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…
Must-see hotels in Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
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…
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…
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…
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…
Phetchaburi
In a generally quiet neighbourhood 1.5km north of the city centre, the six rooms here are big and bright, and great for the price. The English-speaking…
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…
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…
Phetchaburi
Excellent guesthouse with bright, spacious, spick-and-span rooms (the cheapest with shared bathrooms and no air-con) and a great location. There are views…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Phetchaburi
It doesn't look like much at first but step inside and you'll find good rooms around leafy plants and a shady terrace right on the river. There are modern…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
