66 Thaweewong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Centrally located near nightlife, shopping, and beach
Spacious guest rooms, some with terrace or pool access
Large pool with swim-up bar
Live music performances at night
Kids' club and kiddy pool area
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Fee for breakfast
Some complaints of sewage/garbage smells in hallways
Wi-Fi signal inconsistent
Noise from the street and late-night music can disturb guests
The Baan Laimai Beach Resort is a mid-range property in the tourist center of downtown Patong, near a slew of bars, shops, and nightlife venues. Guest rooms are spacious and clean, with simple wood decor and homey accents; some offer direct access to the pool or a grassy terrace. The sprawling 172-room property is a quick walk from the beach across the street, and has a massive pool with a swim-up bar, a restaurant, and live music that tends to continue until late at night. A colorful kids' club and kiddy pool area are available, but the property's noisy, seedy surroundings may deter some families from staying here.
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Scene
Sprawling, busy resort with vast common spaces and some unpleasant smells and views
The Baan Laimai Beach Resort is a sprawling property comprising eight six-story modern buildings. There's not much distinguishing the architecture or decor throughout, and the high ceilings, vast open spaces, and mostly white color scheme lend a cold, barren feeling to the property. Open-air hallways painted white and with wood railings have some unsavory views of dilapidated buildings, and sewage and garbage smells tend to waft through. However, there are some comfortable places for guests to gather and relax, including the lobby's poolside deck and faux grass seating areas, which have plush beige couches with orange and yellow cushions and an attractive assortment of wood and woven chairs and tables. The grounds are nicely landscaped with tropical plants and palm trees and the stone pathways and wood decks lend an easygoing vibe. The property tends to be noisy, both from the street scene nearby and the on-site entertainment, which includes live music until late at night.
Location
In the heart of nightlife and shopping in downtown Patong, a few minutes' walk from the beach
The resort is situated across the road from the beach, just a few minutes' walk away. The neighborhood immediately surrounding the property includes numerous bars, shops, restaurants, and food carts -- this highly touristed area is pedestrian-friendly and usually busy. The popular Jungceylon shopping mall is about 15 minutes away on foot, and Wat Chalong Temple is a 25-minute drive. The airport is about a 45-minute drive.
Rooms
Homey rooms with simple wood and wicker furniture; some leading directly to the pool or a grassy terrace
Decor is earthy and simple, featuring wood floors and trim, cream-colored walls, white bedding, and subtly patterned curtains. Wood and white wicker furnishings are accented with homey touches such as oil paintings of flowers and embroidered pillows. Some Deluxe Rooms lead out to a private, grassy terrace dotted with lounge chairs, while others have direct access to the pool. All rooms are air-conditioned and have minibars, safes, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms come standard with toiletries, bathtubs, and separate walk-in showers.
Features
Huge pool with swim-up bar, seafood stand, and restaurant serving Thai dishes
The gigantic pool is lined with palm trees and lounge chairs, and offers a separate kids' area and a hot tub, as well as a swim-up bar area -- the SXY SX Pool Bar -- with deck seating. Live performances by the hotel's own band are held around the pool and can go until late at night -- a boon for some, and a pain for others. The fitness center is a good size and offers several cardio machines, but it's oddly located right off the lobby, and has no wall separating it from the guests walking past. Likewise, the kids' club is off the main lobby area, and it feels sterile, despite its colorful decor. The Laimai Courtyard Restaurant serves Thai and international dishes at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's also a seafood stand on-site, which tends to get busy. Wi-Fi is free but can be slow.
