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4-star hotels in Pattaya
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Pattaya for travellers comparing solid comfort in the city, from beachfront addresses on the northern bay to Jomtien and Dongtan, with guest scores and facilities set out side by side.
Staying in Pattaya
Pattaya sits in Chon Buri Province, with 268 places to stay on this site and an average guest score of 4.1 out of 5. It is a coastal city whose visitors tend to stay either around the central bay and shopping areas or further along the shoreline at Naklua, Jomtien and Dongtan, where the pace is calmer.
These hotels cluster in three broad bands. Hotel Amber Pattaya, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya and Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG sit closest to the centre, between 1.3 and 1.8 km. Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya, The Monttra Pattaya, Rabbit Resort Pattaya and The Tj Hotel occupy the mid-ground. LK Emerald Beach, OZO North Pattaya, Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya, Thai Garden Resort, Arawana Regency North Pattaya and U Jomtien Pattaya lie at the northern or southern edges, 3.8 to 5.6 km out. Couples, families and business travellers all find options, from compact city stays to resorts with pools, kids' pools and meeting space.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hotel Amber Pattaya
399 9 Moo 9 Pattaya 3Rd Rd., Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA salt-water outdoor pool, a gym and a sauna give Hotel Amber Pattaya a solid range for lounging or training between outings. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 4681 reviews, and the address on Pattaya 3Rd Rd. sits 1.8 km from the centre. Couples and friends who want a busy, well-equipped base close to town will find it fits.
See Hotel Amber PattayaRabbit Resort Pattaya
318 84 Moo 12 Soi Dongtan Police Stn., Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSet 2.5 km from the centre on Soi Dongtan Police Stn., Rabbit Resort Pattaya spreads through a garden with an outdoor pool, a kids pool and a kitchen in the room. It is one of the few 4-star addresses here that welcomes pets, which makes it a practical choice for travellers who bring theirs along. Family rooms, a patio, breakfast and a restaurant cover the rest of the day, and 686 reviews average 4.7 out of 5. Suits longer, slower stays near the beach.
See Rabbit Resort PattayaOZO North Pattaya
240 43 Moo 5 Naklua Banglamung Pattaya, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOZO North Pattaya answers with family rooms, a kids pool and a playground, so children have somewhere to go while adults use the outdoor pool, pool bar or fitness centre. The hotel stands 3.9 km from the centre on Naklua Banglamung Pattaya, near the beach, and runs a shuttle service for getting around. Rate of 4.6 out of 5 from 2697 reviews. Couples and families wanting a resort-style setup at the northern end will settle in easily.
See OZO North PattayaLK Emerald Beach
189 Moo 5 Soi Naklua 22, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLK Emerald Beach on Soi Naklua 22 pairs a garden and patio area with a picnic spot, an outdoor pool and a pool bar, and adds a gym for guests who keep training while away. Breakfast can be taken in the room or as a buffet, and the fitness centre, restaurant and lounge round out the day. It sits 4.2 km from the centre and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1009 reviews. Good for travellers with a car, since parking is free.
See LK Emerald BeachAmethyst Hotel Pattaya
799 1 M10 Soi Buakhao15 Nongprue, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereAmethyst Hotel Pattaya keeps things central, 1.4 km from the centre on Soi Buakhao15 Nongprue, with a salt water pool, a fitness centre and a pool bar for the afternoons. Family rooms and a shuttle service make the place workable for groups moving around town, and the balconies, minibar and room service add comfort. 351 reviews give it 4.6 out of 5. Suits guests who want to walk out into the action and return to a quiet pool.
See Amethyst Hotel PattayaArawana Regency North Pattaya
Thanon Pattaya Nuea 8 161 Moo 6, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereArawana Regency North Pattaya is the smallest listing here by review count, 226, yet rates 4.6 out of 5. Its outdoor and kids pools, playground and spa cover both children and adults, with a restaurant and breakfast on site and wheelchair access for guests who need it. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the hotel sits 4.2 km from the centre on Thanon Pattaya Nuea. A calm northern choice for families and spa-minded travellers.
See Arawana Regency North PattayaHard Rock Hotel Pattaya
429 M.9, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHard Rock Hotel Pattaya leans on entertainment activities, a fitness centre, massage and a sauna, with an outdoor pool and lounge for the rest of the day. The beach is close by, and the address is 2.7 km from the centre. It draws 4720 reviews at 4.5 out of 5, among the most reviewed hotels in this group, and offers a shuttle service plus dining in the restaurant or by room service. Suits guests who like a lively, full programme on the doorstep.
See Hard Rock Hotel PattayaThai Garden Resort
179 168 Moo 5 North Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereThai Garden Resort suits families and longer stays: family rooms, a kids pool, a babysitting service and a kitchenette with microwave make self-catering possible. The garden, outdoor pool and patio sit 4.1 km from the centre on North Pattaya Road, near the beach, and the hotel also has a golf course, massage and banquet space. 1697 reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Free wifi and free car parking are part of the package.
See Thai Garden ResortHoliday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG
293 16 Moo 10 Nongprue Banglamung, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereHoliday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG is the closest to the centre in this list, 1.3 km, on Moo 10 Nongprue Banglamung, with the beach nearby. Business travellers get a business centre, express check in, a lounge and free wifi, while an outdoor pool and fitness centre handle the downtime. Breakfast is served, and 1414 reviews give it 4.5 out of 5. A straightforward pick for short city stays and work trips.
See Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHGThe Tj Hotel
29 34 M 12 Jomtien Soi 14 Nong Phue, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Tj Hotel in Jomtien combines a spa with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and outdoor pool, so the wellness side is unusually broad for a 4-star address. It stands 3.8 km from the centre on Jomtien Soi 14 Nong Phue, near the beach, and has a pool bar and restaurant for meals. Family rooms, sea-facing facilities and 627 reviews at 4.5 out of 5 complete the picture. Suits guests who want to slow down.
See The Tj HotelThe Monttra Pattaya
No.398 Moo 12 Rajchawaroon Road, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe Monttra Pattaya is a low-rise, garden-led stay on Rajchawaroon Road, 2.8 km from the centre, with a terrace, outdoor pool and kids pool and a lounge for quieter hours. Concierge, wedding services, babysitting and a banquet room make it a candidate for celebrations and family gatherings, and 461 reviews average 4.5 out of 5. Laundry and dry cleaning are available. Best for guests who prefer a calm, service-focused setting over a busy one.
See The Monttra PattayaSiam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya
390 Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Step-free access
- Breakfast
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSiam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya fills its programme with a fitness centre, jacuzzi, playground and lounge, plus a restaurant and room service, on Moo 9 Tambon Nong Prue, 3.5 km from the centre. Breakfast is served as a buffet or in the room, and there is a car rental service and currency exchange for onward plans. 4806 reviews rate it 4.4 out of 5. Suits design-minded travellers who want variety inside the hotel as well as outside it.
See Siam@Siam Design Hotel PattayaCentara Nova Hotel Pattaya
80 167 Nongprue Banglamung Pattaya City Chon Buri, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCentara Nova Hotel Pattaya covers families with a kids pool, family rooms and babysitting, and adults with an outdoor pool, pool bar and spa, on Nongprue Banglamung Pattaya City Chon Buri, 2.8 km from the centre and near the beach. A business centre, car rental and shuttle service serve guests mixing work with leisure, and breakfast can be brought to the room. 1343 reviews give it 4.4 out of 5. Free wifi and free car parking included.
See Centara Nova Hotel PattayaU Jomtien Pattaya
101 Moo 1 Najomtien, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereU Jomtien Pattaya sits 5.6 km from the centre in Najomtien, facing the sea, and keeps a restaurant, pool bar and outdoor salt water pool for easy days. The beach is close by, and a shuttle service covers trips into town. Room service, a fitness centre, business centre and car rental service add flexibility, and 1053 reviews average 4.4 out of 5. Good for guests who want a quieter stretch of coast with the city reachable.
See U Jomtien PattayaCourtyard by Marriott North Pattaya
240 44 45 Soi Naklua 22 Moo 5 Naklua District Bang La Mung, Pattaya, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereCourtyard by Marriott North Pattaya on Soi Naklua 22 Moo 5 brings family rooms, a babysitting service and an outdoor pool together with a fitness centre, golf course and banquet space, so the hotel works for holidays and events alike. Breakfast comes as a buffet or in the room, and there is a lounge, currency exchange and car rental service. 812 reviews rate it 4.4 out of 5. It stands 4.3 km from the centre, away from the busiest streets.
See Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Amber Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 4,681 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.8 km |
| Rabbit Resort Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 686 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.5 km |
| OZO North Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 2,697 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.9 km |
| LK Emerald Beach | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,009 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.2 km |
| Amethyst Hotel Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 351 | Yes | – | Yes | 1.4 km |
| Arawana Regency North Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 226 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.2 km |
| Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 4,720 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.7 km |
| Thai Garden Resort | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,697 | Yes | – | Yes | 4.1 km |
| Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,414 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.3 km |
| The Tj Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 627 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.8 km |
| The Monttra Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 461 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.8 km |
| Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 4,806 | – | Yes | – | 3.5 km |
| Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,343 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2.8 km |
| U Jomtien Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 1,053 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 5.6 km |
| Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 812 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the centre
Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG is 1.3 km from the centre, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya 1.4 km and Hotel Amber Pattaya 1.8 km. All three are 4-star, all have outdoor pools and free parking, and they keep the walk between the main city districts short.
Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG · Amethyst Hotel Pattaya · Hotel Amber Pattaya
For families
Rabbit Resort Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya, Thai Garden Resort, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya, Arawana Regency North Pattaya and Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya all list family rooms or kids' pools, and several add playgrounds. Rabbit Resort Pattaya also allows pets.
Rabbit Resort Pattaya · OZO North Pattaya · Thai Garden Resort · Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya · Arawana Regency North Pattaya · Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya
Wellness and spas
The Tj Hotel lists a spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, Arawana Regency North Pattaya and Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya list spas, and Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya adds massage and a sauna. Each also has a fitness centre or pool for the rest of the day.
The Tj Hotel · Arawana Regency North Pattaya · Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya · Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
Highly rated by guests
Hotel Amber Pattaya and Rabbit Resort Pattaya both score 4.7 out of 5, from 4,681 and 686 reviews. OZO North Pattaya, LK Emerald Beach, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya and Arawana Regency North Pattaya follow at 4.6, giving a choice of well-reviewed 4-star stays at different distances from the centre.
Hotel Amber Pattaya · Rabbit Resort Pattaya · OZO North Pattaya · LK Emerald Beach · Amethyst Hotel Pattaya · Arawana Regency North Pattaya
Where to stay in Pattaya
Naklua
Naklua gives the northern stretch of Pattaya, and it is where OZO North Pattaya, LK Emerald Beach and Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya are addressed. All three are 4-star, with guest scores from 4.4 to 4.6, and they stand 3.9 to 4.3 km from the centre. The group covers sea-facing rooms, fitness centres, pools and business facilities.
Our picks here: OZO North Pattaya · LK Emerald Beach · Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya
Jomtien
Jomtien lies to the south, and The Tj Hotel and U Jomtien Pattaya both carry it in their addresses. Both are 4-star and rated 4.5 and 4.4, at 3.8 and 5.6 km from the centre. The Tj Hotel adds a spa, sauna and steam room; U Jomtien Pattaya has a salt water pool and beach access nearby.
Our picks here: The Tj Hotel
Nongprue
Nongprue appears in the addresses of Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya and Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya. These are the three closest hotels on this shortlist, 1.3 to 2.8 km from the centre, and all are rated 4.4 to 4.6. Rooms are family-friendly at Centara Nova, with pools and free parking throughout.
Our picks here: Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG · Amethyst Hotel Pattaya · Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya
Things to do near Pattaya
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Pattaya?
Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG is 1.3 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this shortlist. Amethyst Hotel Pattaya follows at 1.4 km and Hotel Amber Pattaya at 1.8 km. All three are 4-star and have outdoor pools.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Rabbit Resort Pattaya is the only hotel on this shortlist that lists pets allowed. It is a 4-star resort on Soi Dongtan Police Stn., 2.5 km from the centre, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 686 reviews, with an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.
Which hotels here have a spa?
The Tj Hotel lists a spa, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Arawana Regency North Pattaya and Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya also list spas. All three are 4-star; The Tj Hotel is 3.8 km from the centre, Arawana Regency North Pattaya and Centara Nova are 4.2 and 2.8 km.
Which are the best-rated 4-star hotels on this list?
Hotel Amber Pattaya and Rabbit Resort Pattaya share the top score of 4.7 out of 5, from 4,681 and 686 reviews. OZO North Pattaya, LK Emerald Beach, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya and Arawana Regency North Pattaya all score 4.6.
Do these hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Hotel Amber Pattaya, Rabbit Resort Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya, LK Emerald Beach, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya, Arawana Regency North Pattaya, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Thai Garden Resort, Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG, The Tj Hotel, The Monttra Pattaya, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya, U Jomtien Pattaya and Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya.
Which hotels are best for a family stay?
Rabbit Resort Pattaya and OZO North Pattaya both have kids' pools, as do Thai Garden Resort, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya and Arawana Regency North Pattaya. OZO North Pattaya also lists a playground, and family rooms appear at Rabbit Resort Pattaya, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya and Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya.
Do any of these hotels have a gym?
Fitness centres are listed at Hotel Amber Pattaya, OZO North Pattaya, LK Emerald Beach, Amethyst Hotel Pattaya, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Central by IHG, The Tj Hotel, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya, U Jomtien Pattaya and Courtyard by Marriott North Pattaya.