Hua Hin is located approx. 190km south of Bangkok and 92 kilometres north of Prachuab Khiri Khan, its provincial chief town and it is a coastal, well known resort town, set on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin has a population of around 60,000 people, the King of Thailand has his summer palace Klai Kang Won (Far from Worries) adjoining the beach.
Hua Hin has one of the lowest rain falls in Thailand and being a coastal town gets that lovely sea breeze, so can be visited all year round. There are three seasons, the dry season (March-September), the rainy season (October - November) and the warm season (November-February). One of the lowest rainfalls of any beach area. Weather is hot but refreshed by a cooling sea breeze. Most days offer clear blue skies and sometimes billowing white clouds. Hua Hin was chosen as the Royal resort due to the excellent weather and climate.
Among the most important landmark is the Klai Kang Won Palace, a royal summer residence built by King Rama VII. The major nightlife attraction which is very popular with both Thai and foreign tourists is the night market. A wide choice of cuisines naturally with many fine Thai restaurants.
Hua Hin has night markets, stylish shops and boutiques. There are many old style and art shops close to the fishing piers, art and crafts shops .
The main beach area fronts the town itself where many fine resorts are found. Beaches to the north and south . The beaches at Khao Takiab (Chopsticks Hill) and Takiab Bay (Chopsticks Bay) are just to the south of the town centre. Hua Hin beaches stretch along the coast both north and south. For out door fun and adventure you can enjoy watersports, Elephant rides, All terrain Vehicle rides, fishing and boat trips. Khao Takiab Bay is a popular beaches with clear clean water and gentle waves, beach loungers and beach umbrellas for shade. Palm trees and Casuarana trees line the long beach at Takiab Bay. These beach areas are also popular for jogging and beach cycling. The area also offers the opportunity to visit the temples of Khao Takiab, feed the monkeys, climb to the viewpoint. The Khao Takiab area has many temples includes many built many years ago. Snorkeling is available a few hours south . The River Kwai is just 3 hours from Hua Hin . The National Park at Sam Roi Yot (Three Hundred Peaks) is just 30 minutes south of town.
WELCOME TO HUA HIN!
Chomtawan Resort Prachuab Khiri Khan Hua Hin
Chomtawan Resort Prachuab Khiri Khan Hua Hin: "Welcome to Chomtawan Resort, Prachuab Khiri Khan, Hua Hin
Having provided a budget accommodation with friendly and quality service in the heart of the best-known Takiab Beach of Hua Hin, we proudly to introduce you our peaceful resort on the same compound, Chomtawan Resort."
X2 KUI BURI RESORT HUA HIN
Opened on December 2007, the first X2 resort is at Kui Buri (pronounced goo-wee… boo-ree). Kui Buri is a 3 hour drive south of Bangkok, and half an hour south of the famous beachside resort town of Hua Hin.
The general area is underdeveloped and peaceful with the only communities being local fishing villages. The resort is located on virgin beachfront land covering over 4 acres (12 Rai). The 23 semi private villas each have their own terrace, garden and most with private pools.
The existing landscape of large, well developed trees has been carefully preserved, and provides a unique atmosphere punctuated by large open spaces and unique natural horticulture.
HUA HIN X2 KUI BURI RESORT WEBSITE
HUA HIN LE BAYBURI DE PRAN LUXURY VILLAS
Le Bayburi Villa’s is a private complex of 4 privately owned luxury beachfront villas, operated as vacation home rentals for short and long stay guests. Guests can choose between the four themed Villas, each with completely self contained facilities, including private pool.
Located at romantic Pranburi, just 20 minutes south of Hua-Hin, situated on the South West coast of the gulf of Thailand 2.5 hours from Bangkok. Here you will discover a tranquil, luxurious and private atmosphere that is home to many famous boutique resorts and spa’s.
The area is characterized by crystal clean natural beaches, breathtaking sea views, refreshing sea breezes and all this set against a backdrop of inland mountain ranges. Located close to the beautiful mountains of Sam Roi Yod national park and six world class golf courses, Pranburi represents that hard to find private luxury.
Pranburi is unique in that it has only boutique private resorts along the beachfront, so even in high season the area is peaceful and quite. At the same time it is only a short drive to golf courses and tourist sites, and only a stroll along the beach to any of a dozen restaurants.
PRANBURI LE BAYBURI DE PRAN WEBSITE
THE ROCK HUA HIN HOTEL
Welcome to The Rock Hua Hin Resort "Small luxury boutique resort in Hua Hin" The Rock Beach Resort and Spa is located in on the beach of Hua Hin which is now named as The "Royal Paradise" The Rock Hua Hin is only 4 kilometres from the centre of Hua Hin town and it is about 2.30 hours by car from Bangkok to the south of Thailand.
The Rock Hua Hin Beach resort is a small luxury resort on the beach with 26 Executive Deluxe Rooms and Beach Front Villas along with the fresh water pond to the end of swimming pool and the Gulf of the Siam sea. Our services team has been trained to a luxury hotel and resort standard to ensure that our valuable clients will have a great holidays with us and experienced our professional friendly atmosphere at The Rock Hua Hin.
THE ROCK HUA HIN BEACH RESORT WEBSITE
HUA HIN HOTELS
For your Hua Hin vacation, we offer the widest and finest selection of hotels in Hua Hin from the 5 stars luxury Hua Hin hotels, Hua Hin villas to Hua Hin beach Hotels, cheap Hua Hin hotel or Hua Hin resort, we have them all. Recommended Hua Hin Thailand Hotel for your Hua Hin hotel booking are all available below for your fantastic Hua Hin travel.
HUA HIN ACCOMMODATION
For your Hua Hin vacation, we offer the widest and finest selection of hotels in Hua Hin from the 5 stars luxury Hua Hin hotels, Hua Hin villas to Hua Hin beach Hotels, cheap Hua Hin hotel or Hua Hin resort, we have them all. Recommended Hua Hin Thailand Hotel for your Hua Hin hotel booking are all available below for your fantastic Hua Hin travel.
HUA HIN RESTAURANTS
The area is packed with restaurants serving quality foreign food in restaurants owned and managed by foreigners who have decided to make Hua Hin home. Particularly impressive are some of the Japanese restaurants that take advantage of local and imported seafood.
Italian food fanciers can dine on pizza, pasta and occasionally more elaborate fare. There are also several outstanding French restaurants, some German places, and a goodly supply of Indian places specializing in food from northern India. There are also several bakeries that serve sandwiches and coffee, in addition to excellent baked goods.
Brasserie de Paris
3 Naresdamri Road
Hua Hin,
Tel: 01-826 6814
Charmingly French place adjacent to the pier in Hua Hin town
Hagi Japanese Restaurant
1 Damnernkasem Road
(Adjacent to Sofitel)
Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3251-2021-38
Outstanding Japanese food; restaurant operated by Sofitel
Let's Sea, Hua Hin Beach Restaurant
83/155 Soi Talay 12,
Khao Takiab-Hua Hin Rd., Hua Hin
Tel 0-3253-6022
A well known place to chill and soak in the atmosphere with fine wine and beach cuisine featuring Thai favourites and fresh international flavours with plenty of seafood
Maharaja
25 Naresdamri Rd.,
Hua-Hin
TEL: 0-3253-1122
Good northern Indian food served from 11.00AM-11.00PM
Monsoon Restaurant & Bar
62 Naresdamri Rd
Hua Hin,
Tel: 0-6877-7808
Charming and chic with a menu of Thai and continental dishes
Orchids French & Thai Restaurant
110/1 Naresdamri Rd.
Hua Hin
Tel: 032-513670
Serves a mix of French and Thai dishes from 6:00PM-10:00PM
Sasi's ba Bar
83/159 Nhongkae
Near the Hyatt Hotel
Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3251-2488
Features a mix of Western and Thai food, lots of drinks and live music from 8.30PM onwards
Taj Mahal
31/1 Naresdamri Road
Hua Hin,
Tel: 0-3251-6615
Nice selection of northern Indian favourites, sister restaurant at 112 Chom Sin Road
Chao Lay Seafood
15 Naresdamri Rd. Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3251-3436
Popular outdoor restaurant on pylons over the water by the pier in Hua Hin.
Chom View Seafood
Cha-am Beach Front Road
Cha Am
0-3243-0350
Smashing seafood served right on the beach in a rustic, open air setting.
La Mer
Khao Takiab Beach
Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3253- 6205
Popular seafood restaurant located on a hill overlooking the beach that gets high marks for both its food and view.
Ketsarin Restaurant
17/1 Naresdamri Road
(at Sea Front near Fishing Pier) Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3251-1339
Big outdoor place right on Hua Hin's sea front near the pier
Madame Green Seafood
Khao Takiab Village Beach
(at Takiab Road)
Hua Hin,
Tel: 0-3251-2233
Outstanding beachfront seafood in a restaurant popular with locals as well as tourists.
PLE Seafood Restaurant
Takiab Bay Beach
Hua Hin
Unpretentious open-air dining right on the beach; this restaurant gets rave reviews.
Rua Rimtarn
12 / 203 Khao Tikiab
Hua Hin
Tel: 0-3251-6277
Seafood served on a 'boat' sitting on land. Large menu of traditional Thai favourites.
Supratra by the Sea
122/63 Soi Mu Baan Takiab
(at the Supatara Beach Resort)
Hua Hin
Tel 0-3253-6512-2
Romantic dining featuring outstanding seafood in a lovely setting.
HUA HIN DINING & RESTAURANTS
Nothing less than a feast awaits for your taste buds… Leaving the cooking to someone else is always an important part of a holiday experience, and the variety and quality of restaurants in and around Hua Hin will ensure the experience is a memorable one. Once an active fishing port, Hua Hin still has enough fishermen around to provide a steady supply of fresh seafood for its restaurants and those in neighbouring Cha-Am and Pranburi. Traditional Thai food is, of course, served everywhere, including food stalls along the beachfront and in Hua Hin's well-known Night Market.
There are numerous dining spots serving Western, Indian and Japanese food. For those looking for a drink after the sun goes down, there is an ample supply of bars and pubs, some of which have live music. In addition, all of the hotels have bars and lobby lounges, many featuring live entertainment. All the hotels and resorts have restaurants too, and these range from top-notch speciality and international cuisine, to light meals of Thai and Western varieties. Highly recommended are the buffet spreads laid on by top hotels for breakfast, lunch and dinner – definitely worth the expense since you’ll get to sample an enormous variety of Thai, Asian and Western food. At some venues, these buffets consist of open cooking stations, including a Seafood BBQ, and often also offer live entertainment like traditional Thai music and dancing.
Seafood fresh from the ocean
Thais eat fish, prawns or other items foreigners think of as 'seafood' with virtually every meal. Basic condiments like fish sauce, shrimp paste, and ‘pla rah’ are all made from fermented fish or seafood. ‘Tom yum gung’, a delicious spicy and sour shrimp soup, is widely considered Thailand's national dish. Another regular is ‘tod man pla’, an unusual melange of fried minced fish, curry paste, and sliced long beans – fish cakes, basically. Hearkening back to the days before refrigeration, dried and salted fish are served in a variety of ways and are still a mainstay of the Kingdom's diet. There will also be lots of squid, catfish, 'serpent head' fish, and Nile River Tilapia. All are day-to-day favourites in homes and ordinary restaurants.
However, when Thais go to a restaurant specializing in seafood, the menu broadens considerably. The items previously mentioned will be present, but will take a backseat to a host of other dishes with their culinary roots in China. Crab, cockles, mussels, oysters and lobsters will suddenly appear. Cooking methods and sauces will change and there will be items like crab with yellow curry cauce, lobster cooked in XO Sauce and grilled clams or cockles. Fish will be steamed and served with a variety of sauces, as well as grilled and fried. Lobster and giant prawns, pricey items for the average Thai, will play a big role and will often arrive at the table after spending time on a grill.
Going out for seafood is a big event for Thais and they always seem to have a good time. Joining them will be a highlight of any holiday, particularly when the restaurant is in the area around Hua Hin. Many of the restaurants are found in Hua Hin town on Naresdamri Road, just south of the pier. Ao Takiap beach, 5km to the south, has several famous places, and there are some excellent restaurants to the north as you approach Cha-Am. The least expensive, and most popular with Thais, are scattered along Phetkasem Road.
HUA HIN GOLF
For many visitors to the Hua Hin area, golf is what's on their minds - and they are never disappointed. There are seven courses within a thirty minute drive of Hua Hin and for those willing to travel a little further there are an additional 10 courses available. It all started in 1924 with the creation of the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course adjacent to the town's snazzy little railway station. Designed by a Scottish railway engineer named O.A. Robbins, Thailand's first golf course is reminiscent of links courses found in Robbins' native Scotland. The other courses in the region are of international standard, equally challenging and designed by luminaries like Jack Nicklaus.
If you are without private transportation, all of the courses, except for the Royal Hua Hin, provide transportation to and from the courses. Green fees vary, depending upon the course and time, but average around 1800 baht. All courses have caddies, restaurants, rental equipment, and most have provisions for online booking of tee times.
Hua Hin Seoul Country Club
174 Moo 1, Pranburi, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77120
Tel. +66 (0) 3257-2441
Located adjacent to the sea, this is a links-style course found on the way from Hua Hin to Pranburi. Inexpensive and fun to play.
Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club
80 Moo 4, Hubkrapong-Pranburi Highway, Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3245-6233-39, Fax +66 (0) 3245-6298
Bangkok Reservation Centre Tel +66 (0) 2261-9000 ext. 4244
Email : lakeview@imperialhotels.com
Located 16 kilometres from the main road between Cha-am and Hua Hin, this 27-hole course designed by Roger Packard contains an 18-hole, par 72 course of 6,915 yards and a nine hole course of 3,417 yards with a par of 36.
Majestic Creek Country Club
164 Moo 4 Taptai, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77110
Tel +66 (0) 3252-0162-6, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0477
A challenging par 72 course of 6.961 yards in a scenic setting with complete facilities, including a resort hotel.
Palm Hills Golf Resort & Country Club
1444 Phetkasem Road, Cha-am, Phetchburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3252-0801-9, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0820
Bangkok Office Tel +66 (0) 2261-3792-9 Fax +66 (0) 2261-3791
Email: info@palmhills-golf.com, Web: www.palmhills-golf.com
Located on Route 4 between Cha-am and Hua Hin, the course runs east-west with lakes at each end and lots of swaying palms. The par 72 layout has three sets of tees and has a 'links' feel.
Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
Hua Hin Town, Parchuab Khiri Khan 77110
Tel +66 (0) 3251-2475
The oldest of Thailand's golf courses. It is a par 72, 6,654 yard course located next to the railway station in Hua Hin town. Convenient, challenging and always fun to play.
Springfield Royal Country Club of Cha-am
193 Moo 6 Phetchasakem Road, Cha-am, Petchaburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3259-3223, Fax +66 (0) 3259-3227
Email: playgolf@springfieldresort.com, Web: www.springfieldresort.com
This Jack Nicklaus designed masterpiece has five sets of tees, providing challenges for golfers of all abilities. Located between Cha-am and Hua Hin, its luxurious facilities include everything needed for a memorable round of golf.
Dragon Hills Golf & Country Club
192 Moo 2, Ang Hin, Pak Tho, Ratchaburi 70150
Tel +66 (0) 3226-1206, Fax +66 (0) 3226-1205
This Jim Engh and Isao Aoki designed course is set amongst the hills of Petchaburi Province and sports 54 holes that provide a challenge for any level of golfer. A bit farther from Hua Hin than the other courses, it is situated midway between Bangkok and Hua Hin.
GOLF IN HUA HIN
For many visitors to the Hua Hin area, golf is what's on their minds - and they are never disappointed. There are seven courses within a thirty minute drive of Hua Hin and for those willing to travel a little further there are an additional 10 courses available. It all started in 1924 with the creation of the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course adjacent to the town's snazzy little railway station. Designed by a Scottish railway engineer named O.A. Robbins, Thailand's first golf course is reminiscent of links courses found in Robbins' native Scotland. The other courses in the region are of international standard, equally challenging and designed by luminaries like Jack Nicklaus.
If you are without private transportation, all of the courses, except for the Royal Hua Hin, provide transportation to and from the courses. Green fees vary, depending upon the course and time, but average around 1800 baht. All courses have caddies, restaurants, rental equipment, and most have provisions for online booking of tee times.
Hua Hin Seoul Country Club
174 Moo 1, Pranburi, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77120
Tel. +66 (0) 3257-2441
Located adjacent to the sea, this is a links-style course found on the way from Hua Hin to Pranburi. Inexpensive and fun to play.
Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club
80 Moo 4, Hubkrapong-Pranburi Highway, Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3245-6233-39, Fax +66 (0) 3245-6298
Bangkok Reservation Centre Tel +66 (0) 2261-9000 ext. 4244
Email : lakeview@imperialhotels.com
Located 16 kilometres from the main road between Cha-am and Hua Hin, this 27-hole course designed by Roger Packard contains an 18-hole, par 72 course of 6,915 yards and a nine hole course of 3,417 yards with a par of 36.
Majestic Creek Country Club
164 Moo 4 Taptai, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan 77110
Tel +66 (0) 3252-0162-6, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0477
A challenging par 72 course of 6.961 yards in a scenic setting with complete facilities, including a resort hotel.
Palm Hills Golf Resort & Country Club
1444 Phetkasem Road, Cha-am, Phetchburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3252-0801-9, Fax +66 (0) 3252-0820
Bangkok Office Tel +66 (0) 2261-3792-9 Fax +66 (0) 2261-3791
Email: info@palmhills-golf.com, Web: www.palmhills-golf.com
Located on Route 4 between Cha-am and Hua Hin, the course runs east-west with lakes at each end and lots of swaying palms. The par 72 layout has three sets of tees and has a 'links' feel.
Royal Hua Hin Golf Course
Hua Hin Town, Parchuab Khiri Khan 77110
Tel +66 (0) 3251-2475
The oldest of Thailand's golf courses. It is a par 72, 6,654 yard course located next to the railway station in Hua Hin town. Convenient, challenging and always fun to play.
Springfield Royal Country Club of Cha-am
193 Moo 6 Phetchasakem Road, Cha-am, Petchaburi 76120
Tel +66 (0) 3259-3223, Fax +66 (0) 3259-3227
Email: playgolf@springfieldresort.com, Web: www.springfieldresort.com
This Jack Nicklaus designed masterpiece has five sets of tees, providing challenges for golfers of all abilities. Located between Cha-am and Hua Hin, its luxurious facilities include everything needed for a memorable round of golf.
Dragon Hills Golf & Country Club
192 Moo 2, Ang Hin, Pak Tho, Ratchaburi 70150
Tel +66 (0) 3226-1206, Fax +66 (0) 3226-1205
This Jim Engh and Isao Aoki designed course is set amongst the hills of Petchaburi Province and sports 54 holes that provide a challenge for any level of golfer. A bit farther from Hua Hin than the other courses, it is situated midway between Bangkok and Hua Hin.
GETTING TO HUA HIN FROM PHUKET
Sadly, the absence of flights from Phuket to Hua Hin has made the journey between resorts rather arduous. It is possible to take a bus from Phuket to Surat Thani and then take a train to Hua Hin, but it is faster, and probably easier, to simply take the bus all the way to Hua Hin. Expect a trip of about 10 hours and a fare of approximately 500 baht. Numerous buses bound for Bangkok leave the bus station in Phuket town in the late afternoon and will drop passengers in Hua Hin in the early morning hours.
GETTING TO HUA HIN FROM KOH SAMUI
Bangkok Airways no longer flies to Hua Hin from Phuket and Samui. Combination ferry/train tickets or ferry/bus tickets can be arranged with travel agents on Koh Samui. Most trips depart Koh Samui in the late afternoon and arrive in Hua Hin in the early hours of the morning. The train journeys all involve taking a ferry from Samui to Surat Thani, a bus to the Surat Train station and a train Hua Hin. Although this sounds complicated, it is actually very easy and you have the option of booking sleeping accommodations on the train. If you go by train, expect to pay from 500 to 1000 baht, depending upon the class of train service you choose. Most people travel by 2nd class sleeper, a decision that involves choosing a fan or air-conditioned car. The latter is vastly preferable, not because it is cooler, but because it is so much quieter. The fan cars invariably have the windows open and this brings in the noise of the train as it clatters along the tracks. You will have to get off at Hua Hin as the trains tourists use don't stop at Pranburi or Cha-am. Travel by bus is less involved and less expensive, approximately 600 baht. Passengers board the buses on Koh Samui. The buses then drive onto the ferry, disembark on the mainland and proceed by highway to Pranburi, Hua Hin or Cha-am. The journey takes approximately 9 hours.
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