Are you looking for the best place to stay in Pattaya during your upcoming trip to the resort city? Check the list of the best Pattaya Beach resorts including the 10 best beachfront hotels in Pattaya that should be used for exceptional holidays in Thailand.
Best Beachfront Hotels in Pattaya
1. Holiday Inn Pattaya
Holiday Inn Pattaya is located in Pattaya City from where you can easily walk to the beach or shopping center and various nightlife venues. Or you can just choose to indulge yourself in water sports or get a quick massage on the beach. The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, family suites and Kids’ Club for children as well. The Tea Tree Spa is a great place to relax after a long day. For the dinner, you can choose from 5 restaurants on site or just use 24-hour room service. Holiday Inn Pattaya is suitable for the whole family.
Price range: $$$
Our Rate: 9/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The panoramic view of both the city and the sea was breath-taking. With my room being beachfront and on the 23rd floor, it was as if I sat on the sea from our balcony.”
“It’s right on Beach Road with close to beach and staff was very good and infinite pool”
“The highlight, however, was the exceptional view of the beautiful beach and sea from my room”
“Our room is on high floor and have the magnificent view of Pattaya beach”
“The location is really good since it is in front of the beach”
2. Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya
Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya is a great starting point for your trip to Pattaya, with an ideal location in Na Jomtien Beach. The hotel is about 10 km from the city center but they offer free shuttle bus service. The hotel provides an excellent service, superior facilities and a huge swimming pool to ensure that guests would have the most comfortable stay. Overall ambiance is relaxing and the ocean view from the room is beautiful.
Price range: $$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The private beach area was nice”
“The beach is very good along that stretch”
“Nice beach and quiet clean water”
“The beach is clean and just a few meters’ walk”
“The beach area is well maintained, large and clean”
3. Royal Cliff Beach Terrace Hotel
Royal Cliff Beach Terrace Hotel is a great place to stay in Pattaya as it is located just 3 km from the city center. At the hotel, guests can enjoy a wide range of activities. There are on site restaurants and bars that are not crazy expensive, also the infinity pool has the best view of Pattaya.
Price range: $$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“A stunning view from the infinity pool and lovely beach area makes you stay the whole day inside the resort”
“Plenty to offer just within the hotel - several pools and private beach”
“The proximity to the beach and private beach”
“The hotel is located facing a private beach”
4. InterContinental Pattaya Resort
InterContinental Pattaya Resort is a luxury accommodation on the hillside of Pattaya. This resort is located in a good location and is close to the viewpoint of Pattaya on Pratumnak Hill. There are many rooms to choose from in various sizes and styles that offer the best view of Pattaya Beach. There are also a number of large pool villas with a private swimming pool.
Price range: $$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The beach is beautiful”
“Beautiful garden and pools leading down to beach front”
“A private beach overlooking the ocean”
“The beach is not very good for swimming & not very clean. The tides are extremely low in the daytime & in the evening, when the water rises the red flag was mostly up. Despite the swimming, we enjoyed the beach for romantic evening walks.”
“Beach behind hotel isn’t suitable for swimming”
5. U Pattaya
U Pattaya is a beautiful hotel next to the sea on Bang Saray Beach. Bang Saray Beach offers clear water, clean beach and is surrounded by nature. There are many rooms to choose from in many styles. There are also pool villas with a very nice infinity pool near the beach.
Price range: $$$$$
Our Rate: 9/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The beach is shallow one can walk in quite far and yet be at chest level water, the water is not choppy at all, clear and calm”
“The beach is very quiet and connected to the hotel. The beachfront infinity pool offered me the best Instagram photos i have ever posted”
“You can actually walk on the beach with sand under your feet and enjoy the sunset and sunrise and they have beautiful sitting cocoons as well”
“The location on the beach and the view from the pool are fantastic. Very peaceful place and conveniently located.”
“Quiet and tuck-away beach”
6. Sea Sand Sun Resort and Villas
Sea Sand Sun Resort and Villas is a 5 star luxury accommodation on Bang Saray Beach. The hotel is decorated in modern Thai style and offers a wonderful atmosphere. Just enjoy sipping a light cocktail in the swimming pool, along the private sandy beach. This hotel is suitable for anyone looking for a relaxing time. The hotel is not far from U-Tapao Airport and various attractions such as Water Park, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Khao Chi Chan.
Price range: $$$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The relaxing environment, the pool, the clean beach”
“The infinity pool and the gardens were beautiful, food was fantastic, and the beach was amazing. They even had kayaks to take out into the waters.”
“Beautiful pool right in front of the beach, great for kids”
“The beach is private and therefore really quite and enjoyable”
“The resort itself is situated at a nice stretch of the beach, very private and safe”
7. The Monttra Pattaya
The Monttra Pattaya is a resort on the beach that is the best place to stay in Pattaya. Even the location is in the downtown Pattaya but the resort is quiet and suitable for relaxing. The rooms are surrounded by amazing nature. The hotel is also close to famous restaurants like The Sky Gallery and The Chocolate Factory as well as to a number of shopping centres.
Price range: $$$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“A few steps lead down to the calm beach of a private sailing club”
“Very nice garden, view and little access to the beach”
“A beautiful, very natural, almost like a botanical garden complex right on the sea”
“The so-called private beach but impossible to swim because there is a yacht club so boat passage”
8. Cape Dara Resort
Cape Dara Resort is located in the heart of Pattaya with the location next to Wong Amat Beach surrounded by many attractions and shopping areas. Rooms are nicely designed and spacious. There are many rooms to choose from, including the Star Suite, which is close to the sea. You can also choose to stay in the room with a private pool.
Price range: $$$$$
Our Rate: 8/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The hotel is right on the beach”
“The hotel private beach is not for swim in my opinion, there's so many rock. Just for enjoy the view”
“It is a beautiful resort with a personal beach. The view is exceptional.”
“Rocks on the beach front thou there is a nice area to swim not far away”
“Beach shore right at the front is not a sandy beach - but it has proper beach beds allocated for the guests to enjoy the breeze”
9. Kept Bangsaray Hotel Pattaya
Kept Bangsaray is a new hotel with every curve on the sea surface. The decoration of the resort makes it feel like in another world. The hotel has Standard rooms and Kept Water Villas that stretch out onto the sea to touch the ocean waves closely.
Price range: $$$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“The location and the view are amazing”
“Very nice location by the sea”
“Quiet, next to the sea”
10. Veranda Resort Pattaya - MGallery by Sofitel
Veranda Resort Pattaya is a luxury hotel along Jomtien Beach in Pattaya. The atmosphere at the hotel is private and peaceful. The swimming pool area in front of the sea is truly beautiful. This hotel is considered to be in a good location as it’s not far from the city and Pattaya’s main tourist attractions.
Price range: $$$$
Our Rate: 8.5/10
What people say about the beach at this resort:
“Close to the beach”
“Too small beach”
“No sun beds on the beach. The beach was very small anyway.”
Enjoy your stay!
Important Note: The price range is compared between the hotels described in this blog only and may vary depending on the season. The rating score is based on the reviews in many sources and is just our personal opinion. Please check for more information about each hotel before booking it, so you could decide if the hotel is right for you.