Bang Saray Beach is located about 15 km (9 miles) from central Pattaya, in a serene area of the same name. This small fishing village has not yet been overtaken by high-rise hotels, making it a perfect escape from the busy tourist centers. However, with development on the rise, now is the time to enjoy its peaceful ambiance.
Foreign tourists, including Russians, are still a rare sight here, so after a few days, you’ll likely recognize everyone on the beach. On weekends, locals come to enjoy picnics with family and friends, but during the weekdays, the beach is almost deserted.
Beach Overview
Bang Saray Beach is a place that leaves a lasting impression, though it may not be for everyone. There’s little of the typical tourist infrastructure, but it offers a long, curved shoreline, a stretch of yellow sand, and a few fishing boats on one side, with the city skyline faintly visible on the horizon.
It’s an excellent spot for those seeking peace and quiet or for sunbathing in the absence of shade on the “uninhabited” part of the beach.
The beach is about three kilometers (1.8 miles) long, with a width that varies from a few dozen meters during high tide. In Bang Saray village, a palm-lined promenade runs along the beach, providing shade and a cool breeze almost all day. Further along the beach, where bungalow-style hotels are situated, there are fewer trees and less shade.
The water here is almost always calm, which is great for some but may disappoint those who enjoy jumping in the waves. For children, the gentle and shallow water makes for safe and pleasant swimming.
Swimming Conditions
The water is usually calm with hardly any waves. The entry into the water is very gradual, making it ideal for children, as it remains shallow near the shore. The sand is coarse and yellow, and there are no rocks in most areas.
However, one downside is that in some spots, a few meters from the shoreline, the seabed turns muddy. On the rare occasions when there are waves, this can make the water seem murky.
During calm weather, the water is clean and clear, though the mud can be unpleasant to walk on. During low tide, the sea recedes far from the shore, with the low tide season starting in March.
Sunbeds and Shade
The first 800 meters (0.5 miles) of the beach, starting from Walking Street and the park in Bang Saray, are shaded by a palm-lined promenade. Near the start of the beach, by the temple, there’s a small park with a children’s playground, which is great for a daytime stroll—the trees provide shade, and there’s a refreshing breeze from the sea.
Further away from the fishing piers, there are Thai cafes offering mats and umbrellas directly on the beach. In the more remote part of the beach, near the end of Na-Jomtien 56th Street, there are also sunbeds available.
To the right, there’s a small beach cafe offering cool drinks, umbrellas, and loungers. Beyond this point, the beach becomes deserted, with no infrastructure—just sand and the fences of expensive hotels at the far end.
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Amenities
Bang Saray has its own version of Walking Street, similar to Pattaya. In the evenings, there’s a small market, and local cafes open up, offering the usual Thai fare. The area is very quiet and has a laid-back, village-like atmosphere. Life moves at a slow pace here, and after a few days, you’ll be a familiar face to the locals, especially on the beach.
On weekends, locals flock to the beach and cafes, while on weekdays, you’re likely to encounter mostly elderly Europeans. Russian tourists are rare. The side streets are so quiet that children often play right on the road.
Despite its tranquility, Bang Saray has some basic tourist infrastructure. There are two 7-Eleven stores on the main road near the beach, across from each other. Further away on Sukhumvit Road, there’s a mini Big C. You can buy groceries and other essentials at the evening market, which operates daily.
For larger shopping trips, you can head to Pattaya, about 15 km away, where you’ll find big supermarkets like Lotus’s and Big C. White tuk-tuks run along Sukhumvit Road, making it easy to get there. Bang Saray also has a few cafes, including local and European-style ones, such as the popular Italian restaurant La Taverna. There are also several small seafood cafes near the beach.
There’s no nightlife to speak of in Bang Saray, which adds to its charm for some. It’s a peaceful place, ideal for families with young children. Near Bang Saray Walking Street, there’s a small, shady park with a children’s playground, pavilions, and exercise equipment.
At the end of the beach closest to Pattaya, there are bungalow-style hotels, a great option for a stay surrounded by tropical nature, peace, and privacy. Not far from these hotels, near Sukhumvit Road, is the large new Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark.
Across from the middle of the beach, on the other side of Sukhumvit Road, is one of Pattaya’s main attractions, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. Bang Saray is also close to one of the best beaches in the area, the Military Beach (Sai Kaew Beach).
Accommodation
There are no large resorts in Bang Saray, making it a quiet and somewhat rural place. There are relatively many stand-alone houses for rent, mostly in the traditional Thai style.
Even at the height of the season, it’s possible to find a charming place to stay near the sea. For instance, you can rent a one-bedroom house with all the necessary furniture for about 10,000-12,000 baht per month during the peak season.
In addition to rental houses, there are apartments available in the village, as well as a few low-rise condos near the sea. Besides the fishing village of Bang Saray itself, there are also luxury hotels such as:
- Sea Sun Sand Resort & SPA
- Sunset Village Beach Resort
- Sunset Park Resort and SPA
- Palm Grove Resort
These hotels are designed in the bungalow style, with no high-rise buildings. This part of the beach is very quiet and almost deserted, located 2-3 km from Bang Saray village, closer to Pattaya.
For now, Bang Saray remains a quiet place with mostly one- and two-story buildings, but there are plans for several high-rise condos and hotels in the future.
How to Find the Beach
To reach Bang Saray Beach from Pattaya, drive along Sukhumvit Road towards Sattahip, about 20 km from the city center. On Sukhumvit, after passing the turnoff to Nong Nooch Tropical Garden on the left, turn right under the arch about 2 km later, and continue straight. You’ll pass a large Thai temple on the right, followed by two 7-Eleven stores on either side of the road.
The road leads to the fishing piers, where you’ll turn right at the T-junction, bringing you to Walking Street, which doubles as the promenade.
Alternatively, you can turn earlier on Sukhumvit at the first U-turn just after Nong Nooch and take a right onto Na-Jomtien 56th Street. After 900 meters, you’ll reach the sea—turn left to find yourself at the far end of Bang Saray Beach.
For those using public transport, white tuk-tuks run along Sukhumvit Road. Get off after the Nong Nooch turnoff, either at the arch or 250 meters further along at the pedestrian bridge. From there, walk under the arch, and green tuk-tuks will take you to the sea. Get off at the pier junction and turn right.
Alternatively, you can get off the white tuk-tuk at the first U-turn after Nong Nooch and walk 900 meters down 56th Street to the sea, reaching the far end of Bang Saray Beach. To get to the Sea Sun Sand Resort & SPA, located closer to Pattaya at the very far end of the beach, take Na-Jomtien 52nd Street.
If you’re coming from central Pattaya, turn onto 52nd Street just after the new waterpark, which will be on your right. There’s a sign on Sukhumvit for Sea Sand Sun Resort & Spa.
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