Hua Hin Vacation Rentals

You can't help but fall in love with the coastal town of Hua Hin. It is the weekend retreat for Bangkok's wealthy and it’s the choice of many westerners who visit time and again, some eventually retired to this charming Thai resort.

Hua Hin has all the elements of a tropical family holiday resort town. Cradled by the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand it is 200km south of Bangkok, but also a million 'smiles' away. (No, that was not a typing error!) Gone are the urban clutter, grime and congestion of Bangkok, Thailand's capital. Fifty years ago, Hua Hin was an old fishing village but it still holds on to many of the old charms and culture of Siam. It is epitomised by the Thai villagers who are always smiling. Nothing is too much trouble and everything happens at a slower pace.

The red, white and blue national flags of Thailand are flown from most buildings and offices and can be seen on store fronts, private homes, and on every street. It is also hard to ignore the presence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Now in his 80's, he is the world’s longest-serving monarch. His principal residence and royal palace are located to the north of the town and giant portraits of the King dominate the town square and adorn the facades of major buildings. The Thai people love their saxophone playing king!

There are 5 local beaches accessible from Hua Hin town centre so you have plenty of choice to catch those rays and take a swim in the Gulf of Thailand. The average daily temperature in Hua Hin is remarkably consistent throughout the year. It varies from a low of 25°C in January to a high of 29° in April and May. There is a much greater variation in the amount of rain with least rain falling in December through to the beginning of April. Hua Hin is usually pleasant at any time of the year though, even during the monsoon (rainy) season as there is usually a break in the rain at some time during the day. In fact, the rain never lasts very long, and the skies clear within minutes afterwards. Another advantage of visiting in the rainy season is that there are fewer visitors.

Why not plan your vacation around one of the city's many annual events and festivals. A true host city, Hua Hin welcomes visitors to many seasonal annual events ranging from the bazaar Elephant Polo tournament, and the annual Heineken Jazz festival to Vintage car rallies and Dragon Boat races. Sailing, boating and wind surfing together with snorkelling, scuba diving and sea fishing can all be found close by. The resort also boasts 7 international golf courses where ladies are the norm as caddies.

Hua Hin is predominantly a family resort with few of the trappings of Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya, For those of you who want to sing or be sung to, or just have a beer, there are a variety of bars, ranging from 'exotic' bars on the street north of the night market to restaurants selling international cuisine. There are also an abundance of markets which sell everything a shopper would ever desire.

Take the trip out from Hua Hin to explore the rest of Thailand. Bangkok, of course is a must-see, and there's plenty of short term rental condominiums for you to consider. There's also some wonderful private villas in Koh Lanta that you could try.

Many airlines serve Bangkok's new international airport which serves as a hub for the rest of Asia and there are a host of couriers, limousines and taxis which offer varying rates to transfer you from the capital’s airport (or your Bangkok hotel) to Hua Hin. The journey normally takes 2 hours by road but if you wish you can use fly to the local airstrip, use the train or even sail from Bangkok port.