The Haven Soi 13 review, May 2011

[BobCh]

This is what I remember of the hotel I stayed in for three weeks in May 2011.

 

The Haven hotel

http://www.thehaven-hotel.com/

 

 

Excellent location

 

• central to everything in Pattaya.
  
• 100m to grab a quick girl off BR.
  (And go to her 100bht ST room in Soi 13/1)
  
• Lek hotel very near for breakfast buffet 150bht
  If you get up before 13:00 that is.
  (I managed only 3 times in 3 weeks)
  
• K-Bank is just across 2nd Road, and next door is
  7/11,
  best pharmacy,
  Tim's bar.
  

 

The hotel

 

• Not the newest, but acceptable and clean. (see pictures on their web site)
  
• They seem to repair things quite fast (saw them at work every other day on small inadequacies)
  
• Nice small pool
  Rarely seen somebody use it
  Very much fun to play with the lady at 4am between shags
  
• No separate entrance, but you can go around the restaurant
  
• Space for your bike (or even you ladies' cars)
  
• Night "guard" (sleeping most of the time, but he will take your lady's ID, if you wake him)
  
• Friendly staff (maybe because I tipped the room maids 20 baht the first day)
  
• Very helpful (one of the ladies even told my girls how much a butterfly I am )
  
• No joiner fee
  
• Good free WiFi (3 separate routers - you get a good connection wherever you are)
  
• I saw lots of golf clubs stowed in a corner, but never anyone wearing one around.
   
  

 

The rooms

1000bht low season -20% for 21 days (see web site)

They have at least two different room sizes.

I got a smaller one first (pre-booked 3 nights), then changed to a big one when I told them I was going to stay for 21 nights.

No difference except size, fan and number of tables.

 

• 5m x 6m (my guess)
  
• aircon (not turned off while you're away)
  
• fan
  
• king size bed
  
• three tables
  
• two chairs
  
• big flat screen tv
  
• DVD player
  
• sturdy safe with a heavy removeable lock (door didnt budge when locked)
  big enough for notebook
  don't loose the key!
  
• smoking in room accepted
  
• You should close the curtain (windows become sort of transparent at night when lights are on)
  
• Decent bath room (soap only)
  
• Was calm (no kids at all) until 3 arab guys sharing a room checked in next door.
  
• Clean (fresh bedding and towels every day)
  
• Daily laundry returned in the afternoon (just dropped it in the basket under the table)
   
  

 

The restaurant

 

• good value (half the price I paid at MaMaison)
  
• excellent food (I like thai, and they serve anything you order)
  
• very good breakfast
  
• and if you like that:
  - low fat gelato
  - european style sweets
   
  

 

Other

I've seen "Steve, the owner" in some post.

Didnt seen any non thai there.

My emails have been answered in perfect english (not like me) by a guy named Ian (new owner?).

 

 

 

Hope that helps some of you

 

Bob

[benny31]

Did you take any pics? (pool, room, restaurant)

[BobCh]

Did you take any pics? (pool, room, restaurant)

Nope.

Would have looked 100% like the ones on their website.

[adammike]

not the way I remember it,is there a new owner?

and how many free nights did you get for your

fluff piece.

[eanto]

I really enjoyed my stay at the Haven and I think the location is perfect. I had a very 'out of the way' upstairs loom that was very quiet but I probably wouldn't have liked the looms overlooking the pool (too noisy with kids during the morning/afternoon).

[gogo dog]

Thank you for your report. It sounds like they have spruced up the rooms a bit recently. The Location is excellent, I often ate breakfast there when I stayed at Sandy Spring.

[BobCh]

not the way I remember it,is there a new owner?

and how many free nights did you get for your

fluff piece.

Sorry, my native language is german:

What's a "fluff piece"?

 

To answer your question:

Whatever fluff is, I didnt get any free nights, just the discount for staying longer.

[phantom51red]

Sorry, my native language is german:

What's a "fluff piece"?

 

To answer your question:

Whatever fluff is, I didnt get any free nights, just the discount for staying longer.

 

 

Youre asshole

[999Baht]

Thanks for this report.

I have not heard of this place at all so it's good to find out about alternative places to stay.

Having discovered the 13's (sois) on my last trip I think it would be a great location to stay.

I already have my rooms booked for my next trip but may have to go in and check it out on my travels.

[famished]

good report bob i met you on two bar crawls in may.im back in october and cant mke my mind up on where to stay or even to bookup.cheers.mick.

[Jake74]

Was there a balcony in room?

[999Baht]

OK I managed to squeeze a couple of extra days holidays out of my employer so I think I will try this place for the first couple of days based on your recommendations and also the location. Thanks mate.

[adammike]

I have read on a forum that major reconstruction will be happening at the sandyspring hotelsoi13

that is next door to the Haven it may well be internal and you wont notice.

just a heads up

[BobCh]

Was there a balcony in room?

No, it was on the 1st floor, not overviewing the pool.

But i left out minibar - will edit my OP.

[blueboy0510]

Youre asshole

 

 

why?

[JIMMY OMEARA DUBLIN6W]

This is what I remember of the hotel I stayed in for three weeks in May 2011.

 

The Haven Hotel

http://www.thehaven-hotel.com/

 

 

Excellent location

• central to everything in Pattaya.
  
• 100m to grab a quick girl off BR.
  (And go to her 100bht ST room in Soi 13/1)
  
• Lek hotel very near for breakfast buffet 150bht
  If you get up before 13:00 that is.
  (I managed only 3 times in 3 weeks)
  
• K-Bank is just across 2nd Road, and next door is
  7/11,
  best pharmacy,
  Tim's bar.
  

The hotel

• Not the newest, but acceptable and clean. (see pictures on their web site)
  
• They seem to repair things quite fast (saw them at work every other day on small inadequacies)
  
• Nice small pool
  Rarely seen somebody use it
  Very much fun to play with the lady at 4am between shags
  
• No separate entrance, but you can go around the restaurant
  
• Space for your bike (or even you ladies' cars)
  
• Night "guard" (sleeping most of the time, but he will take your lady's ID, if you wake him)
  
• Friendly staff (maybe because I tipped the room maids 20 baht the first day)
  
• Very helpful (one of the ladies even told my girls how much a butterfly I am )
  
• No joiner fee
  
• Good free WiFi (3 separate routers - you get a good connection wherever you are)
  
• I saw lots of golf clubs stowed in a corner, but never anyone wearing one around.
  

The rooms

1000bht low season -20% for 21 days (see web site)

They have at least two different room sizes.

I got a smaller one first (pre-booked 3 nights), then changed to a big one when I told them I was going to stay for 21 nights.

No difference except size, fan and number of tables.

• 5m x 6m (my guess)
  
• aircon (not turned off while you're away)
  
• fan
  
• king size bed
  
• three tables
  
• two chairs
  
• big flat screen tv
  
• DVD player
  
• sturdy safe with a heavy removeable lock (door didnt budge when locked)
  big enough for notebook
  don't loose the key!
  
• smoking in room accepted
  
• You should close the curtain (windows become sort of transparent at night when lights are on)
  
• Decent bath room (soap only)
  
• Was calm (no kids at all) until 3 arab guys sharing a room checked in next door.
  
• Clean (fresh bedding and towels every day)
  
• Daily laundry returned in the afternoon (just dropped it in the basket under the table)
  

The restaurant

• good value (half the price I paid at MaMaison)
  
• excellent food (I like thai, and they serve anything you order)
  
• very good breakfast
  
• and if you like that:
  - low fat gelato
  - european style sweets
  

Other

I've seen "Steve, the owner" in some post.

Didnt seen any non thai there.

My emails have been answered in perfect english (not like me) by a guy named Ian (new owner?).

 

 

 

Hope that helps some of you

 

Bob

 

Great review will try here in october.

Edited July 12, 2012 by JIMMY OMEARA DUBLIN6W

[Daniel75]

nice review, would be an option for next week. How good was the wifi, possible to stream movies any time, or skype anytime?

[Rodem]

nice review, would be an option for next week. How good was the wifi, possible to stream movies any time, or skype anytime?

I was there one year ago and had no problem at all with Skype

[pongneng]

I just got confirmation on my booking.

 

It looks exactly like what i want :-)

 

Thanks for the review Bob

[Bira]

I have stayed here on 3 different occasions in the last few months. Good value, and easy to find when you are arriving by taxi from Bangkok, or elsewhere. If you are arriving at 1AM, as I usually am, the night watchman is always out in the front area of the hotel, and he will find your booking, then give you your key.

 

Easy walk up to "The Avenue" if you need to go to Starbucks, Au Bon Pain. But, the food is actually pretty good here. Good wifi, and nice pool. When leaving for Bangkok, I definitely would recommend walking up to the small kiosk just before you get to 2nd Road. Give them an hour or more notice, if possible. The guy (50 to 55 years old) that is heavily tattooed, is very nice guy, good attitude, and speaks very good English.

[pradeep_meher1]

This is what I remember of the hotel I stayed in for three weeks in May 2011.

 

The Haven Hotel

http://www.thehaven-hotel.com/

 

 

Excellent location

• central to everything in Pattaya.
  
• 100m to grab a quick girl off BR.
  (And go to her 100bht ST room in Soi 13/1)
  
• Lek hotel very near for breakfast buffet 150bht
  If you get up before 13:00 that is.
  (I managed only 3 times in 3 weeks)
  
• K-Bank is just across 2nd Road, and next door is
  7/11,
  best pharmacy,
  Tim's bar.
  

The hotel

• Not the newest, but acceptable and clean. (see pictures on their web site)
  
• They seem to repair things quite fast (saw them at work every other day on small inadequacies)
  
• Nice small pool
  Rarely seen somebody use it
  Very much fun to play with the lady at 4am between shags
  
• No separate entrance, but you can go around the restaurant
  
• Space for your bike (or even you ladies' cars)
  
• Night "guard" (sleeping most of the time, but he will take your lady's ID, if you wake him)
  
• Friendly staff (maybe because I tipped the room maids 20 baht the first day)
  
• Very helpful (one of the ladies even told my girls how much a butterfly I am )
  
• No joiner fee
  
• Good free WiFi (3 separate routers - you get a good connection wherever you are)
  
• I saw lots of golf clubs stowed in a corner, but never anyone wearing one around.
  

The rooms

1000bht low season -20% for 21 days (see web site)

They have at least two different room sizes.

I got a smaller one first (pre-booked 3 nights), then changed to a big one when I told them I was going to stay for 21 nights.

No difference except size, fan and number of tables.

• 5m x 6m (my guess)
  
• aircon (not turned off while you're away)
  
• fan
  
• king size bed
  
• three tables
  
• two chairs
  
• big flat screen tv
  
• DVD player
  
• sturdy safe with a heavy removeable lock (door didnt budge when locked)
  big enough for notebook
  don't loose the key!
  
• smoking in room accepted
  
• You should close the curtain (windows become sort of transparent at night when lights are on)
  
• Decent bath room (soap only)
  
• Was calm (no kids at all) until 3 arab guys sharing a room checked in next door.
  
• Clean (fresh bedding and towels every day)
  
• Daily laundry returned in the afternoon (just dropped it in the basket under the table)
  

The restaurant

• good value (half the price I paid at MaMaison)
  
• excellent food (I like thai, and they serve anything you order)
  
• very good breakfast
  
• and if you like that:
  - low fat gelato
  - european style sweets
  

Other

I've seen "Steve, the owner" in some post.

Didnt seen any non thai there.

My emails have been answered in perfect english (not like me) by a guy named Ian (new owner?).

 

 

 

Hope that helps some of you

 

Bob

 

THANKS FOR THE REVIEW. IT WILL DEFINITELY HELP ME FOR THE NEXT TRIP.

[Pinkplayer]

Looks ok.

[Kramden]

Rooms look nice since the remodel. I really like that location, lots of activity and close to everything. I'm trying to book a room for 7 nights in November. If all goes well, I'll follow-up with a report while I'm there.

 

Cheers

[pathway]

Think I might give this place a go, looks appealling!! Thanks

[pathway]

This is what I remember of the hotel I stayed in for three weeks in May 2011.

 

The Haven Hotel

http://www.thehaven-hotel.com/

 

 

Excellent location

• central to everything in Pattaya.
  
• 100m to grab a quick girl off BR.
  (And go to her 100bht ST room in Soi 13/1)
  
• Lek hotel very near for breakfast buffet 150bht
  If you get up before 13:00 that is.
  (I managed only 3 times in 3 weeks)
  
• K-Bank is just across 2nd Road, and next door is
  7/11,
  best pharmacy,
  Tim's bar.
  

The hotel

• Not the newest, but acceptable and clean. (see pictures on their web site)
  
• They seem to repair things quite fast (saw them at work every other day on small inadequacies)
  
• Nice small pool
  Rarely seen somebody use it
  Very much fun to play with the lady at 4am between shags
  
• No separate entrance, but you can go around the restaurant
  
• Space for your bike (or even you ladies' cars)
  
• Night "guard" (sleeping most of the time, but he will take your lady's ID, if you wake him)
  
• Friendly staff (maybe because I tipped the room maids 20 baht the first day)
  
• Very helpful (one of the ladies even told my girls how much a butterfly I am )
  
• No joiner fee
  
• Good free WiFi (3 separate routers - you get a good connection wherever you are)
  
• I saw lots of golf clubs stowed in a corner, but never anyone wearing one around.
  

The rooms

1000bht low season -20% for 21 days (see web site)

They have at least two different room sizes.

I got a smaller one first (pre-booked 3 nights), then changed to a big one when I told them I was going to stay for 21 nights.

No difference except size, fan and number of tables.

• 5m x 6m (my guess)
  
• aircon (not turned off while you're away)
  
• fan
  
• king size bed
  
• three tables
  
• two chairs
  
• big flat screen tv
  
• DVD player
  
• sturdy safe with a heavy removeable lock (door didnt budge when locked)
  big enough for notebook
  don't loose the key!
  
• smoking in room accepted
  
• You should close the curtain (windows become sort of transparent at night when lights are on)
  
• Decent bath room (soap only)
  
• Was calm (no kids at all) until 3 arab guys sharing a room checked in next door.
  
• Clean (fresh bedding and towels every day)
  
• Daily laundry returned in the afternoon (just dropped it in the basket under the table)
  

The restaurant

• good value (half the price I paid at MaMaison)
  
• excellent food (I like thai, and they serve anything you order)
  
• very good breakfast
  
• and if you like that:
  - low fat gelato
  - european style sweets
  

 

Other

I've seen "Steve, the owner" in some post.

Didnt seen any non thai there.

My emails have been answered in perfect english (not like me) by a guy named Ian (new owner?).

 

 

 

Hope that helps some of you

 

Bob

Nice review, so is there a joiner fee? I might fancy a lovely labyboy or GG is there a problem with either?? Thanks