Areca LodgevsAvani Pattaya Resort
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Areca Lodge. AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 5 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's 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.
Avani Pattaya Resort
218 M.10 Beach Road, Pattaya 20260, Thailand
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"In the center of Pattaya, adjacent to the Royal Garden Plaza shopping complex, this five-star resort is abuzz with activity for adults and kids." Full review
Fodor's
"The Royal Garden Plaza is next door, so you're steps away from some of the town's best shopping, some good restaurants, and a few movie theaters." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in the center of Ao Pattaya, this beautiful resort has elegantly furnished rooms, most of them with beach views, and a whole range of activities for guests."
Rough Guide
"Located in the heart of the resort... and across the road from the beach, this international chain hotel is both very central and refreshingly calm."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The AVANI brand’s Pattaya location is a large, three-and-a-half-pearl property located in a mall along Pattaya’s main road, within walking distance of the beach and nightlife." Full review