Finding family friendly hotels in Pattaya really is easy and very straight forward, and finding the perfect family friendly hotel to suit your requirements and budget is the least of your worries.
The predicaments most people contemplate while planning a family vacation in Pattaya are related to Pattaya’s reputation for seediness. So you want to know if Pattaya is really that bad?. Is Pattaya really suitable for a family holiday?. As a father of 2 children, and with the benefit of 17 years of living in Pattaya I would say yes Pattaya is suitable for children, you can have a great family vacation in Pattaya.
During my seventeen years of living in Pattaya I’ve never had any issues with my own children (15 and 10 years old) being exposed to any seedy goings on in Pattaya. Of course, I know where to go and where not to go with my kids in Pattaya.
One foreign tabloid newspaper sensationally claimed Pattaya is a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah. I’m sure you will find the bad press is somewhat over-hyped. There is no denying Pattaya has a seedy side, look for it and you will find it easy enough, but it’s not going to come and look for you.
Places to Avoid With Children in Pattaya
Anything seedy goes on behind closed doors, and in general you are quite safe walking down any street with your children in Pattaya, especially during the day time.
Soi 6
Soi 6 should be avoided if your children can read and understand the crude language used to name many of the bars on the soi.
Walking Street
Walking Street was described as pleasantly vibrant by one travel blogger taking a vacation with kids in Pattaya. Again though, late at night you may see some sexually suggestive language on placards held by girls outside some of the Go-go bars. There’s a lot of open bar complexes on Walking Street where you will notice nothing stranger than customers (predominantly male) sitting and chatting to the waitresses. There’s often a street performer or two performing tricks, and there’s always a throng of people just come to see Walking Street.
We’ve taken our children everywhere in Pattaya (except adult only places) simply because we can. There’s an ever increasing number of ex-pats settling with their families in Pattaya, and an increasing number of families visiting Pattaya far a vacation. In turn, bars, restaurants, tourist attractions and even shopping malls are going out their way to cater for families.
Best Places for a Family Vacation in Pattaya
First of all, don’t come to Pattaya for a beach vacation. There are some nice beaches around Pattaya, but if you intend staying on a beach and paddling in the sea all day go somewhere with cleaner beaches, like Koh Samet or Koh Chang.
So Pattaya is not the best place for a beach vacation, but there are some beautiful hotels and resorts right on the beach-front in Pattaya, and if they were in my budget range that’s where I would stay.
PLEASE NOTE: the links (below) will open the hotel page on Agoda.com.
The closest beach resorts to central Pattaya are in the Naklua and Wongamat areas just north of Pattaya Beach, around the point which the Dusit Thani hotel sits on top of. Naklua and Wongamat are perhaps the recommended areas for a family vacation in Pattaya, the area is relatively quiet and tranquil yet still has lots of amenities and restaurants.
Besides 4 and 5 star beach-front resorts including the renowned family friendly Centara Grand Mirage beach resort with it’s own water them park, there is family friendly accommodation in every price range around the Naklua and Wongamat areas.
Na Jomtien
Najomtien Beach is a 2.9 kilometer stretch of beach just south of Jomtien Beach. There’s some gorgeous beach resorts, a handful of condos, beach bars and restaurants along this stretch of beach.
Pinnacle Grand Jomtien Resort
The Pinnacle Grand sits right on the beach, and amidst spacious gardens. What I like most about this place is the spaciousness and laid back feel it has.
Ambassador City Jomtien Hotel
I’m not sure why but the Ambassador City is very popular with Russians. This a huge beach-front hotel in a complex which contains just about every facility you could wish for, including it’s own outdoor market. For sheer wow factor and awesomeness it scores 10/10 as far as I’m concerned.
Pratumnak
Pratumnak is the hill which lies between Pattaya and Jomtien. There is very limited nightlife, but lots of quality restaurants and a couple nice little beaches. Like Naklua and Wongamat it is a convenient distance from central Pattaya, just a 5 to 10 minute ride by baht bus.
Birds & Bees Resort
The Birds & Bees Resort sits above a secluded beach in the Pratumnak area. This is a place I’ve visited several times to dine, I can’t tell you much about the accommodation, but I can tell you it’s quite quirky. The owner is a former politician famous for promoting safe sex in Thailand, and his message is a theme used in the hotel.
If you’re going to stay in the Na Jomtien Beach area you will rely on hotel shuttle services and local transport (baht bus) to get you in to Pattaya. You can contact most hotels through the Agoda website and ask for more details about their shuttle service running times and costs, if there are any.
Jomtien
The only thing Jomtien lacks is shopping malls and associated entertainment like cinema and tenpin bowling. What nightlife there is in Jomtien is limited to a sprinkling of shop-house type bars and a couple of beer bar complexes. There’s lots of hotels and guest houses to choose from in Jomtien, 5 kilometers of beach, and Pattaya Water Park is within easy walking distance of the northern end of Jomtien Beach.
Family Vacation in Downtown Pattaya?
For the sake of this post I will refer to downtown Pattaya as the area between North Pattaya Road and South Pattaya Road, that is the entire length of Pattaya Beach Road.
No matter where you stay in Pattaya, whether it’s Naklua, Na Jomtien or some other place, you’ll be missing out on some of the best family activities and attractions if you don’t visit downtown Pattaya. Harbor Land, Central Beach Mall, Teddy Bear Museum, Art in Paradise, cinemas and tenpin bowling can all be found in downtown Pattaya, not to mention popular kids eating places like KFC, McDonald’s and Swensens.
Family Friendly Hotels in Downtown Pattaya
There are many top rated family friendly hotels in downtown Pattaya, such as the Hard Rock and the Holiday Inn, and a few resort style hotels set in lush gardens. These kind of hotels are a perfect retreat if you want to stay in central and avoid the nightlife at the same time.
I don’t recommend you avoid downtown Pattaya, there’s some excellent value for money family friendly hotels. To help you avoid the bright lights and noise of Pattaya’s nightlife zones I’ve included a map with the nightlife zones highlighted, just choose a hotel outside those zones and you should be perfectly fine.
My own preference would be stay in the Naklua and Wongamat Beach area and visit downtown Pattaya as required. If I was using my own transport I would equally consider a beach resort in Na Jomtien.
Easiest Way to Find Family Friendly Hotels in Pattaya
Use the following filters on Agoda.com Pattaya hotels page. Most importantly read the reviews by families with children.
- Select your preferred dates, number of adults and children, and number of rooms, then click on Search.
- On the “Guest rating” tab select either “Families with young children” or “Families with teens”.
- Select the facilities you require.
- Optionally, set the price from low to high.
- Optionally, select a neighborhood.
- Optionally, select family friendly.
- Each time you select an option your search will be refined.
- Once you click through to view a hotel, your preferred room choice should be at the top of the page.
- If the price and all other options meet your requirements, READ THE REVIEWS.
The hotels listed below are example of family hotels, resorts and guest houses in all areas of Pattaya. Go ahead and browse them, but I do recommend you search for one using all your preferences and criteria.
Pattaya Family Vacation Tips
There’s lots of family activities to enjoy during your vacation in Pattaya, and if you are literally going to enjoy lots of them here’s a great way to get discounted tickets and tours in Pattaya.
Alternative family accommodation in Pattaya: If you’re struggling to find a suitable family hotel in Pattaya, or you want a little more family togetherness and freedom, consider a vacation rental instead.
Downtown Pattaya Family Hotels
The hotels listed below are some examples of family hotels, resorts and guest houses in all areas of Pattaya. Go ahead and browse them, but I do recommend you search for one using all your preferences and criteria.
Hard Rock Pattaya ★★★★ $159
Pattaya Beach Road, Central Pattaya.
Kids suite sleeps 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old – 1 double bed, 2 bunk beds. If no kids suites are available for your dates there are also connecting rooms available. Price displayed is for a kids suite.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hr front desk – 24-hr room service – BABYSITTING – facilities for disabled – KIDS MENU – garden – KIDS POOL – outdoor pool – KIDS CLUB – tennis courts – water sports – Wi-Fi public areas
Review rating: 8.2
Areca Lodge ★★★
$78
Soi Diana Inn, Central Pattaya.
Family room sleeps 3 people – 1 double bed, 1 single bed.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden
Review rating: 8.1
LK Legend Hotel ★★★★ $100
Soi Arunothai, Central Pattaya.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
3 bedroom suite sleeps 6 people – 3 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden
Review rating: 7.6
Twin Palms Resort ★★★ $70
Beach Road, Central Pattaya.
2 bedroom bungalow sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden
Review rating: 7.1
Amari Nova Suites ★★★★ $138
Soi Petchtrakool, Central Pattaya.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 6 people – 2 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 8.1
Pattaya Discovery Beach Hotel ★★★★ $215
Pattaya Beach Road, Central Pattaya.
Family Suite sleeps 4 people – 2 king beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – Tours – Concierge
Review rating: 7.9
Woraburi The Ritz ★★★★ $86
Central Pattaya.
Duplex suite sleeps 4 – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 6.6
Baywalk Residence Hotel ★★★ $177
Pattaya Beach Road, Central Pattaya.
Family suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 7.6
LK Metropole ★★★ $135
Soi Diana Inn, Central Pattaya.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 7.9
At Mind Serviced Residence ★★★ $109
Second Road, Central Pattaya.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 7.9
Holiday Inn Pattaya ★★★★ $102
Between Beach Road and Second Road, North Pattaya.
Connecting rooms – 1 double bed. Prices quoted are per room.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hr front desk – 24-hr room service – BABYSITTING – concierge – facilities for disabled – KIDS UNDER 12 EAT FREE – KIDS CLUB – outdoor pool – KIDS POOL
Review rating: 8.5
Citismart Luxury Apartments ★★★ $78
Soi 1, Beach Road, North Pattaya.
2 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 9.0
Ibis Pattaya ★★★ $49
Second Road, North Pattaya.
Family room sleeps 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old – 1 double bed, 1 bunk beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Pets allowed – swimming pool – bicycle rental
Review rating: 7.7
Mike Garden Resort ★★★★ $124
Third Road, North Pattaya.
Suite sleeps 5 people – 2 double beds, single bed
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating: 7.0
South Pattaya & Pratumnak Family Hotels
Royal Cliff ★★★★ $448
Pratumnak, South Pattaya.
2 bedroom theme suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hr front desk – 24-hr room service – BABYSITTING – tours – billiards – GAMES ROOM – garden – golf course – KIDS CLUB – outdoor pool – KIDS POOL – PRIVATE BEACH – squash courts – table tennis – tennis courts – water sports – free Wi-Fi in rooms
Review rating: 8.2
NN Apartment ★★ $36
Soi Yensabai, Pratumnak, Pattaya South.
Family room sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds or 1 double bed and 2 single.
Review rating: 8.4
Westbury Residence ★★★ $91
Pratumnak Road, South Pattaya.
2 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds. Also with kitchen, dining area and 2 balconies
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – BBQ
Review rating: 8.9
Apollo Apart’Hotel ★★ $59
Pratumnak Soi 4, South Pattaya.
3 bedroom suite sleeps 6 people – 3 double beds. Also includes kitchen and dining area
Family friendly facilities & services: Pets allowed – garden
Review rating: 8.0
Jomtien Family Hotels
D Varee Jomtien ★★★★ $128
Soi 13 – 14, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya.
2 Bedroom Suite sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hour front desk – 24-hour room service – BABYSITTING – outdoor pool
Review rating: 7.7
Jomtien Beach Penthouses ★★★ $84
Soi 9, Jomtien Beach Road.
Deluxe 2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds. Includes kitchen and balcony.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden
Review rating: 8.1
Villa Thongbura ★★★ $74
Thepprasit Road, (close to Jomtien).
Studio sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
3 bedroom suite sleeps 6 people.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – table tennis
Review rating: 7.3
Lanna Pool Villas ★★★ $243
Thappraya Road, South Pattaya.
Villa accommodation sleeps 12 people – 6 bedrooms.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden – BBQ
Review rating: 5.7
R-con Sea Terrace Hotel ★★★ $53
Soi 12, Jomtien Beach Road.
Junior suite sleeps 4 people.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden
Review rating: 6.5
Anchana House ★★ $46
Jomtien Beach.
2 bedroom apartment sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
Review rating: N/A
Natural Park Resort ★★★ $94
Jomtien Beach Road, Jomtien, Pattaya.
2 bedroom family bungalow sleeps 4 people – choice of double or single beds.
3 bedroom family bungalow sleeps 6 people – choice of double or single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – kids playground – garden
Review rating: 7.2
Wongamat Naklua Family Hotels
Centara Grand Mirage ★★★★★ $118
Wongamat Beach, Naklua, Pattaya.
Deluxe Family Ocean sleeps 2 adults and 2 children people – 2 double beds.
Deluxe Family Residence sleeps 2 adults and 5 children – 2 double beds, 1 bunk bed.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hour room service – concierge – BABYSITTING SERVICE – PRIVATE BEACH – WATER PARK – tours – garden – KIDS CLUB – outdoor pool – KIDS POOL – tennis courts – water sports
Review rating: 8.3
Pullman Pattaya G ★★★★ $155
Wongamat Beach, Naklua, Pattaya.
Executive club suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hour front desk – 24-hour room service – BABYSITTING – bicycle rental – concierge – disabled guest facilities – GAMES ROOM – garden – KIDS CLUB – outdoor pool – KIDS POOL – PRIVATE BEACH – table tennis – water sports
Review rating: 7.9
The Green Park Resort ★★★ $100
Naklua Soi 22, North Pattaya.
2 bedroom suite sleeps 4 people – 1 double bed, 2 single beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool – garden – babysitting
Review rating: 7.2
Tabaluga Pool Villas ★★★ $164
Naklua soi 16, Naklua Pattaya.
2 bedroom villa sleeps 4 people – 2 double beds.
3 bedroom villa sleeps 6 people – 3 double beds.
4 bedroom villa sleeps 8 people – 4 double beds.
Family friendly facilities & services: Swimming pool
Review rating:
Na Jomtien Family Resorts
Pinnacle Grand Jomtien Resort ★★★★ $46
Na Jomtien Soi 8.
Connecting rooms – 1 double or 2 single beds. Prices quoted are per room.
Family friendly facilities & services: 24-hour room service – BABYSITTING – disabled facilities – shuttle service – tours – fitness center – garden – outdoor pool –
kids pool – private beach – free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Review rating: 7.7
East Pattaya Family Hotels
Mirabel Club Resort ★★★ $97
Nongkrabok, East Pattaya.
Apartments sleep up to 8 people.
Family friendly facilities & services: airport transfer – BABYSITTING – BBQ facilities – bicycle rental – concierge – facilities for disabled – PET FRIENDLY – GAMES ROOM – garden – golf course – DOG’S POOL – indoor pool – KIDS POOL – outdoor pool – table tennis
Review rating: 7.4
Top Rated Pattaya Family Hotels by Reviewers
I took a little time to find the top 12 family hotels in Pattaya by review rating. Each hotel included in the list has a review rating of “excellent” and a minumum of 100 reviews by families with chldren.