Situated in the South-East of Thailand, Hua Hin is a former fishing village turned seaside resort. After the Thai royal family built summer palaces in the area it became a popular and fashionable retreat for Bangkok residents. The long beaches are great for water sports, particularly kitesurfing, and are lined with high-end hotels and great seafood restaurants. Our pick of the best places to stay in Hua Hin are luxury properties that won't break the bank.

What not to miss:

• Hua Hin Beach - Great for families, the beach is clean and the sea is warm! Take a pony ride along its length for a relaxing way to see the area.
• Hua Hin Hills Vineyard - Nestled in the hills and not far from the Huay Mongkol Temple, the vineyard is stunning and renowned for its great wine.
• Hutsadin Elephant Foundation - Trek through the forest on these friendly elephants before cooling down the babies with a shower! The foundation also offers talks on the backgrounds of the rescued elephants under their care.
• Cicada Market - A great place to pick up a trinket, visit this market in the day or night time to soak up the atmosphere and indulge in some traditional food and drink.

To ensure a room at one of the best places to stay in Hua Hin we recommend you book well in advance.

The Best Places to Stay in Hua Hin

For Beachfront tropical beauty

• Putahracsa, on Hua Hin Beach, is an oasis of airy rooms, private pools and chic suites just three hours out of Bangkok. The restaurant is lively at night and there’s an oceanside beach club.
• Anantara Hua Hin is a truly exquisite spot. Set on its own private beach and with lush gardens, it boasts spacious accommodation that's decorated smartly with plenty of antiques. Plus, there are two pools and seven - that's right, seven - eateries!
• Aleenta Hua Hin is a chic spot set on a gorgeous stretch of beach. Luxurious rooms all boast their own plunge pool.

For Retreat relaxation

• Chiva-Som is a super-lux, super-healthy wellness retreat in Hua Hin, just three hours from Bangkok. In addition to the seriously impressive array of world-class treatments aimed at refreshing and revitalising your mind, body and soul, there’s also beautiful surrounds and sympathetic architecture.

For an apartment or villa

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Travel Information

• Hua Hin is temperate year-round, with the temperature staying above 22°C in all seasons.
• The best time to visit is probably the cool season, from November to February.
• Fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport before taking the bus directly to Hua Hin, though this journey takes around three and a half hours.
• Alternatively, you can hire a car with Rentalcars and drive yourself over to Hua Hin.

Still undecided?

• Expand your search and look through the best places to stay in Chang Mai.

• Or include all our Thailand recommendations.

• Or, contact one of our gurus for advice.