R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel Pattaya Thailand

Escape to Paradise: R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel, Pattaya's Hidden Gem!

Escape to Paradise: R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel, Pattaya – My Chaotic Coastside Confession!

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the (Thai iced) tea on the R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel in Pattaya. Forget those perfectly manicured travel blogs – this is the real deal, warts and all. And boy, are there some warts… but also, a whole lot of shimmering, glorious, sun-kissed beauty.

Let's start with the basics, because even a travel reviewer needs a starting point.

(Accessibility)

Wheelchair Accessible: Okay, this is a mixed bag. The hotel tries. There's an elevator, which is a huge win. But maneuvering around the pool area felt a tad… precarious, and I'm perfectly ambulatory. I'd recommend calling ahead if you truly need full accessibility to double-check.
Facilities for disabled guests: See above. They've tried to think about it. Talk to them before you go.
Elevator: YES. Thank god. My legs are not made for climbing stairs in humid conditions.

(Services and Conveniences - The Grind and The Good Stuff)

Cash Withdrawal: Yeah, they have it. Good. Because who carries cash anymore?
Concierge: Fine. Standard. Helpful enough. Didn’t write any sonnets about my glorious service, but they got the job done.
Daily Housekeeping: Yes! Bless them. My room looked like a bomb had gone off after the first day. They swooped in and saved me.
Doorman: Always a nice touch. Made me feel a little fancy, even in my slightly-stained travel t-shirt.
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service: Excellent! Especially after a mishap involving a particularly spicy Thai curry. (Don't ask).
Luggage Storage: Essential. My suitcase is a black hole of forgotten essentials.
Safety Deposit Boxes: Always a good idea. My passport is now locked away with the dignity it deserves.
Air Conditioning in Public Areas: Yes. Saved my life repeatedly.
Convenience Store: Needed a quick fix for the sugar crash. Convenient indeed!
Front Desk [24-hour]: Phew! I had a midnight existential crisis about the merits of pineapple on pizza. They talked me down.
Invoice provided: Fine. Nothing to remark.
Ironing Service: Useful if you’re trying to look presentable. I, however, let my travel clothes embrace their wrinkles.
Car Park [free of charge]: HUGE win. Parking in Pattaya can be a nightmare.
Taxi Service: Available. They have cars that take you everywhere.
Car park [on-site]: Right on the spot, easy to park!

(Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Food Glorious Food!)

Alright, this is where things get interesting.

Restaurants: Multiple. International, Asian, Vegetarian options. Plenty to choose from. Which is great if you actually want to choose. Sometimes, I just want someone to tell me what to eat.
Restaurants (A la carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant): Got it. Buffets are an exercise in gluttony, but hey, it's vacation.
Breakfast [buffet], Asian breakfast, Western breakfast: The breakfast situation deserves its own section. It's vast. Seriously vast. They have practically everything. The pastries were a little… meh. The coffee was… okay. But the fruit was divine. Mangoes, papayas, pineapples – the colours alone could make you weep with joy.
Breakfast in room: Available! Great idea!
Room service [24-hour]: Yes! Excellent for those late-night cravings.
Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop: The coffee situation is a little inconsistent, but the availability of tea at all times is a definite bonus.
Poolside bar: Essential. Nothing beats sipping a cocktail while staring at the ocean, pretending you don't have any responsibilities.
Bar, Happy hour: Yes! The bar staff were excellent. I may have made some questionable life decisions while watching the sunset. Worth it.
Snack bar: You can find some great snacks there!
Desserts in restaurant: The desserts were the stars on the menu.

(Things to Do/Ways to Relax - Spa Day!)

Swimming pool [outdoor], Pool with view: The pool? Oh, the pool. It's the real star of the show. Infinity edge. Ocean view. Enough space to actually swim. I spent a considerable amount of time there. I'm pretty sure I turned into a prune.
Spa, Spa/sauna: Yes! The spa was legit. I had a massage. Oh, the massage. I drifted off to another dimension. Highly recommended.
Body scrub, Body wrap: I didn't go for these, but they sounded luxurious. Maybe next time.
Sauna, Steamroom: Good for sweating out the toxins (and the questionable decisions).
Fitness center, Gym/fitness: It exists. I did not. I was too busy swimming and eating.
Foot bath, Massage: Amazing!! I needed it.
For the kids:
- Babysitting service: Great! They have babysitting services.
- Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: The hotel is family friendly!

(Rooms and What's Inside - Home Away From Home (But With More Perks!)

Available in all rooms: YES! all the things!
Air conditioning, Blackout curtains, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, Mini bar, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Shower, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: ALL ESSENTIALS. The blackout curtains? Lifesavers. The free water? Godsend. The refrigerator? Necessary for storing… treats. (And emergency beers).
Additional toilet: Nice to have. Not essential, but nice.
Alarm clock: Yes.
Bathrobes, Slippers: Luxury! Makes you feel like you're in a fancy film, even if you're just watching reality TV.
Bathtub, Separate shower/bathtub: Separate shower and tub! Great.
Bedding, Carpeting, Closet: Good.
Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea: Coffee/tea maker is great!
Desk, Mirror: Yes!
Extra long bed: Needed it after all the swimming.
High floor: That's what they have.
In-room safe box: Necessary when you can’t be trusted with your own finances.
Interconnecting room(s) available: If you need to wrangle a horde of children.
Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Wi-Fi [free]: Praise the Wi-Fi gods! Free and functional. That's all I ask.
Ironing facilities: Yes!
Laptop workspace: Essential for pretending to work while really just browsing cat videos.
Linens, Towels: The towels were fluffy. Important.

(Cleanliness and Safety - The Invisible Shield)

Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Rooms sanitized between stays, Staff trained in safety protocol: I felt safe! I appreciated the effort!
Daily housekeeping, Hot water linen and laundry washing: Good!
First aid kit, Doctor/nurse on call: Excellent!
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms: I appreciated the feeling of safety!

(Things to do/ways to relax…)

Proposal spot: The hotel offers unique proposal spots!
Exterior corridor: The hotel offers exterior corridors.
Couple's room: They offer couples rooms.
Non-smoking rooms: The hotel offers rooms for non-smokers.

(Internet & Connectivity - Because, You Know, I Need to Post That Selfie)

Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! The Wi-Fi was generally reliable. I didn't try the LAN access, because, let's be honest, who uses LAN anymore?

(Getting Around - A Word on Pattaya… and How to Survive It)

Airport transfer: They offer an airport transfer. Highly recommended. The drive from the airport can be… eventful.
Bicycle parking: Available.
Car power charging station: For those who want to electrify!
Car park [on-site], Car park [free of charge]: Awesome!
Taxi service, Valet parking: Always options.

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R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel Pattaya Thailand

Alright, buckle up, buttercups! My brain is officially in "pre-vacation-overload" mode, so this R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel Pattaya itinerary thing? It's gonna be a wild ride. Consider this less a meticulously crafted schedule, and more… well, my attempt to survive a Thailand trip and maybe, just maybe, have a good time.

R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel Pattaya: The Chaos Theory Version

Day 1: Arrival & Beach Bliss… Yeah, Right.

Morning (or what feels like morning after a red-eye): Land in Bangkok. Ugh, airports. HATE airports. Especially the long ones. Passport control is a slow, soul-crushing dance with bored officials. Finally, the sweet release of… more waiting! Waiting for the taxi. Praying I wasn't ripped off. Seriously, how do you negotiate prices when you're half-asleep and clutching a carry-on that weighs a metric ton?
Afternoon: Arrive at R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel, hopefully without getting murdered on the chaotic drive. Check-in. Hopefully it is smooth like the hotel brochure promised and the room actually exists and isn't a closet. First impressions: Aaaand… it's… okay. The lobby is much nicer in the pictures. That sea view? Probably more 'partial view of the sea with a generous helping of other buildings'. Take a deep breath. Remember the words of the great philosopher, "It is what it is."
Afternoon/Early Evening: HIT THE BEACH! Or, well, attempt to. Find a nice beach chair, slather on some sunscreen (because I'm pale and burn like a vampire in the sun), and flop down. I’m planning on complete and utter relaxation.
- Reality Check: My attempts at effortless relaxation involved chasing rogue beach vendors away, being dive-bombed by seagulls, and constantly reapplying sunscreen like a maniac. The water? Murky. The waves? Eh. Still, sun, sea – mission accomplished.
Evening: Wandering the streets towards Pattaya Beach Road. Finding food. This is crucial. My stomach is a bottomless pit of travel-induced anxiety. I’ll probably end up eating street food. My gut instinct is to dive into something spicy and delicious, even if it means risking a bout of the dreaded "travel tummy". Fingers crossed. Maybe some Pad Thai? Or a spicy green curry? Oh, the anticipation!
Night: First cocktail. First Thai beer. This is when the vacation actually starts. Karaoke? I'm not ruling it out, but my singing voice is… well, let's just say it's an experience for everyone involved.

Day 2: Temple Hopping & Thai Massage (With a Side of Regret)

Morning: Wake up. Probably a little dehydrated and regretting that extra Chang beer. But hey, no regrets! (Except maybe that karaoke… and the karaoke after that karaoke). Today: Cultural immersion! I'm going to hit up a local temple. Probably too early to be honest.
Afternoon: Attempt to find the most beautiful temple. Get lost. Accidentally offend someone by doing something culturally insensitive (probably staring). Take a million photos. Buy a trinket I'll probably regret later.
Afternoon/Evening: Thai massage. OH. MY. GOD. I've heard so many things, ranging from bliss to what I suspect is actual torture. I'm putting this on the list as an act of self-care and I'm nervous. Because of this, perhaps a soothing oil massage, or maybe… a foot massage. Or BOTH! I'm thinking about going to one of those places where the masseuses are trained to fix you, not just feel you up.
- I went in for an hour of glorious, muscle-melting bliss. I thought. At least, that's what I convinced myself until halfway through, a tiny, but very strong woman began walking on my back. Walking. This was not the "self-care" experience I was hoping for. At first, it was almost funny. Then it was just… painful. I endured. I gritted my teeth. I made small, pathetic noises. When she was done, I lay there for a good ten minutes, trying to convince my body it was still in one piece. My back hurts, now, but I can say that I've survived the experience.
Evening: Dinner. A fancy Western restaurant as an act of rebellion. Or maybe back to street food after all of that.

Day 3: Island Escape & The Quest for Paradise (or, at Least, a Decent Beach)

Morning: Boat trip to an island. I'm aiming for turquoise water, white sand, and a complete escape from reality. Reality, mind you, being the fact that I'm on a vacation and desperately trying to pretend that I'm not still thinking about all the work piling up at home.
Afternoon: Island exploration! Snorkeling (hopefully not seeing any sharks). Sunbathing (again). And maybe, just maybe, a moment of pure, unadulterated peace. I'll probably end up sweating like a pig and getting sand in places I didn't know existed.
Evening: Sunset cocktails. This is non-negotiable. I will find a bar with a view, slurp down a few fruity concoctions, and watch the sun sink into the ocean. Bonus points if there's a live band playing cheesy covers.
Night: A proper Thai dinner. Actually sit down. Actually order something I can't pronounce. The local food, it's a mystery, but a delicious one.

Day 4: The "I'm Exhausted, But I Can't Stop" Day

Morning: Sleep in? Nah. Still fighting jetlag. Head to the Pattaya Floating Market. I'm expecting chaos, crowds, and amazing food. I'm prepared for all three.
Afternoon: Shopping! Souvenirs for the folks back home. Actually, maybe I'll get something for myself… something that reminds me of this crazy week. A weird t-shirt? A silly hat? A Buddha statue that I'll probably regrer later?
Evening: Trying to decide if a caberet show is worth the fuss. Probably. Getting ready to get ready to go out for the night.
Night: It's the last night, embrace it.

Day 5: Departure & The Post-Vacation Blues

Morning: Pack. Cry a little. Vow to come back.
Afternoon: Last-minute souvenir shopping. Last Thai massage (the gentle kind, this time). Lamenting the fact that I have to leave.
Evening: Taxi to the airport. The long, dreaded journey home.
Night: Landing. Back to reality. Already planning my next trip.

Final Thoughts:

This is just a guideline, people. A suggestion. Life in Thailand is unpredictable. Plans will change. Things will go wrong. I'll probably get lost. I'll definitely eat too much. But that's the whole point, isn't it? Embracing the chaos, soaking up the culture, and making memories (even the messy ones). I'm ready. (Probably not, but let’s go.) Wish me luck!

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Escape to Paradise: R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel - The Unfiltered Truth (and a Lot of Rambling)

So, uh, what's this R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel actually like? Is it really a "hidden gem" or just, you know, a hotel?

Okay, *real* talk? “Hidden gem” is a bit of a stretch. Let’s call it a… *discovered* gem, still undergoing a little polishing. It's not the Four Seasons, okay? Think more… charmingly imperfect. The *vibe* is what it's got going. It's got that low-key, slightly-worn-around-the-edges charm. They clearly *try*. And sometimes, they *succeed brilliantly*, like with the pool (more on that later, trust me). Other times… well, let's just say my air con went a little rogue on me one night. Started sounding like a dying walrus. But hey, it's *Pattaya*, right? You gotta accept the occasional bit of tropical chaos.

The pool... I've heard things. Tell me about the pool!

The pool. *Oh, the pool.* Okay, picture this: turquoise water, perfectly warm, shimmering under the Thai sun. Palm trees swaying, cocktails being delivered… I’m getting emotional just thinking about it. I spend a *ridiculous* amount of time there. Seriously. Days were spent there. The water is so perfect and the pool? The pool feels like a proper escape. It wraps around some of the buildings, and there are little hidden alcoves, perfect for… well, for avoiding the overly chatty British guy with the questionable tan I kept running into (no offense, mate!). The pool is *the* reason to go. Full stop. It’s the heart and soul of the place. And listen, I'm a pool snob. So trust me on this one.

How's the food? Gotta eat, after all...

Food. Right. The breakfast buffet is... well, it's a breakfast buffet. There's the usual suspects: eggs (prepared in a variety of ways, bless them!), toast, some fruit, coffee that'll keep you awake until next Tuesday. It’s not Michelin star material, let's be honest. I wouldn't say its a highlight. Lunch and dinner are decent enough but can sometimes be a bit of a gamble with the Thai spices. I had one dinner that was so hot I swear I could see steam coming out of my ears. However, I learned to be very specific with the "no chili" requests. Seriously though, outside the hotel, Pattaya’s a food paradise - explore! Go find the street food!

What about the rooms? Are they actually 'blue ocean'?

'Blue Ocean'? Well, not exactly *blue* like "under the sea" blue. Think more… tastefully *aquatic-themed*. The rooms are clean enough, which is a win in my book. Decent size, nothing fancy. My room, the slightly rogue air con notwithstanding, had a pretty nice balcony. The views? Depends on your room, but I’m not sure they're totally ocean *views*. More like… *nearby building* views, interspersed with glimpses of trees. But you're not exactly going to Pattaya to stay in your room all day, are you?

Okay, what's the location like? Is it a pain to get around?

Here's the thing: the location is *technically* in a good spot. It's removed from the absolute chaos of Walking Street (thank the gods!). You can walk to the beach (a bit of a walk, but manageable). Getting around is super easy. Tuk-tuks are everywhere, and they'll happily whisk you off to anywhere you need to go. The best part is its a great location to wind down after a long day of exploring.

Any downsides? What should I be prepared for?

Alright, the honest-to-goodness downsides. The Wi-Fi can be spotty sometimes, especially during peak hours. Annoying, but hey, you could be on vacation, *relaxing*. Also, as I mentioned, my air con had a personality of its own. And, yes, the staff… they try their best, but sometimes there’s a bit of a language barrier. (Pro tip: learn a few basic Thai phrases. It goes a *long* way). Plus. some rooms are quite a walk from the pool. Overall, the imperfections add to the charm (or at least you get used to them). There, I said it.

Who is this hotel really for?

This hotel is for people who appreciate a bit of a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. If you’re looking for five-star luxury and perfection, look elsewhere. If you want a clean, comfortable place to crash after a day of exploring Pattaya and a killer pool to relax in, go. It’s perfect for couples, solo travelers, and even families (though maybe not families who require constant entertainment). This place, because it’s not perfect, is a good, honest place.

I've heard rumors of... er... nearby activities... how discreet is the hotel?

Okay, let's address the elephant in the... well, Pattaya. Yes, Pattaya is known for certain… *activities*. The hotel is far enough away from the heart of the craziness that you *shouldn't* be constantly bombarded with it. However, this *is* Pattaya. So, expect to see some nightlife activity and a more adult crowd. It's not the quietest resort in the world, so if extreme discretion is your top priority, again, you might look elsewhere.

Would you go back?

You know what? *Yes*. I absolutely would. Despite the rogue air-con and the slightly dodgy breakfast buffet, I loved it. That damn pool… I miss it already. It’s a place that feels… authentic. Real. It's not trying to be something it's not. And in a world of cookie-cutter hotels, that's a refreshing thing. So yeah, book it. And tell the hotel staff I sent you. Maybe they'll upgrade you to the pool view room... wishful thinking, maybe.

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