Review of Baywalk Residence Pattaya 3*

My partner and I stayed at the Baywalk from July 2 to July 6, 2018. It was an easy bus ride from Bangkok to Pattaya and an easy ride from the bus station to our hotel in one of the ubiquitous song tows (pickup trucks with two rows of seats in a covered area in back). I had booked the hotel on Agoda and it was simple and easy. Also, the room price was quite reasonable, especially considering the hotel location right across from the beach in the heart of Pattaya. You never know if the room photos come anywhere close to the actual room but I was very pleasantly surprised. The room was ample and nicely furnished. It was a comfortable place to relax after being tourists during the day and a nice place to watch the FIFA World Cup on TV at night. The room included a free breakfast which we had on all but one morning. Free was a good price for it. Minimal selection buffet with the cheapest items. The fried eggs were good, however. On the other hand, breakfast is not why we stayed there. We were a short walk to restaurants and shopping. The weather was partially rainy and not conducive to laying on the beach but that didn't bother me. I don't do relaxation well and laying on the beach under an umbrella and drinking for hours is not my idea of a good time, but maybe it is yours so take my opinion for what it is. There is one episode I want to mention. One evening, we were going to dinner and it was raining quite hard. This seldom lasts long in Thailand so we got comfortable in the lobby lounge and read magazines for 20 minutes or so then walked a few blocks to the restaurant. Almost as soon as we got our food, I noticed that I didn't have my shoulder bag with my wallet (cash, credit cards, etc. ) and passport. I was in a minor panic. My partner went back to the hotel where the doorman/concierge had noticed the bag and had secured it for me. Disaster was averted and it earned him a nice tip and an effusive thank you. Great staff all around, friendly and helpful. Should we return to Pattaya, the Baywalk Residence will definitely be where we stay.