clicktour,
Have you been to Samui yourself? Why write something that is not true? Koh Samui is cheaper than Phuket - cafes / restaurants, souvenirs and hotels.
The only additional expense is an internal flight from Bangkok ($200 round trip), compared to a direct flight to Phuket, which is not available from all regions.
You have to look for corals there! Mostly sandy beaches suitable for children. There are many wonderful hotels, you need to know which category the author of the question is interested in.
Have you been to Samui yourself? Why write something that is not true? Koh Samui is cheaper than Phuket - cafes / restaurants, souvenirs and hotels.
The only additional expense is an internal flight from Bangkok ($200 round trip), compared to a direct flight to Phuket, which is not available from all regions.
You have to look for corals there! Mostly sandy beaches suitable for children. There are many wonderful hotels, you need to know which category the author of the question is interested in.
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answered 10 years ago
by season - Koh Samui. And then you need to choose more specifically on the hotel, budget, where to go nearby, etc. :) Good hotels of the Centara chain.
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answered 10 years ago
We are from Ufa. Direct flight only Pattaya and Phuket. We do not count on additional flights. Where all these islands are a mystery to me. The criteria are: bungalows, breakfast only, nearby cafes, restaurants, sandy beach and a good entry into the clear sea. The budget for 2 weeks of rest is 200-220 thousand for a ticket for 2 adults + 2 children. Is this even possible?
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answered 10 years ago
pachok,
she herself was in Phuket, but her sister went with a three-year-old child to Phuket and Koh Samui. The family traveled around the islands by car and different beaches, information only from them, but directly from the family with a child. Again, maybe everyone has a different perception, but in cafes and restaurants of the same level in Phuket, the three of them ate cheaper.
kseniyasobchak,
possibly. But the sea in Phuket will be stormy at this time of the year. Pattaya is a dirty sea.
she herself was in Phuket, but her sister went with a three-year-old child to Phuket and Koh Samui. The family traveled around the islands by car and different beaches, information only from them, but directly from the family with a child. Again, maybe everyone has a different perception, but in cafes and restaurants of the same level in Phuket, the three of them ate cheaper.
kseniyasobchak,
possibly. But the sea in Phuket will be stormy at this time of the year. Pattaya is a dirty sea.
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answered 10 years ago
Your information is incorrect. I have been to Koh Samui many times, and I have also been to Phuket, and even flew from Phuket to Koh Samui. But, if domestic flights are not planned, then Koh Samui is out of the question, of course.
kseniyasobchak, there is an option to fly to Bangkok, then go to Samet, it will be a bus + ferry. I will not say that May-June is the best season there, but much better than in Phuket. And the beaches are fine sand, and inexpensive. In general, look at a map of Thailand to get an idea of where everything is.
Or you can, in general, buy air tickets and contact Amir1 from this site. They will meet you at the airport and put together any itinerary you want, cheaper than a package tour.
kseniyasobchak, there is an option to fly to Bangkok, then go to Samet, it will be a bus + ferry. I will not say that May-June is the best season there, but much better than in Phuket. And the beaches are fine sand, and inexpensive. In general, look at a map of Thailand to get an idea of where everything is.
Or you can, in general, buy air tickets and contact Amir1 from this site. They will meet you at the airport and put together any itinerary you want, cheaper than a package tour.
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answered 10 years ago
I am convinced that the period of the trip you have chosen is not suitable for a comfortable stay with children. Read articles about the climate of Thailand: "between March and October, it is best to go to the southern part of the country to the resorts of the Gulf of Thailand (Chumphon province, the islands of Tao, Koh Samui, Nang Yuan, Phangan, as well as the resorts of Cha Am and Hua Hin. A the resorts of the Andaman coast are not popular during this period.In April, the rainy season begins here, and the sea is stormy.But there are always lovers who are not afraid of strong winds and intermittent rains, so there are enough vacationers here at any time.
From March to June, the weather is unfavorable for recreation in the north of Thailand (Mehongsorn, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai), at this time the heat prevails, which is quite difficult to endure with a high level of humidity. In addition, the situation is greatly complicated by smog from burning fields and forests. However, those tourists who are not afraid of the heat will be able to have a great rest. In the daytime, the air temperature is kept within + 32-35 C, and at night it drops to + 25 C. "Move to March-April - and you will get a lot of fun. And do not go to Pattaya in any period
From March to June, the weather is unfavorable for recreation in the north of Thailand (Mehongsorn, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai), at this time the heat prevails, which is quite difficult to endure with a high level of humidity. In addition, the situation is greatly complicated by smog from burning fields and forests. However, those tourists who are not afraid of the heat will be able to have a great rest. In the daytime, the air temperature is kept within + 32-35 C, and at night it drops to + 25 C. "Move to March-April - and you will get a lot of fun. And do not go to Pattaya in any period
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answered 10 years ago
Look at the Garden Sea View 4 * hotel in Pattaya. Gorgeous territory, it was especially cool to live in a chalet in the garden, and not in the main building. Even there, it's great. We were very pleased. And the season is unsuccessful, it is better to go in February-March, you will not regret it. I’ll add on my own - be sure to buy an excursion to the River Kwai - there will be impressions for more than one year! Have a good rest, I envy you a little. I hope to return to Thailand someday.
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answered 10 years ago
I also want to add: There are sooooo many interesting things in Thailand, especially for children, and yours are now at the best age. But if you fly to the islands - Phuket, Koh Samui, etc. you will see only the sea. A beautiful beach holiday - that's all. Pattaya is another matter. But the sea is worse - just quiet, shallow and warm - just right for children.
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answered 10 years ago
The islands are not only the sea! The same elephants, monkeys, butterfly gardens, temples and waterfalls. And in Pattaya, the sea is not just muddy - it is dirty. And from the waste products of the city itself, and from the industrial zone, which is located on the coast, it is not far at all. From Pattaya, people usually take a boat to Koh Lan, if the author of the question is satisfied with getting to the beach every day, you can also consider Pattaya - there is always a season.
Another option is to buy an inexpensive ticket to Pattaya, stay there for five days, travel on excursions, and then move to Samet for a week for the sake of the beach.
Another option is to buy an inexpensive ticket to Pattaya, stay there for five days, travel on excursions, and then move to Samet for a week for the sake of the beach.
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answered 10 years ago
From Pattaya you can go to Koh Chang, that is, make a combined tour.
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answered 10 years ago
In general, I agree with iramach08 and MP_3_2011, although someone gave them minuses for their answers. You have chosen the period that is not the most successful for families with children. But if it is not possible to reschedule the vacation, then I would recommend Pattaya, although many here scold her. In Phuket, the beaches are definitely cleaner and better, but at this time you can never swim in the sea. The weather in the Thai Islands of the Gulf of Thailand will be quite normal, but since kseniyasobchak is not ready for an additional domestic flight, there is no need to stir up people's heads, they won't fly there anyway.
Only Pattaya remains. The center itself certainly does not make sense to consider, it is noisy and dirty, but a little to the north or south it is already possible to settle. Of course, these are not golden sands, but lately it has become much cleaner there, not jelly 7-10 years ago. Now there every evening they collect the garbage left from us. And there is enough entertainment for children: the water park is shabby, but there is, there is an oceanarium, there is a small dolphinarium, there is karting, a crocodile and tiger farm, please, I think that you can get out on a safari, and if you have the strength to get to Bangkok, then there will be a couple of days from kids have a lot to do. But of course there is a problem with playgrounds at hotels in Tai.
Only Pattaya remains. The center itself certainly does not make sense to consider, it is noisy and dirty, but a little to the north or south it is already possible to settle. Of course, these are not golden sands, but lately it has become much cleaner there, not jelly 7-10 years ago. Now there every evening they collect the garbage left from us. And there is enough entertainment for children: the water park is shabby, but there is, there is an oceanarium, there is a small dolphinarium, there is karting, a crocodile and tiger farm, please, I think that you can get out on a safari, and if you have the strength to get to Bangkok, then there will be a couple of days from kids have a lot to do. But of course there is a problem with playgrounds at hotels in Tai.
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answered 10 years ago
But va9oaqap, I definitely won’t support it. That in Tae it was not interesting with children, so this is nonsense. This is Egypt with a child as a sanatorium for sandwiches: ate, sunbathed, slept, sunbathed, ate again, watched the show, slept and all over again. With children, you certainly won’t ride on excursions in the sands at this time. I just had such a trip half a year ago and it turned out to Egypt with a child, I almost went crazy with boredom, you can even play and jump with the animators, but the brain just melts with monotony and idleness.
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answered 10 years ago
"then you don't need to trouble people's heads, they won't fly there anyway."
How about Samet?
How about Samet?
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answered 10 years ago
Good evening. I would advise you to stay at the Centara Grand Mirage hotel. Decent hotel for kids. In Pattaya, almost no one swims in the sea (the water is dirty). This hotel has a well-developed network of unusual pools.
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answered 10 years ago
I agree, if the budget allows, then you can take note, probably in Pattaya this is the best hotel for families with children, but also the most expensive - Centara Grand Mirage
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answered 10 years ago
We went with a private guide Alex on this tour!
San Xien Chinese temple, golden mountain Khao Chi Chan, floating market, golden buddha mountain, Sanctuary of Truth, herbal steam rooms (Sursee massage).
Everything seems to be good. The tour seemed to work out. But as they say, not without a fly in the ointment. The floating market is now paid - 200 baht per person. And around the Temple of Truth they arranged a park, and now to enter the temple you have to pay 500 baht from your face. It looks like the leading Russian tour operators in Thailand are lobbying their interests.
So for 50 baht per person, they took a picture of this monumental building from the observation deck.
Everything else went well and we were very pleased, especially the final wellness event with herbal steam rooms and a swimming pool.
Then we went with him to Nam Ram Beach and also to the Khao Chamao waterfall.
Great guy. His prices are not more expensive than in agencies, but everything is individual, not in the crowd. Where they wanted, they stopped, where longer, where quickly. Everything according to our desire.
Great. If he reads these lines - thank you very much! ! !
Unfortunately, in a hurry, we lost his contacts. But he said that if you enter his nickname Thaiman2006 in any search engine, there is a lot of information.
More such private guides.
The Kalinkin family from Omsk.
San Xien Chinese temple, golden mountain Khao Chi Chan, floating market, golden buddha mountain, Sanctuary of Truth, herbal steam rooms (Sursee massage).
Everything seems to be good. The tour seemed to work out. But as they say, not without a fly in the ointment. The floating market is now paid - 200 baht per person. And around the Temple of Truth they arranged a park, and now to enter the temple you have to pay 500 baht from your face. It looks like the leading Russian tour operators in Thailand are lobbying their interests.
So for 50 baht per person, they took a picture of this monumental building from the observation deck.
Everything else went well and we were very pleased, especially the final wellness event with herbal steam rooms and a swimming pool.
Then we went with him to Nam Ram Beach and also to the Khao Chamao waterfall.
Great guy. His prices are not more expensive than in agencies, but everything is individual, not in the crowd. Where they wanted, they stopped, where longer, where quickly. Everything according to our desire.
Great. If he reads these lines - thank you very much! ! !
Unfortunately, in a hurry, we lost his contacts. But he said that if you enter his nickname Thaiman2006 in any search engine, there is a lot of information.
More such private guides.
The Kalinkin family from Omsk.