Should you go on vacation to Pattaya in 2021? We share reviews about the weather, beaches, hotels, food, entertainment and excursions. Find out the pros and cons of one of Thailand's most popular seaside resorts and travel tips.
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Pattaya weather reviews
There is only 1440 km between Pattaya and the equator. The Thai resort lies in the subequatorial climate zone, so there is no cold here.
Monsoons have a great influence on the weather in Pattaya. From November to March, rains on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand are rare, the sun is shining in a clear sky, and the air humidity is low. High season starts in the second half November... IN December a lot of tourists come to Pattaya on vacation, and the number of residents of the city is noticeably increasing.
Air and water temperature in Pattaya in high season:
| month | day air t, ° С | sea temperature, ° С |
| November | +31 | +29,5 |
| December | +30 | +28,5 |
| January | +31 | +27,5 |
| February | +31 | +28 |
| March | +31,5 | +29 |
According to tourists, the weather in Pattaya pleases at any time of the year. Even in the low season, when it rains, the resort is warm and cozy, all the attractions are open, and you can swim in the sea every day.
IN april and May the heat sets in, and the city becomes uncomfortable. Due to humidity, high temperatures are especially difficult for small children and those who suffer from chronic diseases.
Advice... Tourists recommend in reviews - in the first days of your vacation in Pattaya, let yourself get used to the hot climate. Do not plan a lot of trips, try to stay in the shade more often, drink more plain water and from time to time look into air-conditioned rooms - cafes, restaurants and shops.
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Map of Pattaya beaches and Koh Lan island in Russian
Reviews about beaches in Pattaya
The beaches in Pattaya leave a lot to be desired. The city authorities are constantly improving the coastal zone, pouring clean sand and reconstructing the embankments. However, Pattaya beaches are getting worse from year to year. There is a lot of rubbish floating near the shore, especially plastic bags. There are days when the low tide and the current carry away the mud, but most of the time the beach strip is an unsightly sight. 13 best beaches in Pattaya >>
According to tourists, the best beaches in Pattaya are located in the north of the city and on Pratumnak... Some drive Military beach 20 km south of the resort or on Dancing girl beach, which is located near the U-Tapao airport. Popular with tourists Jomtien Beach with developed infrastructure.
Most vacationers prefer to spend time on the island Koh Lan, 8 km from the coast of Pattaya. It takes 40 minutes to get there by ferry and 15-20 minutes by speedboat. There are several clean sandy beaches on the island, and tuk-tuk and motorcycle taxis are brought to any of them from the piers.
Advice... On Koh Lana, you can rent sun loungers, use toilets and showers, buy groceries from the 7-Eleven store, and have a snack at coastal restaurants and cafes. All questions are easily resolved on the spot, so there is no need to worry about anything!
Prices for holidays in Pattaya - 2021
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According to tourists, vacation in Pattaya is one of the cheapest in Thailand. In high season, a tour for two for 7 days with a flight from Moscow costs from 74 thousand rubles. Hot tours often appear, so you can save money.
When you are on your own in Pattaya, a lot of money is spent on the flight. Flights from Moscow to Bangkok and back cost from 23 thousand rubles. In this case, you have to fly with one or two transfers. Direct flights are much more expensive - from 49 thousand rubles. But accommodation is inexpensive: a double room in a 3 * hotel can be rented for 600-1000 THB. How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya >>
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Food prices in Pattaya are among the lowest in Southeast Asia. In the cafe, an American breakfast costs 70-80 THB, a two-course lunch - 100-120 THB. Dinner in a budget restaurant, excluding alcohol, costs 150-200 THB.
Advice... On a short trip of up to two weeks, it is easier to go on a tour. According to tourists' reviews, if you want to spend more time in Pattaya, it is more profitable to go on your own.
Reviews of hotels in Pattaya
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There are a lot of accommodation in the resort - about 1000 hotels from 1 * to 5 *, guesthouses and resorts. At any time of the year, supply exceeds demand, so it is easy to find a suitable option during your holiday in Pattaya in 2021. True, "all inclusive" for Thailand is a rarity. Most hotels from 3 * and above, except for accommodation, only offer breakfast.
According to tourists' reviews, the service in Pattaya hotels is good. The staff are polite and helpful. Rooms are cleaned and cases of theft are rare.
Are in demand hotels, villas and bungalow, which are removed from the carriageways. Housing with swimming pools and green courtyards is also in demand. Hotels "Ambassador", Pattaya Park Beach Resort and Sawasdee hotels are popular among Russian tourists. Vacationers who come for more than a month prefer to rent apartments and studios in condominiums, because such housing is cheaper.
Find out more about the best Pattaya hotels under $ 200.
There are many good hotels in Pattaya for families with children. They have comfortable rooms, a quiet enclosed area, shallow pools and playgrounds. For family vacation great hotels:
- Rabbit Resort 5 *
- Centara Grand Mirage 5 *
- Royal Cliff Beach Hotel 5 *
- Siam Bayshore Resort Pattaya 5 *
- Woodlands Hotel and Resort 4 *
- Pullman Pattaya Aisawan 4 *
- Best Bella Pattaya 3 *.
Advice... If you decide to stay away from the beaches, choose a hotel near which tuk-tuk go. This way you can quickly get to the city center and the embankments.
Reviews about food in Pattaya
According to tourists, Thai cuisine is one of the best in the world. Thai chefs skillfully prepare dishes from fish and seafood, mushrooms, meat, aquatic plants, bamboo and vegetables. They find a harmonious balance between salty, bitter, sour and sweet tastes and love to use spices, ginger, fish sauce and chili peppers.
The quality of street fast food is in no way inferior to the expensive restaurants of the resort. While on holiday in Pattaya, be sure to try the freshly squeezed tangerine juice - 30 THB, mango with glutinous rice - 60 THB, spicy soup Tom Yam - 60-80 THB, sweetish soup with coconut milk Tom Kha - 50-70 THB and fried rice noodles Pad Thai (Phat Thai) - 30-40 THB.
Sweet tooths will love delicious coconut ice cream and delicate desserts. Pancakes are popular roti, sweet sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves Khanom Bing, candy in the form of small fruits Bow Chupas well as sweet waffles and flavored donuts, which are prepared and sold right on the streets.
Advice... According to tourist reviews, if you want to save money on your vacation in Pattaya in 2021, eat in Thai street restaurants or food courts at large shopping centers. Portions there are only 30-50 THB.
Reviews of tourists about excursions and entertainment in Pattaya
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster sites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Pattaya is the sex symbol of Thailand, and many tourists come here to plunge into the nightlife and see exotic performances. Vivid transvestite shows are popular among vacationers; they are shown in different parts of the city.
According to reviews, tourists on vacation in Pattaya prefer sightseeing trips for half a day in the nearest suburbs of the resort - to the Nong Nooch tropical garden, the Park of Millions of Years Stones, the Spice Garden, to the crocodile farm and the snake show. Many are interested in one day boat trips to the islands, during which you can go snorkeling, sea fishing and feed the monkeys. Parents with children willingly go to the sheep farm, water parks, dolphinarium, oceanarium, 3D Art in Paradise gallery, tiger zoo and Khao Kheo open zoo.
Those who want to experience the culture and traditions of Thailand prefer longer journeys. They are buy tours to Bangkok, ancient city Ayutthaya, to ancient temples and monasteries in the provinces Chachengsau and Kanchanaburi.
According to tourists' reviews, on vacation in Pattaya, it makes no sense to take sightseeing tours of the resort - you yourself can go around it. Trips to latex and jewelry factories are also useless.
Advice... While on holiday in Pattaya, independently climb the observation decks on Buddha Hill and Pratumnak, eat at the floating market, visit the unusual Ripley Museum and the Bottle Museum.
Pros and cons of vacationing in Pattaya in 2021
Most vacationers like this fun and carefree resort. They strive to get here again and recommend their beloved seaside town to their friends and acquaintances. According to tourists, vacation in Pattaya in 2021 has a lot advantages:
- To enter the country for Russians no visa needed.
- There are convenient direct flights from different cities of Russia.
- It is easy to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the sea in 2 hours by bus or taxi. Book a taxi online →
- In Pattaya huge selection of entertainment, attractions for children and adults. You can visit interesting excursions around the resort and in other cities in Thailand.
- Safety holidaymakers are provided by the regular, traffic and tourist police. Safety and deception of tourists in Thailand →
- Many opportunities for active recreation at sea and independent travel.
- Pattaya - most inexpensive resort countries. Prices for tours, accommodation, food, transport and entertainment are lower here than in Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui.
- The city has several hospitals, many pharmacies and dental clinics. If you have any health problems, help is always there. The main thing - take out insurance... Dangerous animals of Thailand →
- Cheap tuk-tuk makes it easy to get to any part of the resort.
Cons of vacation in Pattaya in 2021, according to reviews:
- Not all tourists easily tolerate heat and high humidity.
- Urban the beaches are crowded, and the water is muddy - it is unpleasant to swim there.
- In the evenings and at night in the center of the resort noisy.
- On the streets that are far from the embankments, a lot of trash.
- Pattaya is a city with heavy traffic. Traffic jams often occur on the roads. Drivers do not consider pedestrians too much, so you need to cross the streets carefully.
- Expensive taxi. Pattaya taxi drivers never agree to take passengers over the meter.
