Travel tales and tips for getting around in Pattaya, Thailand by asiahotels.com

Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Pattaya, Thailand

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R Yu	05 April 2005
Stayed at Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya - Pattaya, Thailand.
Transportation around Pattaya is very easy as there are scores of public mini-type buses that can take you up and down the beach for 10 baht. For water sports I highly recommend hiring one of the many speedboats parked on the beach (about 600 baht per person) to one of the outer islands where the water is crystal clear. Pattaya beach itself is quite dirty.
C Lim	27 December 2004
Stayed at Rabbit Resort - Pattaya, Thailand.
If you intend to do lots of shopping, stay in the South/Central Pattaya area. You can practially walk the entire street shops. If you prefer a quiter retreat, Jomtien beach would be a better option. Taxis (tuk-tuk) from Central Pattaya to Jomtien can cost about THB100 per couple.
G Kosir	29 November 2004
Stayed at Nova Lodge Hotel - Pattaya, Thailand.
Spent 1 week in Pattaya, basically to party a bit, and spend the rest of the time gathering sunshine at the pool. You can walk to most destinations such as Walking Street, but taxi is usually the way to go, especially on a hot day. Taxis will cost you between 10 - 20 baht, but most drivers will ask between 40 - 70 baht....this is where your bargaining skills can be sharpened...a few malls to see, lots of local food to try, and a few western fastfood outlets too (McDonald's and Starbucks, Burger King...The McDonald's in Pattaya actually looks and tastes better than what we have here in North America). Many motorcycle rentals, good for a quick jump to Jomtien Beach a few miles away, you can go parasailing, or just relax on the beach. Nightlife is fantastic, especially for the single guy, tons of beer bars and gogo bars, especially in the Walking Street area. It's a bit of everything for everyone....everyone should at least see it once in their life, there's nothing else like Pattaya.
M Koertke	02 August 2004
Stayed at Royal Cliff Beach Resort - Pattaya, Thailand.
Pattaya is normally not the first choice for our trips out of Bangkok. It is loud, dirty and filled up with disgusting Bars and their custommers. If I will spent a family vacation, I wouln't go there with kids. If you are looking for cheap shopping don't buy at the stalls or try to bargain 50% off. If you have the possibility, go for shopping to Bangkok to the Suan Lum Nightmarket at Rama IV or go down to Jomtien, where you also can find T- Shirts, souvernirs and all that things. In Jomtien there are some nice Restaurants to and you can go there with your kids, cause there are not that girlie bars as in Pattaya. If you like clean water and white beaches make a trip to Kho Lan, a little island opposite of Pattaya. Go there, to the backside of the island and you will never believe that you are near Pattaya. If you have a car, take your kids to Sri Racha to the tiger zoo. This is a real nice place for the whole family, where you can spent easy a whole day. Or go to Chonburi Marina, there you can join the Dolphin show and if you like you can swim together with the Dolphins. This trip takes 45 min. by car.
A Lylick	13 February 2004
Stayed at Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel - Pattaya, Thailand.
We mostly stayed in the Jomtien Beach area and walked to eat at various local restaurants. We went to see the Alcazar cabaret show, which was a new experience for us. The tour company made it easy by having a small bus pick us up at our hotel and return us back there afterwards. We once took the local "baht bus" into Pattaya town.
R Arellano	15 May 2003
Stayed at Pinnacle Jomtien Resort And Spa - Pattaya, Thailand.
Pattaya was more touristy than I wanted, but overall it was a nice getaway from busy Bangkok. The beaches are nice and there's plenty of things for everyone to do. A word of caution if you take a fishing trip, make sure you take Dramamine or another nauseau medication before heading out. Your trip could be cut short if you don't. Restaurants are more common than the normal street vendors like in Bangkok. There are some nice seafood places, although they are a bit high in price. I'd recommend taxis for getting around. You'll never have a problem finding one and they are all set priced.
B Michel	23 March 2003
Stayed at Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya - Pattaya, Thailand.
Pattaya is a nice place whilst small city. There is not much to do. Only shopping (1/2 price of Bangkok! specially in 3rd street), beach (with all sport facilities for water sport lovers) and bars (for people who like that!). Taxi are very cheap (10, 20 baht depending to distance). Bike rental too. I think that one week in Pattaya is enough to visit everything.
B Hansford	14 March 2003
Stayed at Amari Orchid Resort and Tower - Pattaya, Thailand.
At the quieter end of Pattaya well-situated for most facilities. Taxis plentiful and easy to get to South Pattaya.
G Claeys	10 October 2002
Stayed at Pattaya Park Beach Resort - Pattaya, Thailand.
Taking a local taxi transportation will cost you for 2 persons 50 Baht to Jontiem beach (they will ask more, discuss the price in advance). To Pataya beach (South) it will cost you 60 up to 80 Baht. You can fly directly from Pataya to Koh Samui and this island it worth to be visited.
R Frazer	06 September 2002
Stayed at Amari Orchid Resort and Tower - Pattaya, Thailand.
Pattaya Thailand can be both exciting and relaxing. Kings restaurant, primarily sea food was awsome. Both the service and food exceeded my expectations. I also went on an elephant ride tour, again, awsome. Getting around was very easy via taxi and cheap too. In addition, I had two very fine suits made up at Michelle's and John's (two different places). Great price and excellent craftsmanship provided by both tailor's.

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