Melia Pattaya Hotel and LAY Beach Club celebrate their first Christmas with festive buffets, beachside brunches, and New Year’s Eve parties
Melia Pattaya Hotel and its beachfront sister venue, LAY Beach Club, are celebrating their very first Christmas and New Year season with a full calendar of festive dining experiences and seaside celebrations. Both venues debuted in the heart of Pattaya earlier this year and are now marking the holidays with a mix of refined culinary events, relaxed beachside gatherings, and glittering countdown parties overlooking the Gulf of Thailand.
Running from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve, the programme blends international holiday traditions with Asian flavours and Mediterranean flair, offering guests a variety of ways to celebrate Thailand’s most joyful season.
Christmas at Meliá Pattaya Hotel: Elevated Festive Dining
Christmas Eve Dinner at Yítong Chinese Restaurant
On December 24 from 7pm until late, Yítong Chinese Restaurant will host a luxurious Christmas Eve Dinner featuring a festive buffet that combines classic Chinese dishes with Western seasonal favourites. Set high above Pattaya, the experience pairs refined flavours with sweeping city and sea views.
Traditional Christmas Day Buffet
Christmas Day celebrations continue on December 25 from 1–4pm at Sanehh Sarae and DEN, where a Traditional Christmas Day Buffet will be served in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Guests can expect:
- Roast turkey with traditional trimmings
- A wide selection of international dishes
- Rich festive desserts
Optional free-flow wine and beer are available to complement the leisurely afternoon.
Pricing
- Christmas Eve Dinner: THB 2,990 net per person
- Christmas Day Buffet: THB 2,990 net per person
- Optional free-flow wine & beer: THB 1,750 net per person per buffet
New Year’s Eve at Meliá Pattaya Hotel: Fireworks & Festivity
As Pattaya prepares to ring in the new year, Meliá Pattaya Hotel will host two headline New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31 from 7pm until late, both offering front-row views of the city’s iconic fireworks.
New Year’s Eve Chinese Kitchen Party
At Yítong Chinese Restaurant, guests can enjoy a festive Chinese Kitchen Party buffet, showcasing signature dishes and celebratory specialties.
- Buffet dinner: THB 4,000 net per person
- Optional free-flow wine, beer & midnight sparkling wine: THB 3,500 net per person
Countdown Party at Yítong Sky Bar
High above the shoreline, Yítong Sky Bar will host a New Year’s Eve Countdown Party with gourmet canapés, free-flow drinks, and a midnight toast as fireworks light up Pattaya’s skyline.
- Price: THB 3,500 net per person
NYE Sparkling Staycation
For guests seeking a complete festive escape, the hotel is also offering a NYE Sparkling Staycation for stays from December 31 to January 1, inclusive of New Year’s Eve dinner at Yítong Chinese Restaurant and daily breakfast.
LAY Beach Club: Festive Fun by the Sea
Located directly on Beach Road, LAY Beach Club brings a more relaxed, ocean-front take on the festive season, with toes-in-the-sand dining and live entertainment.
Christmas Eve by the Sea
On December 24 from 7pm until late, guests can enjoy an international buffet filled with holiday favourites and gourmet creations, accompanied by live entertainment in a lively beachfront setting.
Christmas Day Brunch
The celebrations continue on December 25 from 1–4pm with a Christmas Day Brunch, featuring carving stations, festive comfort dishes, and holiday-inspired treats.
Boxing Day BBQ
On December 26, LAY Beach Club hosts a Boxing Day BBQ buffet, showcasing premium grilled meats, fresh seafood, and an array of sides and salads in a laid-back atmosphere.
Pricing
- Christmas Eve Buffet: THB 1,750 net per person
- Boxing Day BBQ: THB 1,750 net per person
- Christmas Day Brunch: THB 2,400 net per person
- Optional free-flow wine & beer: THB 1,750 net per person per event
New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet & Countdown Party
LAY Beach Club will farewell 2025 with its New Year’s Eve Seafood Buffet & Countdown Party on December 31 from 7pm until late, offering uninterrupted views of Pattaya’s fireworks.
The evening centres on an opulent seafood spread featuring fresh shellfish and gourmet specialities, accompanied by live music and a midnight toast with sparkling wine.
- Price: THB 5,000 net per person, including buffet dinner and a glass of sparkling wine at midnight
A Milestone Festive Season
“Our ‘A Season to Sparkle’ program is extra special as it marks our first Christmas welcoming guests,” said Javier Gimeno, General Manager of Meliá Pattaya Hotel. “From refined Chinese feasts high above Pattaya to relaxed beachfront brunches, every celebration this festive season is designed to be joyful and memorable, with a touch of Mediterranean flair.”
About Meliá Pattaya Hotel & LAY Beach Club
Meliá Pattaya Hotel is a 234-room urban resort celebrating Pattaya’s ethnic diversity and coastal heritage. Rising 12 storeys on Second Road, the hotel offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand and a diverse dining portfolio including Yítong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar, DEN (Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine), and Sanehh Sarae, inspired by Thailand’s eastern seaboard flavours.
LAY Beach Club, located directly on Beach Road, features a standout hydro bar cocktail pool, white-sand lounging areas, cabanas, and a rooftop lounge with sweeping views of Pattaya Beach, all wrapped in a chic Mediterranean aesthetic.
Melia Beach Hotel +66 (0) 33 168 555, Email [email protected] or [email protected]
LAY Beach Club +66 (0) 33 168 599, email [email protected]
At a Glance: Festive Season Highlights
- Venues: Meliá Pattaya Hotel & LAY Beach Club
- Location: Pattaya, near Bangkok
- Festive Period: December 24–31
- Key Events:
- Christmas Eve & Christmas Day buffets
- Boxing Day BBQ
- New Year’s Eve dining & countdown parties
- Signature Experiences:
- Skyline dining at Yítong Sky Bar
- Beachfront brunches at LAY Beach Club
- Fireworks views over Pattaya Bay
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