Must-see hotels in Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

  • Villa Varich

    Chumphon

    Only 4km from Chumphon, but deep in the countryside, Villa Varich is unlike any other Chumphon hotel. The large rooms, half sitting along the jungle-clad…

  • Baan Bayan

    Hua Hin

    Centred on a beautiful teak house built in the early 20th century, Baan Bayan is perfect for travellers seeking a luxury experience without big resort…

  • King's Home

    Hua Hin

    Family-run guesthouse with great prices and loads of character – you're greeted at the front door by a crystal chandelier and there's a German shepherd…

  • La a natu Bed & Bakery

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Turning the humble Thai rice village into a luxury living experience is what La a natu does and it does it with panache. The blissfully remote thatched…

  • The Theatre Villa

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Quiet even by Bang Saphan standards, this small hotel sits on a great piece of beach and is meticulously cared for. Rooms are bright and very comfortable…

  • Prachuap Beach Hotel

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    The best-located, and possibly quietest, hotel in the city is near lots of good restaurants, opens up to the promenade and has great views from upper…

  • Baan Grood Arcadia Resort & Spa

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    This resort brings a touch of luxury to laid-back Ban Krut. Thai design features throughout the garden-view rooms and villas, while amenities such as a…

  • Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas

    Hua Hin

    The historic Railway Hotel opened in 1922 and was Hua Hin’s first hotel. It's been updated and expanded over the decades, but hasn't lost its genteel aura…

  • Raya Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Raya Resort delivers luxury in the heart of Cha-am, with landscaped greenery and just 12 rooms and four villas ensconced in traditionally inspired wooden…

  • Laksasubha

    Hua Hin

    At this fantastic resort, owned by a scion of the royal family, there are 16 much-in-demand villas (with 45 total rooms) on offer. The decor is crisp and…

  • Salsa Hostel

    Chumphon

    East of the train station near the night market, this is one of the best addresses in Chumphon. It's clean, friendly, not too big and a reliable source of…

  • Hua Hin Place

    Hua Hin

    Straddling a fine line between hotel and guesthouse, this fairly large place still falls into the latter category thanks to the breezy ground-floor lounge…

  • Evason Hua Hin

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The myriad rooms and villas here are spread over 20 acres of palm trees and lotus ponds, and are fully outfitted and recently renovated. One strike…

  • Asira Boutique Hotel

    Hua Hin

    Surrounded by good restaurants and just 250m to the beach, this hotel is a great choice for those preferring the city to the sea. The big white open…

  • Chumphon Cabana Resort & Diving Centre

    Chumphon

    Away from the road and on a great piece of beach, this is the place to stay at Hat Thung Wua Laen as long as you don't need full-on luxury. The rooms have…

  • Let's Sea

    Hua Hin

    This quiet, luxurious beach resort south of the city is all about relaxing. There are two types of rooms lining the 120m-long 'swimming lagoon': pool…

  • Pa Ka Ma

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Probably the best low-cost guesthouse in Cha-am, and only a little more expensive than the average. It's attractively designed – each room has its own…

  • Chalicha Resort

    Chumphon

    At this good-value guesthouse near Chumphon train station even the cheapest rooms are spacious. There are parking spots out front, a comfortable air…

  • Dolphin Bay Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The resort that defined Dolphin Bay as a family-friendly retreat offers a low-key holiday camp ambience with a variety of standard-issue, value-oriented…

  • Golden Beach Boutique Resort

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    After a full renovation in 2017, these large rooms are now some of Prachuap's best, if you don't mind being about 2km from the city centre. The higher…

  • Cha Inn @ Cha-Am

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The owners have creatively and beautifully adapted this old building into a stylish hotel that's refreshingly out of the ordinary for Cha-am. There's a…

  • Big Apple

    Hua Hin

    This small, immaculate guesthouse (or Bed & Pool, as they call it) is in a soi between the beach and the massive Bluport shopping mall. There are five…

  • The Yana Villas Hua Hin

    Hua Hin

    Overlooking Khao Takiab mountain, this posh retreat is great for couples and families seeking pampering away from the Hua Hin crowds. The tall, reed-like…

  • Bayview Beach Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Bayview has handsome bungalows with large verandas, set amid shady grounds on a barely inhabited stretch of beach well north of the main tourist strip…

  • Coral Hotel

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Catering mostly to French tourists – the restaurants are decent – this upmarket hotel is right on the beach and has all the resort amenities, including…

  • Green Gallery

    Hua Hin

    As cute as candy, this small hotel was once the vacation home of a princess and is very popular with upmarket Thais. Every room in the two converted…

  • Grandma's House

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Up above its popular vintage-themed cafe, these three solid wooden rooms (two small and one large) are decorated with some actual antiques. They share two…

  • Safehouse Hostel

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    With fairly frumpy though very tidy rooms, the host Sherry is the real reason this small hostel has become popular. She goes out of her way to please…

  • De Boutique Hotel

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    These two bright yellow buildings have comfortable modern rooms with attractive, individual decor, although the fun paintings aren't enough to deserve a …

  • Baan Somboon

    Hua Hin

    With framed photos decorating the walls, polished wooden floors and a compact garden, this place on a very quiet centrally located soi is like staying at…

  • Love Sea House

    Hua Hin

    Pleasant, family-run guesthouse decked out in a blue-and-white nautical theme. The English-speaking elderly owners keep the good-sized rooms impressively…

  • La Maison

    Hua Hin

    You're sure to love boutique hotel La Maison's central, yet quiet location and the swimming pool. The interior spaces are simple and decorated in modern,…

  • Khao Ta Mong Lai Forest Park Campsite

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    There's a shady, seldom-used campground in this park with some of the cleanest facilities in Thailand. There are simple bungalows, but they're intended…

  • Loft Mania Boutique Hotel

    Chumphon

    The closest thing to luxury in Chumphon city, this popular hotel has quality rooms, industrial-chic design, helpful staff and a medieval coat of arms to…

  • Cloud9 Hotel

    Hua Hin

    Opened in 2019, this newcomer has a great central location, mixed and female-only dorms, and private rooms for couples and families. All are modern yet…

  • Bann Pantai Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Rather more upmarket than most hotels in Cha-am, this beautiful, family-friendly place has a huge pool and small fitness centre, and the beach is just…

  • Lemon House 51

    Hua Hin

    Making no effort to be stylish or trendy, the Lemon just delivers good value. Rooms are large, clean and quiet, and the Thai-French couple running it are…

  • Ban Krut Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The rooms at this guesthouse are simply decorated and have balconies, though the walls are quite thin. It has a small swimming pool, a private section of…

  • Mod Guesthouse

    Hua Hin

    This hotel has tiny noisy rooms with minimal decor and noticeable ageing, but it's usually full throughout the high season. Of the half-dozen pier…

  • Sanae Beach Club

    Hua Hin

    This small resort is the only lodging on Hat Sai Noi. The beach is nearly deserted on weekdays, though it's very busy on weekends, and their 300B daily…