Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a luxury property geared towards families with kids. The highlights here are water-related: guests can borrow kayaks to explore the wide stretch of Karon Beach, or spend an entire day at the waterslides, lazy river, and enormous outdoor pool. The location isn't the most convenient, but there are several dining and bar options on-site, along with a kids' club and fitness center. Rooms and suites are on the cramped side, though they all have large, furnished balconies. Villas with private pools, Club level access, and ocean views are available for a hefty price. Couples will appreciate the adults-only pool and Cenvaree Spa, but may want to consider comparing rates at the tranquil Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa -- though it's further from the nightlife of Patong.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is a luxury property geared towards families with kids. The highlights here are water-related: guests can borrow kayaks to explore the wide stretch of Karon Beach, or spend an entire day at the waterslides, lazy river, and enormous outdoor pool. The location isn't the most convenient, but there are several dining and bar options on-site, along with a kids' club and fitness center. Rooms and suites are on the cramped side, though they all have large, furnished balconies. Villas with private pools, Club level access, and ocean views are available for a hefty price. Couples will appreciate the adults-only pool and Cenvaree Spa, but may want to consider comparing rates at the tranquil Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa -- though it's further from the nightlife of Patong.
On a prime seaside location along a quiet stretch of Kata Noi Beach, this 479-room luxury resort looms large, with six pools, bars, and restaurants across the grounds. Spacious suites in the Thani Wing face the Andaman Sea, but other rooms in the Bhuri Wing are looking tired and need renovation. Catering to families and couples, Katathani is jam-packed with recreational activities, a beachfront spa, a fitness center, a Kids' Club, and other features. But it's somewhat isolated
from any other entertainment in the area. Those seeking a livelier atmosphere might
On a prime seaside location along a quiet stretch of Kata Noi Beach, this 479-room luxury resort looms large, with six pools, bars, and restaurants across the grounds. Spacious suites in the Thani Wing face the Andaman Sea, but other rooms in the Bhuri Wing are looking tired and need renovation. Catering to families and couples, Katathani is jam-packed with recreational activities, a beachfront spa, a fitness center, a Kids' Club, and other features. But it's somewhat isolated
from any other entertainment in the area. Those seeking a livelier atmosphere might
The upper-middle-range Andaman Seaview Hotel offers an excellent location across from Karon Beach in a quieter part of Phuket but still within easy reach of restaurants and bars, and a short drive to area attractions. With a Mediterranean-style exterior and a tasteful Sino-Portuguese interior, the hotel has an atmosphere that suits its location. Its 161 rooms, which have balconies or terraces, are large and elegantly furnished. The grounds include three pools (two for adults, one for kids), a small gym, and a lovely spa, and the hotel restaurant gets generally good reviews. Nice touches include a basket and towels for trips to the beach, all-day snacks, a welcome drink, and turn-down service. Be aware that in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, and the signal is shaky.
The upper-middle-range Andaman Seaview Hotel offers an excellent location across from Karon Beach in a quieter part of Phuket but still within easy reach of restaurants and bars, and a short drive to area attractions. With a Mediterranean-style exterior and a tasteful Sino-Portuguese interior, the hotel has an atmosphere that suits its location. Its 161 rooms, which have balconies or terraces, are large and elegantly furnished. The grounds include three pools (two for adults, one for kids), a small gym, and a lovely spa, and the hotel restaurant gets generally good reviews. Nice touches include a basket and towels for trips to the beach, all-day snacks, a welcome drink, and turn-down service. Be aware that in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee, and the signal is shaky.
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.
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 two-pearl, 718-room Pattaya Park Beach Resort has seen better days. While the resort offers facilities often seen at higher-rated hotels -- like multiple pools and restaurants, plus a fitness center -- every aspect of the property is dated. Rooms are basic and run-down, with old furniture and tube-style TVs. There is free Wi-Fi and a basic breakfast is included; and there's a revolving restaurant with scenic sea and city views on the upper floors, but guests will see plenty of cheap furniture and maintenance issues throughout. The hotel is cheap, but for a slightly more expensive vacation with more style, Thai Garden Resort has nicer facilities and a kids' pool.
The two-pearl, 718-room Pattaya Park Beach Resort has seen better days. While the resort offers facilities often seen at higher-rated hotels -- like multiple pools and restaurants, plus a fitness center -- every aspect of the property is dated. Rooms are basic and run-down, with old furniture and tube-style TVs. There is free Wi-Fi and a basic breakfast is included; and there's a revolving restaurant with scenic sea and city views on the upper floors, but guests will see plenty of cheap furniture and maintenance issues throughout. The hotel is cheap, but for a slightly more expensive vacation with more style, Thai Garden Resort has nicer facilities and a kids' pool.
The upscale Modus Pattaya Resort is a gorgeous resort with its own private beach in a relatively quiet residential area of North Pattaya. The property has an industrial-chic design throughout, yet retains a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The 252 rooms are comfortable and stylish, outfitted with iPod docks, air-conditioning, and bathrobes, but not all have balconies. There are a lovely array of pools, with loungers in the middle of one and a swim-up bar in another, plus free water sports, a full-service spa, and kids' club are all available. Multiple restaurants and bars receive positive reviews, plus room service is available 24 hours. The location isn't ideal for those looking to be nearer to the action, so travelers may prefer the more central Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, though rates are higher.
The upscale Modus Pattaya Resort is a gorgeous resort with its own private beach in a relatively quiet residential area of North Pattaya. The property has an industrial-chic design throughout, yet retains a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The 252 rooms are comfortable and stylish, outfitted with iPod docks, air-conditioning, and bathrobes, but not all have balconies. There are a lovely array of pools, with loungers in the middle of one and a swim-up bar in another, plus free water sports, a full-service spa, and kids' club are all available. Multiple restaurants and bars receive positive reviews, plus room service is available 24 hours. The location isn't ideal for those looking to be nearer to the action, so travelers may prefer the more central Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, though rates are higher.
The three-pearl, 80-room Grand Hotel Pattaya is located in central Pattaya, directly on Walking Street. It's surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants, and the beach is a two-minute walk away. It's great for partygoers, but families and light sleepers may struggle with the all-night noise from nearby nightclubs. The hotel offers simple lodgings for travelers on a budget, with slightly tired air-conditioned rooms that include cable TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have balconies with sea views. The restaurant serves international cuisine and an American breakfast buffet for a fee, plus alcoholic beverages and fresh coffee at the bar. There's a rooftop sundeck with sun loungers and sea views, but no pool or wellness facilities. Alternatively, the Sunshine Hotel & Residences isn't as central but adds three swimming pools.
The three-pearl, 80-room Grand Hotel Pattaya is located in central Pattaya, directly on Walking Street. It's surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants, and the beach is a two-minute walk away. It's great for partygoers, but families and light sleepers may struggle with the all-night noise from nearby nightclubs. The hotel offers simple lodgings for travelers on a budget, with slightly tired air-conditioned rooms that include cable TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms have balconies with sea views. The restaurant serves international cuisine and an American breakfast buffet for a fee, plus alcoholic beverages and fresh coffee at the bar. There's a rooftop sundeck with sun loungers and sea views, but no pool or wellness facilities. Alternatively, the Sunshine Hotel & Residences isn't as central but adds three swimming pools.
