2 Best Hotels in Hua Hin, The Gulf Coast Beaches

In the liveliest part of town, the Hilton is perfect for fun-and-sun enthusiasts who want to be close to the action. Towering over Hua Hin, the 17-story hotel has rooms that are spacious, functional, and outfitted with the modern amenities one expects from this chain. A lagoonlike pool dominates the garden. The beach in front of the resort is next to the public accessway, making it popular with vendors and tourists from other hotels. The Hua-Hin Brewing Company, a popular bar, restaurant, and people-watching venue, is part of the Hilton complex.

Formerly Blue Lotus, this boutique resort is located on a quiet beach in Pranburi, about 20 minutes south of Hua Hin. It has newly renovated guest rooms and pool villas offering light designs to create a natural ambience. There's a good restaurant and a gorgeous beachside swimming pool. Daily activities include sports like archery.