MASON Pattaya

Blocky minimalist guest houses built from local Thai granite and polished wood sit on the edge of Pattaya Bay, a design nod to the region's stone-carving tradition. Each villa has its own private pool, which does make the wraparound bay views considerably more compelling. A Michelin Key resort with an all-day bistro, espresso bar, and a cocktail bar timed for sunset, plus activities running from kayaking to Muay Thai to tattoo body painting, for those who like their holidays eclectic.