Siam Oriental Tropical Garden

Siam Oriental Tropical Garden condominium in Pratamnak, Pattaya is a low-rise, resort-style development on Pratamnak Hill. It was built by The Siam Oriental Trading Co., Ltd., the company behind the Siam Oriental series of buildings in this part of the city, and it is one of the developer's largest projects. Completed in 2015, the complex consists of three eight-storey buildings arranged around a shared pool area and has 427 apartments, from studios to two-bedroom units.

Location

The complex sits on a quiet side street off Soi Pratamnak 5, in the residential part of the hill between central Pattaya and Jomtien. The sea is about 500 m away in a straight line, but that stretch of shore lies below the Asia Pattaya hotel; the nearest public beach, Yinyom Beach (often called Pratamnak Beach), is roughly 700 m as the crow flies, or about a 15-minute walk. Cosy Beach and Dongtan Beach are a little further. Pratamnak Night Market, a 7-Eleven, a Tops supermarket, cafes and massage shops are a few minutes away on foot, and the nine-hole golf course of the Asia Pattaya hotel is close by. The city centre, with Walking Street and Bali Hai Pier, is around 5 minutes by car. Songthaews between Pattaya and Jomtien run along Thappraya Road on the eastern side of the hill, so within Pratamnak itself a taxi, motorbike taxi or your own transport is more practical.

Facilities

• a pool area of about 1,000 sq m surrounded by a tropical garden;
• fitness centre;
• open-air lobby and lifts;
• underground parking;
• 24-hour security and CCTV;
• according to the More Property catalogue: sauna, children's pool, kids' playroom and a transfer service.

Apartments

There are three layouts: studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with floor areas from about 25 to 85 sq m. The units currently in the More Property catalogue measure 37 to 46 sq m, which is the one-bedroom format. Apartments have balconies that face the pool and garden or the neighbouring streets of the hill, and listings mention sea views from some upper-floor units.

Who it suits

Siam Oriental Tropical Garden appeals to people who want a quiet neighbourhood and resort-style grounds without being far from the centre: winter residents, families on holiday and those living in Pattaya full time. The large pool, on-site security and well-established streets around the complex also make the apartments practical for long-term letting. It is not a beachfront building, so anyone who wants to step straight onto the sand should factor in the walk to the beach. As in any Thai condominium, up to 49% of the floor area can be registered in foreign ownership (the foreign quota); the rest is held under the Thai quota or through a company.

The More Property team can tell you which condos for sale in Siam Oriental Tropical Garden are available right now, explain the quota status of each unit and arrange a viewing at a time that suits you.