Areca Lodge or Flpper Lodge

[Davieboy]

Hello all:

 

I am planning to be in LOS in July for about three weeks. I have only been to LOS one time and that was 3 years ago. I stayed at the Sunshine on Soi 8 and I thought it was ok. However this time I would like a room without all the noise from the bars and a gym in which to work out at, and the Areca has a gym and a breakfast. I will be traveling alone this time and I would like to be comfortable. The reason I like the Flipper is because of the pool and the in room massage, so if I could ask, which would be the best in your opinion? I also like soi 8 and intend on being in the cherry bar many times as well as FLB.

A relative newbie is asking for help. Thank you in advance.

David

[Steffe]

I strongly recommend Areca Lodge. Very nice! The only disadvantage I can think of is that you have to cross 2nd road every time you are going out.

[Damman2]

Flipper Lodge all the way - 4th floor or highr and your laughing - good facilities - close to the action and not had a problem there in 4 stays.

 

[Agenor]

I have been in both hotels. I prefer the Flipperlodge which is more "punter" oriented while the Areca is a mixture of traditional tourists and punters.

[Davieboy]

Thanks for your help and suggestions. Maybe I will try them both!!!

[Ned Kelly]

Areca wins hands down.

 

2 pools

 

great gym with saunas

 

breakfast for 2

 

VERY girl friendly

 

5 minute walk to Soi 8 and Walking st

 

Small hotel,and only 4 years old.

 

Ned

[teelack]

Can anyone tell me approx the rates for these places. I am in Patts in mid June.

Thanks

[Tengotodo]

Areca wins hands down.

 

2 pools

 

great gym with saunas

 

breakfast for 2

 

VERY girl friendly

 

5 minute walk to Soi 8 and Walking st

 

Small hotel,and only 4 years old.

 

Ned

Yes, with the exception that the 1st pool really does sort of suck? Everyone goes to the 2nd pool in the back. from thrtr they have a service desk and the pool is much more attended. (i.e. cleaner. with jacuzzi, ripples, towel service and dedicated food staff if you want it).

 

 

The saunas are great. You can fuck your girl in there because A) it steams up beyond recognition once you pour water on those rocks.... and the attendants know this is a private affair and will knock on your door before attempting to enter. Never had a problem with privacy..

 

Only real problem is? trying to screw in 135 degree temp! shit!!!

[Superunknown]

I have been in both hotels. I prefer the Flipperlodge which is more "punter" oriented while the Areca is a mixture of traditional tourists and punters.

Mostly punters

[cowboy]

GOOD GOD how can anyone compare the 2"????

 

Flipper is a dive. It is the only place where I have had a girl say Lets go back to my loom it bigger, better"" If you are on a budget and have to stay under 800 baht well okay flipper's selling point is that it is cheap as low as 600 baht if you pay in advance. But the "new"wing was probably built before the war ---as in wwII.

[growler]

Having stayed in both I would agree with the majority. Areca Lodge is miles better.