The luxury, 264-room Cape Dara Resort, sits on a private rocky beach in an exclusive residential area of north Pattaya, about a 15-minute walk -- or a five-minute drive -- to the town center. Its two outdoor infinity pools with swim-up bars overlook the Gulf of Thailand, and its sleek modern rooms, which include suites and villas, have balconies, separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers, and sea views. The six restaurants and bars range from Ming Xing for fine-dining Cantonese fare to beach spots serving tandoori and pizza. Travelers might also want to check out the four-and-a-half pearl Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, which has lower rates and is closer to town.
The luxury, 264-room Cape Dara Resort, sits on a private rocky beach in an exclusive residential area of north Pattaya, about a 15-minute walk -- or a five-minute drive -- to the town center. Its two outdoor infinity pools with swim-up bars overlook the Gulf of Thailand, and its sleek modern rooms, which include suites and villas, have balconies, separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers, and sea views. The six restaurants and bars range from Ming Xing for fine-dining Cantonese fare to beach spots serving tandoori and pizza. Travelers might also want to check out the four-and-a-half pearl Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, which has lower rates and is closer to town.
The 152-room, upper-middle-range Centara Pattaya Hotel has a central location, set a six-minute walk from the beach and close to shopping and diningoptions. Rooms are modern and minimalist, equipped with furnished outdoor spaces, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Families traveling with children can choose from a family studio with bunkbeds or a two-bedroom suite. Aside from the outdoor pool, though, there aren’t any activities for kids. There are lots of solo travelers and groups of friends here, attracted to the hotel’s guest-friendly policy and affordable rates. The restaurant has a free breakfast buffet, which receives positive feedback, and the Lobby Bar serves snacks as well as drinks. The hotel has a modern gym and there's a spa at their sister property next door. Families may prefer the more kid-friendly Amari Garden Pattaya.
The 152-room, upper-middle-range Centara Pattaya Hotel has a central location, set a six-minute walk from the beach and close to shopping and diningoptions. Rooms are modern and minimalist, equipped with furnished outdoor spaces, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Families traveling with children can choose from a family studio with bunkbeds or a two-bedroom suite. Aside from the outdoor pool, though, there aren’t any activities for kids. There are lots of solo travelers and groups of friends here, attracted to the hotel’s guest-friendly policy and affordable rates. The restaurant has a free breakfast buffet, which receives positive feedback, and the Lobby Bar serves snacks as well as drinks. The hotel has a modern gym and there's a spa at their sister property next door. Families may prefer the more kid-friendly Amari Garden Pattaya.
This 18-room boutique hotel has a fun and funky Miami Art Decor theme. It has an incredibly central location in the middle of Beach Road, right across from the sand. Stylish rooms and suites feature high-end amenities as well as small balconies with sea and sunset views. Overall, this a great upscale option, though it's also more expensive than most -- the nearby Hard Rock Hotel is cheaper and has a bigger pool. But with 320 rooms, it doesn't offer the intimate experience that the Wave Hotel does.
This 18-room boutique hotel has a fun and funky Miami Art Decor theme. It has an incredibly central location in the middle of Beach Road, right across from the sand. Stylish rooms and suites feature high-end amenities as well as small balconies with sea and sunset views. Overall, this a great upscale option, though it's also more expensive than most -- the nearby Hard Rock Hotel is cheaper and has a bigger pool. But with 320 rooms, it doesn't offer the intimate experience that the Wave Hotel does.
The eclectic design, modern furnishings, and business-friendly perks -- like a rooftop pool and bar, daily happy hours, and a sunny fitness center -- make the four-pearl Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya a popular choice for corporate travelers from all over the world. The 268 rooms are spacious and have more personality than the competition -- with funky, artsy details -- and features include air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. A kiddie pool and two playfully themed on-site restaurants including a daily buffet earn the hotel points with families too, and the beach is only a five-minute walk from the property. For a more intimate boutique alternative, the Wave Hotel is just across from the beach and has tons of style. It's closer to Walking Street nightlife, though rates will be higher.
The eclectic design, modern furnishings, and business-friendly perks -- like a rooftop pool and bar, daily happy hours, and a sunny fitness center -- make the four-pearl Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya a popular choice for corporate travelers from all over the world. The 268 rooms are spacious and have more personality than the competition -- with funky, artsy details -- and features include air-conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. A kiddie pool and two playfully themed on-site restaurants including a daily buffet earn the hotel points with families too, and the beach is only a five-minute walk from the property. For a more intimate boutique alternative, the Wave Hotel is just across from the beach and has tons of style. It's closer to Walking Street nightlife, though rates will be higher.
Mercure Pattaya Hotel is a three-pearl chain hotel that’s less than a 15-minute walk to the beach. The swimming pool, hot and cold breakfast, bar, restaurant, and free local shuttle are great attributes to the property. However, the 247 rooms are quite dated with cleanliness problems and maintenance issues. The vacationing clientele who can look past these issues will appreciate flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars in all rooms. Premier Inn Pattaya is a safer bet with similar amenities, pricing, and more up-to-date rooms.
Mercure Pattaya Hotel is a three-pearl chain hotel that’s less than a 15-minute walk to the beach. The swimming pool, hot and cold breakfast, bar, restaurant, and free local shuttle are great attributes to the property. However, the 247 rooms are quite dated with cleanliness problems and maintenance issues. The vacationing clientele who can look past these issues will appreciate flat-screen TVs, kettles, and minibars in all rooms. Premier Inn Pattaya is a safer bet with similar amenities, pricing, and more up-to-date rooms.
Just a 10-minute walk from the beach, the mid-range Pattaya Blue Sky offers a good value in northern Pattaya. Simple in terms of decorations, the 63 contemporary rooms come with balconies, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. An appealing rooftop swimming pool with a sundeck, all-day restaurant that serves Thai and international fare, and a fitness center are on-site, but there are no bar or spa. Travelers looking for a resort directly on the beach and in the thick of the Pattaya action, should compare rates with Baboona BeachFront Living Hotel, though it lacks a pool.
Just a 10-minute walk from the beach, the mid-range Pattaya Blue Sky offers a good value in northern Pattaya. Simple in terms of decorations, the 63 contemporary rooms come with balconies, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. An appealing rooftop swimming pool with a sundeck, all-day restaurant that serves Thai and international fare, and a fitness center are on-site, but there are no bar or spa. Travelers looking for a resort directly on the beach and in the thick of the Pattaya action, should compare rates with Baboona BeachFront Living Hotel, though it lacks a pool.
