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For some reason, many people overlook Hua Hin as a holiday option when planning their trip to Thailand. But whether it is for a short escape away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, or for a longer, much needed vacation, Hua Hin offers a convenient choice for those looking to enjoy a beach and remain close to Bangkok.

Hua Hin is only between two and three hours away from Bangkok by car yet offers everything that you could need from a beach resort in Thailand. Hua Hin cannot in any way be compared to Pattaya, which is of similar distance from Bangkok, as while there are a few 'girlie bars', they are not in any way as numerous or as aggressive as they are in Pattaya. Hua Hin is basically much more up market than Pattaya will ever be, and is far more of a family-friendly destination.

The beach at Hua Hin is nice, although not of the high level that some guides would have you believe. The beach is functional, the water ok but not a myriad of turquoise colours that you could expect from beaches in other parts of Thailand.

Over recent years there has been a boom in the amount of quality, as well as budget hotels and condominium projects. Today, there is something for everyone's budget whether under a thousand Baht a night to some of the best quality resorts in Thailand.

For dining and entertainment you will find restaurants offering every type of food, from Italian, to Thai to very high quality seafood.

In this section on Hua Hin we review the leading Hotels in Hua Hin and give you tips on Getting to Hua Hin as well as what to do in Hua Hin, Getting Around Hua Hin, Seafood Restaurants in Hua Hin, and just a little on the Nightlife in Hua Hin.