Hua Hin Travel Guide

Hua Hin is a laid-back, small town resort ideal for families and couples and offering a homely stay for all.

Hua Hin is also know as a golfers paradise with some of the best golf in Thailand. Snorkeling, waterfalls, national parks and health spas are all in addition to the fine beaches that await holiday makers.

Getting to Hua Hin

The town is 300 km from Bangkok on the Western side of the peninsula facing the Gulf of Thailand

By Train - Travel to Hua Hin is by train. Timetables and online bookings can be made here.
By Road - Hua Hin is around 3 hours drive from Bangkok. Airport taxi's, buses (from Sai Tai station) or rental cars can be picked up in Bangkok. Arrange a transfer to Hua Hin here.
By Air - Flights are intermittently possible from Bangkok to Hua Hin airport which is just north of the town. Many airlines have scheduled this route but they often cease operation with little notice. As the city is just 300 km from the capital little time is saved by flying. 

Hua Hin's extraordinary train station

Mini buses wait outside the Sofitel

Getting Around Hua Hin

The city is small enough to browse and walk around the various areas. Motorbike taxi's ply popular corners for longer trips as do pick up taxi's. No regular taxi's at present. For safety's sake unauthorized drivers are best avoided.

Car Hire may be a more convenient way to get there and around the area . Deals from Budget Car Rentals can be made online.

Hua Hin beach

Hua Hin Water-sports

Jet ski's, banana boats and parasailing are all available for hire on the beach. Swimmers should take precautions.

Hua Hin - Town attractions

Hua Hin is a typical Thai costal town that does not try to imitate the flashy western style resorts that proliferate around Asia. It's small size makes it ideal for walking and browsing. To the north is the fishing village where trawlers lands their fresh catch daily. Royal Hua Hin Golf club and the train station are in close proximity and both worth a look.

Hua Hin - Souvenirs and Gift items

Aside from the usual souvenir items found all over Thailand Hua Hin offers locally made dolls, ornaments, decorations crafted from sea shells and coconuts. Woven cloth know as "Kommapat" is unique to the area and make unusual gifts as do pineapple / coconut products, dried fruits and aloe vera.

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