Jomtien Beach, Pattaya
Pool villas from ฿12,500 a day
Photo: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
In short
Jomtien beach is Pattaya's calmer, cleaner beach, home to Ocean Marina and the easiest base for a group's boat day.
- Where
- Just south of Pratumnak Hill, about 10 minutes from Walking Street
- Water
- Calmer and cleaner than Pattaya Beach
- Marina
- Ocean Marina: our boat day from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16
- At night
- Beach bars and Jomtien Night Market, 5pm to 11pm
The walk by time of night
How does a day in Jomtien run?
Beach and boat by day, the market at dusk, Walking Street over the hill at night.
AICalm water for a swim, or water sports on the northern stretch.
Be here: Jomtien Beach
Insider tips
What should a group know about Jomtien?
The street map
Which beach is better, Pattaya or Jomtien?
For swimming and a quiet day, Jomtien is better; for the nightlife, Pattaya is better. Jomtien is wider and more local, with calmer and cleaner water, while Pattaya Beach sits right in the city, a short walk from Walking Street. The two sit either side of Pratumnak Hill, so most groups stay near Jomtien and go into Pattaya at night. For clearer water still, see the islands near Pattaya.
Stay close with a pool villa.
How far is Jomtien from Pattaya?
Jomtien is just south of Pratumnak Hill, about 10 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps, checked November 2026). The beach runs in a straight line from Pratumnak Hill down to Na Jomtien, with Jomtien Beach Road along the sand and Jomtien Second Road behind it. For the evening, our VIP transport waits outside every stop.
Where
- :
- Just south of Pratumnak Hill, about 10 minutes from Walking Street
Water
- :
- Calmer and cleaner than Pattaya Beach
Marina
- :
- Ocean Marina: our boat day from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16, DJ and bar on top
At night
- :
- Beach bars and Jomtien Night Market, 5pm to 11pm
Can you swim at Jomtien Beach?
Yes. Jomtien Beach is generally safe for swimming, and the water is calmer than on Pattaya Beach. The sea is warm all year, but it isn't crystal clear, so for really clear water take a boat to Koh Larn. The cool, dry months from November to February are the most popular.
What water sports can you do at Jomtien?
Jomtien is Pattaya's water sports beach: jet skis, parasailing, banana boats, paddleboards and kitesurfing. Parasailing and banana boats run along the northern stretch, and KBA Kiteboarding Asia runs a kitesurfing school at Blue Lagoon, Na Jomtien, open daily 9am to 6pm (Google Maps, checked November 2026). Jet ski operators set their own prices, so agree the price and check the jet ski before you ride: a friend who skips that can be shown an old scratch at the end and asked for thousands of baht.
Where to eat and stay on Jomtien Beach
Jomtien Beach Road is lined with seafood restaurants, cafes and beach bars, with the sea across the road, and Jomtien's hotels are generally better value and quieter at night than those on Pattaya Beach. For a group, a pool villa in Jomtien or Na Jomtien starts from ฿12,500 a day for up to about 10, and a private chef cooks dinner by the pool.
What is Jomtien like at night?
Jomtien is low-key at night: beach bars, seafood by the sand and the night markets. Jomtien Night Market on Kwan Mueang Road runs 5pm to 11pm daily (Google Maps, checked November 2026), and Thepprasit Night Market is best at weekends from 5pm. For the big clubs, the group heads over the hill: licensed entertainment venues in Chonburi, including Pattaya, may open until 4am; ordinary bars close earlier, usually by 2am. See the Pattaya nightclubs.
Why is Jomtien a good base for a group?
Jomtien is a good base for a group because the beach, the marina, the beach clubs and the villas are close together. Ocean Marina is in Jomtien, so the boat day starts minutes from the villa: ours is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours for up to 16, and every other boat's price depends on the boat, so Tanner quotes to your plan. The beach clubs are just south in Na Jomtien, including Cave Beach Club, open daily from 11am to midnight (its own Instagram), and Walking Street is about 10 minutes by car.
Jomtien Beach: the short version
- Where: just south of Pratumnak Hill, about 10 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps).
- Water: calmer and cleaner than Pattaya Beach.
- Jet skis: operators set their own prices; agree the price and check the jet ski first.
- Marina: Ocean Marina; our boat day from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16.
- At night: beach bars and Jomtien Night Market, 5pm to 11pm daily.
- Checked November 2026
Tanner's offer
Base the group in Jomtien
The villa, the boat from Ocean Marina and the cars for the evening, in one plan.
Plan it with Tanner →
Written by Tanner Altman · Updated
Questions
Questions people ask about Jomtien Beach
Which beach is better, Pattaya or Jomtien?
Jomtien is better for swimming and a relaxed day. Pattaya Beach is closer to Walking Street and the clubs. Most groups stay near Jomtien and go into Pattaya at night.
Jomtien Beach vs Pattaya Beach: which is cleaner?
Jomtien's water is calmer and cleaner, and better for swimming. Pattaya Beach is busier and right in the city, a short walk from Walking Street.
Where is Jomtien Beach Pattaya?
Jomtien Beach Pattaya is the city's quieter southern beach, just south of Pratumnak Hill. It runs from the hill down to Na Jomtien, about 10 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps, checked November 2026).
Is Jomtien Pattaya a good base for a group?
Yes. Jomtien Pattaya has the marina, the beach clubs and the villas close together, and Walking Street is a short drive over the hill.
What is Jomtien Beach nightlife like?
Jomtien Beach nightlife is low-key: beach bars, seafood by the sand and Jomtien Night Market on Kwan Mueang Road, open 5pm to 11pm daily (Google Maps, checked November 2026). The big clubs are on Walking Street.
Can you swim at Jomtien Beach?
Yes. It's generally safe to swim at Jomtien, and the water is calmer and cleaner than on Pattaya Beach. For really clear water, take a boat out to Koh Larn for the day.
How long is Jomtien Beach?
Official sources give different figures, so we don't quote one. The beach runs from Pratumnak Hill in the north to Na Jomtien in the south, about 10 minutes by car from Walking Street.
What is the best time to visit Jomtien?
The cool, dry months from November to February are the most popular time to visit Jomtien. The sea is warm all year, so a beach or boat day works in any month.
Getting home
Getting back to Jomtien at night
A luxury van with a driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours for up to 4, and it waits outside the club. For a bigger group, Tanner matches the cars to your plan.
Plan it
Plan it with Tanner
Where are you now?