Golden Beach Cha-Am Hotel

“Good value for money”

While it might not be the newest or most attractive hotel in this part of north Cha-Am beach, it offers pretty good value for money. In many ways it sums up the whole area, which has become a little worn and jaded but is clinging on to some hope that things might improve. The good The swimming po… more

While it might not be the newest or most attractive hotel in this part of north Cha-Am beach, it offers pretty good value for money. In many ways it sums up the whole area, which has become a little worn and jaded but is clinging on to some hope that things might improve. The good The swimming pool is a decent size and seemed to be fairly popular from morning till evening. There are tables and loungers around the pool so it's a good place to relax and take a dip. The sea isn't too inviting, especially with the jet-skis, banana boats, and never ending rows of umbrellas and tables to eat on which simply make the beach a plastic paradise, so it's definitely your best option if you want to cool off and avoid stepping on plastic bottles. The room we had, a deluxe sea view on the 18th floor, was spacious with a small balcony overlooking the sea. There was a chaise longue which acted as a bed for one of the children we had, and the hotel was happy to provide extra towels and pillows. We booked for 4 but as usual they only provide for 2, but asking for extra stuff is fine. I can't comment on the other rooms as we didn't see or visit any. The decor is a bit faded but we thought it was fine for what you pay. Breakfast was fairly decent, really. Good selection of Thai dishes, mini croissants, banana cakes, and an egg station, which is always welcome. A decent coffee machine would be a huge bonus as there didn't seem to be anywhere you could get a decent one without walking out of the hotel and down the street. The not so good This is a BIG hotel. If you suffer from vertigo, then the lifts could be a problem as they have a glass back facing into the open atrium, which actually stretches from the ground floor all the way up to the roof, 21 floors above. If anyone suffers from a fear of heights then ask to use the service lift, which is a properly enclosed one. I don't think the staff would mind at all. And because it's so big, so much of the space seemed to be empty of any activity. The reception area is quite pleasant but there seemed to be three restaurants, which, except for breakfast which moved from one place to another in the few days we were there, never had anyone in them. I didn't really worry if they were open or not as we wanted to eat meals outside anyway, but it did seem to add to the rather forlorn aspect of the rest of Cha-Am. Overall, we thought it was fine for what we paid and it's in a great location, close to the beach and a range of eating places up and down the main street.

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“OK hotel”

Large and spacious room. Very Good breakfast buffet but no bacon. Very helpful and friendly staff. We get our water, coffee, etc. replenished daily. The beach is in front and lovely pool. Lobby Thai decors & furniture are beautiful. Bed pained my back. Broken bed sections, light covers, poor elec… more

Large and spacious room. Very Good breakfast buffet but no bacon. Very helpful and friendly staff. We get our water, coffee, etc. replenished daily. The beach is in front and lovely pool. Lobby Thai decors & furniture are beautiful. Bed pained my back. Broken bed sections, light covers, poor electric wirings, broken phone, very old aircond & exhaust, etc. Dusty and very old room furniture. Dark room if no lights during the day. No balcony clothes hanger. Cleaning staff need training how to clean better.

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“Tired, dated hotel - mostly closed”

We stayed here for two nights in a family suite with a sea view. We didn't really tour around Cha Am, just used it as a base for a National Park tour an hour away, but it did seem as if many of the shops and restaurants were closed for the rainy season and many of the hotel amenities too. The hotel… more

We stayed here for two nights in a family suite with a sea view. We didn't really tour around Cha Am, just used it as a base for a National Park tour an hour away, but it did seem as if many of the shops and restaurants were closed for the rainy season and many of the hotel amenities too. The hotel itself was clean and service okay, although not many staff around and the whole place a bit stark, utilitarian and in need of updating. The reality of our room didn't reflect the pictures online, and the booked sofa-bed for the additional adult in our party was a blanket and pillow for the sofa. Air con worked but was quite noisy and beds quite hard. I think okay for a 3 star, but if I went again, I'd definitely pay more and go somewhere more comfortable.

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