Pattaya travel guide
Beach resort town, Coral Island and evening shows. Most people stay 2–3 nights. Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar.
Highlights
- Coral Island (Koh Larn)
- Sanctuary of Truth
- Alcazar and Tiffany's shows
- Nong Nooch garden
Things to do in Pattaya
- Coral Island (Koh Larn) speedboat day · 6 h · about ₹1,800 per person. Public ferries from Bali Hai pier cost ~30 THB each way; tours add lunch and water sports. Agree water-sport prices first.
- Alcazar or Tiffany's cabaret show · 1.5 h · about ₹2,000 per person. Several shows nightly; online tickets are usually cheaper than at the door.
- Sanctuary of Truth · 2 h · about ₹1,250 per person. Carving work is ongoing, so hard hats are handed out; shoulders and knees covered.
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden & cultural show · 4 h · about ₹1,800 per person
- Big Buddha Hill & Pratumnak viewpoint · 1.5 h · free
- Pattaya Floating Market · 2 h · about ₹500 per person
- Ramayana Water Park · 6 h · about ₹3,000 per person. ~30 min south of town; book online for lower prices.
- Art in Paradise 3D museum · 1.5 h · about ₹1,000 per person
- Walking Street nightlife · 2 h · free. Adult-oriented after dark; families prefer Beach Road or Jomtien in the evening.
Where to stay in Pattaya
- Central Pattaya (Second Road) (budget, ₹1,800–₹3,500 a night): Baht-buses at the door; beach and Walking Street within walking distance.
- Jomtien Beach (mid, ₹3,000–₹6,500 a night): Quieter, longer beach — families prefer it.
- Beach Road / North Pattaya (mid, ₹4,000–₹8,500 a night): Sea-view hotels near malls and the Bali Hai pier run.
- Wongamat / Naklua (premium, ₹8,000–₹20,000 a night): Calmer beachfront resorts next to the Sanctuary of Truth.
What to eat
- Fresh seafood: Naklua seafood market
- Som tam & grilled chicken: Jomtien beach stalls
- Night-market grills and roti: Thepprasit night market (Fri–Sun)
Getting there
- Bus or car from BKK airport ~2h
- Baht-bus songthaews along Beach Road and Second Road
Good to know
- Walking Street is adult-oriented after dark; families prefer Jomtien.
Thailand itineraries with Pattaya
- Bangkok & Pattaya short break · 5 days · 5 days, Pattaya → Bangkok · from ₹23,350 per person, base estimate before flights. A long-weekend version: one island day, one temple day and an evening of shopping.
- Bangkok & Pattaya first trip · 6 days · 6 days, Pattaya → Bangkok · from ₹28,100 per person, base estimate before flights. The most popular first Thailand trip: beach town and shows, then temples and shopping in Bangkok.
- Bangkok, Pattaya & Phuket · 9 days · 9 days, Pattaya → Bangkok → Phuket · from ₹49,850 per person, base estimate before flights. The classic first-timer route, with a beach finish in Phuket.