Apartment, serviced apartment or hotel?

Renting an apartment or a house in Thailand is cheap. It will cost something in the range of 4,000 - 8,000 Baht (US$120 - US$240) per month + utility bills for a studio apartment or a small house with cable TV, a fridge, air conditioning, a hot shower and other amenities.

However, until you have chosen a job and have decided exactly where you will be working, it is best not to commit yourself to a long accommodation contract.

We have established special 1-month deals — exclusively for people taking the full time TEFL course — with two apartments and one hotel; all less than 15 minutes walking distance from the training centre.

Local Apartment (budget accommodation)

The Grand Living Place is a clean modern building within 12 minutes walking distance of the training centre. While not fully serviced, it does include bedding. TVs and fridges can be rented at extra cost (subject to availability)

The prices shown below are based on one person. A free airport pickup is included in the price. Electricity is an additional charge, metered according to your personal usage.*

Serviced Apartment (mid-range accommodation)

The most popular option for most people on the course, Diamond Ratchada apartments are about 5 minutes on foot from the Training Centre. Diamond provides modern amenities and well-appointed single rooms. Rooms are air-conditioned, and have hot water. Internet is available. There is a gym, facilities for laundry and a restaurant on the premises as well as a room cleaning service. Diamond apartments are close to a vibrant shopping area and the underground station.

A free airport pickup is included in the price. Electricity is an additional charge, metered according to your personal usage.**

Hotel (high end accommodation)

Literally on the doorstep of the Training Centre, just a 3 minute walk away! This is a beautiful boutique hotel with large, well-appointed suites. Pietra has two restaurants and a fully equipped gym, spa and sauna. Internet access is included and a full business centre is available to guests.

Prices include water and electricity. The Pietra does not provide airport pickups but they can be arranged independently at the airport on arrival.

Terms & Conditions

• The ‘Deal Rate’ is only available when paying the full balance of the course fees plus the full amount of the accommodation fees at least 30 days in advance of arrival. Cancellation is not permitted.
• A ‘month’ means 1 calendar month.
• In the case that a pre-booked room suddenly becomes unavailable, you will be notified and issued a full and immediate refund or, depending on your preference, offered alternative accommodation.

Accommodation-specific notes

* The rate for The Grand Living Place does not include electricity or water. Electricity is charged at 8 Baht/unit. If you use the air conditioning a lot, you may have a bill of around 2,000-3,000+ Baht (US$60-US$90) for electricity. Water is charged at 22 Baht/unit and average usage will result in a bill of about 300-400 Baht (US$9 - US$12).

** The rate for Diamond Ratchada does not include electricity or water. Electricity is charged at 7 Baht/unit. If you use the air conditioning a lot, you may have a bill of around 1,500-3,000+ Baht (US$45-US$90) for electricity. Water is charged at 17 Baht/unit and average usage will result in a bill of about 150-300 Baht (US$4.50 - US$9).

*** The Pietra Hotel charges a refundable security deposit of 25,000 Baht (US$760) payable on check in which will be paid back (minus any damages that occur) on checkout.