Stepping out at the foot of the tower
Pattaya Park Tower stands where Pratumnak hill meets the north end of Jomtien Beach, and from the top you look back over Pattaya Bay on one side and down the long curve of Jomtien on the other. Up there are viewing floors and a revolving restaurant; for anyone who wants a faster way down, there are rides that drop from the tower on cables. At its foot sit the Pattaya Park water park and hotel.
It is a short local ride from most of Pattaya. The van drops you at the entrance instead of on the main road, which matters when you have children, a cool box and everybody’s towels to carry. From Jomtien itself it is barely a ride at all, but in the midday heat with a family in tow, even a short one saves a lot of complaining.
Choosing the hour for the view
The view is why most people go, so think about the time of day. Late afternoon into sunset is a favourite, when the bay turns orange and the lights come on below you. A clear day after rain gives the sharpest look along the coast. If anyone in your group is nervous of heights, the restaurant is a gentler way to enjoy the top than the rides. Earlier in the day can be quieter, which suits families who want time on the rides without a long wait.
- Pack swimwear if you plan time at the water park below
- Check the weather first — low cloud and storms hide the view
- Agree a pick-up time and spot with the driver before you head in
Short ride, same fixed-price rule
Every van Pattaya to Pattaya Park Tower trip is priced for the whole vehicle, not per head, and the fixed price is confirmed in chat before the trip, so there is no meter and no haggling at the roadside. You pay the driver in cash after the ride; there is no deposit. The Toyota Commuter fits up to nine people with room for eight bags, and a smaller car suits a couple. Friends staying in different hotels can be collected one after another — just send all the addresses.
Plenty of people fold the tower into a bigger day around Jomtien and Pratumnak — a viewpoint in the morning, the tower and water park in the afternoon, dinner by the beach. With the driver waiting between stops it counts as a multi-stop day, priced in chat before you go, and you can map it out on our trip planner. For a simple Van Pattaya to Pattaya Park Tower ride and a pick-up afterwards, a message with the time and your hotel is all we need.