Cosy Beach is a small, quiet spot surrounded by lush tropical greenery on a hillside, offering a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya. Although the water isn’t the clearest, it’s still cleaner than at the central beach or even Jomtien.
From the shore, you can enjoy a peaceful view of the sea and the silhouette of Koh Larn Island. Unlike other beaches in Pattaya, urbanization here is less intrusive, and the necessary beach infrastructure is available.
The beach faces west, providing morning shade from the trees and a beautiful view of the sunset in the evenings. Located in a relatively secluded part of Pratamnak Hill, this area is highly touristy and considered upscale, but it’s not very crowded.
Most accommodations here consist of high-rise hotels and condos. There are many Russian tourists, and as a result, you’ll see plenty of Russian signs in the local cafes and on the streets.
Beach Overview
Cosy Beach stretches over 600 meters (about 650 yards) in length and is about 30 meters (100 feet) wide in the center. During low tide, the water recedes a few meters, exposing more sand.
The sand is light yellow and fine, and while the water is a bit murky, it’s cleaner than on Pattaya’s larger urban beaches. The southern end of the beach is bordered by a rocky cape covered with trees and grass, with sharp rocks and shells in the water.
During low tide, you can explore the cape by walking over the rocks, making this deserted area feel like a small park. Beyond the cape is private property, so you can’t continue along the shore. At the opposite end of Cosy Beach, on the hillside, sits the Royal Cliff Hotel. On that side, a concrete walkway runs low above the beach, perfect for a leisurely stroll while enjoying the views.
Above the beach, on the hill, there’s also a small green area with paths offering views of the beach from several points. Two relatively short but steep staircases lead down to the beach. The entrance gates at the top of the stairs indicate that this is private property, with access only allowed from 6 AM to 8 PM.
Swimming Conditions
The beach has sharp rocks both in the water and along the shoreline. On the left side, near the cape, there’s a small rocky spit extending into the sea. Near this area is a storm drain that empties rainwater from the hill directly into the sea, so it’s better to swim at the other end of the beach or in the middle.
At low tide, the water is shallow for a long distance, but during high tide, the entry is quite steep, and the sea isn’t clear. There are no waves at low tide, as the water only reaches up to the knees near the shore, but during high tide, waves can occur.
Sunbeds and Shade
In the mornings, there’s plenty of shade on the beach, thanks to the hillside covered with trees. In the afternoon, there’s less shade, but by sunset, the sun starts shining from the sea, and it’s not as bright.
The beach has several rows of sunbeds under umbrellas. Unlike the loungers commonly found on Pattaya’s beaches, these are sunbeds with mattresses. There’s also space to spread out your mat, although the beach is small.
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Amenities
Cosy Beach has a few small stalls selling cold drinks and cafes offering typical Thai food and snacks. You can rent jet skis and boats, and there are massage mats near the staircase closest to the Royal Cliff Hotel.
In the nearby part of the Pratamnak area, you’ll find cafes, shops, a 7-Eleven, fruit stands, and everything else needed for a comfortable stay.
There are also high-end stores and restaurants catering to foreigners. Not far from the beach is Buddha Hill, with a viewpoint and a park on the hill, just north of Bali Hai Pier and central Pattaya. You’ll need to use transportation to reach other attractions, as Cosy Beach is relatively secluded, despite being close to central Pattaya.
Accommodation
Cosy Beach is located at the base of a hill, so there are no accommodations directly on the shore. However, many high-rise condos and hotels are perched on the hill above. Most of these accommodations are of good European quality and are relatively expensive for Pattaya.
The entire Pratamnak area is filled with condos and hotels, with few budget-friendly rental homes, including those near Cosy Beach. At the northern end of the beach, you’ll find a large hotel complex, and nearby is the hotel that gives the beach its name, Cosy Beach Hotel.
Another large hotel near the road and close to the beach is Pattaya Bay Hotel, while other accommodations are located slightly further from the shore.
How to Find the Beach
If you look at a map, you’ll see that the curve of Cosy Beach is not far from central Pattaya and, in particular, from Walking Street, just behind the hill with the viewpoint and the golden Buddha statue on Buddha Hill.
Geographically, the beach is located on Pratamnak Hill, but in a somewhat isolated part, requiring you to navigate through empty lots and construction sites to reach it from the main streets of Pratamnak.
There’s no public transport here; the surrounding area is filled with large hotels and condos, but to get to the center or other parts of Pratamnak, you’ll need to walk through long stretches of empty lots and construction sites along hilly, deserted roads, which can feel unsafe, especially at night.
To access the beach regularly, you’ll need to either live in the same neighborhood, have your own transportation, or take a taxi each time, which may not be worth it. The street and alley layout in Pratamnak is quite confusing—distances are short, but the roads twist and turn through hilly terrain, winding around large hotel and condo properties.
The main landmark for finding the beach is Cosy Beach Hotel, which the beach is named after. You can reach the water from the main road by descending one of two staircases located in different parts of the beach. The gates at the entrances suggest that access is closed from 8 PM to 6 AM, meaning during the night.
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