Best Luxury Hotels In Pattaya
Once a sleepy fishing village, Pattaya has grown into a busy port beside the Gulf of Thailand where you can party 24 hours a day, if you so desire. Visitors can also play golf at designer courses overlooking the bay, shop in malls, laze on the beaches and take a trip to the incredible 18m-tall golden Buddha at the hillside Wat Phra Yai Temple. Families are well catered for in Pattaya’s many resorts, and with plenty of transport connections, some time here can easily be combined with a stay in another Thai destination, like Bangkok.
Meliá Pattaya Hotel
(5 stars) The five-star Meliá Pattaya Hotel brings Spanish luxury and Thai heritage together in Pattaya’s vibrant city centre, offering 234 elegant rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand. Standing 12 stories high on Second Road, the hotel boasts a rooftop Cantonese restaurant and sky bar (Yitong), a Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei eatery (Den), and an all-day seafood dining spot (Sanehh Sarae). Guests can unwind at YHI Spa, a swimming pool with a bar, a fully equipped gym, and an exclusive executive lounge. Families will love the Kidsdom kids club, while business travellers can enjoy two ballrooms, three meeting rooms, and a coworking space. The ‘The Level’ experience offers upgraded services and private lounge access for select guests. Positioned near Pattaya Beach, Walking Street, Central Festival Pattaya, and Bali Hai Pier, this luxurious coastal retreat is perfect for exploring the city’s cultural diversity and nearby islands.
Na Jomtien, Chon Buri Province
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach
(5 stars) This newly opened hotel is found on Tawanron Beach, between Jomtien and the village of Bang Saray. The low-rise accommodation, comprising 204 bedrooms, suites and villas, is set within 15 private acres, including organic herb and kitchen gardens and mature trees. Lagoon Access Rooms, Pool Suites, Beachfront Suites, a four-bedroom Manor House and a six-bedroom Presidential Heritage House are all available to book; the latter two options offer butler service. At the resort’s centre is Raintree Court, where you’ll find most of the six restaurants, a show kitchen and relaxation areas. The pool area takes on a clubby vibe after dark, with cocktails and DJ sets.
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