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Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya

4.6(1,991 reviews)

The Phra Tamnak headland is what you're paying for here. Sitting up on the cliff, the resort gets sweeping sea views and a quiet that central Pattaya simply can't manage, but there's still direct beach access down below, so you're not stuck admiring the water from a distance. Restaurants, nightlife and the usual attractions are a short trip away when you want them.

It's a big, full-service property spread across several wings, with multiple pools, a handful of dining venues and recreation dotted around the grounds. The clifftop layout does something useful: it breaks the resort into separate zones, so it feels open rather than crowded, even with a mixed crowd of international and regional guests. If you want a compact boutique stay where everything is thirty seconds from your door, this isn't that. If you want space, sea air and somewhere the kids can burn off energy, it works.

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Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya worth visiting?

Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya holds a 4.6★ rating from 1,991 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Pattaya.

When is the best time to visit Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya?

The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – October (rainy, rough seas).

Where is Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya located?

Royal Cliff Beach Hotel Pattaya is at 353 Phra Tamnak, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).

Visitor Information

Best time to visit

November – February

Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)

Rainy season

May – October

Avg. temperature

24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)

Crowds

High

Peak: December – January

Getting there

Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.

Getting around

  • Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
  • Grab (widely available)
  • Motorbike taxis
  • Ferry to Koh Larn island

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