Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas & Resort

We stayed for two nights, using it as a convenient stopover between Bangkok and Koh Chang. We had a room with a sea view. Please note when booking that the hotel is split into two separate buildings, essentially operating as two distinct hotels, located about a 10-minute walk apart. **What we liked:** - A diverse breakfast spread - Our excellent, newly renovated room - We enjoyed the hotel's spa facilities - Numerous restaurants and a 7/11 convenience store are just a 5-minute walk away **What we didn't like:** - The sea: The entry was rocky, and the sand wasn't as pleasant compared to the beaches on Thailand's islands. - The aging pool by the beach had chipped tiles in several spots. - The on-site restaurant was quite expensive.

The atmosphere here is wonderful. There are two accommodation wings: choose the Ocean Wing if you prefer a beachfront stay. For those staying on the non-beachfront side, there's a complimentary shuttle to take you to relax by the sea. The main drawback of the beachfront wing is the limited parking; you'll likely need to park on the other side and then take the hotel shuttle. Despite this, the ocean side offers a truly amazing atmosphere with a super glamorous vibe, perfect for capturing photos.

The room was quite nice – spacious, with a high-floor ocean view, and adequately clean. The main issue was with the jacuzzi in the pool area; I couldn't get it to work on my own. I had to contact the staff three times before they finally sent a technician to activate it. Overall, the management definitely needs further improvement.