Best of the area
The best of Naklua
The older, quieter Thai-fishing-village end north of the city — calmer beaches at Wong Amat, fresh seafood markets and a more local, residential feel.
Our top picks in Naklua, pulled together in one place.
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A polished, well-run resort near the North Pattaya / Naklua divide, with strong pools, dining and easy access to both the city and quieter Wong Amat.
A calm, contemporary 5-star perched at the quiet northern Naklua end, with two private beach areas and sweeping bay views away from the city crush.
A lost-world themed beachfront resort on Wong Amat built around a huge water-park-style pool — the default pick for families who want the kids entertained all day.
A modern Centara resort on the Naklua side with a rooftop pool and easy access to the quieter north beaches.
A large beachfront resort on the Naklua coast with direct beach access, big pools and a family-friendly feel.
A simple, good-value beachfront-area hotel near the calm Naklua coast.
A relaxed, design-led beachfront resort at the quiet Wong Amat end, with lawns and a big pool running right down to the sand — laid-back without losing polish.
A large family resort on the quieter Naklua side with big pools and a water-play area.
A relaxed, leafy mid-range resort near the Naklua divide — mature gardens, two pools and a calm family feel, handy for both the city and quieter Wong Amat.
Where to eat & drink in Naklua
Things to do in Naklua
A grand cabaret theatre near Naklua staging a spectacular costume-and-dance revue.
A relaxed public park by the Naklua fish market and pier, popular with locals for seaside strolls and street food.
A bustling, authentic fresh market at the Naklua end, about as local as Pattaya gets.
A vast, all-teak temple-palace on the Naklua headland, hand-carved inside and out — Pattaya's most genuinely jaw-dropping sight and a perpetual work in progress.