Design New or redone
Inchantreedoolay Hotel Hua-Hin
“Modernist beachfront house”
Cape Nidhra Hotel
“Beachfront pool suites”
Anantara Hua Hin Resort
“Seaside garden village”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
Chiva-Som Hua Hin Wellness Resort
“Pioneering wellness flagship”
THE BARAI HUA HIN - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Sculptural wellness compound”
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort
“Beachfront lagoon resort”
Aleenta Hua Hin - Pranburi Resort & Spa
“Barefoot coastal villas”
Michelin Keys $–$$$
$$$$ Medalled
V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection
“Secluded pool villa enclave”
Chiva-Som Hua Hin Wellness Resort
“Pioneering wellness flagship”
THE BARAI HUA HIN - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
“Sculptural wellness compound”
Secluded
SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
“Whimsical seaside playground”
Devasom Hua Hin Resort
“Siamese seaside refuge”
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
“Secluded lagoon retreat”
Veranda Resort & Villas Hua Hin Cha Am
“Minimalist coastal hideaway”
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort
“Beachfront lagoon resort”
Design $–$$
The Standard, Hua Hin
“Retro coastal clubhouse”
Inchantreedoolay Hotel Hua-Hin
“Modernist beachfront house”
Putahracsa Hua Hin
“Modernist beach residence”
SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
“Whimsical seaside playground”
Veranda Resort & Villas Hua Hin Cha Am
“Minimalist coastal hideaway”
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
“Secluded lagoon retreat”
Editorial mentions
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort by IHG
“Colonial seaside resort”
The Standard, Hua Hin
“Retro coastal clubhouse”
Cape Nidhra Hotel
“Beachfront pool suites”
CHARRAS Bhawan Hotel and Residences
“Heirloom beachfront estate”
V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery Collection
“Secluded pool villa enclave”
Putahracsa Hua Hin
“Modernist beach residence”
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Aleenta Hua Hin - Pranburi Resort & SpaMain swimming pool in Frangipani Wing, rooftop infinity plunge pool in Main Wing, and private villa plunge poolsDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Anantara Hua Hin ResortMain tropical resort pool with swim-up bar, adults-only lagoon pool, private suite plunge pools, and soaking tubsResortDesignLuxe$$$ Avani+ Hua Hin ResortTwo large outdoor free-form tropical lagoon pools, a children splash pool, and private pools in villasWellnessResortDesign$$C
Cape Nidhra HotelBeachfront outdoor saltwater infinity pool with children's section, plus private plunge pools or swimming pools in all 60 guest suites.DesignLuxeResort$$$ CHARRAS Bhawan Hotel and ResidencesBeachfront outdoor saltwater infinity pool lined with Balinese volcanic rock, private pool at Villa Valaya, and outdoor whirlpool Jacuzzis at Villa Taweevadh.DesignHeritageLocal$$$ Chiva-Som Hua Hin Wellness ResortOutdoor beachfront swimming pool and dedicated hydrotherapy and Watsu facilitiesWellnessLuxeClassic$$$$D
Devasom Hua Hin ResortOutdoor seaside infinity swimming pool overlooking the Gulf of ThailandDesignLuxeLocal$$$I
Inchantreedoolay Hotel Hua-HinOutdoor beachfront communal swimming pool; standalone Pool Villa features a private 10 x 2.5-meter lap pool.DesignSocialLocal$$ InterContinental Hua Hin Resort by IHG55-metre central infinity outdoor pool with submerged daybeds and cabanas in the Beach Wing, plus a separate outdoor swimming pool in the Garden WingLuxeResortDesign$$$M
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua HinOceanfront main infinity pool with children section, lagoon-side leisure pool, and private plunge pools in all villa categoriesDesignResortWellness$$P
Putahracsa Hua HinThree outdoor pools including the central Silksand pool, the Oasis courtyard pool, and the beachside Oceanside pool, plus private villa plunge pools.DesignResortSocial$$S
SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin16m x 60m Signature Pool with Wibit floating obstacle course and children's section, adults-only Solarium Pool, beachfront SO Pool with integrated jacuzzi, and Wet Bubble Pool with water slide and water trampoline.DesignResortWellness$$T
THE BARAI HUA HIN - The Unbound Collection by HyattTranquility Court 30-meter salt-system swimming channel, shaded lagoon-style Forest Pool, beachfront Beach Pool, outdoor soaking pools, and private suite plunge pools.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$$ The Standard, Hua HinCentral outdoor beachfront swimming pool lined with daybeds and sun loungers, plus 21 private plunge and pool villasDesignResortSocial$$V
V Villas Hua Hin - MGallery CollectionCentral communal beachfront infinity swimming pool overlooking the Gulf with whirlpools and Jacuzzis; 28 private villa pools typically 9 meters in length with twin JacuzzisLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Veranda Resort & Villas Hua Hin Cha AmFreeform beachfront infinity pool with artificial sand beach area, water slide, and sun deck, plus private plunge pools in select villasDesignResortLuxe$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.