“Why dream of a White Christmas when you can have a Golden one, with cocktails in a hydro bar?”
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Marking their very first festive season, Meliá Pattaya Hotel and its beachfront sister, LAY Beach Club, are rolling out the red carpet (and the roast turkey) with a campaign called “A Season to Sparkle.” From “Ibiza-style” beach parties to Chinese feasts in the sky, here is why you need to book a ticket to Chonburi stat.
Pattaya just got a major upgrade. If you haven’t checked into the new Meliá Pattaya Hotel yet, you are missing out on the city’s hottest opening of 2025. And this December, they aren’t just celebrating the holidays; they are making history.
Christmas at Meliá Pattaya Hotel: Feasts in the Sky
It’s been a big year for the brand since opening in February. For their first-ever Christmas, Meliá Pattaya Hotel is ditching the boring ballroom dinners for something much more vibrant.
On Christmas Eve (Dec 24), head straight to the 12th floor. Yitong Chinese Restaurant is hosting a “Christmas Eve Dinner” that swaps traditional pudding for premium dim sum. It’s a luxurious buffet mixing Cantonese classics with Western holiday favorites, all served with a side of panoramic city views.
On Christmas Day (Dec 25), the vibe shifts to family-style comfort. The Traditional Christmas Day Buffet takes over Sanehh Sarae and DEN (the hotel’s cool Japanese-Peruvian spot). We are talking about roast turkey with all the trimmings, carving stations, and a dessert spread that will ruin your diet in the best way possible.
LAY Beach Club: The “Ibiza of the East”
If you prefer sand between your toes, skip the hotel lobby and cross the street to LAY Beach Club. This spot has single-handedly redefined the Pattaya beach scene with its Mediterranean design and signature Hydro Bar (yes, a pool with submerged loungers).
- Christmas Eve By The Sea: On Dec 24, expect fresh seafood on ice, live entertainment, and that signature “Ibiza vibe” that makes Meliá Pattaya Hotel stand out.
- Christmas Day Brunch: From 1 PM to 4 PM, sip festive cocktails in the pool while a DJ spins sunset beats.
- Boxing Day BBQ: The party continues on Dec 26 with a massive grill-out featuring premium meats and local seafood.
New Year’s Eve: The Ultimate Countdown
The season builds to a crescendo on New Year’s Eve. Whether you choose the elegant rooftop dinner at Yitong or the high-energy countdown party at LAY Beach Club, you’ll have a front-row seat to the legendary fireworks display over the Gulf of Thailand.
So, here is why we are absolutely obsessed with this choice
Pattaya has plenty of hotels, but Meliá Pattaya Hotel brings a fresh, youthful energy that the city desperately needed.
It’s not just about a bed to sleep in; it’s about the lifestyle. Celebrating their first Christmas here feels like being part of a new chapter for the city—one that is stylish, sophisticated, and surprisingly chic. It’s the only place in town where you can eat Peking Duck for Christmas dinner and wash it down with a glass of Sangria in a hydro pool.
So, ditch the winter coat and pack your best swimwear. This is how the holidays should be done.
“We don’t need snow to feel the magic. Give us a sunset, a sea breeze, and a glass of bubbles, and we’ll show you a Christmas worth remembering.”
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