Like the LK Renaissance, the Areca Lodge is centrally located on Soi Diana. Easy walking distance or a short baht bus ride away from just about everything Pattaya has to offer. It is located about half way between Soi Buakhaow and Second Road. This means it has convenient access to all your needs, including dining, beer bars, movie theaters, bowling, grocery shopping, and entertainment.
This hotel is a little old, but definitely not out dated. The last known renovations were done in 2002 and 2003. It is a good middle of the road hotel for those that wish for nice accommodations that are not overpriced.
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It has close proximity to beer bars and restaurants on Soi Diana, as well as the main entertainment areas of Pattaya. The closest shopping mall is the modern Avenue mall just a short walk away. Here you will find dining, shopping, movie theaters, and bowing alleys. ATMs are everywhere in Pattaya, and you will find more than a few up the street from this hotel. The local convenience stores like Family Mart and Seven-Eleven are also located close by in the Soi.
Room Accommodations
The Areca Lodge has several different room types available to guests. They range from the Standard, Deluxe, to the Executive. The rooms are nice and clean, and will pass muster for all but the most discerning of guests.
The standard rooms come with two double beds and no pool view, so are preference is for the deluxe or executive style rooms. The bathrooms are western style with fixtures as such.
The Deluxe and Executive rooms both have a private safe, which is a must have for the travelers of Pattaya Essentials. The executive rooms come with some additional features like a DVD player, hair dryer, bathrobes, daily newspaper and fruit basket. The executive rooms are also quite a bit larger than their counterparts.
Hotel Amenities
Of note is the hotel has 2 large pools as well as a built in Jacuzzi. It is nice for lounging around on a pool chair and soaking up some sun.
This Pattaya hotel has two restaurants, the Café de Blanc and the Bai Mai Kitchen. You can get your share of Western or Thai fair. Room Service is also available.
A list of other Amenities at the Areca Lodge
- 2 Large Pools
- Fitness Room
- Pool Side Cabana
- Spa & Hair Salon
- 2 Restaurants
- Beer Garden on Terrace
- Wifi in Rooms
- Conference Rooms
- Airport Transfer Service
Service
The Areca Lodge is kept clean and neat. Daily house keeping of your room is taken care of. They also offer laundry service, as do most hotels. The hotel is secure, and set back a short distance from Soi Diana to give a little bit more privacy.
Room Rates
As with other hotels in Pattaya, the price of rooms is based on the time of year you are traveling. Below are the average prices that you can expect to pay. The range is based on room type per season.
*Note: Directly booking with the hotel can be a bit of a challenge. They tend to reserve rooms for web booking sites and often say they are full when they are not. Plus, they may ask you to fax over your credit card information, which is unsafe and not recommended. Use a reputable hotel site like Agoda.com for Current rates and booking information.
Low Season: 1,300 – 1,900 THB
High Season: 1,490 – 2,590 THB
Peak Season: 1,790 – 2,890 THB
These rates usually include a buffet breakfast at the hotel.
The Areca Lodge Hotel is guest friendly (LB friendly) and does not charge a joiner fee for an additional guest.
Summary
The hotel has decent accommodations and should be looked at for the mid-level to budget traveler. They have made a lot of improvements over the years and the new construction project they have going on should move this hotel up a notch.
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