Rabbit Resort Pattaya

The Rabbit Resort is a tranquil, 100 year-old retreat geared to both couples and families, and while its rooms offer plenty of boutique charms, its common areas are somewhat simple and no-frills. Aside from the two on-site pools -- one exclusively reserved for adults and the second open to all kids big and small -- there aren't many places to hang out and relax. The hotel's lobby is a minimalist affair and though there are plenty of chairs throughout, it doesn't seem meant as a place for guests to gather. There are tropical gardens and trees throughout the hotel grounds, and a vegetable patch that provides fresh produce for the on-site restaurant. The Grill House Restaurant is as simple as the hotel's lobby, with a bar and terra cotta tile floors -- but the real clincher for clients of the restaurant are the views across the road to the beach.

The hotel is perched on the edge of Dongtan beach, one of the prettiest in Pattaya, a six-minute walk from Jomtien Beach, an popular area with reasonably priced restaurants and bars catering to Thai and international tastes. The road separating the beach from the hotel is pedestrian for most of the day. Guests looking for a more upscale meal should venture up Thappraya Road, which begins at the northern foot of Jomtien Beach, an eight-minute walk from the hotel. Adventure seekers are an eight-minute drive from Pattaya Bungy Jump, and animal lovers are a 23-minute drive from The Elephant Village. Shopping is available at Pattaya Floating Market, a 13-minute drive from the hotel, while Central Festival, Asia's largest beach-front shopping mall, is a 19-minute drive from the hotel. Underwater World is a popular tourist destination, a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and golf enthusiasts are a 37-minute drive from Siam Country Club Old Course. Guests arriving by air at the Utapao-Rayong-Pataya International Airport are a 46-minute drive to the hotel. 

There are 49 rooms and villas available on-site, with a range of room configurations to accommodate singles, couples, and families. All accommodations have a bright, boutique style, with Thai architectural elements, hand-carved furniture, Thai artwork, ornate ceiling moldings, and bi-fold timber doors. Satin drapery in soft shades hangs over windows, and Forest Rooms are constructed to give the feeling of being lost in the jungle (and do so convincingly). Cottages are stand-alone bungalows and offer an even more charmingly authentic escape. Many have multiple rooms, furniture with vividly patterned upholstery, and more stylish accent walls and art. All rooms have a private terrace, patio, or balcony, and the rooms are spacious; the smallest category, Forest Rooms, start at 40 square meters (431 square feet) of space. Bathrooms are simple, with sand beige tiles, exposed stone walls, and some have rainfall style showers or wood-beam ceilings. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, safes, air-conditioning, hair-dryers, bathrobes, slippers, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee- and tea-making facilities, minibars, microwaves, high-end toiletries.

The hotel features two on-site swimming pools, one that is exclusively reserved for adults and the second that is family friendly. A free breakfast is served daily in the hotel's Grill House Restaurant, and room service is available. The restaurant also serves Thai and international dishes throughout the day and has outdoor seating with views of Dongtan Beach. Guests have access to free, somewhat slow Wi-Fi throughout the hotel grounds, and guest parking is available on-site. The hotel can plan and host wedding ceremonies and receptions on-site or on the beach. The front desk operates 24/7 and offers guests a range of services which include airport shuttles, tour bookings, childcare, car hire, dry-cleaning, as well as fax and photocopying facilities.