We stayed at Absolute Sea Pearl after a trip to India where I got a stomach bug so most of my time was spent in the hotel room recuperating. We got a great deal on accommodation but were put in a room that was next to a busy road with bars on it so this was not ideal with my sickness. My partner spoke to the management and they moved us to a very quiet room which was clean and expansive. We were very grateful for this as it allowed me to get the rest I needed. Hotel was clean, and staff were always friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was great. Best thing about the hotel is that it is just across the road from the beach and very close to the shopping area. You may get approached about a time share purchase but we just said 'No', and they left us alone. I would definitely stay at the Absolute Sea Pearl again but I would ensure you get a room away from the busy street if you are a light sleeper!

Friendly staff. Hotel a bit neglected and need a facelift.

Rooms are spacious and clean. Hotel right on beach and close to shops, longboat and Jet ski services and bars.

Close to Freedom beach, a must with a long tail boat.

Value for money!

A recommendation to stay in Absolute Sea Pearl Patong in December 2011 was the worst experience that we have ever encountered.
We paid 5000baht/night and thought that it should a reasonable one. We did not received the warm welcome at the lobby when we arrived. The service was so bad from the lady at the front desk when we checked in on 31 Dec 2011, at 12.30noon. She emphasised that their hotel is fully booked and they are so busy. She told us that the check in time is 1400, so we decided to have a walk around the area till 1400. When we arrived, the hotel was not able to provide us the room but have to wait for another 15mins. After the long wait, finally got in a room. The room size was ok BUT the aircon was SOOO Noisy that we couldn't sleep/rest well at night.

The service from the front desk lady was SOO bad that whenever we ask for help/favour/request, she will always give a "NO" answer which is ridiculous and find it a pain.
An incident example: we asked the lady at the front desk to assist to make a local phone call, she said 25baht for a call which we don't mind to pay. She then told me to make the phone call myself at the public phone as she was busy, which I feel that she was acting to be busy!

The aircon was SOO noisy that we couldn't rest well at night, we requested for a fan on the 2nd day of our stay. Same lady, same service. She was so unhelpful. The way she handled the guest was absolutely not acceptable, which I would suggest the management to look into to send the staff for some courses.

The breakfast was very limited. The bathroom was leaking on the last day of our stay. This is the most unpleasant stay in Patong. We felt so cheated with the money that we have paid as we do not get what was paid for.

Whether I'll go back and recommend to friends? It a BIG NO NO!!!

Nevertheless, we also would like to compliment 2 staff: ADD and the Trainee bellboy who have been helpful during our stay. They have taken initiative to help us despite of knowing that we are furious against the rude colleague. ADD has helped to send us the stand fan personally which we felt so delighted.

I have just arrived at the Absolute Sea Pearl from visits to Bangkok and Chiang Mai and I am thoroughly disappointed at the room I have been allocated. This was done through a time share swop and I know that the quality of my accomodation back in South Africa would have been far superior. I feel cheated and disappointed that this could change my otherwise favouribe experience in Thailand. The front desk staff act as if they can't understand my request for a sea facing room - because I know they have been refurbished and they will not be as noisy as those over looking the bar area. I will be reporting back to my timeshare group on Monday and telling them to severe all ties with this resort. We are here now and will make the best of our stay but let's hope the management that has weitten comments in here before take positive action and I am able to change my review to something more positive.