Areca LodgevsSandalay Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Areca Lodge is preferred by most professionals compared to Sandalay Resort. Areca Lodge scores 76 with praise 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.
Sandalay Resort
389 Moo 9, Beach Road, Pattaya 20150, Thailand
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"This hundred-room hotel with swimming pool is in the quieter northern part of town just across the road from the beach."