Pattaya Beach
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- andreasam91Auckland Central, New Zealand2,813 contributionsYou're coming for the nightI've been here a few days, I've never taken a bath, the water is not at all inviting, better to sunbathe and then go to the pool. Cheap prices for sunbeds and umbrellas on clean sand. In the evening it comes alive even if it seems like it's not like it used to beVisited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 16 February 2024
- ANDERSON DRevere, Massachusetts65 contributionsIt’s not really a good beach!!It’s not really a good beach! I’m disappoint with this place, I was expecting more because everyone said the Thailand beach’s are so beautiful which is not true for this one. There are so many boats close to the beach which make the water a little dusty and even the beach is not clean. I had no chance to went to Puckett but I’m pretty much sure those beaches are with white sand and clear water. Don’t waste your time on this beach.Visited April 2024Travelled with familyWritten 31 March 2024
- I TOLD YOU SLondon, United Kingdom18 contributionsSIT BACK AND RELAX WITH A BEER!This beach used to be covered in plastic bottles and rubbish, however, the last 10 times it is very clean indeed. Warm water, great for swimming. Sun loungers available to keep the sun off you at a reasonable rate. Food and drinks available including beer etc. Water sports including paragliding and banana rides, jet skis etc. For swimming a number of cordoned off areas for your safety ensure a good swim.Visited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 9 April 2024
- Cokol02128Meckenheim, Germany767 contributionsConditionally recommendedPlenty of loungers and umbrellas available. Costs are reasonable. Catering is possible. Not really suitable for swimming. Unfortunately, you are approached every few minutes and encouraged to buy something. Some people write about ladies on the beach for short-term pleasure. Yes, that's true, but only after dusk. You can, but you don't really have to.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 6 June 2024
- Rob NesbitWarsaw, Poland4,543 contributionsNot the best nor the worst beach in the world.Not the best or not the worst beach in the world. Plenty of bars and restaurants within distance, and it is a long, long beach . I was only at one end of the beach, but from what I could see it was all good. I didn't go in for a dip into the sea as it was too hot and no real place to change, but I did try out a 20 minute sun bathe to top on my tan.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 30 June 2024
- Edward M2 contributionsNice viewThe beach is clean and beautiful and there are many interesting activities to experience. However, it will sometimes be crowded and cramped on weekends. Summer is a beautiful time for you to come here to have relaxing moments with family and friends.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 14 November 2024
- Karina LToronto, Canada18 contributionsPattaya Beach is vibrant and full of energy!The beachfront offers a wide variety of activities, from jet skiing to parasailing, ensuring there's something for everyone. The nearby street vendors and restaurants provide delicious local food and refreshing drinks, which adds to the overall experience. The beach is generally clean, though it can get crowded, especially during peak hours. If you're looking for a quieter spot, it's worth walking further down the beach. The sunsets here are stunning—a perfect end to a fun day. One area for improvement would be better maintenance of certain parts of the beach and clearer information on activity pricing. Overall, a great spot for both relaxation and adventure!Visited February 2024Travelled soloWritten 29 November 2024
- MaximilianSingapore, Singapore2,039 contributionsPattaya beach is nice but…Pattaya Beach receives a moderate 3-star rating, offering a mixed experience for visitors. The beach itself provides an appealing setting with its long stretch of sand and water activities. It serves as a lively coastal destination with various entertainment options and water sports available. However, the atmosphere can be impacted by the eclectic mix of beachgoers. The diverse crowd sometimes includes individuals whose behavior might make other visitors uncomfortable, affecting the overall beach experience. The beachfront maintains basic amenities and services typical of a popular tourist destination. Beach chairs, local vendors, and various activities are readily available for those seeking seaside recreation. Despite its natural appeal and facilities, the unpredictable social environment can detract from what could otherwise be a more relaxing beach experience. For visitors to Pattaya, the beach remains a functional coastal destination, though the varying crowd dynamics might influence when and how people choose to enjoy it. Those seeking a quieter beach experience might want to consider visiting during off-peak hours or exploring alternative beaches in the area.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 December 2024
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Roc
2 contributions
Dec 2022
A wide variety of bars that are mostly all the same . If you take the drinking out of it I wouldnt choose this holiday destination . In my own opinion lacks an unique Thai experience that some other areas in Thailand hasto offer . The positives you will not be lonely if you travel solo it is easy to talk to other foreigners and socialise also prices are good compared to Bangkok and Phuket. If you are willing to spend you can have a good time and go on boat rides to the Islands if not can still be a budget traveller and have fun by walking around do some shopping , eat western andThai food , massages and go to entertainment venues.
Written 18 April 2023
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,016 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Like Jomtien Beach, our last visit here was 1988. Back then it was a brave person that swam in the ocean with the amount of untreated effluent that was being discharged and the beach sand was less than clean. Seems to have much improved, many beachgoers crowding the area and, in the water, a myriad of dining outlets, massage parlors, bars, shops, whatever the tourist desires. I think I prefer Jomtien.
Written 26 December 2023
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Neil A
Ottawa, Canada14 contributions
Dec 2022 • Solo
Nice beach from a distance. Water is full of plastic bottles and plastic bags and wrappers which is disgusting to swim in which is why most people drink beer and sunbath except City Hall no longer allows the rented loungers to be dragged into the sunny beach. Needs a clean up and rules enforcement on littering and beach sellers who bug you all day long. What is the bacteria level in the water by the way guys ?
Written 23 December 2022
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Pakawat Phasook
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Nice bleach and view, i went there last year it's so impressive and exciting that i can ride the jet boat and jet ski and you can play with a surfborad that you can buy or rent it. You play with a sand and see a view along the bleach, pattaya bleach that have a lot of fascinating legend street food and restaurant that influencer and creator was review on the tiktok, facebook, instagram and youtube, for the price of food start atleast 30 Baht and all of that kind of delicious food. Pattaya bleach and near the Pattaya bleach have a lot of place and view to checkpoint that you can check in on the social media, for the checkpoint have nice view that you can take photo of memory with your family or your couple, that's so complacent, i love this place so much if i got some chance i will go there again it's so memorable and impressive experience, love pattaya bleach.
Written 29 January 2023
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Kyaw Y
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
First of all, crossing the street is not for the faint of heart. If you live in a big city, it's probably not a big deal, but for older people or people with small children it can be daunting. The boardwalk itself is pretty and mostly covered in trees. The beach is certainly not the cleanest and the sea quality is not good. The views from the beach certainly make you feel like you are somewhere special and the welcome shade from the trees provides a much-needed respite from the heat of the day. Unfortunately, the endless traffic and constant construction ruin the atmosphere of trying to relax on the beach.

Written 26 October 2023
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Alex V
London3 contributions
Jul 2023
I like Pattaya for its vibrant spirit and when visiting go to the beach to swim daily as is too lazy to travel to a cleaner beach. I have been on many beaches on Mediterranean and Black seas and this is by far the worst:
1. Just 20% of it is allocated to humans with the help of several square areas segregated by floaters from boats and scooters. In high seasons these areas are packed and swimming there feels not like in the sea but in a swimming pool. The rest 80% are used by boats constantly emitting exhausts and creating a layer of petroleum on the surface. I prefer to swim slightly outside of these cages to see the horizon rather than the floaters, and each 5 min there will scouter passing almost over me. Everywhere in Europe boats are confined to "marinas" and humans can use the beach freely without the fear of being driven over.
2. On many days literally tons of garbage are washed to the beach. This has been for years and no one seems to have been penalised for this. I presume these are coming from the paraplanning pontoons offshore, but it is hard to say. There is a cleaning team working with no much enthusiasm leaving half of it on the sand.
This beach is such a disgrace for this beautiful country. I wished the authorities investigated the origin of pollution and moved all the boats and scooters into segregated areas leaving the beach to humans.
1. Just 20% of it is allocated to humans with the help of several square areas segregated by floaters from boats and scooters. In high seasons these areas are packed and swimming there feels not like in the sea but in a swimming pool. The rest 80% are used by boats constantly emitting exhausts and creating a layer of petroleum on the surface. I prefer to swim slightly outside of these cages to see the horizon rather than the floaters, and each 5 min there will scouter passing almost over me. Everywhere in Europe boats are confined to "marinas" and humans can use the beach freely without the fear of being driven over.
2. On many days literally tons of garbage are washed to the beach. This has been for years and no one seems to have been penalised for this. I presume these are coming from the paraplanning pontoons offshore, but it is hard to say. There is a cleaning team working with no much enthusiasm leaving half of it on the sand.
This beach is such a disgrace for this beautiful country. I wished the authorities investigated the origin of pollution and moved all the boats and scooters into segregated areas leaving the beach to humans.
Written 11 July 2023
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Andi
43 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Dirty, loud, terrible - when I look at the conditions of hygiene, from the endless brothels and freelance ladies 25 years ago - friendliness and traffic back then 2, at most 3 points, today you really have to go down to minus 20. Everyone has to be warned! Nobody wants the good tourists of the past anymore - they only bring the cheapest ones from India - China or Arab countries. Instead of putting things in order, everything was destroyed during the pandemic and now there are 10 times as many women for sale (of the most filthy kind here now). No thanks, useless.

Written 27 August 2023
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ADASXA
1 contribution
Jan 2023
Pattaya beach is a good place for a walk at night. There are beautiful lights along the way that I used to go to when I was a kid. It's a very good memory, I remember traveling with my family and going to Pattaya Beach in the morning was very hot because it was summer. There are a lot of accommodations and restaurants in the area and it is quality accommodation, the food is delicious, at night the atmosphere around the beach is very beautiful, and during the New Year there will be fireworks to see, overall it is a very good place to recommend to go. with family
Written 21 February 2023
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Triantafyllos S
Thessaloniki, Greece586 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Pattaya city is not famous for the beach .....there is a island near Pattaya called Koh Lan that has beautiful beaches...you can go there...Pattaya is known for the nightlife and the bars that is there!!!Some people call it "The Sin City"!!!!
Written 8 December 2024
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye1,95,386 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Taste can vary greatly depending on what you are looking for or expecting. If you are looking for a clear and clean sea, this is not such a place. For this, it is necessary to go to islands or bays where there are fewer people. This is a sea with wavy tides all day long. The beach is sandy and very clean. Small businesses on the beach provide services for a fee. There are many alternative businesses for those interested in water sports. I recommend that you plan with high humidity in mind.

Written 14 October 2023
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i want an overnight visit to pattaya beach. We can take the bus if necessary. And tell me about coral island plz.
Written 6 February 2024
Just check the reviews on trip Advisor or Google the information, it’s all there on various websites
Written 6 February 2024
moin Gerd,
wie sind die Preise für Liegestuhl?
gibt es wieder Bier bei den Liegestuhlvermietern?
wie sieht es mit rauchen aus?
wie teuer ist das Bier S/L Chang? an der Beach
hoffe du hattest einen super Urlaub. Ich flieg am 1.März bin alter Pattayafahrer, nur 1x fremdgegangen 2019 (Vietnam) wird Zeit
lieben Gruß von und nach HH
Written 9 January 2023
Olá, FernandoBQ, tudo bem? farei o cruzeiro em janeiro de 2020, você poderia me falar dos passeios dos demais portos? foi fácil na hora? desde já agradeço a sua ajuda!
Written 24 October 2019
Cheap buses leave every 30 mins from bus station. $3 for one way
Written 17 July 2018
We are coming into Laem Chabang on a cruise and would like to visit a nice beach near Pattaya can you recommend one and say the best way to get there
Written 4 February 2018
You can go to jomtein beach and you can take taxi or tuk tuk . If you want to stay there , you have lots of hotels . This beach is good
Written 4 February 2018
You can book from any unrestricted internet connection anywhere in the world
Written 15 May 2019
am in Thailand and I want to visit Pattaya for couple of days but I wonder if I can travel by plan or bus just frost time
Written 20 January 2018
fist level gate 8 you can buy busticket 124 Bath. every hour to Pattaya and Jomtien
Written 4 March 2018
Hi could I visit Ko Samae San from Pattaya? What is the best way to get there and how much it cost?
Written 31 August 2017
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