PATTAYA -- area code (66-38)

BOYZTOWN / PATTAYA BEACH
• The Ambiance
  325/89-91 Pattaya Land Soi 3, Pattaya City, Utopia Map, 038-424-099, FAX 038-422-824, email. Located in the heart of Pattaya's gay night life, just 200m from the beach. All rooms include mini-bar, satellite TV, safety box, telephone, and air-conditioning. 24-hour coffee shop on premises. Transportation from the airport available. Utopia Member Discount
• Baan Dok Mai
  20/248-249 Soi Day Night 3, Pattaya Tai Rd, Utopia Map, 038-723-364, FAX 038-723-892, email. A small, gay-owned guesthouse and coffee shop located in the Day Night area with rooms available from B$700/night. All rooms have air con, 29" TV, DVD, phone, room safe, Wi-fi and Net connection. Utopia Member Discount

  Copa Hotel 325/106-109 Pattayaland Soi 3 (Boyz Town), Utopia Map, 038-488-694, FAX 038-488-695, email. Gay-owned and offering their guests the best in quality hotel standards, yet at very affordable prices. All rooms are spacious and beautifully appointed, ranging from executive rooms and suites, to a 2-bedroom penthouse apartment. Located in the heart of Boyz Town. The Copa is within walking distance of a multitude of bars, restaurants and cafés, yet is only 100m from the beach and only a short drive from the gay beach in Jomtien. The Copa offers quality accommodation, a showbar with nightly cabaret and a unique underwater show, plus professional Thai massage. Utopia Member Discount

• Howards
  26/124 Moo 10 Soi Vc, Utopia Map, 038-713-649, email. Gay-managed Howards Guesthouse is ideally situated near the gay scene in Boyztown and Sunnee Plaza. The rooms are confortable and very reasonably priced. Utopia Member Discount
• Le Cafe Royale Hotel
  325/102-109 Pattayaland Soi 3, South Pattaya, Utopia Map, 038-423-515, 038-428-303, FAX 038-424-579, email. This popular hotel is located in the heart of gay nightlife and shopping, 100m from Pattaya beach and a short ride from Jomtien gay beach. 33 rooms from standard to suites, with en suite shower room (Royale Suites have full baths), air-con, mini-bar, satellite TV; IDD phones, and in-room safes. Restaurant, Coffee Shop and Terrace Bar open 24 hours. Piano Bar Restaurant open daily from 7:30pm, with entertainment from 8pm. Also features The Body Club, in-house gym, sauna, massage, steam, and plunge pool. Transportation available to/from Bangkok. Free Information Pack by email on request. Utopia Member Discount

  
  CITYWIDE

• Asian Escapes
  Jomtien, email. Gay-owned Asian Escapes offers a wide range of affordable accommodations ranging from a fully appointed beach-side town home to several modern studio apartments with locations ranging from city center to beach side. Utopia Member Discount

  
  JOMTIEN BEACH

• Arcadie-Pattaya
  309/11 Thappraya Rd, Jomtien, Utopia Map, 086-028-1392, email. Gay-owned luxury residence near Jomtien Complex and 200m from the gay beach. Studios and suites for rent. Fully equipped kitchens, large bed, bathroom, TV (with French channels), high-fidelity sound and video system, "total privacy" curtains, sofa, balcony. Swimming pools, boutiques, restaurants (with room service), laundromats, hairdresser, 24-hour security guard on duty. French, English, German, and Thai spoken. Utopia Member Discount
• East-Suites
  413/51-53 Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Rd, Utopia Map, 089-005-0012, email. Stylish serviced apartments in Jomtien Complex, above their in-house restaurant, Pagoda. Modern setting, open concept lounge and sleeping area, featuring a comfortable king bed, flat screen TV, DVD, cable, free Wi-Fi, safe and aircon. Each suite has a kitchenette with microwave, mini-bar fridge/freezer and coffee maker. Big bathroom and furnished balcony. Close to a wide range of friendly gay bars, cabaret shows, coffee shops and restaurants and within easy reach of the famous Dongtan gay beach. Enjoy all the leisure of a seaside area within 10 minutes of the vibrant nightlife of Pattaya city. Gay-owned. Utopia Member Discount
• ILUKA Residence
  Soi 1 Jomtien Complex Plaza, 088-215-6866, email. Gay-owned guesthouse with en suite rooms and two-room suites for rent. Located in the heart of Jomtien Complex and nearby the gay beach, restaurants and nightlife. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I had the pleasure to stay one week at ILUKA Residence. The room was very clean, comfortable and very reasonably priced. The owners, Khun Nat and Tony, were very friendly and helpful. I recommend staying at this nice, small guesthouse!" -- smoothshaver, Mar 19, 2011

• Jomtien Hostel
  279/347-350 Moo 12 Soi Somprasong Plaza, Utopia Map, 038-233-416, FAX 038-233-837, email. Gay-owned hostel where owners Somyot and John offer a choice of 20 rooms and 8 one-bedroom apartments. All rooms are spacious, with large, private balcony, some with sea view. Lift, elevator, telephone, frige, cable TV, Wi-Fi and aircon. 200sqm loftwith BBQ and jacuzzi and with 360 degree sea view. 250m from the beach and 2.5km from the gay beach. Cycles and scooters for rent. Reasonable prices and good long-stay discounts. Utopia Member Discount
• Orchid Boutique Guesthouse
  Jomtien, Utopia Map, 038-251-568, 08-5160-5668, email. Gay-owned boutique guesthouse. 4-star rooms, jacuzzi. Reasonable rates and long stay available. Utopia Member Discount
• OZZ Bar, Café and Apartments
  Jomtien Plaza, Bld B Shining Star Condominium (behind Mignons Restuarant), Thappraya Rd, 038-303-236, email. Gay-owned apartments near Jomtien Beach. 24-hour security, swimming pool, cable TV, DVD player. Owned by Colin and Malcolm, the previous owners of The Bondi. Taxi transfers also available.
• Poseidon Guesthouse
  413/3-5 Moo 12, Thappraya Rd, Utopia Map 038-303-698, FAX 038-303-702, email. Gay-owned guesthouse located in a quiet section of Jomtien, 250 meters from the gay stretch of beach. In the immediate area there are a wide range of friendly gay bars and cabarets. Five minutes from the nightlife by local baht bus.
• Rabbit Resort
  Dongtan Beach, Jomtien, Utopia Map, 038-303-303, 081-659-6263, 081-910-6808, FAX 038-303-304, email. A beautiful gay-friendly resort located directly on the famous gay stretch of Jomtien beach. Why stay in a hotel when you can have your own private beach house? Eighteen suites with Thai design, teak furniture and Burmese antiques, hand-made silks and cottons, and original artworks. Downstairs suites have private garden, large brick patio, and outdoor Bali-style showers. Upstairs units feature hand-carved balconies and wood floors. Two stunning celadon tile pools. Throughout the project there are hidden rabbits made from wood, stone and ceramics. Suites are available for holiday rentals or to buy.
• Room Club Gay Hotel
  318/79 Grand Condotel, Dongtan Beach, Utopia Map, 038-251-461, email. Gay-owned and run hotel directly on Jomtien Gay Beach. Fully refurbished in 2010 with 20 boutique style suites.

  Resort "The Three Elephants" 403/93 Jomtien Palace, Utopia Map, 081-803-5415, FAX 038-251-990, email. Gay-owned resort located in a quiet part of Jomtien (behind the Hanuman statue). Five well-equipped luxury bungalows. Swimming pool and Thai sala (pavilion). Utopia Member Discount

  Tui's Place Dongtan Beach, Jomtien, Utopia Map, 038-251-432, 038-231-045, 081-822-4332, FAX 038 252-518, email. Gay owned and managed guesthouse right on the gay stretch of Jomtien beach. A relaxed, homey atmosphere for easy-going guests. 10 rooms (6 have sea view) with air-con, phone, safe, mini-bar, and cable TV. No joiner fee (the ID card of your guest is checked for your safety). Their bar and restaurant is a popular late afternoon and early evening hang-out. Khun Tui is a friendly and helpful resource. They have a credit card surcharge of 3%. Utopia Member Discount

• The Venue Residence and Cabaret
  Jomtien Complex, Utopia Map, 038-303-787, FAX 038-304-055, email. Gay-owned boutique hotel and cabaret show bar. Ideally located a short walk away from the gay beach. Swimming pool andspa. inexpensive and plush accommodation surrounded by gay nightlife. Lavish nightly Las Vegas style review with handsome male dancers and elegant transgender starlettes. No cover charge and drinks are at regular prices.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Ganymede Resort & Spa (opening Dec, 2011) will become a complete gay resort featuring a 35-room hotel (with elevator), sauna, karaoke lounge/nightclub, jacuzzi, bar and coffee shop. A total of five different bars in the resort are planned." -- gwm_in_thai, Oct 26, 2011

  "I always book a hotel in Jomtien. During day time one can walk to the gay Dongtan Beach. Taxi bus to Boyztown or Sunee Plaza takes 10-15 minutes and B$10 (25 eurocents) only. Try the very gay friendly Pacific Jomtien Hotel. Very quiet, huge swimming pool, clean, good service, security, 5 minutes walk to the gay beach. Rates: 18-25 euro only! You can take a friend to your room as you please." -- Gerrard, Feb 1, 2011

  
  NORTH PATTAYA

• Nantra de Boutique
  436/8 Soi1 Beach Rd, North Pattaya, Utopia Map, +66-38-414-696, FAX +66-38-414-697, email. Gay-friendly, private boutique hotel in North Pattaya. A relaxed environment with all the modern conveniences. Tranquil and well-appointed accommodation a short distance from major shopping malls and the famous nightlife. The swimming pool is a non-chemical, salt water system. Their restaurant serves a medley of Thai, international and health foods. Their spa offers a range of treatments from revitalising foot massage to a 7-day comprehensive detox. Utopia Member Discount

  
  OTHER AREAS

• Baan Pictory
  8 Moo 6 Nong Jap Tao, Na Jomtien, Utopia Map, 038-235-748, FAX 038-235-737, email. Baan Pictory is a romantic, gay and lesbian-friendly boutique resort located 15k south between Pattaya and Bang Sarae, next to the beaches of Baan Amphoe. They have a "Gay-Tuesday in the Country" open house in their Provence-style resort during which B$490 will bring you a drink and buffet-grill. Enjoy the tropical gardens, pools the air-conditioned Clubhouse with billiards, and other games. Massage also on offer. Utopia Member Discount

  Baan Souy Resort Soi 15 Thappraya Rd, Utopia Map, 038-364-580, FAX 038-252-168, email. Located just a short taxi hop to either the gay beach at Jomtien or to the bustling gay nightlife of South Pattaya. Gay-owned resort with 34 luxurious studios, one and two-bedroom apartments, all set around an 120sqm pool and tropical garden. All rooms have a kitchenette, microwave, LCD TV, DVD player, room safe, free tea and coffee and free Wi-fi throughout the property. Two large, clothing optional sun terraces for those who would like to sunbathe more privately. Utopia Member Discount

• Casabella Pattaya
  389/13 Pratumnak Rd, Moo 12, Soi 4 Asia, 038-306-065, 087-999-3832, email. Gay-friendly, small boutique guesthouse located on Pratumnak Hill (near big Buddha statue) overlooking the sea and islands. A short walk to the beach or motorbike ride to South Pattaya and the gay beach. Large rooms, king beds and patio or sitting area. Smaller rooms with queen bed. All rooms have aircon, hot showers, safes, fridge, and cable TV. Owner is happy show guests a great stay in Pattaya, especualy those not yet familiar with Pattaya's night life and gay beach. Inexpensive. Utopia Member Discount
• Gaydreamresidence Rainbow Resort
  113/24 Moo 9 Huay Yai, 087-1478-329, 038-239-066, email. Rainbow Resort offers travel and accommodation with full board and full first class service for gays. In a real tropical paradise 15 minutes south of Pattaya at Phoenix Golf Course there are 6 bungalows, two pools with waterfall and club house with bar, open kitchen and lounge. They offer transport, shuttle service, events, tours, guided trips. Utopia Member Discount
• Le Privé
  146/43 Moo 10 Thappraya Rd, Soi 1, 038-250-189, 085-284-0148, email. Gay-owned luxury resort on a human scale, feeling like at home. A beautiful, peaceful oasis, and just a short walk from central Pattaya. Dongtan beach (the gay beach) is just a 10 baht, 5-minute taxi ride away. Five bungalows - spacious, luxurious and beautifully appointed - surround a swimming pool in a beautiful tropical garden. Owners, Jesus and Jean Louis, are gracious hosts and extremely helpful in navigating gay Pattaya. Utopia Member Discount
• Rainbow Resort
  11324 Moo 9 Huay Yai, 0066 38239066 0066 871478329, FAX , email. Rainbow Resort is situated at Phoenix Golf Course, near Pattaya, next to the beach and offers travel and accommodation for elderly or handicapped gays who need assistance. Six bungalows, two pools and clubhouse in a tropical garden. Full service, full board, airport transfers, shuttle service, entertainment program, trip program, care and help. Utopia Member Discount
• Sansuk Sauna & Guesthouse
  391/49 Moo 10, Soi 11 Thappraya Road, Jomtien Nongprue, Banglamung, Utopia Map 038-364-356, email. Owned and managed by the effervescent Khun Punya. Clean, modern and spacious rooms with air-con. Chilling out at their pool. A very short stroll from the main road and a little over 10 minutes each way to Jomtien's gay beach and the Pattaya gay scene. Inexpensive. Free daily access to the sauna included.
• Twoguys Guesthouse
  504/497 Soi Yensabai, South Pattaya, 038-713-652, 087-024-1860, email. Gay boutique guesthouse located near the nightlife in Sunee Plaza and Boyztown. Clean and comfortable rooms including aircon, fan, TV, private bathroom. Breakfast is included in the price. Very friendly staff and owner. Helpful with info on the gay scene. Utopia Member Discount