485/1 Moo 10, Pattaya 2nd Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya, Thailand | (888) 551-4925
Four-minute walk from beach and 10 minutes to Walking Street
Striking, modern design and intimate vibe
Stylish, air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and bathrobes
Some rooms have round jetted tubs and espresso machines
Lovely pool with loungers, umbrellas, and bar
All-day restaurant, cafe, and rooftop bar with pretty vistas
Spa offering couples' massages, plus modern fitness center
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Little storage for clothes in lower-category rooms
Balconies aren't furnished
The 72-room Hotel Baraquda Pattaya - MGallery by Sofitel is a luxury boutique with a nautical theme. While not along the water, the hotel is a quick four-minute walk to the beach and near ample restaurants and bars. The hotel has a striking, funky contemporary design throughout. Stylish rooms are air-conditioned, and equipped with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and bathrobes, while upgraded rooms add espresso machines and whirlpool tubs. Quality on-site features include an outdoor pool, lovely spa, well-equipped fitness center, and tiny play area for kids. A restaurant and cafe receive good reviews, and the rooftop lounge is particularly recommended. Travelers who would prefer to be along the beach and a bit removed from the action may prefer the similarly priced Royal Cliff Beach Hotel.
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Scene
Striking hotel with a relaxing and friendly vibe
The Hotel Baraquda Pattaya is a luxury boutique with a striking sea-themed design. This is immediately noticeable once inside the lobby, which features a wave-inspired white wall, wood floors, modern beige seating arrangements, and relaxing blue and silver colors (the colors of barracudas). The floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the pool deck, which is reminiscent of a canal. The sea-centric decor carries into the wood-filled dining areas and rooms with blue and white accents. The only departure is in the main restaurant SEA, where colorful Thai-inspired murals. Guests -- who are typically couples and groups of friends -- describe the atmosphere as intimate and friendly. The stylish interiors and central location make it an excellent option for those who don't mind not being directly along the water.
Location
Centrally located hotel a four-minute walk to the beach
Hotel Baraquda has an excellent location just a four-minute walk to Pattaya Beach and 10-minute walk to the famed Walking Street. It's also near ample restaurants, bars, and supermarkets. U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport takes 45 minutes to reach by taxi, while Suvarnabhumi International is 90 minutes and Don Muang International is two hours. - 5-minute walk to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
Rooms
Chic, contemporary nautical design, glass-walled bathrooms, and outdoor spaces
Hotel Baraquda has Deluxe Twin and King Rooms, as well as Baraquda and Grand Baraquda Suites. The Baraquda Suite has a round jetted tub, while the Grand Baraquda Suite distinguishes itself as a two-story, loft-style unit, also with a whirlpool tub in an open bathroom concept. The Deluxe Rooms have this to some degree -- the bathrooms are simply separated with a glass wall that has a curtain if the need for privacy arises. Though sinks are stationed outside the glass walls. All rooms continue the same contemporary, nautical-themed design of the hotel with seashell-shaped rugs, blue and white decor, and under-the-sea photographs above the beds. The beds have backs that are curved around the sides, which are supposed to resemble the decks of ships. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and air-conditioning. Suites add pod espresso machines. Inside the closets, guests will find bathrobes, slippers, and safes. Note, however, that lower-category rooms lack much storage. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided. All rooms have unfurnished outdoor spaces, many overlooking the pool but some with poor building views.
Features
Lovely pool, multiple restaurants and bars, and a spa
The Hotel Baraquda has a pretty, albeit narrow pool with brown decking housing loungers and umbrellas. There's also a small bar there. Next to the pool is the spa, which offers a range of treatments including couples' massages. A small but modern fitness center has a handful of cardio and strength-training equipment and free weights, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the pool area. Additionally, meeting rooms and a business center are available, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The main SEA Restaurant is open all day, serving Asian cuisine and fresh seafood. Nauti Cafe is an outdoor pavilion serving pizza, burgers, and curry, as well as pastries, coffee, and beer. The rooftop Sunset Lounge is located on a big outdoor deck with silver-colored seating and glass railings, not to mention excellent vistas. It serves food and drinks alongside live music on occasion.
