Best Pattaya Areas for Golfers [2026 Guide]
Where to live or stay in Pattaya for golfers. Closest to Phoenix Gold, Mountain Shadow, Pattaya Country Club, and Siam Country Club.
Quick answer
Pattaya has 20+ courses within a 30-min drive. The biggest cluster sits east in Huay Yai and Pong, with Phoenix Gold, Mountain Shadow, Pattaya Country Club, and Siam Country Club all reachable in 10 minutes. Living in Huay Yai puts a tee time within walking distance for many estates.
Ranked: top areas for golfers
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Huay Yai
(ห้วยใหญ่)Rural east of Pattaya. Golf courses, expat villas, gated estates, motorbike or car essential.
Cluster of championship courses on the doorstep.
Studio rent: 6,000–10,000 THB·1-bed: 8,000–14,000 THB·Hotels from 700 THB/night - 2
East Pattaya (Darkside)
(พัทยาตะวันออก)Inland east of Sukhumvit. Cheap houses with gardens, international schools, need a motorbike or car.
Several premium courses within 10-15 min drive.
Studio rent: 6,000–10,000 THB·1-bed: 8,000–15,000 THB·Hotels from 800 THB/night - 3
Bang Saray
(บางเสร่)Quiet seaside village 20km south of Pattaya. Local Thai feel, fishing pier, cheap seafood.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 7,000–13,000 THB·1-bed: 10,000–18,000 THB·Hotels from 800 THB/night - 4
Pratumnak
(เขาพระตำหนัก)Quiet upscale hillside between Central and Jomtien. Sea views, Buddha Mountain, calm residential.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 9,000–18,000 THB·1-bed: 14,000–30,000 THB·Hotels from 1,000 THB/night - 5
Wong Amat
(วงศ์อมาตย์)Premium beachfront strip in Naklua. Luxury condos, quiet upscale residential.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 12,000–22,000 THB·1-bed: 18,000–40,000 THB·Hotels from 1,200 THB/night - 6
Na Jomtien
(นาจอมเทียน)South of Jomtien — quieter beachfront, premium resorts, less expat density.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 10,000–18,000 THB·1-bed: 14,000–28,000 THB·Hotels from 1,000 THB/night - 7
Sattahip
(สัตหีบ)Navy town 30km south. Quiet beaches, U-Tapao Airport, separate town vibe.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 6,000–11,000 THB·1-bed: 9,000–15,000 THB·Hotels from 700 THB/night - 8
Jomtien
(จอมเทียน)Quieter beach district south of Pattaya. Long sandy beach, expat retiree favourite.
Convenient for occasional rounds.
Studio rent: 8,000–15,000 THB·1-bed: 12,000–25,000 THB·Hotels from 600 THB/night
FAQs
What are Pattaya's top-rated golf courses?
Siam Country Club (Old Course, Plantation, Waterside), Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club, Pattaya Country Club, Mountain Shadow Golf Club.