Avani Pattaya Resort

The location is fantastic, with a back entrance that leads right to the beach. Both the front and back entrances make it easy to catch a songthaew, which is really convenient for getting around. The hotel pool is excellent, reaching a depth of three meters – absolutely amazing!

The hotel's location is excellent, offering a quiet retreat amidst a lively area with many bars and a somewhat chaotic atmosphere. I want to express my gratitude to the front desk lady on March 25th (a GSM or supervisor, I was a bit emotional at the time and didn't catch her name 😢) for her straightforward and efficient handling of an issue. Also, a big thanks to the concierge who spoke Chinese. Unfortunately, the room itself is quite old and outdated, and the bathroom is very narrow, with the shower located inside the bathtub.

The location is super convenient! The pool is connected to the bar, you can walk right out to the beach, and it's really close to the nightclub street.

I booked a sea-view room, but it was incredibly humid, making my joints ache while I slept. On the positive side, directly opposite the hotel entrance is a 7-Eleven, and the hotel has direct access to a shopping mall. The prices for food and goods in the mall are relatively cheap, and some of the restaurants there are quite good. From the mall, it's a short walk straight to Pattaya Walking Street (the bar street), which meant we avoided walking a long stretch outdoors in the heat. The sea is just across the road behind the hotel. The hotel pool is excellent, with a deep end of 3 meters. However, most of the loungers were occupied by foreigners. The hotel breakfast was very ordinary, mostly Western-style food with little meat. My main complaint about the hotel is that the shower is inside the bathtub, so you have to stand to shower, which feels very unsafe and easy to slip when getting out. I wouldn't recommend it for those traveling with seniors or children.

The sea view room was just on a higher floor; other facilities were the same as downstairs. The sea view was still a bit distant, though.

The location is fantastic, right in the heart of the main area. A tuk-tuk ride to anywhere is just 10 baht, and the hotel's back gate leads directly to the beach. The room facilities are a bit old and average, and the soundproofing isn't great – you can free hear the 'action' from next door at night. Other than that, there are no downsides. The outdoor pool, in particular, is perfect for those who just want to relax; it's incredibly comfortable. Many Western guests spend the entire day there without leaving. We also spent a day lounging by the pool and thoroughly enjoyed it.