PATTAYA -- area code (66-38)

• 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
• Arcadie-Pattaya
  309/11 Thappraya Rd, Jomtien, 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
• 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
• 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

  Baan Pictory 8 Moo 6 Nong Jap Tao, Na Jomtien, 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

• East-Suites
  413/51-53 Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Rd, 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
• 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
• 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
• Jomtien Hostel
  279/347-350 Moo 12 Soi Somprasong Plaza, 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
• 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
• 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. Five bungalows surround a swimming pool in a beautiful tropical garden. Utopia Member Discount
• Mangoes Guesthouse
  71/1 Moo 5, Ban Nonjaptau, T. Najomtien, 038-238-519, FAX 038-238-519, email. 15km south of Pattaya (on the way to the Thai Naval Base at Sattahip. Mangoes is a small, private, gay-owned guesthouse with restaurant. It is ideally located for those who want to visit the local attractions but do not want the hassles of staying in Pattaya. Suitable for those on their way to/from Koh Samet, Koh Chang, Rayong Province or U-Tapao Airport. It is also convenient for those business people who frequently visit Thailand's eastern seaboard on business. Also close to many Golf courses in the area.
• Marina Inn Plaza
  273/13-15 Soi Yensasabai, 038-429-232, FAX 038-420-314, email. Gay-friendly hotel and apartments in South Pattaya. Low room rates, with swimming pool.
• Nantra de Boutique
  436/8 Soi1 Beach Rd, North Pattaya, +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
• 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.
• Pattaya Garden Apartments
  308/13-15 Soi Thappraya 15, South Pattaya, 038-364-524, 038-364-525, FAX 038-364-616, email. Quality, spacious boutique apartment suites for gays and lesbians. The owners have preserved the exotic, elegant and warm atmosphere of legendary Thai hospitality. Pattaya Garden Apartments is your "home away from home", from the moment you arrive.
• Penthouse Hotel
  Soi Pattayaland 2, Pattaya City, 038-429-639, 038-428-928, FAX 038-421-747, email. Right in the center of Pattaya and the nightlife, only moments from the beach and central to the popular tourist belt. 42 beautifully appointed double rooms, with air-con, video /TV, mini-bar, king-sized beds. Airport transportation and tours may be arranged. Restaurant on premises. Rooms start at 495.- Baht and off-season discounts are offered.
• Poseidon Guesthouse
  413/3-5 Moo 12, Thappraya Rd, 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.
• 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, 038-364-356, email. Owned and managed by the effervescent Khun Punya. Rooms are clean and inexpensive, with air-con. Free daily access to the sauna included.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "We stayed for a week and had a great time. Location is perfect and peaceful compared with downtown Pattaya. The facilities are great and the crowd a good mix of young Thai and farang guys. Good atmosphere and no moneyboys. Staff is friendly and most of the guys cute as well." -- pucky, Feb 6, 2009

  "Clean, modern and very spacious rooms. The location is great - 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. The use of the pool and sauna facilities are a bonus unmatched in Pattaya. From the leisurely breakfast in the restaurant to chilling out at the pool after a day at the beach to enjoying an evening meal, this really is a fantastic place to unwind. Unusually for us we ate in every night such was the quality and value of the food, especially the daily special menu." -- JimandPat, Jan 7, 2009

• Tui's Place
  318/77-78 M. 12 T. Nongprue, Jomtien Beach, 038-251-432, 038-231-045, 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. Utopia Member Discount
• 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