Jomtien
| ABOUT JOMTIEN |
Jomtien is located across the hill from Pattaya and has become a gay center in its own right, as many gay businesses set up shop near the famed Dongtan Beach (see below), a great many located in the Jomtien Complex near the beach.
Jomtien, with its cleaner beaches, and more upmarket feel, is a quick 10-15 minute bus ride from the bustling but slightly sleazy resort town of Pattaya, and is fast becoming the preferred place for many gays to spend their time.
The only drawback is the traffic that clogs the main road across the hill between Jomtien and Pattaya during peak holiday times. This road is currently being expanded so expect hold ups due to the construction work.
Direct air conditioned bus services operate between Bangkok and Jomtien and good, gay, accommodation is available in Jomtien.
Our photo shows a volleyball game at the gay Dongtan Beach in Jomtien.
| GETTING AROUND |
Transport around Jomtien is mainly by Songtao bus, a pickup truck with seats down each side. They’re also known by some as “Baht Buses”. You can flag one down and follow the fixed route, paying the driver when you get off, or you can hire one for the journey you want and negotiate the price.
Motorcycle taxis are also widely available. Check the price first, and beware of accidents.
A public bus service also now runs between Jomtien and Pattaya about every 20 minutes.
Car and motorcycle hire are readily available too, but make sure you get 1st class insurance!
| DONGTAN GAY BEACH |
Dongtan beach at Jomtien has a large and popular gay section. This long, gold, sand public beach is 15 minutes away from Pattaya town on the Jomtien seafront where the Pattaya to Jomtien Road (Thappraya Road) meets the Beach Road. Look for the police station on the seafront.
Turn right and walk along the beach for about 500 meters until you come to the Avalon Beach Resort on the right. Opposite the end of that resort is the area of this public beach that gays tend to use.
The ‘gay’ area of the beach can be very popular, especially at weekends. Each section is operated by an individual who will serve food and drinks all day. You pay the bill when you leave, including a charge for using the deckchairs and services.
The area is very busy at weekends and some afternoons, and is very cruisy with lots of ‘off duty’ bar boys showing off their bodies in minimal swim suits, plus loads of other regular gay guys swimming and realxing. Closed at dusk. No nudity or any kind of sexual activity is allowed.
| JOMTIEN SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION |
VIEW TALAY
Thappraya Road, Jomtien.
Gay holiday lets, vacation rentals in super comfortable apartments from 36sqm upwards. Ideal location for a hassle free stay in Jomtien. 5 min walk to the gay beach. Air con, cable TV, video & DVD players, fridge, microwave, ensuite bathrooms, double beds, lounge area etc. Description & Rates
BOOK THROUGH DRAGONCASTLE!!
NIRVANA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Jomtien Beach Road Soi 4
Gay friendly all suite boutique hotel at reasonable rates near the gay beach, room service, nicely decorated, with swimming pool, restaurant, wifi, ensuite bathrooms in studios, 1 bed roomed or 2 bedroomed apartments with kitchen. Description & Rates
BOOK THROUGH DRAGONCASTLE!
| OTHER JOMTIEN ACCOMMODATION |
ASIAN ACCENT
365/9-10 Pratamnak Road Soi 6, Nong Prue, Banglamung
Tel: 038-364947-8; 08 1982 4963; or 08 6533 4963
Gay accommodation with pool, European style furnishings
AVALON BEACH RESORT (Gay Friendly)
438 Moo 12, Thappraya Road, Jomtien
Gay friendly resort right on the gay Dongtan beach at Jomtien. Large swimming pool, restaurant/coffee shop, poolside bar, shops, etc. Rooms have flat screen TV, DVD players, bathtubs, minibar, safe, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, internet connections, balcony, room service.
BONDI BEACH BAR & GUESTHOUSE
Bondi Bar and Guest House is on Dongtan beach opposite the police box. 8 ensuite rooms all with sea views and some rooms with balconies, over looking the gay beach. Live entertainment in the bar every night and food is available
CASABELLA PATTAYA GUEST HOUSE
Soi Asia Pattaya, off Pratumnak Road,
038 306065; email: email@casabellapattaya.com
Gay guesthouse on beach side of hill, rate 600 & 800 baht with 7th night free. Easy distance to gay beach & gay scene.
DD Inn
410/46-48-50 Moo 12, Dongtan Beach
Pool & bar, beachside guesthouse. “Great location and adorable prices ($17-$19) make us the best beach accommodation for young or budget gay travelers in Pattaya. We are just in 15 meters from the beach!!!”
EAST SUITES
Above Pagoda Restaurant, Jomtien Complex, Thepparak Road, Jomtien
EUROSTAR JOMTIEN BEACH HOTEL
Soi 1, Jomtien Beach Road, Jomtien
038 233333; Fax: 038 233332; Email: eurostar@loxinfo.co.th
HAUS MEWIE
Jomtien-Complex, 413/45-47, Moo 12, Thappraya Road
JOMTIEN HOSTEL
279/347-350 Moo 12, Soi Somprasong Plaza, Jomtien Beach Road
Tel: +6638233416; email: jh@jomtienhostel.com
“Gay owned hostel with a choice of 20 rooms and 8 one bedroom apartments and fantastic loft 200m2 for good fun parties with BBQ and Jacuzzi and with 360 deg sea view all less than 250 meters forms the beach and 2.5 km from the gay beach”
ILUKA RESIDENCE
No 6, Soi 1, Jomtien Complex. Thappraya Road, Jomtien
0882156866; email: ilukaresidence@hotmail.com
“Iluka is a newly renovated guesthouse, offering en-suite rooms and 1 bedroom apartments.”
OCEAN VIEW STUDIOS
Condotel and Villas, Thappraya Road, Jomtien
+66(0)812675417; rmail: schwabot@loxinfo.co.th
“Private studios for rent with ocean view at the Gay beach in Pattaya. Complete and nicely decorated”
ORCHID GUEST HOUSE
Thapphraya Road, Jomtien
POSEIDON HOTEL
413/3-5 Moo 12 Nongprue/Banglamung (Jomtien Complex)
038 303698
Popular gay hotel near Jomtien gay beach in local gay complex
RABBIT RESORT (gay friendly)
Dongtan Beach, Jomtien
Expensive but popular and well run resort hotel, not gay but gays welcomed. Right on gay beach.
ROOM CLUB HOTEL
On Dongtan Gay Beach, Jomtien
038 251461, 081 735 6593
SANSUK GUESTHOUSE
391/49 Moo 10, Thappraya Soi 11, Jomtien
038 364356
Part of the Sanuk Sauna complex, guests get free access.
TWO FACES
Jomtien Complex. Thapphrya Road, Na Jomtien
038 251618 Email: add2000@loxinfo.co.th
Rooms daily, weekly, monthly in this small guesthouse located in local gay complex
TUI’S PLACE (very gay friendly)
318/77-78 Thap Praya Road, M. 12, T. Nongprue, Pattaya, Chonburi , 20260
+66 (0)38 251-432, +66 38 231-045; Email: admin@tuisplace.com
Economical and comfortable guest house, with bar and restaurant, less than 3-meters from Dongtan Beach.
| PUBS BARS CAFES |
A TOUCH OF CLASS
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien
Bar & Restaurant
BONDI BEACH BAR & GUESTHOUSE
Dongtan Beach, close to 7-11 & Bookazine.
DICK’S CAFE
413/129 Jomtien Complex, Thapphrya Road , Jomtien
038 252417
Continental style cafe/bar, a branch of the well loved Bangkok hostelry.
POUR HOUSE
Jomtien Complex, Thapphraya Road, Jomtien
SIPILIA KARAOKE
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien
| SAUNAS AND MASSAGE |
DERBY MENS CLUB
413/131-132 Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road
Massage center with small sauna & gym.
DUO HOUSE
413/127 Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road
082-1429181
Bar, massage, sauna, steamroom
GANYMEDE THEMAE SAUNA
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road
SANSUK SAUNA
Thappraya Road Soi 11
TWO FACES MASSAGE
Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road
| SHOPS AND SERVICES |
IMAGE LIMO
337/2 Thrappaya Road Soi 12, (Soi Pattaya Park)
038 251755; email: reservations@imagelimo.com
Luxury limos for city, airport transfers, tours, and hires.
OIA – office for interior & architecture
246/84 jomtien beach road
+668 4020 6210
“exquisite architecture & interior design”.
VINEGAR
413/64 Jomtien Complex, Thapphraya Road
032 203670
Sexy men’s swim wear & underwear.
