Areca LodgevsDiana Dragon Apartment
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Areca Lodge scores significantly higher than Diana Dragon Apartment. Areca Lodge ranks #10 in Pattaya with recommendations from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
Areca Lodge
198/21, 198/23 Moo 9, Soi Diana Inn, Pattaya Sai Song Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya 20260, Thailand
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"With stylish rooms and two swimming pools, this place almost gatecrashes into the top-end category... From February through November, rooms run at a much lower price." Full review
Rough Guide
"An unusually stylish place for Pattaya, with pleasantly furnished a/c rooms in three wings built around two swimming pools, most of them with balconies, all with hot showers."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 216-room Areca Lodge is a solid mid-range option, located a six-minute walk to the beach and 18-minute walk to Walking Street." Full review
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There are two lovely pools to choose from, both with built-in whirlpools.
Diana Dragon Apartment
216/6-20 Between soi 11-12 Second Rd., Pattaya City, 20150, Pattaya, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Family Friendly
DK Eyewitness
"This place has plain and comfortable rooms, and a large pool with its own bar. Room rates include an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast."
Rough Guide
"This...Pattaya institution has some of the cheapest doubles in town, and they’re good value considering the competition."