Mike Hotel Pattaya — Hotel Above Mike Mall, Rooftop Pool With Bay Views, 5-Min Walk to the Beach
If you've ever wandered around Central Pattaya, you've probably passed the Mike Shopping Mall building — a landmark on Pattaya 2nd Road for years — and right above that mall sits Mike Hotel Pattaya, a budget 3-star hotel that's been part of the city for a long time · what people talk about most is the rooftop pool that overlooks Pattaya Bay and the entrance to Walking Street, plus a location that's just a 5-minute walk to the beach, Walking Street and Central Festival · the rooms have an older wood-toned look but are more spacious than newer hotels at the same price · from about THB 1,500/night on weekdays · an overall score of around 7.8 from real reviews across several platforms (TripAdvisor 3.5/5 from 90 reviews)
Who Mike Hotel is for, in a nutshell — the shortest way to put it: Mike Hotel Pattaya is for people who want to stay right in the middle of Pattaya on a budget, while still getting a pool and a location within walking distance of everything · it's not a luxury beachfront resort, and it's not a brand-new chain hotel where everything is sleek and spotless — it's a 3-star hotel above Mike Shopping Mall on Pattaya 2nd Road, in the Central-into-South Pattaya area that's the hub of the city's nightlife, restaurants and shopping · real reviews agree on who fits here: budget travelers, working-age couples, groups of friends out for the nightlife, and international visitors who want to be near Walking Street, rather than families looking for a quiet, restful atmosphere · the selling points that bring people back are the rooftop pool with bay views, the spacious rooms, and a beach you can reach in a few minutes — all on a budget many say is hard to match anywhere else in the same location · if you set your expectations right — that you're here for the location and the price, not for newness or design — you'll be fairly happy with what you get
Location and getting around — this is the number-one reason people choose Mike Hotel · it sits at 564/2 Moo 10, Pattaya 2nd Road, above Mike Shopping Mall in Central Pattaya as it merges into South Pattaya · what international reviews mention is that it's just about a 5-minute walk to Pattaya Beach, and interestingly the building has two exits — one onto 2nd Road, the other leading through toward the beach and the entrance to Walking Street, so it's easy to get anywhere · Walking Street is only a few minutes' walk away, while Central Festival Pattaya Beach, The Avenue Pattaya and the Hard Rock Cafe are all within walking distance too · the walkability score here is very high (around 96 out of 100), which means you barely need to call a ride if you're eating, drinking and going out in town · a note on longer trips: it's about a 40–45 min drive to U-Tapao Airport (UTP), and about an hour and a half to two hours to Suvarnabhumi Airport depending on traffic · another thing to know is that 2nd Road and the area around Walking Street is a zone that's lively and noisy all night long, so the convenience advantage comes directly in exchange for the buzz of an entertainment district
"Went up to the rooftop pool in the evening and saw Pattaya Bay full of moored boats, then looked down and could see the entrance to Walking Street — five minutes downstairs and you're at the beach. At this price the location really is good."
Room types and decor — Mike Hotel has around 103–104 rooms across several tiers, from Superior and Deluxe up to suites, with both smoking and non-smoking rooms to choose from · what reviews agree on most is that the rooms are more spacious than you'd expect for the price — many people are surprised to get a large room, a big bed, and even a sofa or armchair to lounge in, which is rare in newer budget hotels that tend to shrink the rooms · the decor is a wood-toned 90s-to-early-2000s style that looks a bit dated for the building's age, but it's clean and reasonably maintained · every room has air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge/minibar, a work desk, a safe and drinking water · many en-suite bathrooms come with a soaking tub and a shower, a detail some people like · on the honest side, real reviews note that the furniture and bathrooms are starting to show their age — some of the woodwork and fixtures are old, drainage in some bathrooms is slow, and some air-conditioners are noisy or cool unevenly · a few reviews mention a musty smell or the occasional ants in the room, which reflects an older building that needs ongoing upkeep · bottom line: if you're after a room that's "spacious and good value", this place delivers, but if you expect a brand-new, spotless room in every corner, you may need to dial your expectations down
Facilities and the pool — the most talked-about highlight of Mike Hotel is the rooftop pool overlooking Pattaya Bay · from up at the pool you can see the sea, the boats moored in the bay, and the entrance to Walking Street below — a view that's hard to find at a hotel in this price range · the pool is open roughly 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, with sun loungers along the edge and small cabanas to sit and rest in · many reviews say morning and evening are the best times to go up to chill and take photos · besides the pool there's a gym, a restaurant, a bar and other services in the building, such as a massage shop, a hair/beauty salon and a snooker corner · what's very convenient is that the hotel is directly above Mike Shopping Mall — take the lift down and you'll find shops, restaurants and everything you need without going anywhere · there's free Wi-Fi throughout the building and a 24-hour front desk · the catch is that the pool is a modest size meant for a dip and a view photo, not a big resort pool for serious lap swimming, and the opening hours are fairly limited (closes at 6 PM), so anyone who likes a late-night swim may find it falls short
Food and on-site dining — the hotel has its own restaurant and serves an American breakfast, included with some room types or available to buy separately · honestly, breakfast isn't the selling point here — some reviews call it a basic morning meal with limited choices, and a few criticize it as very ordinary · but what keeps food from being a problem at all is the location · because the hotel sits above Mike Shopping Mall in the middle of the Central–South Pattaya area packed with restaurants, street food, seafood spots and international eateries within walking distance, many people choose to head out rather than eat in the hotel for every meal · a few minutes out the door and you'll find everything from cheap rice-and-curry shops to Western restaurants and beachfront bars · for anyone watching their budget, having the mall right below the hotel and convenience stores all around helps a lot · the bottom line on food: don't come here counting on the hotel breakfast as your main thing — instead use the location, surrounded by tasty and affordable places to eat, as the advantage
Service — service at Mike Hotel gets mixed feedback, but on the whole it leans positive for a hotel at this price · on the praise side, plenty of reviews say the staff are friendly, smiling and helpful, especially with recommending things to do, calling rides and storing luggage · housekeeping cleans the rooms and changes the linens every day, which impresses many people for a budget hotel · on the watch-out side, some reviews run into inconsistent service — slow responses at times, or some staff with limited English, and some maintenance issues taking longer to fix than expected · that's a common picture at older hotels run more like a family business than a big chain · overall, if you set your expectations to match the price, the service here is decent and friendly
What real reviews say (the good and the not-so-good) — pulling together TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com, the picture is fairly consistent · on the praise side: a central location with a 5-minute walk to the beach and Walking Street, a rooftop pool with bay views that's hard to find at this price, rooms more spacious with bigger beds than expected, excellent value, friendly staff, cleanliness and daily linen changes that rate well, and the convenience of having Mike Mall right below the hotel · on the watch-out side: the most-mentioned issue is the age of the building and the 90s-style decor that looks dated to some · next come noisy air-conditioners on some units, slow drainage in some bathrooms, old fixtures, an ordinary breakfast, and a few reviews finding a musty smell or the occasional ants · another thing to say honestly is noise — this is a lively entertainment zone all night, and rooms facing the street or near the pool may pick up sound from outside · most of these gripes are "predictable" given the building's age and the location, rather than dealbreakers that leave people disappointed if their expectations were set right from the start
"The room was surprisingly spacious for the price, big bed, and the staff were kind too · the only downsides are that the building is old, the bathroom is a bit dated, and the water drains a little slowly, but the location and price made it worth it. I'll come back and stay again next time."
Price and value — the starting rate for a Superior room is about THB 1,500/night on weekdays in the low season, climbing to around THB 2,200–3,200+ on weekends, long holidays and in the high season (roughly $46–97 on international platforms) · Deluxe rooms and suites go higher depending on size and timing · compared with hotels in the same central Pattaya location, Mike Hotel feels excellent value among budget stays that have a pool and are within walking distance of the beach · what makes it genuinely worthwhile is that you get a spacious room, a rooftop pool with bay views, and a 5-minute walk to the beach and Walking Street, on a budget where newer chain hotels in the same location are usually pricier or offer smaller rooms · if you're planning to use Pattaya as a base for going out at night and eating and drinking in town every day, the money you spend on this location pays you back well · but if you put a premium on newness, design and a spotless bathroom, you may need to pay more and go to a chain hotel like Holiday Inn Express or ibis instead
Good to know before you book — a few things help make the stay smoother · one, if you're a light sleeper or sensitive to noise, ask for a high floor on a side that doesn't face the street and isn't next to the pool/bar, since this area is lively all night, and pack earplugs just in case · two, the rooftop pool is open roughly 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, so if you want to use it, plan for the morning or evening before it closes · three, since it's an older building, it's a good idea to check the room as soon as you arrive — the air-conditioning, the drainage and any smell — and if it's not okay, ask to switch rooms right away · four, weekend and high-season rates climb fast, so book ahead and compare several platforms (Agoda / Booking / Trip.com), and pick free cancellation up front if your plans aren't set · five, if you're driving yourself, ask about parking in advance, because parking is hard to find in Central Pattaya when it's busy · six, make the most of the Mike Mall below the hotel, both for food and supplies and for the convenience stores close at hand
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Mike Hotel Pattaya is the best fit for people who want to stay right in the middle of Pattaya on a budget, with a rooftop pool overlooking the bay and a location within walking distance of the beach and Walking Street · spacious rooms, great value, friendly staff and Mike Mall right below the hotel make it a choice that's not easy to match for the same location and price · but you do have to accept, honestly, that this is a 90s-style older building where the furniture, bathrooms and air-conditioning are starting to show their age, and that it sits in the middle of an entertainment district that's noisy all night · if you're after a luxury beachfront resort or a flawless brand-new room, this isn't the answer — consider Hilton Pattaya, Centara Grand Mirage or a newer chain hotel instead · but for budget travelers who value location, price and getting a bay-view pool right in the city center — Mike Hotel does its job well and is honest about what it is, which is why it has stayed part of Pattaya for years
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central Pattaya location, a 5-min walk to the beach and Walking Street
- ✓ Rooftop pool with Pattaya Bay views, hard to find at this price
- ✓ Rooms more spacious with bigger beds than expected, great value
- ✓ Mike Shopping Mall right below the hotel, very convenient
- ! The building and decor are 90s-style and look dated
- ! Old bathrooms; some fixtures and drainage starting to show their age
- ! Lively entertainment district, noisy all night
- ✓ Excellent value for a central-city location
- ✓ Spacious rooms with a sofa to lounge on and a big bed
- ✓ Friendly staff, daily linen changes and cleaning
- ✓ Walk to the beach, the mall and restaurants for everything
- ! Some air-conditioners are noisy or cool unevenly
- ! Ordinary breakfast with limited choices
- ! Some reviews find a musty smell or the occasional ants in the room
- 💡If you want a beachfront resort or a flawless brand-new room — this is a 90s-style older building where the furniture and bathrooms are starting to show their age → take a look at Hilton Pattaya, Centara Grand Mirage or Holiday Inn Express instead
- 💡If you're a light sleeper sensitive to noise — this is a lively entertainment zone all night, and rooms facing the street or near the pool pick up outside noise → ask for a high floor on the inner side and pack earplugs just in case
- 💡If you're coming for a quiet, restful break with the family — a location in the middle of Walking Street suits the nightlife crowd more → consider a resort on the Jomtien side or in North Pattaya, which is quieter