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title: "Athena Resort vs Lighthouse Residence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Athena Resort or Lighthouse Residence in Pattaya? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/athena-resort-pattaya-vs-lighthouse-residence-pattaya/
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Athena Resort vs Lighthouse Residence

Both are in Pattaya, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment
## [Athena Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/athena-resort-pattaya/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1160785/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment
## [Lighthouse Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lighthouse-residence-pattaya/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1775754/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Lighthouse Residence

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.

### Choose Lighthouse Residence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 6.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (220 m / 440 m)

### Why is Athena Resort better than Lighthouse Residence?

1.  More guest reviews (268 vs 39), so the rating is more reliable (×6.9)

### Why is Lighthouse Residence better than Athena Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 6.7) (+0.7)
2.  220 m closer to the beach (220 m vs 440 m) (−220 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Athena Resort | Lighthouse Residence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.4  (+0.7) |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.8  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.8 | 9.6  (+0.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.9 | 7.8  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.4  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 268  (+229) | 39 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 68 |
| Rank in Pattaya | bottom 4% | bottom 21%  (+17%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.8  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| To the beach | 440 m | 220 m  (−220 m) |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 86 | 87 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 40 | 40 |
| Floors | 9 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+13) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

230 m apart

Athena Resort: city centre: 2.9 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 27 km, beach: 440 m, 86 places to eat within 500 m.

Lighthouse Residence: city centre: 3.0 km, U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 27 km, beach: 220 m, 87 places to eat within 500 m.

[Top-rated of 178 hotels in Jomtien](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/pattaya/area/jomtien/)

## Weather in Pattaya

[Pattaya weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/chon-buri/pattaya/weather)

## Athena Resort or Lighthouse Residence: common questions

### Which is better, Athena Resort or Lighthouse Residence?

Lighthouse Residence leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Athena Resort or Lighthouse Residence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Lighthouse Residence is 220 m from the nearest beach; Athena Resort is 440 m.

### How far apart are Athena Resort and Lighthouse Residence?

The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/athena-resort-pattaya-vs-lighthouse-residence-pattaya/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/