Chon Buri is a coastal province on Thailand's Eastern Seaboard, best known for the resort city of Pattaya and its string of sun-drenched beaches along the Gulf of Thailand. The province blends vibrant beach tourism with industrial heritage, traditional fishing villages, and lush tropical landscapes just 80 km from Bangkok.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hilton Pattaya
Pattaya's most iconic luxury tower with 302 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bay. The Horizon Rooftop Bar on the 34th floor is the city's most prestigious address for cocktails and dining.
InterContinental Pattaya Resort
Perched on Pratamnak Hill above a private beach with sweeping bay views, featuring five dining venues, a world-class wellness center and 34 executive villas with private pools. The most refined and private luxury property in Pattaya.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort
A spectacular fantasy resort at Wong Amat Beach with Lost World theming, multiple pools, a full-service spa and Camp Oasis kids club — offering luxury family resort experiences unmatched in the province.
Veranda Resort Pattaya - MGallery
A MICHELIN-selected boutique 5-star resort at Jomtien Beach with sophisticated contemporary design, a stunning rooftop pool bar and individually styled rooms offering the best design-led stay in Chon Buri.
Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa
A secluded private beach resort in Na Jomtien with three pools, its own boat pier and beachfront pool villas — the most romantic luxury escape in Chon Buri, deliberately removed from Pattaya's resort strip.
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
The brand's Southeast Asian flagship on Pattaya Beach Road, offering rock-and-roll luxury with the legendary Body Rock pool complex, a spa, live music venue and direct beach access.
Dusit Thani Pattaya
The iconic Dusit Group property on Na Kluea Bay in North Pattaya — the most established luxury brand in the city with impeccable Thai hospitality standards, 3 pools, 3 restaurants and a world-class spa.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Mantra Restaurant & Bar
Pattaya's most celebrated fine-dining venue with nine cuisine stations including Indian tandoor, Japanese sushi, Italian pasta and French classics in a theatrical beachfront setting at the Amari Hotel.
Horizon Rooftop Restaurant (Hilton)
An unrivaled 34th-floor dining experience with 360° Gulf of Thailand panoramas, premium international cuisine, an exceptional wine list and Pattaya's most sophisticated cocktail program.
Glass House Restaurant
A romantic over-water restaurant at Jomtien Beach with contemporary Thai-international cuisine, premium seafood platters and one of Chon Buri's finest sunset dining experiences.
Bruno's Restaurant & Wine Bar
A Pattaya institution with an extensive cellar of European wines, classic Swiss and French cuisine, cheese fondue and meticulous service in an intimate fine-dining environment.
Lobster Pot Restaurant
Premium imported live lobster and fine seafood in a refined but relaxed atmosphere, with a thoughtful wine list and classical seafood preparations that make it ideal for special occasions.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Tandem Skydiving at Thai Sky Adventures
A thrilling tandem freefall from 13,000 feet with aerial views of the Gulf of Thailand coast — the ultimate adrenaline luxury experience available from Pattaya.
Private Sunset Yacht Charter
Private sailing or motor yacht charter from Bali Hai Pier for sunset cruising of Pattaya Bay, with champagne, canapés and swimming off the boat as the sun descends.
Private Island Speedboat to Ko Si Chang
A private speedboat charter to the tranquil island of Ko Si Chang — explore royal ruins, a cliff temple and deserted beaches with a private Thai captain and a picnic lunch prepared aboard.
Helicopter Coastal Tour
A scenic helicopter flight over the Chon Buri coastline, Pattaya Bay, Ko Lan island and the Eastern Seaboard from U-Tapao Airport — Chon Buri from a perspective very few visitors experience.
Royal Thai Massage & Spa Day
A full-day spa journey at the InterContinental or Hilton spa, combining traditional Thai massage, herbal compress therapy, aromatic scrubs and a personalized treatment program.
Private Chef's Table Dinner
An intimate chef's table dinner at Cha Cha Moon or arranged through a 5-star hotel — a personalized 6-course Thai tasting menu with wine pairing in a private dining setting.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani Pattaya
The flagship spa of the prestigious Dusit Group, offering Thai-inspired signature treatments including the Devarana Siam ritual — a 2.5-hour full-body journey using ancient Thai healing techniques.
InterContinental Wellness Center
A comprehensive 1,000 sqm wellness facility at Pratamnak Hill with hydrotherapy pool, herbal steam room, Swiss shower and a roster of Thai and international treatments.
Hi Spa (Hilton Pattaya)
An ultra-modern spa with panoramic sea views, featuring signature lava shell massages, couple's treatment suites and a post-treatment relaxation room overlooking Pattaya Bay.
Health Land Spa & Massage Pattaya
Thailand's most respected mid-luxury spa chain offers exceptional quality traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy and herbal steam treatments at accessible prices — best value luxury spa in the city.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from $60–120/day through major hotels; Mercedes and BMW fleet options available through hotel concierge
- Air
- Helicopter transfers from U-Tapao Airport to Pattaya helipad available through charter operators ($400–600 per charter)
- Airport
- VIP meet-and-greet with fast-track immigration at Suvarnabhumi Airport for $80–120 per person; organized through travel agents or hotel concierge
- Yacht
- Private yacht charter for Ko Lan and coastal island hopping from $300–800/day depending on vessel size