Formerly a small fishing village, Pattaya has grown in the last 30 years into one of the most famous beach resorts in Thailand, known particularly for its nightlife. But travelers from around the world are also attracted by the city's sandy beaches, local cuisine, diverse shopping options, and great hotels. Centered around a 4-kilometer stretch of beach, Pattaya sprawls outwards to neighborhoods along the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand and offers backpacker, luxury, and family-friendly activities. Discover where to stay in the different districts of this vibrant resort city to match your budget and interests, from watersports to sunset cocktails.
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Top-rated places to stay near the beach in Pattaya
Royal Wing Suites & Spa Pattaya is a hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools and 2 pool bars that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its prime location and helpful staff. If you're looking forward to some time by the water, the property is located a 9-minute walk from Pattaya Beach and also within a 15-minute walk of Naklua Beach. Samanta By The Sea - Adults Only is a hotel that comes with 2 restaurants and free WiFi and is well-liked by beach travelers for its helpful staff. It's located a 6-minute walk from Pattaya Beach, so you'll be well situated for your beach vacation. Amethyst Hotel Pattaya is a resort that comes with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa and is well-liked by beach travelers for its helpful staff. It's located just steps from Pattaya Beach.
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Joe Palace is a hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Park Lane Resort by West Joint Venture is a hotel with free parking and 4 outdoor pools. It's located a short 13-minute walk from Jomtien Beach. 5ive Beach House Hotel is a hotel with free WiFi and free parking.
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Four Seasons Place is a hotel featuring pillowtop beds and a full-service spa. Sunset Park Resort and Spa is a hotel featuring 24-hour room service and a full-service spa. You'll also be close to Columbia Pictures Aquaverse and Legend Siam Pattaya Thailand. Royal Cliff Grand Hotel Pattaya is a resort featuring premium bedding and a full-service spa.
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Top rated places to stay in Pattaya for families
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya is a hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants that guests like for its helpful staff. You'll be just a short distance from Pattaya Water Park, located close by. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and a kids' club that guests like for its helpful staff. You'll be just a short distance from Pattaya Water Park, located close by. Hilton Pattaya is a resort featuring an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants that guests like for its helpful staff. You'll be just a short distance from Pattaya Water Park, located close by.
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Top rated places to stay for luxury travelers
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya is luxury a hotel featuring 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools that guests like for its helpful staff. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is luxury a hotel featuring 2 restaurants and spa services that guests like for its helpful staff. It's located a short 6-minute walk from Pattaya Beach. Grande Centre Point Pattaya is luxury a hotel featuring 2 restaurants and a full-service spa, and guests like its proximity to shopping and helpful staff.
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Top places to stay with pools in Pattaya
The Gems Mining Pool Villas Pattaya is a hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa, and guests like its helpful staff. You'll also be located within 1.2 mi (2km) of Pipo Pony Club. Avani Pattaya Resort is a resort featuring a kid's pool and a full-service spa, and guests like its helpful staff. Mercure Pattaya Ocean Resort is a hotel featuring 2 outdoor pools and free water park access, and guests like its helpful staff.
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March Hotel Pattaya is a hotel featuring free WiFi and free parking that guests like for its helpful staff. It's just a short 12-minute walk from Pattaya Beach. April Suites is a hotel featuring free WiFi and air conditioning that guests like for its walkable location and helpful staff.
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Best places to stay near the airport
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya is a hotel featuring an airport shuttle and 2 outdoor pools that guests like for its helpful staff. Dusit Thani Pattaya is a hotel featuring an airport shuttle and 2 outdoor pools. It gets positive reviews for its prime location and helpful staff. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is a hotel featuring an airport shuttle and 2 restaurants that guests like for its helpful staff.
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