Hua Hin

At Km marker 232 of Highway 35 from Bangkok, there is a 2km (1.25mi) branch road to the left leading to Hua Hin Beach. While Pattaya and Phuket are resorts which chiefly attract foreign tourists, Hua Hin is distinctively a Thai destination. For decades it has been a preferred holiday spot of the Thai Royal family.

Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Royal Garden Resort; 107/1 Phetkasem Rd
Tel 51-1881 to 4
217 rooms, sgl/dbl 1,700-2,000 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 255-8822 to 6

Fax 25-41775

Tlx 84437 ROTAT TH

Sofitel Central Hua Hin; 1 Damnoen Kasem Rd
Tel 51-2021 to 30
218 rooms, sgl/dbl 1,936-14,520

Bkk Resv Tel 233-0980, 233-0974; Fax 237-1308

Tlx 22705 ACCOR TH

Sailom; 29 Phetkasem Rd

Tel 51-1890 to 1, 51-2017 to 8

60 rooms, sgl/dbl 750 (ac) (Sun-Thu); 1,450 (ac) (Fri-Sat); Bkk Resv Tel 258-0652 to 4

Middle Class and Simple Accommodation

Ban Puttharaksa; Nap Khehat Rd, Tel 51-1062

8 rooms, sgl/dbl 600 (f); Bkk Resv Tel 222-5330

Chan-Chai Bungalow; 117/1-18 Phetkasem Rd
Tel 51-1461; 18 rooms, sgl/dbl 300-500 (f)

Chat-Chai; 59/1-3 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 51-1034

30 rooms, sgl/dbl 160-320 (f, ac)

Damrong Hotel; 46 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 51-1574

35 rooms, sgl/dbl 120-350 (f, ac)

Golf Inn; 29 Damnoen Kasem Rd, Tel 51-2473 to 4

14 rooms, sgl/dbl 605-726 (ac)
Bkk Resv Tel 258-9711 to 2

Hua Hin Highland Resort; Phetkasem Rd
Tel (01) 211-2579
13 rooms, sgl/dbl 560-1,200 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 282-9147, 280-0750

Hua Hin Raluk; 16 Damnoen Kasem Rd, Tel 51-1940

21 rooms, sgl/dbl 150-300 (f)

Mai Hotel; 39/1 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 51-1108

12 rooms, sgl/dbl 150-300 (f)

Mi Chai; 57/3 Phetkasem Rd, Tel 51-1035

22 rooms, sgl/dbl 160-300 (f, ac)

Sanoe Suk; 49/5 Dechasanit Rd, Tel 51-1268

14 rooms, sgl/dbl 120-240 (f)

Supphamit; 19 Amnuaisin Rd, Tel 51-1208, 51-1487

71 rooms, sgl/dbl 170-600 (f, ac)

Thanan-Chai; 11 Damrongrat Rd, Tel 51-1755

40 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-950 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 321-6191 Ext 61-73

Sports

Royal Hua Hin Golf Course

6,654 yards, par 72

Opened in 1924, making it Thailand’s oldest public course, the facility in Hua Hin has a natural, rolling layout which is just as testing today as it was almost 70 years ago. Each hole has its own special characteristics, with the novelty of fairway trees carved into the form of birds and other animals. Recently taken over by Boonrawd Brewery, the makers of Singha Beer, Royal Hua Hin has regained its position as one of the country’s top courses.

Green fees weekdays 150 Baht

weekends 250 Baht

Caddy fee 100 Baht

Clubs for rent 200 Baht per day

Open 6:00-18:00

Resv Tel (032) 51-1099

Places of Interest

Hua Hin Klai Kangwon Palace

King Phra Pokklao (Rama VII, reigned 1925-1935) commanded the construction of this palace, 3km (2mi) from Hua Hin. A permit must be obtained from the Royal Household Office prior to a visit.

This is a hill near Hua Hin with two beautiful beaches nearby, Hat Sai Noi and Hat Sai Yai.

This garden, 8km (5mi) from Hua Hin, was formerly named Pradiphat Garden Convalescence and Relaxation Area. The administration is under the Army Welfare Office. There are food shops and public accommodations. Details may be obtained by calling Tel (032) 51-1239 to 40.

Transportation

Bangkok - Hua Hin

Bangkok Airways has one flight daily from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Departure is in the late afternoon. While departure times might change every 6 months, the changes are likely to be minimal while the frequency is basically maintained. Flight time is 25min.

Trains for various Southern destinations, all stopping at Hua Hin, depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station at 9:00 (arr 13:10), 12:35 (arr 16:17), 13:40 (arr 18:24), 14:00 (arr 17:38), 15:15 (arr 18:54), 16:00 (arr 19:49), 17:30 (arr 21:05), 18:30 (arr 22:08), 19:20 (arr 22:56) and 21:55 (arr 0:55). Fares (excluding charges for rapid, express trains or aircon) are 44 Baht for 3rd class, 92 Baht for 2nd class and 182 Baht for 1st class. The rail distance is 229km.

Buses from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon Chaisi Road (in Thonburi); 232km, non-aircon 42 Baht, 5:00 - 19:00 every 30min; aircon 74 Baht, 5:00 - 22:00, every hour, 2nd cl 65 Baht, 6:00 - 19:00 every 30min

Hua Hin - Bangkok

Bangkok Airways has one flight daily from Hua Hin to Bangkok. Departure is in the late afternoon. Flight time is 25min.

Trains from various Southern destinations or starting in Hua Hin depart for Bangkok at 1:28 (arr 5:10), 2:10 (arr 5:50), 2:28 (arr 6:10), 2:48 (arr 6:35), 3:24 (arr 7:05), 4:54 (arr 8:35), 6:06 (arr 10:00), 6:21 (arr 10:50), 14:30 (arr 18:50) and 16:39 (arr 20:00).

Ta-Kiap Hill is 4km (2.5mi) from Hua Hin at the seashore. Next to it is Khao Krailat (Krailat Hill). A bus running along the seashore connects Hua Hin and Khao Ta-Kiap. It is easy to get to the top of Khao Ta-Kiap; it’s a bit cooler there and one has a nice view of the coastline.

Accommodation

Anan-Ta Sila; Hat Ta-Kiap, Tel 51-1879

4 rooms, sgl/dbl 400-600 (ac)
Bkk Resv Tel 221-1732

Charoen Suk Guest House
54 Ko Nongkae, Khao Ta-Kiap

Tel 51-2339; 12 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-400 (f)

Chomduan; 13 Ban Huaidon, Tel 51-2463

12 rooms, sgl/dbl 500-800 (f, ac)

Khao Ta-Kiap Villa; Hat Ta-Kiap, Tel 51-1032

20 rooms, sgl/dbl 700-1,000 (f, ac)

Rom Yen; Hat Ta-Kiap Tel 51-1022

13 rooms, sgl/dbl 500-600 (f, ac)

Cha-am is a small town in Petchburi Province, some 45km (28mi) south of the town of Petchburi. It is famous for its beach as has a lot of tourist infrastructure.

Accommodation

Happy Home; 241/34 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1393

16 rooms, sgl/dbl 300-1,200 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 587-3266

Cha-am Cabana; 186 Hat Klong-Thian, Tel 47-1614

36 rooms, sgl/dbl 600-2,000 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 259-1553

Cha-am Garden; 256 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1046 to 7

21 rooms, sgl/dbl 1,000-1,300 (ac)

Cha-am Holiday Lodge; 240/7 Ruamchit Rd

Tel 47-1595 to 9, 47-1062

19 rooms, sgl/dbl 300-1,200 (f, ac)

Cha-am Inn; Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1154 to 5

32 rooms, sgl/dbl 250 (f, ac)

Cha-am Villa; 241/1 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1010

11 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-800 (f, ac)

Chit-Rawi Resort; 241/20 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1382

21 rooms, sgl/dbl 200-700 (f, ac)

Home Cha-am; Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1243

10 rooms, sgl/dbl 500 (ac)

Kan Chan; 664 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1314

58 rooms, sgl/dbl 300-800 (f, ac)

Methawalai; 220 Ruamchit Rd

Tel 471-028 to 9, 47-1145 to 6

118 rooms, sgl/dbl 850-4,000 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 215-1316, 215-3317

Narumon (Lucky House); 263/38 Ruamchit Rd
Tel 47-1440, 47-1220
10 rooms, sgl/dbl 500-1,000 (ac)

Nirandon; 247/7 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1038

10 rooms, sgl/dbl 500 (ac)

Regent Cha-am; 849/21 Hat Cha-am, Phetkasem Rd

Tel 471-483 to 9
550 rooms, sgl/dbl 1,400-10,000 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 251-0305

Tlx 72217 REGCHAM TH

Rua Makham Villa; 236 Ruamchit Rd
Tel 47-1073, 47-1076
40 rooms, sgl/dbl 400-1,700 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 585-0009; (Mon-Fri: 18:00-20:00

Sat-Sun: 9:00-20:00)

Rung Aran Bungalow; 263/69 Ruamchit Rd
Tel 47-1226; 10 rooms, sgl/dbl 150-300 (f, ac)

Saeng Thong Reson; 263/25 Ruamchit Rd
Tel 47-1462, 47-1466
20 rooms, sgl/dbl 25-0-700 (f, ac)

Santikam; 241/15 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1512

22 rooms, sgl/dbl 350-800 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 523-6944

Santisuk; 263/3 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1214

41 rooms, sgl/dbl 300-1,600 (f, ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 251-1847, 252-4640 Ext. 111

White Hotel ; 263/32 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1118 to 9

34 rooms, sgl/dbl 650-2,000 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 235-2771, 215-7890

Suan Buak Hat; 949/21 Phetkasem Rd

Tel 471-334, 47-1336

230 rooms, sgl/dbl 900-2,700 (ac)

Bkk Resv Tel 234-0115, 234-5536

Wiwattana; 263/21 Ruamchit Rd, Tel 47-1298

9 rooms, sgl/dbl 400-1,200 (f, ac)

Places of Interest

Phra Ratchaniwet Marukkha Thayawan

This palace between Cha-am and Hua Hin was used by King Rama VI (Vajiravudh, reigned 1910-1925) as a holiday accommodation during summer time. Now pretty deteriorated, it is cared for by the Border Patrol Police.