The Red Balcony Inn

There was noise constantly, day and night, with shouting, crying, and other disturbances that made it impossible to rest or sleep properly. The rooms were worn out, old, and poorly maintained, and cleanliness was very disappointing. This hotel is overrated and far too expensive for what it offers. A terrible experience, not worth the money, and I wouldn’t recommend it.

The unexpected entertainment came late at night: we heard strange noises from next door, then learned a guest and a girl downstairs had a serious disagreement over money. He heard 500, she meant 5000, and things got chaotic. Staff handled it calmly while the other guests acted like nothing was happening. I stayed three nights at The Red Balcony Inn and paid a lot, but felt it was worth every baht. I was in a luxury room on the first floor with a sea view. It was clean and spacious, felt premium, and had a bathtub that was great for relaxing after a long day. The balcony sunrise was pure peace. Just know there’s no early check-in, so be prepared to wait. Would I come back? Yes. I’ll remember this trip forever.

The room was good, but there were two holes in the main door that they never fixed. It’s close to the beach, though there’s no elevator.

The area can be too loud for some, but I chose the hotel for its beach road location, a few steps from The Walking Street and close to lots of restaurants and attractions. Mr.Tom the owner was very kind and upgraded me to a Sea View room. The rooms are big enough, cleaned daily, and come with fresh towels. My sea view room had an amazing view, and there’s a nice terrace for drinking and smoking. It’s an old hotel, but clean and well maintained. There’s no elevator, so you’ll need to carry your own luggage upstairs. I stayed for the last two weeks of 2025 and would definitely stay again.