Pattaya Beach Road begins at the entrance to Walking Street and runs northward parallel to Pattaya Beach for about 2.8 kilometers, before curving inland near the Dusit Thani Hotel and continuing another 340 meters to the Dolphin Roundabout.
The entrance to Walking Street (photo above) is where Pattaya Beach Road begins/ends at its southernmost point.
In addition to direct access to Pattaya Beach and the promenade footpath that runs its full length, Beach Road is lined with hotels, bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and gift shops—just as you’d expect in any major seaside resort town.
With major shopping malls like Central Festival Beach Mall and Royal Garden Plaza, some of Pattaya’s largest hotels, plus a mix of popular nightlife venues and restaurants, Beach Road, and the beach itself, form the main focal point of Pattaya City.
Hotels on Pattaya Beach Road
The Dusit Thani stands out as being the only hotel with direct access to Pattaya Beach. But there’s no shortage of hotels along Beach Road, including top names like the Hilton, Amari, Holiday Inn, and The Markland—all offering stunning views of the ocean and Pattaya Bay from their upper floors.
Besides high-rise hotels, there are sprawling resorts such as the Avani and the Bayview, there are also budget-priced hotels on Beach Road and nearby on the sois (streets) between Beach Road and 2nd Road, including some of the most popular guest friendly hotels in Pattaya.
If you’re planning a family vacation, some of the best family friendly hotels in Pattaya are right on Beach Road.
What is believed to be the first proper hotel—and the site of the first bar and discotheque in Pattaya—the Basaya Beach Hotel (formerly Nipa Lodge) is also located on Beach Road. Just down the road, you’ll find Pattaya’s first-ever go-go bar, the legendary Tahitian Queen.
Pattaya Beach Promenade
Pattaya Beach’s wide, palm tree-lined promenade is a great place to relax and watch the world go by, take a morning or afternoon stroll, or go for a jog along the beachfront.
Although you’d only notice it if you’re a single man and that’s what you’re looking for, the promenade is often frequented by freelance girls looking for potential clients—and has become known locally as the Coconut Bar.
Bars on Pattaya Beach Road
The sois – between Beach Road and 2nd are very popular nightlife venues, especially Soi 6, and Soi 7 and 8, but there are also bars and beer bar complexes right on Beach Road, which are popular by day and night. Most bars are located between Central Pattaya Road (klang) and South Pattaya Road (tai).
Some of the most popular bars on Beach Road are Lovely Corner on the corner of Soi 7 and Beach Road, Poppy 2, Lucky Star, and Red Cat Bar on the corner of Beach Road and Soi 8.
Events and Festivals on Pattaya Beach Road
Along with Bali Hai and Lan Pho public park in Naklua – Pattaya Beach Road is a popular venue for staging, celebrating, and spectating major events and festivals in Pattaya.
Some of the major events and festivals on Pattaya Beach Road include Songkran, the Pattaya Marathon, Loy Kratong, New Year celebrations and fireworks, the International Fireworks Display, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
In most cases, Pattaya Beach Road will be closed to traffic, and major events like Songkran will be accompanied by live music performances. For some events, such as the Vegetarian Festival, there is also usually an array of food stalls assembled on the promenade.
Pattaya Beach Road has a lot going for it. It’s right on the baht bus route, which makes it easy to get around Pattaya. There are hotels and all types of accommodation to suit every budget, from cheap guest houses to 5-star resorts.
There’s easy access to Pattaya Beach, great dining options, nightlife, and Children’s activities at Central Festival Beach Mall and Royal Garden Plaza. No matter what you are visiting Pattaya for, Pattaya Beach Road is absolutely one of the best places to stay in Pattaya.