DeeProm Pattaya Hotel

DeeProm Pattaya Hotel is a straightforward base in Pattaya Central, suited to divers who want a comfortable room, a pool and food on site rather than a resort wrapped in ceremony. The atmosphere is family-friendly, with a garden, a saltwater swimming pool and outdoor space for doing very little once the day's exertions are over.

Air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar and free WiFi cover the practical side of the stay. There is also a spa and wellness centre with massage treatments, including full-body, back, neck, foot, head, hand and couples massages. In other words, the hotel understands that the day may finish with tired shoulders rather than a desire to attend a seminar.

You are in Pattaya Central, Thailand, with Pattaya Beach about 0.9 miles away. This is a town base rather than a hotel directly on the sand, so the sea is close enough for a beach outing but not something you step into from the grounds. Naklua Beach is about 1.9 miles away on foot, while Wong Amat Beach is about 1.8 miles away by road.

The surrounding area is useful for ordinary holiday logistics. Cafés are within a few minutes' walk, Shabushi is about six minutes away on foot, and Pattaya Railway Station is roughly 1.5 miles away by road. Art In Paradise Pattaya is about 1.5 miles away, Ripley's Believe It or Not about 1.7 miles, and Pattaya Viewpoint about 2.9 miles by road.

U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport is around 21 miles away by road, with the journey listed at about 34 minutes by car. The hotel also sits close enough to Pattaya's attractions that you can mix diving with a little city life without turning every outing into an expedition.

For two people, the choice is mainly about how much room you want around the bed and whether the pool view matters. The Superior Poolview keeps things compact, while the Deluxe Poolview gives you more space to spread out after a long day. The garden-view Superior Double or Twin Room suits a pair who would rather have two separate beds than negotiate sleeping arrangements like a badly planned buddy dive.

The two-bedroom suites are the sensible family option, sleeping up to four people with either a king-bed or bunk-bed layout. They include a seating area and sofa, so children can have some separation from the adults and you are not forced to conduct the entire evening from the edge of a bed. A private bathroom is part of the suite arrangement.

Every room has air conditioning, a refrigerator, minibar, electric kettle, desk, wardrobe and free WiFi. That means cold drinks when you return, a place to deal with the less glamorous parts of travel, and enough basic kit for a night in. Soundproofing is also listed, which should help make sleep the priority when the alarm is set for an early departure.

The hotel has a family-friendly restaurant serving local cuisine, along with a bar and an on-site coffee house. That gives you three different levels of effort: sit down for a meal, order a drink, or obtain caffeine without making a separate expedition. The restaurant also offers children's meals and a child-friendly buffet.

Breakfast is available in continental, Asian and American styles, with buffet and à la carte options. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese and fruit are all part of the breakfast offering, and breakfast to go is available for mornings when the dive schedule leaves little time for lingering.

A minibar, refrigerator and kettle are available in the rooms, while the food and drink facilities include wine and champagne. Special-diet menus can be requested, giving you a practical option if your post-dive appetite comes with dietary rules attached.

The saltwater swimming pool is the obvious place to unwind without leaving the property. There is a sun terrace, outdoor furniture and a garden, so you can choose between a swim, a patch of shade or the classic horizontal position with a drink within reach. Pool and beach towels are available too.

For a quieter recovery session, the spa and wellness centre offers massage treatments. The menu includes full-body, back, neck, head, hand and foot massages, as well as couples massage. This is the useful sort of after-dive activity: no timetable, no special clothing and no need to pretend that climbing a mountain is relaxing.

If you are travelling with children, the hotel has a children's pool, board games and puzzles, children's meals and a child-friendly buffet. Pattaya's other diversions are close at hand, including Art In Paradise, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Mini Siam and Underwater World Pattaya.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out runs until 12:00. The front desk is open around the clock, with luggage storage available if your arrival or departure does not line up neatly with those hours. There is a lift, daily housekeeping and free private parking on site, with no reservation needed for a parking space.

An airport shuttle is available, and car hire can be arranged through the hotel. The shuttle is a paid service, so arrange the details with the hotel before travelling. Pattaya's airport is about 21 miles away by road. The hotel also offers packed lunches, which may be useful when your day starts or finishes away from the restaurant.

Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be requested, subject to the selected room arrangement and availability, and children aged 12 and over are treated as adults for the hotel's occupancy policy. Pets are not allowed. Cash is an accepted payment method.