Hua Hin Travel Forum

We are thinking of booking a trip to Bangkok and Hua Hin for January.
I think Hua Hin will be the right resort for us, partly because we don't
want to take another flight after we leave Bangkok and partly because
we like places that are fairly quiet but with a choice of restaurants etc.

So, if we do decide to go to Hua Hin, will it be easy to eat as a vegan there?

This is another new place just seen in the local Thai travel magazine, has anyone stayed at the Balivana yet, although we get down quite often we don't have enough time to visit all these new places.

hey VT guys,i am a chinese girl, april 21-MAy 4 i will be travelling alone in thailand and vietname. April 23-25 i will go to Hua Hin alone, i will stay at a wood house at the beach, my friend told me no need to book in advance ,just go there and choose by myself.but do any body know a nice one at about 450Baht/ night with toilet/air conditioner ?

any good and cheap SPA near the beach? some people say there are a lot, if you know any good one,pls tell me the name, price, add.

any VT member stay in Hua Hin at that time ? i would like to meet up and drink something together.

Lanny

I had not noticed how quiet the Hua Hin Forum is here, I had not come across it for such a long time, I hope we can get more forum questions and answers going for Hua Hin.

Has anyone stayed at this place yet,I know it has only recently opened but wonder if by chance anyone has stayed there yet.

hi,i will be visiting hua hin in june with my 4 year old son.i have told him that we will go to see the elephants,but i will only do this if its safe and they are properly looked after.have looked on net at a few places but obviously they will not tell you of anything negative.can anybody reccomend somewhere that they have been to,close to hau hin?

Hello HuaHin visitors,
I was told that my favourite Restaurant in Hua Hin (Papa John opposite Sofitel) has been moved to a new location - but nobody could tell me were it is now.
Anybody knows? I will be back in HH at Easter.
Paediat

Hi Guys...I have a request from a journalist at the NY Times who is doing a story about Hua Hin. He'd love some feedback from VT Members who are familiar with Hua Hin. If you're an old hand, I'd appreciate the feedback. Here's his note:

"I am a travel writer with the New York Times travel section. I write often about Asia, and you can see some of my previous articles on the Times web site. I'm doing a new piece on Hua Hin, and I would love to get in contact with people who travel repeatedly to Hua Hin, to get a sense of what they like about it, how it compares to other Thai beach resorts, and which hotels they recommend - I will be there in a few weeks. You can reach me on jkurlantzick@tnr.com
Best,

Joshua Kurlantzick"

Feel free to drop this chap a note, and don't forget to tell him Giampiero sent you.

Take care and thanks,

Giampiero

Hi, thinking of going to Hau Hin for the very first time. Gotton fed up with Phuket!.

Theres loads to ask, but heres a start if you would be so kind to help please.

What is the best months to go for good sun.
what is the best place to stay for nice hotel and easy access to bars/resturants (but not to rowdy!)
Are the beaches beautiful like Phuket?
Once landing in Bangkok, do we need to fly to Hau Hin?

thanks to you all if you can help.

Hi, me and my wife are heading over to Thailand over Tet (lunar New Year), we are thinking of heading to Hua Hin for a few days relaxing. Does anyone have a suggestion for a hotel for about US50 to 70.
Manny thanks
JonnyVN

Where to finde a car for not to expencive picup from the airport in Bangkok to a hotel in Hua Hin ?

looking to hire a boat when i get to hua hin just for a day who,where and how much would be great thanks

Im ínterested to know all aboute Sirin Hotel in Hua Hin. How its the pool,rooms,braekfast ? Well I want to know all !! Thanks !

hi just after the best places to go in hua hin for shopping and night life thanks out in feb 07

Can anyone comment on Puang-pen Villa Hotel, thats stayed there recently.

Does anyone know about a hotel/condo known at villa hau hin.

Can't seem to find it, but its been mentioned on this forum as a good place to stay in Hau Hin
Looking for an inexpensive hotel close to city centre and beach.

I have been told that Buffalo Bill’s HH is a good place to eat is this correct, I have also been told that Bill at Buffalo Bill’s can help to arrange trips to an Island south of HH (Koh Talu) is this also correct. Last question, what is Bill like? Heard some conflicting story’s can anybody help?

Hi!
I was wondering if there are any shops where I can pay with Visa Electron or Master Card? I was hoping to buy some sun glasses and use card to pay them...

And how about tailor shops?
Do they only take cash/money?

What do you think?

Hi, I am traveling to Hua Hin and have been recommended allot of difefrant things to do, Well I am thinking of maybe investing in a project there and have heard of a company called Scandinavian Thai Homes, that sell really nice houses down in Khao Tao. Have heard about the beaches, and they should be nice. Anyone nows about this? Supposed to talk to a Guy called Christian. Is he a trustworthy seller?
Regards
Fredrik

it's only my second time in thailand, so pls bear with my simple question. is there such thing as prepaid mobile phone sim card available? if so, where can i buy them? they work on 2G phones?

anyone knows how much taxi would cost going from town to AKA resort 5km past the elephant village?

any suggestions for a 3 day trip in hua hin?

all ideas are appreciated! thanks!

Looking for an easy break from Bangkok after spending a couple of weeks up north doing some trekking.

Have been to most resorts now (Samui-good, Patong-bad, Ko Samet Phi Phi Koh Chang Krabi - all fantastic) and just want somewhere where we can kick back for a couple of weeks.

Aware it's not obviously going to be as idyllic as Koh Chang or Samet, but just wanted somewhere easy to get to, with some nightlife, nice hotel and to have sanuk with the locals.

Did not enjoy Patong at all, and just hoped it wasn;t similar.

Any views, good, bad or ugly????

CHEERS

STEVE & KELLY (UK)

Hi all,

We are planning a trip to Hua Hin this month and we are staying at the AKA which is supposed to be quite a bit away from town.

1) any comments on this resort and the area?

2) last time i went to Hua Hin, didn't seem that easy to locate a taxi. There were a few pickup trucks and that was about that. and the tuk tuks were trying to charge us 100 Baht per person to go to 2 blocks away. Anyone know of any good location to get a taxi? or any contacts of a driver which would charge reasonably? We are mainly planning to eat at the pier and may be some pubs.

3) can anyone suggest good and safe night life for 2 girls and WAYS TO GET BACK TO HOTEL LATE NITE, as our resort is up in the mountain? I think thai boxing might be fun but a bit dangerous for 2 girls to hang out? Can anyone give exact location?

Thanks a millions! Sorry for all those questions...

BR
Yammi

Hi!
Any comments about the tailors near hotel Regent Chalet?
Are much more expencive than tailors in Hua Hin?

I think it would be easier to have tailor near hotel (easier to go for the fittings and stuff...).
but if they are much more expencive...

This will be the first time I have travelled on my own to Thailand.

I'm travelling on the 24th November an have not yet booked accommodation. Would anyone be able to suggest a good guest house/cheap hotel? Is it best to book before or is possible to find a place once you arrive?

I stayed at the Hilton Hua Hin last year and would like to stay somewhere around that part. I remember a place called Fresh Inn, has anyone been there?

One last question, getting to Hua Hin from the new airport. Has anyone done it by train or bus? What would you recommend?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

Dean

Hi Everyone! Looking for some advice on my honeymoon next April. Have heard that Hua Hin is nice and I am about to book the Hyatt Regency - can anyone offer advice on this hotel and Hua Hin in general. Does anyone know what the beach/sea is like next to the Hyatt? What is the weather like in Hua Hin at the beginning of April? Really appreciate help with this as I am trying to plan a special holiday and need as much help as possible!!

We are staying in Hua Hin for 6 nights from the 15th Oct, I have read that the weather is going to be rainy and am not sure how much sun we will get. This is our only holiday for years and I think we have been tricked, as we want to be able to spend at least a full day in the sun on a beach with crystal clear waters and to be pampered! Please can someone make a suggestion as where to go? even if we have to fly there, it is just that we were led to believe that we would be getting the clear waters, pampering service and good weather, however I feel that we may have been mislead. I think that the hotel is ok though, "The Evason Hidaway" ???

Please, any advice??

Hi,

Anyone out there been to Nirvana Spa Retreat in Hua Hin? Seen good reviews about this spa but was unable to locate the place the last time I went.

Kindly provide me with the address and phone no. If possible, some landmarks that I may lookout for.

Thanks alot in advance.

Cheers,
Sharon

A friend and I require transfers from Bangkok International Airport to Hua Hin on October 20, returning on October 26. Can anyone recommend a safe driver that won't charge us the earth for this? Many thanks. PJ

I will be in Thailand between September 27 and October 22. I hear that this is the peak of the rainy season and that it's generally worse in the west of the country. Can anyone let me know roughly how bad it is, and is it so bad that Hua Hin should be avoided altogether?

We are coming to Hua Hin October 17th and have been advised that there is building work taking place at the Hilton Hotel where we have booked for 2 weeks
Can anybody please advise me if this work is actually taking place within the hotel and if so is it going to be worth considering changing hotels or is it not going to interfere with our stay. Thanking you in advance for your replies