Pattaya, ThailandNa Jomtien
Dor-Shada Resort by The Sea
Timber-screened coastal resort
Timber-screened coastal resort
The property trades golden gables and heavy ornamentation for breezy simplicity, using deep exterior shading to temper the tropical Gulf heat.
What it’s good at
Notable
Cantilevered aluminium rainscreens and handcrafted timber slats shade the modernised facade.
Listed
Balcony screens turned by local villagers display traditional Thai timber internode patterns.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the quiet Na Jomtien beachfront, surrounded by coastal resort grounds south of central Pattaya.
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The rooms
Balconies catch the sea breeze behind lathe-turned timber screens, and select ground-floor rooms open straight onto the pool terrace.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sculpted naga serpents flank the green-tiled swimming pool, and bar stools sit submerged beneath a central Thai-style pavilion.
The gym and spa
Cardio machines fill the glass-enclosed fitness room, and therapists at Dor-Shada Spa perform traditional Thai massages and body scrubs.
At the table
By The Sea Restaurant serves Thai dishes on a beachfront wooden deck lit by hanging lanterns.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.