Hua Hin & Cha Am
Seaside playgrounds with broad appeal, whether you’ re royalty or mere mortals!
Blending beaches, culture, heritage and contemporary comforts, captivating Hua Hin is Thailand’ s original holiday resort. Its popularity dates back to the 1920s when the Thai royal family retreated to their summer palaces from Bangkok. Today, Hua Hin upholds an authentic air of sophistication, with its three miles of attractive sands flanked by good value hotels, luxury resorts and world-renowned spas. Evenings are for waterfront dining and friendly bartering at the lantern-lit night market before a nightcap in a wine bar or casual music venue. Neighbouring Cha Am may not rival Hua Hin for facilities, it instead tempts with a long casuarina-lined beach, calm turquoise waters, a delightfully laid-back vibe and several highly regarded seafood restaurants. Area attractions include a hilltop Buddhist temple, royal palaces including the stunning Maruekhathiyawan Palace, Pala-U Waterfall( a great butterfly watching spot), Sam Roi Yot National Park for birdwatching, and little-visited Kui Buri National Park, which protects around 300 wild elephants- the largest concentration in Thailand. For sports enthusiasts, there are all manner of water activities and the area is also home to several renowned golf courses.
Pala-U Waterfall
Kui Buri National Park
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Thailand- Hua Hin & Cha Am
Getting there: The road transfer from Bangkok to Hua Hin or Cha Am takes about 2½ hours. Private transfers are included.
Best time to go: These resorts have some of Thailand’ s lowest rainfall. The dry season runs from November-February, the hot season extends from March-June and the rainy season lasts from July-October. Rain is usually a mid-afternoon short downpour.
8nts with flights from £ 999pp
Extra night from £ 36pp
Includes 4 FREE nights
The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort
4H Cha Am
Perfect for the budget conscious, this popular informal hotel sits amongst 40 acres of gardens on a large stretch of beach, just 10 minutes drive south of Cha Am and 15 minutes drive from Hua Hin. The resort offers a diverse range of accommodation styles including the highly recommended Anavana villas, which are set in gardens at the beachfront. There are plenty of sporting activities for those wanting lots to do and swimming pools to relax by for those who don’ t! Dining venues are plentiful but, within walking distance are also several local options.
Features: 442 rooms • 2 restaurants • bar • 2 swimming pools, each includes children’ s pool • fitness centre • spa • tennis • children’ s club • mountain biking • daily activities • shuttle bus to Cha Am and Hua Hin • free WiFi
Accommodation: In main wing superior rooms with shower, mini fridge and balcony.
Room upgrades: Main wing deluxe rooms from £ 9 which offer views of the beach • Regency pool view rooms from £ 13 • one bedroom suites from £ 27. Regency pool view rooms and one bedroom suites are located in the Regency Wing.
Meals: Room only. Breakfast from £ 12, half board from £ 35 and full board from £ 53.
Private transfers: 2½ hours from Bangkok airport.
Deluxe room
Premier Plus
FREE nights 8 for 4: 01 Aug-31 Oct 25 FREE nights 6 for 4: 16 Apr-31 Oct 26 Early booking FREE nights 7 for 5 & 14 for 10: 01 Nov- 19 Dec 25 & 11 Jan-15 Apr 26 if you book by 31 Oct 25; 01 Nov-19 Dec 26 & 11 Jan-15 Apr 27 if you book by 31 Oct 26. May not apply to all room categories. FREE room upgrade: 16 Apr-31 Oct 26 if you book by 28 Feb 26. Upgrade is from superior to deluxe or deluxe to regency pool view. 20 % food & beverage, laundry & spa discount: If you stay at least 21 nights. Conditions apply.
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