Destination

Pattaya

Two hours from Bangkok by road, which makes it the standard short beach extension when you do not want a second flight.

Suggested stay: 2 nights on a first visit
Direct flights from India: None — connect through Bangkok or Phuket
Cost on the ground: Around the Thai average

Where to stay

Choosing your area in Pattaya

The area matters more than the hotel in Pattaya. Prices are relative to this destination rather than rupee figures, and reflect our editorial judgement.

Area	Who it suits	Getting around	Worth knowing	Price feel
Jomtien	Families and couples who want sand without the strip	Two and a half hours from Bangkok; baht buses along the beach	Spread out — pick a hotel near the northern end	Cheapest end
Central Pattaya	Short stays, shopping malls, nightlife	Walkable centre; two hours from Bangkok by taxi	The beach here is the weakest part of the town	Cheapest end
Wong Amat and Naklua	Resort stays and families wanting quiet	10 minutes north of the centre by road	You will travel for dining and activities	Priciest end
Bang Saray	A village feel and seafood, for repeat visitors	30 minutes south; a car helps	Very little to do after dark	Middle

Jomtien

Suits:: Families and couples who want sand without the strip
Getting around:: Two and a half hours from Bangkok; baht buses along the beach
Worth knowing:: Spread out — pick a hotel near the northern end

Central Pattaya

Suits:: Short stays, shopping malls, nightlife
Getting around:: Walkable centre; two hours from Bangkok by taxi
Worth knowing:: The beach here is the weakest part of the town

Wong Amat and Naklua

Suits:: Resort stays and families wanting quiet
Getting around:: 10 minutes north of the centre by road
Worth knowing:: You will travel for dining and activities

Bang Saray

Suits:: A village feel and seafood, for repeat visitors
Getting around:: 30 minutes south; a car helps
Worth knowing:: Very little to do after dark

Plan the rest of the trip

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Booking Pattaya

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Where we would look for rooms, transport and things to do. Ordered by usefulness for an Indian traveller — never by what they pay us.

Hotels · Editorial
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Agoda
Often cheaper for smaller Thai guesthouses and resorts.
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Tours and activities · Editorial
Klook
Day tours, temple passes and transfers, priced in rupees.
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Ferries and islands · Editorial
12Go
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