Cetus Beachfront — Ready Condos on Jomtien Beach

Completed Cetus Beachfront Condominium on Jomtien Beach

Cetus Beachfront is located on Jomtien Beach Road, directly across the beachfront road from the sea. The APUS Development Group project combines the 49-storey Cetus Tower and the five-storey Cetus Villa building. The development contains 310 residences on a site of approximately three rai.

The high-rise tower was designed to provide open or partial Gulf of Thailand views from most residences. The completed and occupied development allows buyers to inspect the exact apartment, common areas and physical condition of the building before committing to a purchase.

Buyers can compare Cetus with other condos for sale in Jomtien by location, size, floor, ownership structure and current resale price.

Condos for Sale, Sizes and Floor Plans

The original Cetus Tower unit mix includes one-bedroom condos of approximately 39–54.5 sqm, two-bedroom apartments of around 85–89 sqm and three-bedroom residences of up to 145 sqm. Cetus Villa contains two-bedroom residences with private swimming pools from 95 to 130 sqm.

The resale market also includes altered layouts, combined apartments, compact three-bedroom units and large residences exceeding 145 sqm. The physical configuration should therefore be checked against the registered area, title deed and original floor plan.

Most listings are offered with furniture, a fitted kitchen, air conditioning and appliances. The exact inventory depends on the owner. Buyers should request a written list of all furniture and equipment included in the transaction.

Panoramic Sea Views and Floor Selection

Pricing is strongly influenced by floor level, window orientation and how open the view remains. The western side of the tower faces the sea and sunset, while the eastern side receives morning sunlight and looks towards the city. Corner units may provide views in two directions.

A higher floor does not automatically make a unit more suitable. Buyers should consider afternoon heat, balcony depth, glazing, wind noise and proximity to technical floors. The view from every room should be inspected during daylight and again after neighbouring buildings switch on their evening lighting.

For permanent living, it is also worth checking the distance from the unit to the lifts, service rooms and waste area. These factors may have a greater effect on everyday noise than a small difference in floor level.

Resale Units and Foreign Freehold

Cetus listings are available in foreign and Thai quota, while some properties are held through Thai companies. A foreign buyer may register an eligible condo in their own name as freehold when the selected unit is within the available foreign ownership quota.

Before paying a deposit, buyers should verify the title deed, registered owner, official area, outstanding common fees and any registered restrictions. The LumiThai guide explains which documents to request before buying property in Thailand.

The sale agreement should record the purchase price, furniture inventory, deposit, due-diligence period, key handover date and allocation of Land Office expenses. For a tenanted property, the lease agreement, tenant deposit and vacant-possession terms also require verification.

Two Swimming Pools and Resident Facilities

The main shared facilities are the swimming pool beside the beachfront road and the panoramic pool on the upper level of the tower. Residents also have access to a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, lobby, lounge, playroom, rooftop garden and landscaped grounds.

The development provides lifts, reception, keycard access, CCTV and 24-hour security. Parking is available for residents, while Wi-Fi is provided in selected common areas.

As the building has been occupied since 2015, buyers should inspect the lifts, pools, façade, corridors, technical equipment and waterproofing. The condominium juristic person’s financial statements help show whether sufficient reserves are available for scheduled maintenance.

First-Line Jomtien Beach Location

Cetus Beachfront stands on the first line of Jomtien, approximately 50 metres from the sandy beach across Jomtien Beach Road. The beachfront route provides access to cafés, restaurants, shops, Jomtien Market and Na Jomtien.

Jomtien is suitable for permanent living, seasonal stays and rentals due to its long promenade, daily services and transport links to central Pattaya. Buyers should still check evening traffic, parking access and travel time to the part of Pattaya they use most frequently.

Those who value an operational building and the ability to inspect the exact property before payment can also explore other completed developments in Thailand.

Ownership Costs and Rental Potential

The published common area fee at Cetus is THB 40 per sqm per month. The original one-time sinking fund contribution is THB 500 per sqm. During a resale purchase, the buyer should obtain confirmation of zero outstanding fees and check whether any special repair assessments have been approved.

Current long-term asking rents for compact one-bedroom condos are generally around THB 23,000–30,000 per month. Two-bedroom units are commonly listed at approximately THB 40,000–55,000, while larger three-bedroom residences may command higher rates. Actual pricing depends on floor, view, renovation, lease term and season.

Several similar apartments may compete for tenants within the same building. Owners therefore compete through price, condition, furniture and management quality. Before estimating returns, buyers should understand why a beachside condo does not always rent better and include common fees, management commission, maintenance, vacancy and taxes.