Hotels with Bars in Tha Mai

It was a short vacay for us but very memorable one. Lots of activities to do, food was great, love lychee margarita, large 2 pools with 1 amazing beach view. We stayed in room with beach front view. It was worth with little upgrade charge even we arrived late but I’m happy with it. We received the complimentary birthday amenity which was chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream from the restaurant menu. Better than menu 5 stars international brand hotel. The only constructive feedback is check out time should be at 12:00pm not 11:00am. Khun Ton who is seem to be lifeguard around pool and beach always give us recommendations of activity in the resort. We enjoyed the sup board and yes the big slider! Awesome! Khun Auan who we met on departure take care of us with his service-minded. Tea, coffee and water always available for free at reception area. The lady who helped me for tax invoice was sweet and polite. Forgive me I didn’t ask her name. Last but not least. All staffs were so really polite and ensure that your stay is comfortable. We wish to stay longer!!

My wife and I stayed 3 nights from December 30th. Positives first, we had a pool access room which was great, the pool was very good and the resort generally good. Nice beach which they appear to clean which should be mandatory for all beach hotels, but so few actually do. The negatives are all food, beverage and service related. Breakfast generally was very poor, my omelette on the first day was cooked by a girl who was clearly being taught on the job, it was awful. On NY day we received a call in the room saying breakfast was extended from 9.30 until 10 am, we got there at 9.35 and both the Omelette station (yes i was prepared to try again) and Fried Egg stations were closed so we could not get either. I was offered 2 fried eggs both of which were stone cold. On our first night i bought their last bottle of a particularly good Red wine (THB2100) we wanted on NY Eve to go with a Steak we had seen on the menu. On NY Eve at 7.30 pm the wine came to the table to breath and we shortly afterwards tried to order, Starting with the Steak, this was sold out, we then tried to order 4 other items which would go with the wine, non of which they had. We ended up with a Chicken dish which neither paired well with the wine or tasted nice. Whilst there were some senior staff, many were no more than children, and whilst polite, they had no idea of service. Trying to order a vodka and Coke was a particularly interesting experience. No Gin and Tonic and only 2 Beers to choose from. I place no blame on the young staff, the blame is entirely aimed at the management and whoever is responsible for teaching them, or not in this case. Yes it was New Year and yes it was busy but that is no excuse whatsoever, this wasn't the first NY Eve the resort has had. To add insult to injury on checkout they charged me THB 120 for a glass they say was missing from the room. We never used the glasses the entire stay, so it was clearly missing to start with, i had no appetite to argue so just paid it and left. So many good hotel restaurants along this beach such as Taosong Beach, so will not be visiting here again.

Spacious, comfortable, there are options for both rooms and bungalows as you like. The price depends on accommodation, good service, polite staff, delicious food, can stay from couples to seminars. In front of the accommodation there is a shrine of King Taksin to pay homage to the prosperity. As for the way to ask Aigu

If you want a Holiday Inn experience, this hotel may not work! If you want a traditional Thailand experience, this is the best place. The rooms are air-conditioned, beds are made every day, pillows are great, washroom and shower are outside but privately enclosed. It's very important to have shaded areas to recline and enjoy the ocean view. Many hotels lack shade, but Chivaree is great. The pool is ocean front, the beach is beyond excellent. Restaurant has the best cook on Chao Lao. Breakfasts are excellent but don't expect European sausages! Staff are kind and very accommodating. I will only stay at Chivaree and return yearly, sometimes for a month or more.

We have regularly (annually except for Covid) made a point of spending a few nights here, and have never been disappointed. Beach-side accommodation for us, Breakfast is good selection of Thai from buffet, eggs fried to order. Generally out and about during the day Chanthaburi is not far if you have a car, but taxis are available -- contact reception. Restaurant open evenings for dining inside or outside by the beach. Evening relaxing listening to the sea, bottle of Singha, what's not to like. Also not many Farang, although the description applies to me, I prefer Thai company!