It may be difficult to decide which is the better holiday destination, especially when the choices are two of your favourites—Pattaya and Phuket. However, knowing what you and your travel companions are looking for in the perfect holiday destination can make the decision a little easier. 

We’ve created a comparison of the two destinations to help make the decision a little easier.

Families and Relaxed Beach Stays

Deciding which is better for families, Pattaya or Phuket, can be difficult. Phuket may have the edge in scenic beauty, but in Pattaya, the attractions are closer together, and the younger family members may be able to enjoy more of them in a single day. 

Both locations offer excellent Centara Resorts for families. In Pattaya, book a spacious hotel room at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya for its family-friendly themed waterpark and The Lost World Adventure Land, which provide thrilling activities and beachfront fun. 

For an excellent Karon Beach family hotel in Phuket, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket offers a prime beachfront location, an exciting waterpark and slides, family-friendly pools, and plenty of activities for all ages. 

Adventure and Water Sports

Pattaya and Phuket are also fairly evenly matched in the availability of exciting water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, banana boat riding, snorkelling and diving. 

In Pattaya, Centara Pattaya Hotel and Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya are located just a couple of blocks from Pattaya Beach and all the water sports vendors along the beach. However, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya offers a private themed waterpark and The Lost World Adventure Land amusement park with a climbing wall, zip line, and many more activities to keep the young ones happy and excited. 

Phuket is also a water sports paradise with all the snorkelling and dive sites off the beaches of Phuket and the nearby islands of Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman Sea. Plus, you can book a stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket on Karon Beach and enjoy water sports right at your doorstep.

Exciting Nightlife

Nightlife is another category in which Pattaya and Phuket are fairly evenly matched. Pattaya is known for its buzzing nightlife scene on Walking Street and up and down Beach Road. Centara Pattaya Hotel and Centara Nova Hotel Pattaya are close to the action. The Pattaya area is also filled with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs from Northern Pattaya to Southern Jomtien.

Phuket also offers world-class nightclubs and colourful and fun bars at the world-famous Bangla Road entertainment hub in Patong Beach. More laid-back beach bars and clubs offering entertainment can be found all over the island, particularly in the west coast towns of Kamala, Patong, Karon, and Kata Beaches. 

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is just over the hill in Karon Beach from the bright lights and entertainment of Patong Beach and offers a peaceful escape after a night out.

Tranquillity and Wellness

Enjoy a quick and serene family getaway from Bangkok at Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha. Booking a room at this stylish resort in Northern Chon Buri province offers a beachfront location, along with a kid's club, playground, children's pool, spacious rooms with bunk beds, and for the adults, a revitalising spa with an onsen at SPA Cenvaree. Or choose Centara Life Maris Resort Jomtien with wellness-focused facilities, including Cense by SPA Cenvaree and a complete fitness centre.

In Phuket, you can enjoy a 5-star peaceful stay and unwind with ocean views, long walks along beautiful Karon Beach and spa treatments at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, or enjoy a tranquil, secluded stay at Centara Villas Phuket. 

Food Lovers

The Centara resorts of Pattaya and Phuket also offer plenty of delicious choices for food lovers. Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya presents exquisite Japanese cuisine at Hagi and BBQ dishes at Oasis, among its restaurants. Not to be outdone, Centara Grand Resort Phuket offers BBQ, grilled dishes, and authentic southern Thai seafood flavours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro, among its food outlets. Centara Karon Resort Phuket also offers family-friendly dining in its seven dining outlets. All the Centara Resorts in Pattaya and Phuket also feature poolside and beachfront snack and refreshment outlets.

Book a Pattaya or Phuket Centara Holiday

Whether you prefer Pattaya or Phuket, Centara’s convenient resorts ensure a memorable stay in both destinations. Book your perfect holiday with Centara today!