Ten years ago a piece of land located between Pattaya and Jomtien looked as though it had little development potential. It was parched and barren plot without any access to the sea. Today it is one of the lushest spots in the city.
Sugar Hut can an understatement until visitors explore it themselves. From a busy road that links Pattaya to Jomtien, a small access road diverges off and takes visitors to an extensive tropical garden. It proves to be an effective natural wall that blocks the real bustling world from a green oasis. Sprays of water from piped sprinklers help abate the heat of the powerful afternoon sun. The only road sign placed at the entrance to the resort is a warning about the resort's other guests- rabbits. Other inhabitants include turkeys who roam a labyrinthine walkway that threads its way through the resort. Covering an area of 30 rai, the Sugar Hut Resort features 33 elegant wooden Thai. Traditional-style houses. A serpentine walkway and the shrewd design of the tropical garden maintains total privacy and makes the area look dramatically more expansive. Three separate swimming pools nestled among the gardens make up for the lack of sea access. Each pool is equipped with a jacuzzi and the main pool, called the Party Pool, has unique natural sauna glass cabins where sun seekers can unwind. The accommodation is also unique as they feature spacious wooden bathrooms furnished in a traditional Thai style. The outdoor bathrooms are partly covered and open out onto a view of green tropical foliage. The rectangular-shape bathroom has two old-fashioned bolted windows, each on either side. Next to the wash basin is a unique pair of fighting fish raised separately in a glass box. The bedrooms have been meticulously designed to reflect Thai simplicity. The twin bed is embedded on a wooden floor where pillows and other items can be shrewdly kept in a covered trunk beside the bed. Drawers are hidden at the bed end. There is no wardrobe as there is little space left. Guests can hang their clothes on the coat hangers above. What else would one need? Since the house is nestled in a lush tropical garden, the balcony is the guest's own little sanctuary where one can unwind and relax. However, an evening by the balcony may not be a good idea without mosquito repellent so guests are compensated with the cooling swimming pools that are open later than in most resorts. Recently, a water cascade was introduced. This was built to drown out the noise of vehicles from the nearby road. Resort owner Dr Sanya Viravaidya thought the water cascade was the best way to drown out the vehicular noise and offer another facility for people to cool off. Another new feature is the fitness centre. This is also nestled in the midst of green foliage. Equally elegant is the restaurant which has been built in a traditional Thai style. Resort management are also working on the introduction of a medical spa facility.
So if you were under the impression that the built-up city of Pattaya was all high rise hotels, think again. An oasis of greenery actually does exist. The rack rate for one bed room villa is 8,430 bath per night and a two bed room villa is 14,120 bath per night. During November, the resort is offering a 20% discount. For more details and bookings, tel:038-251686-8