Areca LodgevsRabbit Resort Pattaya
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Rabbit Resort Pattaya scores significantly better than Areca Lodge. Rabbit Resort Pattaya ranks #2 in Pattaya with approval from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Rough Guide 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.
Rabbit Resort Pattaya
318 / 84 Moo 12, Soi Dongtan Police Station, Jomtien, Pattaya 20150, Thailand
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel on Dongtan Beach, in Jomtien, lies just south of Pattaya and is an ideal place for those needing a quiet retreat and escape from name-brand luxury resorts." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Beautiful place that’s the most appealing option in Jomtien, and located on the nicest stretch of beach, the predominantly but not exclusively gay Dongtan Beach."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Rabbit Resort has stunning bungalows and villas set in beachfront forest hidden between Jomtien and Pattaya Tai." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Rabbit Resort offers landscaped gardens and boutique-style accommodation across a mostly pedestrian road from Dongtan Beach." Full review
i
Guests can choose from traditional rooms in the 100 year-old main house or individual cottages.