peterholland Posted July 19, 2022 Posted July 19, 2022 Hi i cannot choose between the Agate hotel and East suites in Jomtien, Pattaya. How is their joiner policy? I want to stay near the boyscene in Jomtien. Quote
vinapu Posted July 19, 2022 Posted July 19, 2022 Definitely no problem with joiners at Agate, No idea about East Suites,others nay chip in Other hotels in area with proven joiners accepted policy are The Venue and Zing resort vaughn 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 Joiners are ok at Agate, I prefer Zing resort but Agate is more modern rooms & a bit more expensive. Not sure about East Suites though Quote
Londoner Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 Agate has been our home for recent visits. Rooms in November cost only 1200 bht pn. Gay-friendly with many single gay men enjoying local opportunities. Two swimming-pools, blessedly child-free. East suites are well-appointed but I would suspect that, unlike Agate, subject to noise -pollution from the bars. Quote
Min Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 Funny you should ask. This week I'm going to stay in Agate for a few days then move to East Suites for a few more days (I'm gonna try their famous King Jacuzzi Suite to see if it's really as nice as some members here said I'll give feedback once I complete my stays. But I heard that East Suites staff couldn't care less about whom you take to the room though. FYI, I stayed in Poseidon and Zing in previous weeks and both were a disappointment for different reasons, especially Poseidon. Zing was also worse than pre-Covid period. peterholland 1 Quote
Boy69 Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 I stayed at the East Suites 2 years ago at their best room Jacuzzi 2 rooms suite it's the best room I ever had in Thailand very luxurious , the staff is very friendly no one cares about visitors you can bring anyone you want and the big plus you have a free access to Zing hotel swimming pool , I also used to have breakfasts at the Zing it's just opposite East Suites.I really enjoyed my stay there. The Agate is joiners friendly but is not exactly a gay hotel and as far as know they are not serving breakfast at the moment due very low occupancy. Min and vinapu 2 Quote
vaughn Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 I don't like the breakfast at Agate, but the rooms and the pool are both very nice. As others have said, joiners are fine but they just want to hold on to the boy's ID and then call when he goes to collect it. I've tried Poseidon and the room was nice, but pretty expensive for what you get. I think I will try The Venue next, I still have dreams of trying to get one of the cabaret dancers up to my room haha. Quote
traveller123 Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 Whenever we go to Pattaya/Jomtien I always stay at The Agate, the entry level Crystal rooms are not huge but are fine for me and my partner. the staff are also very friendly. We spent a couple of nights there early June and they were not serving breakfasts which wasn't a problem as there are plenty of places to eat round about Quote
Min Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 8 minutes ago, traveller123 said: We spent a couple of nights there early June and they were not serving breakfasts which wasn't a problem as there are plenty of places to eat round about Which places you would recommend for breakfast in Jomtien Complex, esp. a buffet-style one. Thanks. Quote
traveller123 Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, Min said: Which places you would recommend for breakfast in Jomtien Complex, esp. a buffet-style one. Thanks. Min, we enjoy breakfast at the French restaurant on the corner near the hotel and a western breakfast at Tinnies, sometimes we will also walk down the promenade past the gay beach to the restaurant on the sea front at Pratamnak. Sorry I have never looked for a buffet style breakfast although if you want a songkaw trip the breakfast buffet at Casa Pascal on Pattaya second road is well liked. Min 1 Quote
Olddaddy Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Min said: Funny you should ask. This week I'm going to stay in Agate for a few days then move to East Suites for a few more days (I'm gonna try their famous King Jacuzzi Suite to see if it's really as nice as some members here said I'll give feedback once I complete my stays. But I heard that East Suites staff couldn't care less about whom you take to the room though. FYI, I stayed in Poseidon and Zing in previous weeks and both were a disappointment for different reasons, especially Poseidon. Zing was also worse than pre-Covid period. I like the Zing,the day manager is always very nice to me everytime I walk past etc, I find it run efficiently. May I ask what problems you had at the Zing We all have different experiences so just like to know Quote
vaughn Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Min said: Which places you would recommend for breakfast in Jomtien Complex, esp. a buffet-style one. Thanks. I'm not aware of any good buffet style in the complex, but if you want a good hotel buffet breakfast the Hilton near CentralFestival would possibly be worth checking out. O Delices in Jomtien Complex was the best breakfast option I found on my April trip, but there's not much competition. Min and vinapu 1 1 Quote
Boy69 Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 Zing have buffet breakfast option but it's not great buffet, For 250 Bht it's reasonable. Min 1 Quote
Guest Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 My holiday breakfast usually consists of a small probiotic yoghurt in the hotel, followed by a coffee and croissant in a coffee shop. The yoghurt is usually home made, as that seems to be the only way to get one that's not poisoned with sugar. Having a modest breakfast seems to be the main reason why my weight doesn't get completely out of control in Thailand. Whilst I have taken the buffet breakfast in certain hotels, making a habit of that would have consequences. Quote
WelshGuyUK Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 I stayed in the Agate in April/ May this year and was 1000 baht per night without breakfast. Half the hotel was closed off and just the one lovely pool. Staff were faultless. Lovely people. Yes, happy for guests and I had a few, but no identification needed as the boys were local and knew the staff. Fabulous to come out of the hotel into the gay surroundings for breakfast at Rolins Cambodian restaurant right outside and have a massage watching the boys wake up and come out for a walk 💓 However, I have booked a another flight in October and the prices at the Agate have more than tripled and are now way too pricey for me.....3000 baht per night 😩 Quote
emiel1981 Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, WelshGuyUK said: However, I have booked a another flight in October and the prices at the Agate have more than tripled and are now way too pricey for me.....3000 baht per night Two weeks ago I booked the Agate for 4 nights in September, still for the discounted 1000 baht per night.... Never stayed there before but I thought a good price for how the hotel looked in the pictures. Happy to read so many positive feedback about the hotel. Happy me. Mateo_37 1 Quote
vinapu Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 14 hours ago, vaughn said: O Delices in Jomtien Complex was the best breakfast option I found.... + 1 Quote
gerefan Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 4 hours ago, WelshGuyUK said: However, I have booked a another flight in October and the prices at the Agate have more than tripled and are now way too pricey for me.....3000 baht per night 😩 I have just looked up prices for October on their website and they want 1000 baht per night. I then looked at Booking.com and the price is indeed 3000. Try booking on their website or by email. I emailed for a trip in August and it’s 1000 per night. https://www.theagatepattaya.com/ vinapu, WelshGuyUK, floridarob and 1 other 2 2 Quote
Min Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 2:36 AM, peterholland said: I cannot choose between the Agate hotel and East suites in Jomtien, Pattaya. How is their joiner policy? I want to stay near the boyscene in Jomtien. Last night (my first night in Agate), I had 2 Lao boys back with me around 10.30 pm. One of them had the physical passport, the other - only a picture on his phone. Both were accepted by the receptionists. No joiner fees were asked (I booked a double room). If you bring a boy back quite late (probably around mid night), there are no receptionists on duty (there is one night guard outside but he couldn't care less) and hence probably no Id check. 21 hours ago, Olddaddy said: May I ask what problems you had at the Zing I'll give more details and tag you when I write my reviews of all four hotels in Jomtien Complex I have stayed on this trip. 19 hours ago, z909 said: Having a modest breakfast seems to be the main reason why my weight doesn't get completely out of control in Thailand. Whilst I have taken the buffet breakfast in certain hotels, making a habit of that would have consequences. My breakfast is more like brunch (quite late, usually toward the end of the service time) but a big one because I need energy to start my day and also for gym later. I skip lunch and only have one more main meal after gym (early dinner or should I say linner : ) For me "buffet breakfast" means unlimited servings of salad - mostly raw vegetables, and fresh fruits. vinapu and Olddaddy 1 1 Quote
Londoner Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 We are eating breakfast at Zing. Limited menu but charming service. Unusually good coffee, by the way....and you won't hear me saying that about many places in Thailand. I'd be surprised if any hotel is serving buffet breakfasts when occupancy rates are so low. It's just not profitable to do so. We are booked in Chiang Mai's Amora for November and I was even unable to choose a breakfast option there. Min 1 Quote
Mateo_37 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 I have booked Agate for my short September trip. Last time I stayed there I had my breakfasts at Pirate Bay Cafe, just a short walk but with sea view :). ( https://goo.gl/maps/hDJQDhaZiABN5MpG7 ) Min 1 Quote
traveller123 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 18 hours ago, WelshGuyUK said: I stayed in the Agate in April/ May this year and was 1000 baht per night without breakfast. Half the hotel was closed off and just the one lovely pool. Staff were faultless. Lovely people. Yes, happy for guests and I had a few, but no identification needed as the boys were local and knew the staff. Fabulous to come out of the hotel into the gay surroundings for breakfast at Rolins Cambodian restaurant right outside and have a massage watching the boys wake up and come out for a walk 💓 However, I have booked a another flight in October and the prices at the Agate have more than tripled and are now way too pricey for me.....3000 baht per night 😩 Have you contacted The Agate by e mail and mentioned you are a returning customer. WelshGuyUK and Londoner 1 1 Quote
Londoner Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 Here's the best way......suraksa.p@theagatepattaya.com BiggusDikkus 1 Quote
stijntje Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 5:57 AM, Min said: FYI, I stayed in Poseidon and Zing in previous weeks and both were a disappointment for different reasons, especially Poseidon. Zing was also worse than pre-Covid period. What was wrong with Poseidon? I always liked it there, even if it was a more expensive then Zing. Quote
kokopelli 2 Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 12:40 AM, WelshGuyUK said: Rolins Cambodian restaurant Where is Rolins Cambodian restaurant? Quote
