The 216-room Areca Lodge is a solid mid-range option, located a six-minute walk to the beach and 18-minute walk to Walking Street. Contemporary rooms are attractive, and equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Bathrooms with shower/tub combos look a little dated, however. There are two lovely pools to choose from, both with built-in whirlpools. A small but lovely spa offers Thai massages, a sauna, and whirlpool, plus there are two gyms. The two on-site restaurants are well-reviewed, and guests particularly enjoy the free breakfast spread. Aside from the pools, there's little to occupy kids on-site. Travelers looking to be closer to the beach may prefer the Amari Garden Hotel, though rates are higher.
The 216-room Areca Lodge is a solid mid-range option, located a six-minute walk to the beach and 18-minute walk to Walking Street. Contemporary rooms are attractive, and equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Bathrooms with shower/tub combos look a little dated, however. There are two lovely pools to choose from, both with built-in whirlpools. A small but lovely spa offers Thai massages, a sauna, and whirlpool, plus there are two gyms. The two on-site restaurants are well-reviewed, and guests particularly enjoy the free breakfast spread. Aside from the pools, there's little to occupy kids on-site. Travelers looking to be closer to the beach may prefer the Amari Garden Hotel, though rates are higher.
The three-pearl Le Viman Resort is a boutique-style property with 17 tastefully decorated rooms, located in Pattaya's Phra Tamnak Hill. Not much is within walking distance of the residential setting -- it's a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride to Walking Street's nightlife or the beach -- but most guests come here to unplug from city chaos. Modern, apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes and balconies or terraces. There are two pools and hot tubs, and a fitness facility to boot, but no food service. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests looking to stay closer to the beach at a similar price point can investigate The Seasons Pattaya, but it's less charming and intimate.
The three-pearl Le Viman Resort is a boutique-style property with 17 tastefully decorated rooms, located in Pattaya's Phra Tamnak Hill. Not much is within walking distance of the residential setting -- it's a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride to Walking Street's nightlife or the beach -- but most guests come here to unplug from city chaos. Modern, apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes and balconies or terraces. There are two pools and hot tubs, and a fitness facility to boot, but no food service. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests looking to stay closer to the beach at a similar price point can investigate The Seasons Pattaya, but it's less charming and intimate.
The 53-room Bella Express is a mid-range hotel in central Pattaya, situated about a seven-minute walk from the beach and 10-minute drive from Walking Street. The colorful hotel is outfitted with simplistic, modern furnishings in every shade of the rainbow, giving it a cheerful vibe. Air-conditioned rooms have mini-fridges, hairdryers, and safes, but some are showing age and have old tube-style TVs. The rather large outdoor pool and elegant spa are standouts, and there are also a fitness room and sauna overlooking the area. The mostly well-reviewed restaurant serves international cuisine with an emphasis on Indian cuisine and there's poolside drink service. The similarly priced Page 10 Hotel has more inviting, contemporary rooms, though it lacks a full spa.
The 53-room Bella Express is a mid-range hotel in central Pattaya, situated about a seven-minute walk from the beach and 10-minute drive from Walking Street. The colorful hotel is outfitted with simplistic, modern furnishings in every shade of the rainbow, giving it a cheerful vibe. Air-conditioned rooms have mini-fridges, hairdryers, and safes, but some are showing age and have old tube-style TVs. The rather large outdoor pool and elegant spa are standouts, and there are also a fitness room and sauna overlooking the area. The mostly well-reviewed restaurant serves international cuisine with an emphasis on Indian cuisine and there's poolside drink service. The similarly priced Page 10 Hotel has more inviting, contemporary rooms, though it lacks a full spa.
The upscale, 77-room Nova Gold Hotel Pattaya is a good value for central Pattaya, and is just a 10-minute walk to Pattaya Beach. Contemporary, basic rooms have balconies plus walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and most have separate tubs and desktop computers. The small, shaded outdoor pool and hot tub are open all day, and an affiliated off-site restaurant, serving all meals, is less than a five-minute walk away. Freebies include Wi-Fi, an area shuttle, and garage parking. Guests desiring more amenities should consider the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, with its on-site restaurants, full-service spa, and extensive fitness center.
The upscale, 77-room Nova Gold Hotel Pattaya is a good value for central Pattaya, and is just a 10-minute walk to Pattaya Beach. Contemporary, basic rooms have balconies plus walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, and most have separate tubs and desktop computers. The small, shaded outdoor pool and hot tub are open all day, and an affiliated off-site restaurant, serving all meals, is less than a five-minute walk away. Freebies include Wi-Fi, an area shuttle, and garage parking. Guests desiring more amenities should consider the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, with its on-site restaurants, full-service spa, and extensive fitness center.
The Sunshine Hotel & Residences is a mid-range hotel set in the buzzing and bustling Soi 8 district in the center of Pattaya city. Split between the older and newer sections of the hotel, the 274 rooms are either dated or contemporary yet bland, though most have balconies. Features include three pools, one on the rooftop with pretty views, though they can fill up quickly. The main caveat is the surrounding nightlife which is invariably noisy until late, so while the rates are very reasonable, a good night's sleep is far from guaranteed. For a budget option away from the ruckus, the Red Planet Pattaya is a good pick.
The Sunshine Hotel & Residences is a mid-range hotel set in the buzzing and bustling Soi 8 district in the center of Pattaya city. Split between the older and newer sections of the hotel, the 274 rooms are either dated or contemporary yet bland, though most have balconies. Features include three pools, one on the rooftop with pretty views, though they can fill up quickly. The main caveat is the surrounding nightlife which is invariably noisy until late, so while the rates are very reasonable, a good night's sleep is far from guaranteed. For a budget option away from the ruckus, the Red Planet Pattaya is a good pick.
This three-pearl, 54-room hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from Pattaya's major nightlife area and a 10-minute walk from the beach. It's a popular choice for singles and partygoers, though it's noisy at night due to numerous bars and clubs in the surrounding area. Rooms are pleasant and simply decorated, equipped with air-conditioning, rainfall showers, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add furnished balconies and modern kitchenettes. Facilities include a rooftop saltwater pool with sun loungers and city views, plus a small fitness center. There's no on-site restaurant, but guests can dine at the hotel's sister property across the road. Travelers might also like Areca Lodge, a larger contemporary hotel adding two restaurants and a traditional Thai spa.
This three-pearl, 54-room hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from Pattaya's major nightlife area and a 10-minute walk from the beach. It's a popular choice for singles and partygoers, though it's noisy at night due to numerous bars and clubs in the surrounding area. Rooms are pleasant and simply decorated, equipped with air-conditioning, rainfall showers, and free Wi-Fi. Suites add furnished balconies and modern kitchenettes. Facilities include a rooftop saltwater pool with sun loungers and city views, plus a small fitness center. There's no on-site restaurant, but guests can dine at the hotel's sister property across the road. Travelers might also like Areca Lodge, a larger contemporary hotel adding two restaurants and a traditional Thai spa.
The three-pearl, 83-room Zing Resort and Spa is an LGBTQ-friendly value hotel located in the Jomtien Complex in South Pattaya. While the property is surrounded by restaurants and nightclubs, it stays surprisingly quiet inside. Air-conditioned rooms are spacious and modern, but mostly simple, with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most add furnished balconies with pool views. The restaurant serves local and Western cuisines, as well as a generous breakfast buffet for a fee, while the cafe offers coffee and ice cream. The full-service spa has a hot tub, sauna, and steam room, and there's a peaceful outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar. As a nearby alternative, the Pinnacle Jomtien Resort & Spa is right on the beach, but rates are higher.
The three-pearl, 83-room Zing Resort and Spa is an LGBTQ-friendly value hotel located in the Jomtien Complex in South Pattaya. While the property is surrounded by restaurants and nightclubs, it stays surprisingly quiet inside. Air-conditioned rooms are spacious and modern, but mostly simple, with hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most add furnished balconies with pool views. The restaurant serves local and Western cuisines, as well as a generous breakfast buffet for a fee, while the cafe offers coffee and ice cream. The full-service spa has a hot tub, sauna, and steam room, and there's a peaceful outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar. As a nearby alternative, the Pinnacle Jomtien Resort & Spa is right on the beach, but rates are higher.
This three-pearl, 268-room hotel is ideal for those who want to party all night and relax all day. It's a 10-minute walk from the bars and nightclubs on Walking Street, and a three-minute walk to the beach. Rooms are spacious and all include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies; but they lack sea views and bathrooms are looking tired. The outdoor pool has a separate children's pool and a swim-up bar, and there's an all-day international restaurant with buffet-style dining and a generous breakfast spread. Other facilities include a business center, fitness center, and 24-hour room service. Wi-Fi is free, but can be unreliable. Those who don't need to be in the thick of the action might like Le Viman Resort instead, offering tranquil grounds and a full-service spa.
This three-pearl, 268-room hotel is ideal for those who want to party all night and relax all day. It's a 10-minute walk from the bars and nightclubs on Walking Street, and a three-minute walk to the beach. Rooms are spacious and all include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies; but they lack sea views and bathrooms are looking tired. The outdoor pool has a separate children's pool and a swim-up bar, and there's an all-day international restaurant with buffet-style dining and a generous breakfast spread. Other facilities include a business center, fitness center, and 24-hour room service. Wi-Fi is free, but can be unreliable. Those who don't need to be in the thick of the action might like Le Viman Resort instead, offering tranquil grounds and a full-service spa.
Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is an upscale resort on the Wong Amat Beach in northern Pattaya, about a 20-minute drive to the city center. Its secluded location makes for a relaxing and peaceful holiday, though being away from all of the action may be a con for some. The 353 rooms are fresh and modern with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The Royal Suites add a sauna and hot tub. All rates include a free buffet breakfast and all-day dining is available at the Beach Club Restaurant, along with drinks and light snacks at three bars. Additional features include two outdoor swimming pools, Aisawan Spa, fitness center, event facilities, and a kids' club. Travelers looking for somewhere more central can consider Holiday Inn Pattaya, with similar rates.
Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is an upscale resort on the Wong Amat Beach in northern Pattaya, about a 20-minute drive to the city center. Its secluded location makes for a relaxing and peaceful holiday, though being away from all of the action may be a con for some. The 353 rooms are fresh and modern with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The Royal Suites add a sauna and hot tub. All rates include a free buffet breakfast and all-day dining is available at the Beach Club Restaurant, along with drinks and light snacks at three bars. Additional features include two outdoor swimming pools, Aisawan Spa, fitness center, event facilities, and a kids' club. Travelers looking for somewhere more central can consider Holiday Inn Pattaya, with similar rates.
The luxury, 165-room Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya is on Phratamnak Hill in south Pattaya, across the street from Dongtan Beach. Elegant marble-clad rooms have balconies and walk-in rainfall showers -- some have jetted tubs and lovely Gulf of Thailand views. Common areas feature luxurious touches like stylish Casa Fendi furniture and stunning aquariums, with wonderful views from the rooftop pool and hot tub. Stand-out features include a Beach Club and chic spa, and four restaurants and bars. The hotel pulls plenty of guests seeking a high-end escape from all categories, including families and couples, as well as many domestic tourists.
The luxury, 165-room Centara Grand Phratamnak Pattaya is on Phratamnak Hill in south Pattaya, across the street from Dongtan Beach. Elegant marble-clad rooms have balconies and walk-in rainfall showers -- some have jetted tubs and lovely Gulf of Thailand views. Common areas feature luxurious touches like stylish Casa Fendi furniture and stunning aquariums, with wonderful views from the rooftop pool and hot tub. Stand-out features include a Beach Club and chic spa, and four restaurants and bars. The hotel pulls plenty of guests seeking a high-end escape from all categories, including families and couples, as well as many domestic tourists.