Hua Hin Travel - Hotels, Golf, Attractions, Tourist Information

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Golf in Hua Hin

Introduction

Hua Hin is situated on the Gulf of Thailand, 120 miles to the south of Bangkok and has long been a popular destination for holidaymakers from Thailand, itself, as well as those from abroad. Indeed, Hua Hin has a strong royal connection, having first been used by King Rama VII, in the Twenties, as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Hua Hin, today, is still a working fishing port, but includes all the amenities that you would expect in a modern holiday resort. The good news for golfers is that, despite containing the highest density of championship golf courses in Thailand – there are, in fact, eight within 30 minutes' drive of Hua Hin town, itself – the Hua Hin region remains largely undiscovered as a golfing destination. Green fees between ฿1,200 and ฿2,500 bear testament to this fact, but facilities, maintenance, etc., are, nonetheless, of the highest order.

Hua Hin Golf Courses & Accommodation

Just 25 minutes for Hua Hin town, the Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club represents something of a novel concept, insofar as it effectively combines four different 9-hole courses, each with its own distinct characteristics, in a single facility. Players can choose the undulating landscape of the "Mountain" course, which affords spectacular views over surrounding mountains, the refreshing, yet challenging, "Lakes" course, the arid "Desert" course, complete with cacti and rocks, or the windy "Links" course, to test their mettle. Facilities also include a driving range, practice area, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi and tennis and squash courts.

Also just 25 minutes from Hua Hin town, but this time directly inland, Majestic Creek Golf Club offers a 6,961-yard, 18-hole course, situated against the backdrop of the foothills of the mountains that form the western border between Thailand and Myanmar. Water is very much a feature, with numerous streams running across the course, so even low handicap golfers are presented with quite a challenge. Facilities, once again, include a driving range, chipping and putting greens and electric golf carts are available for hire.

Accommodation in and around, Hua Hin is plentiful and varied, with visitors offered a choice of guest houses, hotels and self-catering accommodation. Many guest houses and hotels are contemporary in style, with traditional Thai touches, so you can expect air conditioning, TV, free Internet access and free use of a swimming pool in many cases. Self-catering villas are constructed and furnished to a similarly high standard and typically offer spacious, comfortable guest rooms, again with all modern amenities.

If you are flexible with regard to travelling, you may be able to take advantage of one of many late deals available to Hua Hin. At the time of writing, for example, one well-known operator is offering 7 nights` accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis, in a five-star hotel just 15 minutes away from Hua Hin Airport, plus return flights from London Heathrow, for less than £700 per person.