At the first sight it was a bit disappointing, just like one review (before the trip) said, the hotel is not as shiny as the management-provided photos suggest. Be prepared for some occasional signs of wear and tear, like a part of wall in need of fresh paint, rust on room lamp, etc.. Tile surfaces of the public floors, in... More

An excellent report by michaelkinghorn just about sums up the Sea Orchid and i endorse all he has to say. I first stayed here about 4 years ago and have returned several times and never been dissapointed. The location away from the city center is great for a quiet break and it's easy enough to get around anyway. The only... More

This hotel is a little outside the hustle and bustle of Pattaya but is ideal. They have a car pak too. You wouldn't find that in the city centre. I would hate to stay in central Pattaya. Taxi fare into the centre was about £1 I think. Pool was good, rooms were good and so was the breakfast. Only downside... More

It was in November 2010 that I was last at the Sea Orchid Hotel, and, 18 months on, I couldn't wait to return. I loved the accommodation first time around and with family already staying there for the fortnight before my arrival, I was assured that little had changed. My chosen combination of flights saw me arriving at the hotel... More

The hotel is well maintained and was very clean throughout and room servicing was excellent. The mini bar prices and laundry service was reasonably priced also. Breakfast was varied and on the whole perfectly satisfactory during my recent 5 night stay. The only real drawback is the location but a short stroll downhill towards the beach will find 2 locations... More

It is situated near to the beach - walking distance - and also near good restaurants and massage facilities. The reception staff is very kind and helpfull. ALthough my room was not yet ready upon arrival at 11.00 a.m. they kept me well informed and brought me the key after 1 hour. The garden is fantastic: you can listen to... More

Thai Tranquillity on Soi 5 Holidaymakers of a certain vintage, mine particularly, could be forgiven for mistaking the frontage of the Sea Orchid Hotel as the backdrop for Eric Clapton’s 1974 Album Cover; ‘461 Ocean Boulevard’ – the iridescence thrown-off from its Colgate-white veneer; coupled with its splendid accompaniment of tall palm trees, the same which encircle much of pool... More

Some people complain that the Sea Orchid is to far out of Pattaya centre? I could not imagine staying in a hotel on beach road or near walking street, it would be to full on, unless you were a bunch of lads aged 18-22. The Sea Orchid is the only hotel I stay in when in Pattaya, the reason being... More

Upon the recommendation of michaelK's review we booked a room at the Sea Orchid via late stays only a day before arrival. We decided at the last minute to go down to Pattaya after dropping our twin daughters off at Suwanaphum airport for their flight to America. We arrived and were greeted by the reception staff in a very friendly... More