Jomtien is a beach town right outside of Pattaya, Thailand, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Jomtien has a sizable population of Western retirees and is a destination for many tourists and a popular spot for water-sports enthusiasts---thanks to its clean waters. Top attractions include the beach, Jomtien Fishing Park, Pattaya Park water park and the Thai Alangkarn Theater. For the visitor, Jomtien has hotels to suit every budget.
Jomtien Boathouse is directly across the street from the beach. Amenities include in-room electronic safe-deposit boxes, mini bars, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, air conditioning and European management. The on-site restaurant and wine bar are open daily, and on certain nights, the restaurant plays host to an "Elvis" live show. As of 2010, room rates range between 875 and 1,300 baht per night ($28.50 and $42.37), with an extra surcharge of 200 baht ($6.50) added on between Dec. 16 and Jan. 15 each year. Children under 12 stay for free.
Jomtien Boathouse
380/5-6 Jomtien Beach Road
Chonburi Province
Thailand 20260
011-66-38-756143
jomtien-boathouse.com
Chang Charlie Inn is a luxury boutique hotel within walking distance of the city center. Amenities include LCD flat-screen TVs, a swimming pool, air conditioning, high-speed wireless Internet access, mini bars, hot water, a poolside bar and electronic safes. In addition, most of the guest rooms have private terraces. Traditional Thai massages are offered on-site, and the hotel staff can arrange for boat and jet-ski rentals and tours of the surrounding area, and make airline reservations. The Inn also offers a car, motorcycle and bike rental service. As of 2010, rooms range in price from 1,000 to 6,000 baht per night ($32.60 to $195.60).
Chang Charlie Inn
Soi-8
Jomtien, Chonburi
Thailand 20150
011-66-38-232446
changcharlieinn.com
Golden Inn is located in the center of Jomtien, and visitors can easily reach the center of Pattaya via a 10-minute bus ride. Each of the hotel's seven guest rooms comes equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with hot water, cable TV, safe-deposit box, refrigerator, mini bar and wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel staff can arrange motorbike and car rentals. As of 2010, rooms are available for as little as 550 baht per night ($18), making this an appropriate choice for budget travelers.
Golden Inn
75/212-213 Moo 12
Pattaya - Jomtien
Soi 7 Nonprue
Jomtien, Chonburi
Thailand 20260
011-66-890-953-226
jomtien-goldeninn.com
