Category: Hua Hin

SO Sofitel Hua Hin is a luxurious beachfront resort located on the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 2.5 hour’s drive from Bangkok. For our recent long weekend getaway to Bangkok, we decided to weave in a relaxing getaway within a getaway at SO Sofitel Hua Hin.  Whether you are looking for a relaxing retreat or an action-packed adventure, SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort has something for everyone. Follow us as we explore some of the top activities and experiences you must try at the beach resort!

1. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Water Sports & Beach Cycling

SO Sofitel Hua Hin boasts a private beach that stretches over 100 meters along the Gulf of Thailand. We get to choose from a variety of water sports activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and beach volleyball. The resort also provides sun loungers and beach umbrellas for us to just relax and soak up the sun. We also paid a small fee to bring the resort bicycles out to the beach during low tide. Cycling on the beach was definitely a first for us. It can be a little tiring but it was a good exercise to burn off our heavy breakfast. Just need to take note of the tides and cycle back before the water creeps back.

2. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Swimming & Soak To Your Hearts Desire

The resort has three swimming pools, each with a unique design and atmosphere. The Beach Pool, located just steps away from the beach, offers stunning views of the Gulf of Thailand.

The Solarium Pool, situated on the rooftop of the resort, provides a peaceful and serene environment for guests to relax and unwind. Being an adult-only pool, it was a great place to chill out after a relaxing spa session.

The Signature Pool, located in the heart of the resort, is perfect for families with children. We saw families spending hours navigating their way around the 47M Wibit inflatable water pool adventure course running down the middle of the 16M X 60M watery playground.

3. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Spa Treatments & Fitness

SO Sofitel Hua Hin’s award-winning SoSPA offers a variety of spa treatments, including massages, facials, and body scrubs. We reserved one of our afternoons for a pampering spa treatment.

We got to experience the quintessential spa experience combining Italian Modern Plant Chemistry™ skincare from Skin Regimen and ancient therapeutic arts with Asian wisdom products from YTSARA. The therapists are also highly trained to provide a rejuvenating and relaxing experience.

What sets their spa apart is that we got to choose our preferred scent and have our treatments in these unique futuristic pods with shimmering interior lights.

We felt as though we were having our blissful treatment right under the stars. It was a magical experience.

Folks who enjoy fitness activities can take advantage of the resort’s fully-equipped gym, which offers a variety of cardio and weight training equipment. The resort also offers yoga classes and beachfront fitness activities such as beach yoga and aqua aerobics.

4. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Beach Resort – Access To World-class Golf Courses 

SO Sofitel Hua Hin is located near several world-class golf courses, including the Banyan Golf Club and the Black Mountain Golf Club. If you love a gorgeous and challenging flight, the resort can arrange for you to play golf at these courses and provides transportation to and from the golf courses.

5. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Wine & Dine

The resort offers several dining options which makes your stay wine and dine experience an attraction itself! The White Oven restaurant was our go-to restaurant for daily breakfast and it was seriously one of our highlights for the day!

Other than the usual American and Continental breakfast options,

the restaurant offered live stations that prepared Thai street food right before your eyes.

We also love the abundance of mango sticky rice and seasonal fruits to end the meal on a sweet note.

For lunch, White Oven serves authentic Thai cuisine if you are still hungry after the amazing breakfast.

At night, the restaurant transformed into a Thai BBQ and Hotpot paradise in the evening.

We had a relaxing evening whipping up a feast with fresh seafood, meats selection and locally sourced vegetables served with the dining sets.

We had our final night’s dinner at the Beach Society Restaurant.

Dining in the open air, right by the beach was so relaxing and romantic.

We enjoyed our cocktail and enjoyed the sea breeze while waiting for our food to arrive.

Serving an international menu, our lobster roll and burger were served right up! The food was delicious but the star of the dining experience was really the ambience and the restaurant’s ever-attentive staff. Make sure you reserve one of your evenings to dine at the beach!

6. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Kids Activities

If you are coming with children, you can take advantage of the resort’s kids’ club, which offers a variety of activities for children, including arts and crafts, games, and movies. The resort also has a playground and a kids’ pool right in front of the signature pool. For aspiring young golfers, the resort also has a SO Wonderland 18-Hole Adventure Golf that will offer you hours of fun bonding with your little ones.

7. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Retail Therapy

The resort is located near several shopping areas, including the Hua Hin Night Market and the Cicada Market. These markets offer a variety of products, including clothing, souvenirs, and handicrafts.

8. SO Sofitel Hua Hin Resort – Explore Local Attractions

If you are visiting Hua Hin for the first time, we recommend that you take the opportunity to explore the area. Talk to the resort to explore excursion packages which include visits to local attractions such as the Hua Hin Vineyard, the Sam Roi Yot National Park, and the Pala-U Waterfall.

In conclusion, we really enjoyed our relaxing stay at SO Sofitel Hua Hin. Whether you are looking for a relaxing retreat or an action-packed adventure, SO Sofitel Hua Hin has something for everyone. Before you make your reservations, you may also like to read all about our room and stay at SO Sofitel Hua Hin too!

Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a beachside retreat that invites travellers to discover the many wonders of Hua Hin. This charming town on Thailand’s gulf coast, which was once the summer retreat of the Thai royal family, has now emerged as a leading leisure destination blessed with a wealth of natural wonders and world-class attractions.

Andre de Jong, Area Senior Vice President, South-East Asia & Pacific, said: “Just hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin is easily accessible from both domestic and international airports, making it one of Thailand’s most popular places for leisure travel. The launch of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin marks an important milestone in our South-East Asian expansion strategy, as we introduce our Radisson brand to another of the region’s most desirable destinations. This opening couldn’t be more timely, with international travel now swinging into full gear, and we look forward to welcoming the world back to Hua Hin.”

Nestled directly along the pristine Cha-am Beach, this upscale resort is close to Hua Hin’s top cultural attractions, including historic royal palaces, golden temples, exquisite colonial-style architecture and lively night markets. Considered the home of Thai wine, fresh seafood and golf, visitors can tee off at a choice of championship courses, join wine-tasting tours at local vineyards and chill out at local restaurants. This family-friendly destination also lets travellers enjoy the thrill of water parks and water sports, or simply stroll along the golden beaches.

Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin features 243 well-appointed rooms and suites, all with modern interiors and balconies overlooking the sea. Six different accommodation types are available, including Family Suites with bunk beds and children’s amenities. A full range of leisure facilities includes an outdoor pool with a water slide, a water sports activity hub, a fitness centre, spa, skate park and direct beachfront access.

Families with young children can expect a delightful line-up of programs and activities, all passionately crafted by the resort’s rangers at the Siam Adventure Club, in addition to a supervised kid’s club with plenty of onsite activities, such as cooking classes and arts & crafts sessions. Siam Adventure Club’s tour desk also makes it easy for guests to explore the best of Hua Hin through an array of offsite excursions.

A diverse collection of dining and social venues includes Horizon Restaurant, which serves a delicious daily buffet breakfast, JoeKool Terrace Restaurant, which offers an elevated seafront experience with Thai and international cuisine, and JoeKool Pool Bar, an inviting place for refreshments and snacks after a swim. The coastal Beach Club & Cabanas offers a long list of freshly caught seafood, barbecued on the spot, plus a regular calendar of uplifting events and entertainment, and the Champions Sports Bar promises cold beverages, light bites and live sports. Guests heading out for full-day tours can grab takeaway sandwiches and pastries at the Grab N’ Go outlet or savor sweet treats at WowCow, an ice cream parlour with over 30 flavours and freshly-made waffle cones.

With a total of six function spaces, Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin offers a diverse mix of indoor and outdoor locations for business events and social celebrations. These include a Grand Ballroom which seats up to 460 guests for gala dinners and weddings, in addition to a spacious green beachside lawn that can host 250 people for outdoor ceremonies, team-building activities and cocktail receptions.

Alaa Afifi, President of Destination Hospitality, the owner and operator of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, says: “We are delighted to introduce Radisson’s world-renowned standards of hospitality to Hua Hin. This is a destination that has been transformed in recent years, with outstanding attractions such as theme parks, retail villages, golf courses, vineyards and more. We look forward to creating memorable moments for all our guests, including families, friends, couples and groups, as we introduce them to the wonders of Thailand’s gulf coast.”

Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin is participating in Radisson Rewards, the industry-leading hotel loyalty program. To celebrate this landmark opening, an exclusive promotion is offering rates starting from just THB 2,500 per night. Book now at radissonhotels.com.

Over 400 guests, including many celebrities and VIPs, attended the glittering ceremony held for Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin Grand Opening, Asia’s first Holiday Inn Water Park Resort on 24 February 2018. Set spectacularly on Thailand’s Gulf coast, Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is served by two international airports and just 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok. Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is perfect for all types of stays, from fun-filled playcations to couples’ breaks, family holidays and unique business events.

Guests were treated to an action-packed evening of live entertainment, including a show from popular Thai actress Jenny Tienposuwan, and an exclusive concert by iconic Thai pop star Tata Young.

These performances were followed by an extravagant, extended firework display that lit up the night sky, watched from the resort’s towering Sky Deck.

“We are delighted to celebrate the grand opening of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin in such spectacular style,” said Franck Rodriguez, the resort’s General Manager. “We are proud to set a new quality benchmark with a fully-integrated hospitality offering extensive facilities, cutting-edge technology and breath-taking views over the Gulf of Thailand.”

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin Grand Opening  – The Vana Nava Hua Hin Project

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is part of a larger mixed-use development that is Vana Nava Hua Hin. It is right next door to Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle that first opened its doors to the public in 2014 with overwhelming success. Boasting 20 world class slides and attractions surrounded by over 200,000 trees under the concept of a “water jungle”, the waterpark has welcomed close to a million visitors since and it is one of the biggest names in waterparks in Thailand.

The project will also feature premium residences, expected to be launched later this year. Linking all components of the project together and ensuring a seamless customer experience is the unique RFID Technology, which can be used to unlock hotel rooms, access the waterpark and pay for food and entertainment within the compound.

Proud Real Estate Executive Director Proudputh Liptapanlop said: “Hua Hin has long been a beloved destination among the Thai aristocrats and high society since the 1920s when it was hand-picked to be the first resort town of Thailand by H.M. King Rama VI. Because of its sandy white beaches along with stunning mountainscape, its long history and its charms and heritage as a seaside fishing village, Hua Hin over the years has attracted many tourists both Thai and International. Now with the addition of a truly integrated resort-entertainment like Vana Nava Hua Hin, we are confident that Hua Hin will be able to attract even more visitors and establish its credentials as a leading resort destination worldwide.”

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin Grand Opening – New Icon Of Hua Hin

As the highest hotel in Hua Hin, Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is expected to become an iconic destination. With 360 degrees views from the rooftop, you can watch stunning sunrises over the Gulf of Thailand in the east, and enjoy golden sunsets over the hills in the west.

The hotel features 300 rooms and suites, including a series of inter-connecting rooms and KidSuites®, with special ‘secret’ rooms decked out with bunk beds and play areas. Children aged 12 and under can stay and eat for free, and all guests are offered free Wi-Fi and unlimited access to Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle.

When they are not playing in the Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle, guests can unwind in the resort’s own extensive facilities, including a dramatic 26th-floor infinity pool, the Tea Tree Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, kids’ club and children’s pool.

Dining and entertainment options include the all-day Plamong Restaurant, casual Pool Bar, and the stylish Vana Nava Sky Bar, Restaurant & Observation Deck, which offers spectacular views across the Gulf. Designed by Bangkok-based consultant Ashley Sutton, the mastermind behind some of Asia’s most famous bars, including Maggie Choo’s and Iron Fairies in Bangkok and Ophelia in Hong Kong, this dazzling destination also features a dramatic glass-bottomed deck 110 metres above ground and is set to become a “must-visit” destination for visitors to Hua Hin.

Clarence Tan, Managing Director Southeast Asia and Korea, IHG added: “We are delighted to be extending our partnership with Proud Real Estate. They have been a valued partner of IHG for a number of years since we opened InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in 2012. We are proud to work with partners who have such commitment to bringing our brands to life and with a strong vision to build innovative resorts that put guests first.” 

Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin is also an attractive new option for event planners. With five function rooms and one of Hua Hin’s largest ballrooms, the resort is likely to become an important destination for the Thailand’s MICE industry. The grand opening party for Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin marks the arrival of a new landmark on Thailand’s Gulf coast, and a new era of hospitality in Hua Hin.