Royal Cliff Grand Hotel
Iconic clifftop luxury resort with panoramic Gulf views and legendary Sunday brunch.
🏊 pool 🏖️ beach 💆 spa 💪 gym
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Top-Rated Pattaya Hotels
Handpicked hotels from budget-friendly to five-star luxury — with honest, no-fluff reviews from someone who's actually been there.
Hilton Pattaya
Stylish high-rise tower above Central Festival mall with an incredible rooftop infinity pool.
🏊 pool 💆 spa 💪 gym 🍽️ restaurant
InterContinental Pattaya Resort
Elegant hillside resort with private beach, world-class dining, and serene gardens.
🏊 pool 🏖️ beach 💆 spa 💪 gym
Pullman Pattaya Hotel G
Chic modern hotel with the city's most popular rooftop bar and prime beach road location.
🏊 pool 💆 spa 💪 gym 🍽️ restaurant
Sea Sand Sun Resort & Villas
Luxury pool villas on Jomtien Beach — romantic, private, and genuinely outstanding.
🏊 pool 🏊 privatePool 🏖️ beach 💆 spa
The Zign Hotel
Adults-only luxury resort in Naklua with unique Thai village architecture and rooftop dining.
🏊 pool 🏖️ beach 💆 spa 💪 gym
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Pattaya's Five Neighbourhoods
From the main beach strip to hidden fishing villages — each area has its own character and vibe.
Central Pattaya
The main beach, big hotels, and all the action
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Jomtien Beach
Cleaner water and a relaxed family vibe
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Naklua
Authentic fishing village with Wong Amat Beach
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Walking Street
Pattaya's legendary night entertainment strip
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Koh Larn Island
Crystal clear water — the perfect day escape
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Top Pattaya Experiences
From island day trips to Muay Thai shows — there's never a dull day in Pattaya.
Koh Larn Island Day Trip
Koh Larn — Coral Island — is the escape hatch that Pattaya residents and visitors have been using for decades. Just 45 minutes by …
- ✓ Crystal clear water
- ✓ Six beaches to choose from
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Sixteen kilometres south of Pattaya, Nong Nooch is one of Thailand's most spectacular botanical gardens — and one of Southeast Asi…
- ✓ 500 acres of themed gardens
- ✓ Thai cultural show daily
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya
The ethical elephant experience Pattaya didn't used to have — the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary operates on a no-riding, no-chains phi…
- ✓ Feed and bathe elephants
- ✓ Learn about elephant conservation
Sanctuary of Truth
The Sanctuary of Truth is one of the most extraordinary buildings in Southeast Asia — period. A 105-metre-tall temple entirely con…
- ✓ 105m all-wood temple
- ✓ Handcarved by artisans
Four Regions Floating Market
While it doesn't quite compare to Bangkok's famous floating markets, Pattaya's Four Regions Floating Market is genuinely fun and d…
- ✓ Food from all four Thai regions
- ✓ Traditional floating market setting
Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park
The best water park in Pattaya by a significant margin — Cartoon Network Amazone combines world-class water slides and attractions…
- ✓ 30+ water attractions
- ✓ World-class slides
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The Most Underrated Beach City in Southeast Asia
Yes, Pattaya has a reputation. But beyond the neon lights, there's an island with crystal-clear water, a 500-acre botanical garden, one of Asia's most extraordinary wooden temples, fresh seafood that will ruin you for life, and a beach scene that draws 18 million visitors a year for a reason.
It's chaotic, loud, surprising, affordable, and unforgettable. Pattaya doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Neither do we.
Koh Larn Island
45-min ferry to crystal-clear water and white sand
Sanctuary of Truth
105m all-wood temple — one of Asia's great landmarks
Elephant Sanctuary
Rescued elephants in a no-riding environment
Exceptional Value
Five-star hotels at prices that surprise everyone
Pattaya by the Numbers
A City Worth Knowing
18M Visitors Per Year
More than Chiang Mai, Krabi, and Koh Samui combined
$45 Average Hotel/Night
For a solid mid-range hotel with pool in peak season
45min From Suvarnabhumi
One of the most accessible beach cities in Southeast Asia
5000+ Restaurants & Bars
Every cuisine, every budget, every hour of the day
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Pattaya Travel Guides
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Pattaya Travel Guide 2025
Everything you need — transport, areas, food, accommodation, safety.
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Best Time to Visit
Month-by-month breakdown with weather, crowds, and event highlights.
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Getting to Pattaya
Buses, airport transfers, trains — every option explained clearly.
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Pattaya for Families
Yes, it works brilliantly — if you know where to stay and what to do.
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Pattaya on a Budget
How to have an excellent Pattaya trip for under $30/day.
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