Areca LodgevsHard Rock Hotel Pattaya
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya scores marginally better than Areca Lodge. Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya scores 78 with accolades from 3 sources including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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.
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
429 Moo 9, Pattaya Beach Road, Cholburi, Pattaya 20150, Thailand
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"A fun, friendly way to spend a vacation in Pattaya. The excellent staff offer unparalleled smiles and service amid funky design details."
DK Eyewitness
"There is something about Pattaya and the Hard Rock Hotel that go together perfectly."
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya remains one Pattaya's most popular international brand hotels." Full review