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Peak season in Thailand is December - February and rates are highest during this time.
Weekday rates are generally lower than weekends throughout the year. Hua Hin hotel rates
are also often reduced for extended stays. In addition, there are many condos
and small houses available for rent in the area. Hua Hin rentals can be difficult to find during the high season but there are many agents that can help with Hua Hin rental situation. Luxury villas can also sometimes
rented for a few months.
Hua Hin is an ideal spot for a family vacation. Many tour agencies offer vacation packages offering reduced Hua Hin hotel rates, tours, green fees and transport in the package. There are also all inclusive resorts here where all meals and accomodation are covered. Basic golf packages are also available for those making their own resort reservations. For those wanting a smaller boutique resort there are also very private pool villas available.
Many of the larger chains have hotels and resorts in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hua Hin so transfering from one location to another can be
quite simple. Full spa facilities are more and more available at the larger hotels.
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The oldest and most renowned of the Hua Hin hotels is the Hotel Sofitel Central Hua Hin, formally known as the Railway
Hotel. Originally built in 1924 by the State Railway Authority and now leased
by the Central Group and managed by the Sofitel chain of hotels, the Sofitel
Hua Hin offers historical charm and elegance comparable to only the best
hotels in the world. Like the Oriental in Bangkok, the Raffles in Singapore
and the Galle Face in Colombo, a holiday here is a once in a lifetime experience.
Situated on 40 acres of well manicured gardens with shrubs trimmed in delightful animal shapes, the grounds alone are worth a visit. After which, afternoon tea in the Museum or a long drink in the Elephant Bar are a must. 1 Damnoenkasem Rd. Tel: (032) 512-021.
The Dusit Resort and Polo Club is the perfect place to escape for some beach
side relaxation. There are over 300 rooms, five restaurants, four bars, and one of the largest pools in Thailand. The pool and
gardens are reason enough to visit this resort. Service is excellent. As the complete resort, the hotel also provides
an extensive choice of sports and recreational amenities, including a
comprehensive range of water sports, tennis and squash courts, fitness center,
horse riding track and the Palm Hills Golf Course is right across the road. The San Marco restaurant hosts the resort's ever popular 'Pasta Factory Buffet' every Wednesday.
1349 Petchkasem Rd., Cha Am. Tel: (032) 520-009.
The Dusit also hosts the Annual Cricket Six's Match This international cricket match is held early April. With over a dozen teams competing from around the world, the local Hua Hin Hopalongs have their work cut out for them each year. Come see cricket the way it should be played--for only 50 minutes a match. If you're planning on coming to Thailand or Hua Hin for the Songkran Festival, and enjoy cricket also, then come a few days early and you can do both.
After many years of traveling in Thailand, this is probably one of my favorite of all Thailand hotels. There's been nothing like, at the end of a long drive north from Had Yai, arriving at the Dusit to be walked to my room by a charming and friendly staffperson, then to have a long cool one on my balcony overlooking the magically lit pool. Then it's back to reality when I turn on CNN to catch up on the news of the day while I call Bangkok to check the email. I never had the time to sample most of their facilities but I have many fond memories of the service and view.
Marriott Resort And Spa
The Marriott Resort is very popular among families and golfers. There are 220 rooms, each facing the sea, pool, or landscaped tropical gardens. There are several restaurants, including the Chicago Grill, popular with residents and guests alike, and the Ciao Restaurant is right on the beach.
There are volleyball and tennis courts, and facilities for wind-surfing, waterskiing, and para-sailing. The outdoor fitness center, situated in a classical Thai Sala, overlooks the pool and beach. 107/1 Phetkasem Road. Tel: (032) 511-881.
The best views of the Gulf and town are probably from the high-rise Hilton Hua Hin Hotel built on the beach on Naresdamri Rd. Choose either the wide beach or the huge swimming pool to work on your tan. 33 Naresdamri Rd. Tel: (032) 512-888.
Set among 14 acres of landscaped gardens the Anantara Hotel has 162 rooms and suites, each with a balcony overlooking either the gardens or the beach. In addition to other sports activities and its spa, the Anantara now offers sea kayaking. Sea kayaking in the Gulf of Thailand can be challenging and relaxing at the same time. 43/1 Petchkasem Beach Rd. Tel: (032) 520-250.
Situated on seven acres of sea front just south of Hua Hin, this international health resort is one of only two spas outside Bangkok. Chiva-Som translates as "Haven of Life" and the staff to guest ratio of almost four to one ensures that this exclusive retreat is a haven for all guests.
There are 15 treatment rooms for massages, reflexology, aromatherapy, and electrical face and body reshaping. The bathing pavilion includes an indoor pool, a multi-level unisex steam room, a plunge pool, and a Kneipp therapy foot bath. There is also an outdoor pool alongside the beach.
Special packages include all meals, individual health, beauty and fitness consultation, heat treatment of choice, consisting of sauna, Thai, G5 or underwater massage. 73/4 Petchkasem Rd. Tel: (032) 536-536.
This high-rise hotel on Petchkasem Rd has 168 rooms and suites. There are several restaurants in the hotel and plaza, including coffee shops, a Sukiyaki restaurant and an Essan restaurant. Other facilities include fitness center, swimming pool, snooker club, beer garden, karaoke lounge, disco and conference rooms. 222/2 Phetkasem Rd. Tel: (032) 511-499.
Located about 20 km north of Hua Hin, the Regent Cha Am is a village in itself with over 650 rooms, suites and cottages. In addition to the low-rise hotel, there is also a 3-story Mediterranean Style complex and the Regent Cottage addition offers thatched-roofed villas where one may enjoy a private view of the beach. There is a shopping arcade, mini-golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness center, putting green, beautiful gardens and sailing activities. There are several restaurants serving French, Italian, Thai, Chinese and sea foods. 849/21 Regent Cha Am Beach. Tel: (032) 471-480.
In 1995, there were only a few facilities in Hua Hin with the name Resort. Soon, just about any hotel with both a garden and a pool became a resort. Nowadays, throw down a tatami mat, light some incense and you can put up a sign offering Aromatherapy Massage.
This is not to say that there are not many outstanding facilities in Hua Hin. While not even all the luxury resorts can offer the same standards as Chiva-Som, not all charge almost $1,500 per person per night for their basic treatment package, or are able to offer the wide variety of health and treatment packages as does the premier spa in Asia.
The Anantara Spa Hua Hin is another Hua Hua Spa that is consistently rated high by Condé Nast Traveller. Each of the Spa's seven suites is set in its own individual garden courtyard with dual alfresco 'rain' showers suspended in bronze cages modeled on traditional Thai artifacts.
From ancient Ayurvedic massage therapy and dosha-balancing color therapy steam baths to body butter skin nourishing and hydrating facials that use ancient Thai herbal recipes, the menu at the renowned Anantara Spa Hua Hin has the perfect rejuvenating ritual for every body - and soul.
Six Senses Hideaway is located in the quiet area of Pranburi to the south of Hua Hin and provides calming views of the Gulf of Siam. It is set amongst 20-acres of landscaped lush tropical gardens with lotus ponds. The multi-award winning Six Senses Earth Spa brings a new paradigm to holistic wellness in a natural eco-environment. The spa is built entirely from a mixture of clay-like mud.
Emphasis at the Earth Spa is very much on skin foods with many of the ingredients freshly picked for simply delightful body-nourishing and feel-good therapies. Wellness activity sessions such as yoga and meditation are offered and Private Spa Suites are an option with several villas.
Many couples come to spas in Hua Hin for special Spas for Couples. In addition to the spas above, The AKA Resort, west of town near the new Black Mountain Golf Club, The Dhevan Dara Resort & Spa, on the slopes of Khao Hin Lek Fai, and the high rise Hilton Resort and Spa right on the beach in central Hua Hin all over special packages for couples. The S'mor Spa Village in nearby Khao Takiap also offers packages for couples.
Most Hua Hin spas also offer special Thai Spa Cuisine which is low fat, low salt and low sugar. Only the leanest meats are used and few oils. Most meals consist solely of fish, grains and pulses. The Chiva-Som even has its own organic farm just north of Hua Hin providing the freshest ingredients and flavors.
Massage is normally the most popular of techniques offered at spas in Hua Hin and there are many types, the most popular of which is Thai massage. In addition to spas, Thai massage is available though out Hua Hin, even on the beach. Foot massage is also popular among tourists and Thais alike and this is also available at many places in Hua Hin.
Regardless of the type of spa treatment you desire, or the depth of your pocketbook, you're sure to be pampered, detoxed, and rejuvenated by the wide variety of spa facilities in Hua Hin.
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