Pattaya is a seaside resort city that boasts luxury and budget-priced hotels, sprawling resorts, cheap guest houses and hostels, and an abundance of every type of alternative holiday and long-term rental accommodation.
But how and where to find the best hotel in Pattaya?
Finding the best hotel in Pattaya for the cheapest price in the most perfect location with everything you need is not so difficult when you know when and where to search. These Pattaya hotel booking tips (below) will help you find your best hotel in Pattaya at the lowest price.
The Best Time To Book Hotels in Pattaya
You can find cheap and discounted hotel deals in Pattaya all year round, especially when low season rates take effect from May to the end of October.
Book in advance of the high season (November to May) to guarantee availability and get the lowest hotel prices in Pattaya.
Watch out for peak season price hikes over the Christmas and New Year Period.
The temperature doesn’t change much throughout the high and low seasons in Pattaya, but November to February is most pleasant, April and May are hotter, and September and October are wetter.
The Best Cheap Hotels in Pattaya
There are cheap hotels and guest houses in all areas of Pattaya, but if you want cheap and in a great location, check out these cheap hotels on Pattaya Beach Road.
Pattaya Family Hotels
Are there any family-friendly hotels in Pattaya? Many hotels have large rooms and suites suitable for families, while the best hotels in Pattaya for families offer facilities and entertainment just for kids.
Best Pattaya Hotel Booking Website
Agoda is the most popular and recommended (online travel agency) for booking hotels in Pattaya for 2 simple reasons:
- They have the largest selection of hotels
- The cheapest prices
When you search for hotels in Pattaya on Agoda you can choose from a vast number of hotels and every other type and style of accommodation and find the best place to stay in Pattaya at the right price by using the many search filters and flexible booking and payment options.
Tips For Finding The Best Hotel in Pattaya on Agoda
Display the total price…..
Be sure Agoda shows the price, including taxes and fees. You can do that by tapping/clicking on the currency option near the top of the page and selecting Average per night or Total price per night.
Everything you need…..
Using the search filters on Agoda, you can fine-tune your search to find the cheapest hotels with the best review ratings and the small but important things that matter, like rooms with balconies, in-room tea and coffee, a bathtub, etc.
Revealing reviews…..
Pattaya hotels are well-reviewed on Agoda. All reviews are genuine and offer valuable insights on bed comfort, noise problems, hygiene, quality of service, etc.
Contact the hotel:
If you join Agoda, you get additional member discounts and rewards, but what’s also very convenient is you can use the free message service to ask the hotel any questions you might have.
Many ways to pay…..
Not only is finding the best hotel in Pattaya easy, but it’s also easy to pay. Agoda offers many payment and booking options, including pay now, pay later, pay at the hotel, free cancellation, and booking and paying for your hotel in Pattaya without a credit card.
Secret Pattaya hotel deals….
If you are happy not knowing the name and exact location of your hotel in Pattaya, you can get some larger-than-usual discounts by choosing one of the Pattaya secret hotel deals available on Agoda. The name and location of the hotel will only be revealed once you have completed the booking.
Short Stay Condo Rentals in Pattaya
Renting a condo instead of staying at a hotel in Pattaya is possible for both long-term and short-term stays. The problem is that, unless the building/property has a hotel license or is exempted from having a license, renting for a period of less than 30 days is illegal.
You can find more detailed information about the legality of short-term condo rentals in Thailand in this letter issued to hosts by Airbnb.
The bottom line is, you can rent a condo in Pattaya for less than 30 days but it might be illegal, and the authorities and some condo buildings are taking measures to prevent short-term rentals.
Some things you can do are: ask the host if the building/property has a hotel license or is exempt, and search on Google for reviews and any reported issues woth short-term rentals at the property of your choice.
Cheap Long Stay Hotels in Pattaya
You can find guest houses and apartments in Pattaya with reduced rates for extended stays, often from 2 weeks, with further reductions for monthly and 6-monthly stays. It’s best to call in and take a look at the rooms.
Soi Buakhao is among the best places to find cheap hotels, guest houses, and apartments for single men in Pattaya on a budget.
When staying for a long time, especially for the first time in Pattaya, rent short-term first, explore the different areas in Pattaya, and decide where to stay.