Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand is a boutique hotel, small enough to feel private and secluded but big enough to offer an excellent range of services and options. Located on the Gulf of Siam, it feels reminiscent of an ancient Thai village. Exotic interiors, attentive service, and the surrounding tropical gardens make this resort one of the most romantic and luxurious hideaways in Southeast Asia.

Select from rooms facing the gardens or the lagoon. Rooms are categorized as follows: Garden View: located within the gardens of the resort, rooms offer either private balconies with outdoor dining furniture or terraces with sun-loungers. Designed with local Thai touches, these rooms are approximately 32 square metres including terraces Gulf of Siam. The Deluxe Sea View rooms are close to the beach with views of the gulf and gardens, rooms come with either a private balcony complete with outdoor dining furniture or terrace with sun-loungers. The Superior Lagoon Rooms have dramatic high ceilings make these rooms feel extra spacious. Full-length sliding windows open onto private balconies with built-in sofas and space for private dining. And the 12 Anantara Suites are the most indulgent. Double-sized bathtubs open onto the bedrooms, beautiful Thai designs are used to decorate the rooms, and DVD/CD players are available to tune-in personal favorites. Large private verandahs off the suites are an excellent place to lounge or host an intimate dinner party. Day beds with silk pillows, sun-loungers and outdoor dining furniture all combine to create the perfect tropical hideaway.

Tango with nature. Swim beneath the shade of a fragrant frangipani tree. Dine outdoors and listen to the sound of surf pounding in the background. All the facilities and offerings are designed to integrate with the natural surroundings of Hua Hin.

Tranquility is the setting, but recreation and fun are always close by. If you have the energy, it's possible to bike, hike, sail, swim, take a cooking class, and even learn a bit of Thai, all in one day. The floodlit tennis courts are available for those wishing to play at night. They also offer tennis lessons and practice partners. If you are into mountain biking, they have a wide range of routes and destinations that will take you everywhere from villages to temples. Or if you'd like to get out to sea, they offer sailboats and sea canoes. The resort offers Thai Cooking Classes, take a trip to the local market, learn about Thai ingredients, and then return to the hotel for a first hand cooking class outlining the techniques and secrets in preparing Thai cuisine.

Golf Courses Hua Hin’s dramatic seaside setting, with its backdrop of rolling hills, have drawn the attention of some of the world’s most renowned course designers and golf enthusiasts. Whether you are a first-timer looking to get a taste of the game’s longstanding appeal or a lifetime enthusiast looking to reinvigorate your game, Hua Hin has just the course for you. Palm Hills Golf Resort & Country Club Located only a few minutes' drive from the resort, this golf course designed by Max Wexler has hosted several prestigious tournaments, including the Heineken Open and the inaugural Thailand World Pro Am tournament. Imperial Lakeview Resort & Golf Club A twenty-minute drive away, this course designed by Roger Packard is friendly and offers the perfect terrain for beginners. Majestic Creek & Country Club A 35-minute drive from the resort, the mountains bordering Burma provide a spectacular background for this more challenging course. Springfield Golf & Country Club Designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus himself, this challenging course is only a half hour's drive from the Anantara. Royal Hua Hin Golf Course One of the oldest and most difficult courses in Thailand, the Royal Hua Hin is also one of the most spectacular. Set behind the historic Hua Hin railway station, it is only a short drive from the resort. Black Mountain Golf Club Tranquil surroundings, with valley meeting mountain range, create the stunning backdrop for the Black Mountain golf course. Just 30 minutes' drive from Anantara, this course offers enjoyable golf for the average player and a test for the better player. Highly qualified instructors are also on hand for practicing and learning.

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand is part of Anantara Resorts and Minor Hotels Resorts Spas

Conde Nast Traveler, Reader's Choice Travel Awards - No. 15 Overseas Spas - 2008Architect: Mr. Jultat Kittibutr & Mr. Lek BunnaakInterior Designer: Mr. Bill Bensley

Arriving from Local Hua Hin Airport: take highway Phetkasem Road, heading south for 1 km. The hotel is located the same street as local Hua Hin Airport.

Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, Thailand
43/1 Phetkasem Beach Road
Hua Hin, 77110
Thailand

PHONE NUMBER: +66.3252.0250 - Call using Skype - (Ask for the Kiwi Rate) 
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Photos - Dining on the Beach | PHOTOS | December 2005 | Images: 18