Centara Azure Hotel Pattaya

A 10-minute walk from the beach, this modern, upscale hotel is 5 km from Underwater World Pattaya, and 3 km from ferries to Koh Lan island at the Bali Hai Pier. Sleek rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Room service is available. A stylish restaurant with an aquarium serves regional fare. There's also a central courtyard housing a 73-meter, free-form pool with waterslides and a sundeck. Other amenities include a gym and a sauna.

• 198, 31 Moo 9 Nongprue Pattaya City, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand