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The best hotels with rooftop pools in Pattaya

14 hotels with a pool on the roof, compared on who can swim, the floor, heating, season and day-pass price.

14 rooftop pools 1 open to non-guests Best months: Mar–May
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Pattaya is hot year-round, with average highs of 30.2°C to 30.8°C from November to January and March to May as the best three months to swim. Every one of the 14 hotels here has a rooftop pool. Only Intimate Hotel has a day-pass route for non-guests, and 13 don't publish their access rules.

Our first pick is Arbour Hotel, with a pool on the 24th floor and towels and showers on the deck. The hotel publishes no rule on non-guest swimming, so book a room if you want to swim there. The easier route is Intimate Hotel, which has a day-pass option, a Jacuzzi and a rooftop bar.

Compare all 14 at a glance

HotelFloorWho can swimDay passHeated
1.Arbour Hotel 24th floor Access not published No Not published
2.Samsara Hotel 12th floor Access not published No Not published
3.Siam@Siam 27th floor Access not published No Not published
4.Garner Hotel Rooftop Access not published No Not published
5.Somerset Pattaya 24th floor Access not published No Not published
6.Amethyst Hotel Rooftop Access not published No Not published
7.Intimate Hotel Rooftop Non-guests can swim Sold, price varies Not published
8.U Jomtien Rooftop Access not published No Not published
9.Adelphi Pattaya Rooftop Access not published No Not published
10.Acqua Hotel Rooftop Access not published No Not published
11.BW Signature Pattaya Rooftop Access not published No Not published
12.The Sun Xclusive Rooftop Access not published No Not published
13.GLOW Pattaya Rooftop Access not published No Not published
14.D Hotel Rooftop Access not published No Not published

"Not published" means the hotel doesn't say. Day-pass prices are the lowest adult pass on the seller's page on the date shown on each hotel's guide.

The 14 best Pattaya hotels with rooftop pools, ranked

Arbour Hotel

24th floor, with towels and showers at the pool

Pattaya City, 5-star hotel, rated 4.9 on Google (12,817 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Arbour Hotel
Sample photo, not Arbour Hotel. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
24thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Book Arbour for a 24th-floor pool with towels and showers on the deck, and for rooftop fireworks dining on 27 and 28 November 2026. No rule on non-guest swimming is published, so plan on reserving a room.

The pool is on the 24th floor of this 5-star hotel on Pattaya 3rd Rd, in Pattaya City. Towels and shower facilities are at the pool area. Access is the weak spot: the hotel publishes neither who can swim nor pool hours.

Best forA stay with a 24th-floor pool, towels and showers on site, and a rooftop dinner on fireworks night.

Skip it ifYou want a day pass or pool hours confirmed before you book.

Samsara Hotel

Infinity pool on the 12th floor, plus a Kids Club

ตำบล หนองปรือ, 5-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (469 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Samsara Hotel
Sample photo, not Samsara Hotel. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
12thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Our pick for families that want an infinity pool and a Kids Club in the same hotel: the pool is on the 12th floor with 360-degree views. Hours and non-guest access aren't published.

Samsara is a 5-star hotel on Pattaya 3rd Rd, and its rooftop pool sits on the 12th floor. It's an infinity pool with 360-degree views over the city. A Kids Club is on site. The catch: pool hours and visitor access rules are both unpublished, so ask the hotel before you plan a swim.

Best forFamilies who want a Kids Club in the same building as an infinity pool.

Skip it ifYou want the highest deck in town or a confirmed day pass.

Siam@Siam

Highest published pool, 27th floor, 18+, open 7AM to 8PM

ตำบล หนองปรือ, 5-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (5,250 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Siam@Siam
Sample photo, not Siam@Siam. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
27thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Year-round

Why it's here. Book here for the highest published floor on our list, the 27th, with an infinity pool open daily 7AM to 8PM. The Skybar deck is 18 and over, so families use the 24th-floor pool at BARBÙ.

Swimming here means the 27th floor, where an infinity pool sits on the rooftop of Skybar Summer Club. The hotel calls the bar the highest rooftop bar in the city. The pool is open daily, 7AM to 8PM, and guests must be 18 or over. The hotel doesn't say whether non-guests can enter.

Best forAdult travelers who want the highest pool and a bar scene on the same roof.

Skip it ifYou're traveling with children and want one deck for everyone, or you want a quiet evening.

Garner Hotel

Roof deck with a jacuzzi and a shallow kids' pool

Pattaya City, 4-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (349 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Garner Hotel
Sample photo, not Garner Hotel. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Families should look here first among the hotels that don't publish a floor: a rooftop outdoor pool with a jacuzzi beside it and a shallow pool for little children. Floor and non-guest access aren't published.

This 4-star hotel in Pattaya City has an outdoor pool on the rooftop, with panoramic city views. A jacuzzi sits alongside it, and a shallow pool serves little children. Floor, hours and access rules aren't published.

Best forParents with young children who want a shallow pool and a jacuzzi up on the roof.

Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or day pass.

Somerset Pattaya

24th-floor rooftop pool plus a separate kids' water park

Pattaya City, 5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,031 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Somerset Pattaya
Sample photo, not Somerset Pattaya. Amanda Hawker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
24thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Somerset suits families who want a 24th-floor rooftop pool for adults and a dedicated children's water park kept separate from it. Non-guest access isn't published.

The rooftop pool is on the 24th floor of this 5-star hotel in Pattaya City, with sun loungers and panoramic city and ocean views. Sky Rooftop Lounge serves drinks. Pool hours and access rules aren't published.

Best forFamilies who want kids in a water park and adults on a rooftop.

Skip it ifYou want one deck for the whole family or published pool hours.

Amethyst Hotel

Rooftop infinity pool a short walk from the beach

หนองปรือ, 4-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (443 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Amethyst Hotel
Sample photo, not Amethyst Hotel. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Pick Amethyst for a rooftop infinity pool with 180-degree views and the beach a short walk away. The floor and non-guest access aren't published.

This 4-star hotel has an outdoor infinity pool on the rooftop, with 180-degree views of Pattaya city and the Gulf. The beach and Central Festival Pattaya Beach mall are a short walk away. The floor and access rules aren't published.

Best forCouples after a daytime infinity pool with the beach on foot.

Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or day pass.

Intimate Hotel

Rooftop pool, Jacuzzi and bar with a day-pass route

Pattaya City, 4-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (787 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Intimate Hotel
Sample photo, not Intimate Hotel. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Book here if you want to swim without booking a room. Intimate is the only hotel in this part of our list with a day-pass route for non-guests, and it adds a Jacuzzi and a rooftop bar.

A 4-star boutique hotel in central Pattaya has its pool on the roof, beside a Jacuzzi and a poolside bar. Views run over Pattaya City. The hotel doesn't publish the floor or a day-pass price.

Best forVisitors based elsewhere in Pattaya who want an afternoon at a rooftop pool with a bar.

Skip it ifYou need a published floor, hours or price before you commit.

U Jomtien

Rooftop infinity pool facing Jomtien Beach and the sunset

Na Chom Thian, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,247 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not U Jomtien
Sample photo, not U Jomtien. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Choose U Jomtien if you want the beach side of Pattaya and an infinity pool up top. The hotel advertises sweeping Jomtien Beach and sunset views, plus a rooftop restaurant and bar, but it doesn't publish access rules.

U Jomtien's infinity pool sits on the roof of a 4-star hotel in Na Chom Thian, on Jomtien Beach. The hotel describes sweeping beach views and sunsets from the deck. Floor and non-guest access aren't published.

Best forCouples and families who want a Jomtien Beach base with a rooftop infinity pool.

Skip it ifYou want a guaranteed day pass or a pool in the Central Pattaya nightlife area.

Adelphi Pattaya

Rooftop pool facing both the city and the Gulf

Pattaya City, 4-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (892 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Adelphi Pattaya
Sample photo, not Adelphi Pattaya. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Adelphi suits a city-center stay where you want a rooftop pool with drinks. Its outlook covers the city and the Gulf of Thailand, but the hotel publishes no floor, hours or non-guest rules.

A 4-star hotel on Pattaya 3rd Rd has its pool on the roof. Views cover Pattaya City and the Gulf of Thailand, and the hotel describes guests sipping cocktails or juice up there. The floor isn't published.

Best forGuests staying in central Pattaya who want a rooftop drink with Gulf views.

Skip it ifYou need a day pass, hours or a floor number.

Acqua Hotel

Saltwater rooftop pool with a bar and a sauna upstairs

ตำบล หนองปรือ, 4-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (973 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not Acqua Hotel
Sample photo, not Acqua Hotel. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Acqua is the one in this batch with saltwater in the pool. Book it for a rooftop that also holds a pool bar, fitness center and sauna, and accept that access rules and the floor aren't published.

An outdoor saltwater pool sits on the rooftop of the East Building at a 4-star hotel on Pattaya Sai Song Rd. Sunbeds line it, and the view is of the city. No floor is published.

Best forGuests who want saltwater, a pool bar and a rooftop sauna in one place.

Skip it ifYou want a confirmed visitor ticket or a stated floor.

BW Signature Pattaya

5-star rooftop pool with very little published detail

ตำบล หนองปรือ, 5-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (2,371 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not BW Signature Pattaya
Sample photo, not BW Signature Pattaya. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Open all year

Why it's here. Consider this resort if the 5-star rating matters more than pool detail. The hotel publishes almost nothing about its rooftop pool: no floor, hours, access rules or heating.

A 5-star resort on Phratamnak Soi 5 has a rooftop pool, but the hotel's own pages give no floor, hours or view details. Guests rate the hotel 4.2 from 2371 reviews.

Best forTravelers choosing a 5-star stay who can confirm the pool details directly.

Skip it ifYou need hours, a floor or a day pass settled before booking.

The Sun Xclusive

Three-star rooftop pool with a bar and open lounge

Pattaya City, 3-star hotel, rated 4 on Google (783 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not The Sun Xclusive
Sample photo, not The Sun Xclusive. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Go for The Sun Xclusive if a pool bar on the roof of a 3-star hotel is enough. The hotel describes an open lounge area beside the water, but publishes no floor, hours or access rules.

A 3-star hotel on Thappraya Rd has its pool on the roof. The hotel says a pool bar and an open lounge area sit beside it. The floor and views aren't published.

Best forBudget-minded guests who want a pool bar and lounge on the roof.

Skip it ifYou want a published view, floor or day pass.

GLOW Pattaya

Rooftop pool is the hotel's main highlight, details unpublished

Pattaya City, 4-star hotel, rated 4.1 on Google (2,418 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not GLOW Pattaya
Sample photo, not GLOW Pattaya. Supercarwaar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Choose GLOW if the rooftop pool is why you're booking and you'll confirm the details first. Floor, hours, heating and non-guest access are all unpublished. Its 4.1 Google score from 2418 reviews is the main reassurance.

GLOW is a 4-star hotel in Pattaya City, on Pattaya 3rd Road. Its rooftop swimming pool is described as the main highlight. The hotel doesn't publish the floor, the opening hours or whether the water is heated, so you can't judge the pool before you arrive.

Best forGuests who want a rooftop pool at a 4-star hotel and will email ahead for the details.

Skip it ifYou want a published floor, set hours, or a day pass you can buy.

D Hotel

Rooftop pool on Beach Road, looking toward the coast

Pattaya City, 3-star hotel, rated 3.7 on Google (335 reviews)

Sample photo of a hotel rooftop pool, not D Hotel
Sample photo, not D Hotel. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published

Why it's here. Pick D Hotel for a budget 3-star base on Beach Road with a rooftop pool facing Pattaya Beach. The floor and access rules aren't published, and the pool is described as quiet from 8:00 to 10:30 AM.

D Hotel has an outdoor rooftop pool in central Pattaya on Beach Road, with a view from the roof toward Pattaya Beach and the coast. The hotel doesn't give the floor. The catch is the location: central Pattaya is the busiest, noisiest part of town.

Best forBudget travelers who want a rooftop pool close to Beach Road, Walking Street and the malls.

Skip it ifYou want a quiet area, a published floor or a guaranteed day pass.

When to swim on a Pattaya rooftop

March to May are the best three months for a rooftop swim in Pattaya. Highs stay warm through winter too: 30.8°C in November, 30.2°C in December and 30.6°C in January. None of the 14 hotels is listed as heated, so no pool here is a winter pick on heating, and none publishes a winter closure.

Year-end brings the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, held annually, with crowds watching over Pattaya Beach. The source gives no dates, so check before you book. Arbour Hotel has rooftop fireworks dining on 27 and 28 November 2026, which suits a stay timed to the season.

Average daily highs: November 31°C (87°F), December 30°C (86°F), January 31°C (87°F). The warmest stretch for swimming is Mar–May.

Where to stay: Pattaya's rooftop pools by area

Jomtien

Jomtien has a 6km beach and a quieter, more family-friendly mood, and its hotels run cheaper than those on Pattaya Beach. U Jomtien is the listed hotel here, with an infinity pool facing the beach and the sunset.

Central Pattaya

Central Pattaya is the busiest part of the city and the center of nightlife, with Beach Road and Walking Street at its core. The beach is fairly noisy and crowded. D Hotel sits on Beach Road, so expect the pool to be at its quietest early, from 8:00 to 10:30 AM.

Cheaper ways to swim in Pattaya

Water parks sell entry to anyone: Ramayana Water Park is 1,490 THB walk-in (1,099 THB online for tourists until 31 Dec 2026), and Columbia Pictures Aquaverse is 1,690 THB for a one-day pass.

  • Ramayana Water Park: 1,490 THB walk-in for guests 106 cm and taller (1,099 THB online for tourists until 31 Dec 2026). Fact: described as Thailand's biggest water park. Source is a family travel guide that cites the park's official site.
  • Columbia Pictures Aquaverse: 1,690 THB 1-day pass (adult price not specified). Fact: has a kids' aqua playground. The guide lists the 1-day pass price from the park's official store.
  • Pattaya Park. Fact comes from a 2016 forum post, so it is dated and the current price is not stated in the sources.

Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not

Two hotels people expect here, Avani Pattaya Resort and Hotel Baraquda Heeton Pattaya, have a pool but no rooftop one.

  • Avani Pattaya Resort. The hotel's own site describes the pool as surrounded by lush gardens; no source mentions a rooftop or top-floor pool.
  • Hotel Baraquda Heeton Pattaya by Compass Hospitality. No source places the pool on the roof or a top-floor terrace. Sources describe a freeform pool beside the s.e.a restaurant and a poolside bar, with no rooftop mention.

Pattaya rooftop pools: questions people ask

Which Pattaya hotels let non-guests use the rooftop pool?

One: Intimate Hotel has a day-pass route for non-guests, and it adds a Jacuzzi and a rooftop bar. The other 13 hotels on our list don't publish non-guest rules, so contact the hotel before you head over.

Are any Pattaya rooftop pools heated or open in winter?

No hotel on our list is listed as heated. Winter is still warm, with average highs of 30.2°C in December and 30.6°C in January, and none of the hotels publishes a winter closure.

Which Pattaya hotel has the highest rooftop pool?

Siam@Siam has the highest published floor, the 27th, with an infinity pool open daily 7AM to 8PM. Arbour Hotel and Somerset Pattaya are both on the 24th floor. Only four hotels on our list publish a floor.

Are the rooftop pools family-friendly or adults-only?

Mostly family-friendly. Samsara Hotel has a Kids Club, Garner Hotel has a shallow kids' pool, and Somerset keeps a children's water park separate from its 24th-floor pool. The Skybar deck at Siam@Siam is 18 and over, and families use the 24th-floor pool at BARBÙ.

How can I swim in Pattaya for the least money?

The hotels don't publish pool prices, including Intimate Hotel's day pass. The listed public alternatives are Ramayana Water Park at 1,490 THB walk-in, or 1,099 THB online for tourists until 31 Dec 2026, and Columbia Pictures Aquaverse at 1,690 THB.

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