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Building review · October 2026

The Riviera Wongamat: a review for people who plan to live or buy here

The most recognisable building in Wongamat and the one we are asked about most. Everything we tell clients at a viewing — which tower is quieter, what a unit really costs today.

What it is

Updated October 2026

The Riviera Wongamat is two curved glass towers of 40 and 43 floors on Naklua Soi 16, two minutes' walk from Wong Amat beach (about 200 m — not beachfront). Built by The Riviera Group and completed in 2017, it holds 979 units of 27–84 sqm. The infinity pool, gym and sauna sit on the 23rd floor facing the bay; there are rooftop gardens, a resort-style lobby, 24-hour security and reception.

Why it comes up most often: it is the biggest building in the area, so there is almost always a unit of the right size and budget, to rent or to buy. Today we list 29 units for rent and 12 for sale here; the figures below are as of 18 October 2026.

Renting and buying at the Riviera today (listings as of 18 Oct 2026)

Owners' asking prices. 28 of 29 rentals are on 12-month leases.

Studios and 1-beds for rent — from ฿17,000, median ฿23,000

19 one-bedrooms (31–40 sqm, typically 35) from ฿17,000 to ฿36,000 a month; the one studio (31 sqm) is ฿20,000. Top of the range: high floors in the north tower with a direct sea view; bottom: low floors facing the city or pool. This is the best-value "1-bed by Wongamat beach" in the whole area — the Wongamat median for a 1-bed is ฿32,500.

2-beds for rent — from ฿45,000, median ฿58,000

9 units of 73–84 sqm (typically 81), ฿45,000–65,000. Nearly all with a sea view; corner units with two balconies cost ฿5,000–10,000 more. The area median for 2-beds is ฿60,000, so the Riviera is "at market" here, not cheap.

Buying — from ฿3.5M, median ฿4.55M

12 units for sale, mostly 35 sqm 1-beds at ฿3.5–5M (฿100,000–140,000 per sqm) and a few 2-beds from ฿8M. Against a median rent of ฿23,000 a 1-bed yields about 6% gross a year, among the best in Wongamat. The building's 49% foreign quota has historically run close to full — we confirm it with the juristic office before any deposit.

Floors and views

Rentals today run from floor 2 to 42; 18 of 29 are listed with a sea view. Simple rule: north tower (nearer the beach) has the wider bay and Sanctuary of Truth view; south tower is nearer the road and 7-Eleven but quieter at night and often ฿1,000–2,000 cheaper for the same layout.

The pros and cons we mention at every viewing

Pro: choice and liquidity

979 units means there is always something to rent and someone to rent to. If you buy to let, the unit rarely sits empty — demand for Riviera 1-beds holds all year, not just in winter.

Pro: the 23rd-floor facilities

Pool, gym, sauna and lounge facing the bay — the best common area among the area's 2015–2018 buildings. A children's pool and playground sit at ground level.

Pro: walk to everything

Beach 3 minutes, 7-Eleven and cafés at the gate, Naklua market and the Sanctuary of Truth 10–15 minutes. The baht bus to the centre stops at the Naklua Road junction.

Con: it is big and you feel it

Enough lifts, but in season at 8–9 am and 6–7 pm you wait. The 23rd-floor pool is full on December–January weekends. If you want a small, quiet building, look at Baan Plai Haad or Wongamat Residence.

Con: not beachfront, short balconies

200 m to the beach along Soi 16 — you cannot walk out of the lobby onto the sand as at Northpoint or Zire. One-bedroom balconies are narrow; a table and two chairs fit, just.

Con: unit condition varies

The building is eight years old with hundreds of owners: next to a unit renovated in 2025 there is an identical one with 2017 furniture. That is why we show in person and check the photos against reality before any deposit.

Who the Riviera suits — and who it does not

From our 2026 transactions.

Suits: a first winter or first year in Pattaya

An easy building, many international neighbours, everything nearby, and easy to leave after a year — the next tenant comes quickly.

Suits: a 1-bed investment under ฿5M

High liquidity, about 6% gross yield, and management companies in the building know every layout.

Does not suit: you want quiet and few people

Choose Baan Plai Haad, Wongamat Residence or Serenity — fewer units, less traffic, but less choice.

Does not suit: you want to step onto the beach

That is Northpoint, Zire, Ananya Beachfront, Arom or The Cove — 40–100% more for the same floor area.

The Riviera Wongamat — most asked questions

How much is a studio or 1-bed at the Riviera for a year?

Today ฿17,000–36,000 a month, median ฿23,000, nearly always fully furnished on a 12-month lease. Six months usually costs 10–20% more and is easier to get in low season.

Which tower is better, north or south?

For the sea view, north (nearer the beach, wider panorama). For quiet and price, south — the same layout is often ฿1,000–2,000 cheaper. From the 25th floor up both towers see the bay.

What does a unit cost and what is the yield?

A 35 sqm 1-bed is ฿3.5–5M, 2-beds from ฿8M; today's listing median is ฿4.55M. At ฿23,000 rent that is about 6% gross before the common fee (around ฿45–50 per sqm a month).

Can a foreigner buy at the Riviera?

Yes, within the building's 49% foreign quota — free quota at the Riviera is in demand, so we request the quota letter from the juristic office before a deposit. Other units are bought through a Thai company or as leasehold.

How far is the beach?

About 200 m along Soi 16, a 3-minute walk. Wong Amat beach is calm, without rows of loungers and bars; the nearest restaurants and Wano Sushi are 5 minutes away.

How do I rent at the Riviera safely?

Send us the unit reference (WG-…) from the site on WhatsApp or Telegram — we confirm it is still free, match the owner to the chanote, show it in person and prepare a lease in English. Deposit only after signing.

Prices are owners' asking figures in Wongamat Group listings on 18 October 2026; building facts come from the developer's public material and our viewings. Yields are gross, before fees and taxes.

Tell us which Riviera unit you are looking for

Floor, tower, budget, move-in date — we send a live shortlist with photos on WhatsApp, LINE or Telegram the same day. No fee for tenants.