Hua Hin

[BobHelm]

I am thinking about spending a couple of days in December exploring Hua Hin, as I have not been that way before.
I am wondering about the best way of getting from Don Mueang down to it though.
I understood that there were minibuses running from Victory Monument but, in the back of my mind, I seem to remember reading in the Bangkok Post that had discontinued.
Can anyone confirm, either way.

Also there are Taxi's adverting on the web that can be pre-booked on line for about 2,400 baht 1 way.
As there will be 4 of us going would this be a better alternative??

[vincemunday]

http://bkktaxiservice.com/csallrates.php

[fogeyes]

They moved from Victory Monument to Mo Chit 2 bus station.IMO much better than a taxi.

[flashgordon]

I am thinking about spending a couple of days in December exploring Hua Hin, as I have not been that way before.
I am wondering about the best way of getting from Don Mueang down to it though.
I understood that there were minibuses running from Victory Monument but, in the back of my mind, I seem to remember reading in the Bangkok Post that had discontinued.
Can anyone confirm, either way.

Also there are Taxi's adverting on the web that can be pre-booked on line for about 2,400 baht 1 way.
As there will be 4 of us going would this be a better alternative??

Not bad that price .as four of you nice and fast to your destination .I'd payed about that four years ago.

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[stattointhailand]

"I am thinking about spending a couple of days in December exploring Hua Hin, as I have not been that way before."

Why not drive down ...... far less hassle, cheaper, and you have your wheels there to do your exploring.

By the time you get to the airport/check in/sit around for an hour /fly down/wait for luggage/get taxi into BKK from DM/ get bus/taxi from BKK to HH/get taxi from drop off point to hotel .............. you wouldn't be far away in the motor (800km would be one tankful or about B1800?)

[ajsp9]

We used Hua Hin Cab

http://huahincab.com/booking/

In August just gone and had a 3 year old top of the range Toyota pick take 4 of us to HH from survanabhumi to our hotel by Blueport Shopping Complex for 2200THB -
Can recommend them, on time, waiting for us and a good driver.

Email : booking@huahincab.com

I’m sure they’d quote for a Don Mueng trip

[Tartempion]

2x year I stay at Novotel Cha Am and book a car with thaicalltaxi.
From DMK 2100B 2 adults 1 child.
You might need to order an Innova or similar, slightly more expensive.
Always had good drivers, takes about 3h, will use them again.

[stattointhailand]

Just got back from HH and noticed taxi companies were advertising HH - Swampy B1500 and B1600. Would assume DM - HH would be a bit cheaper (didn't see any ads)

North of Udon to South of HH took less than that for 3 of us to get there using own wheels

[747man]

Just got back from HH and noticed taxi companies were advertising HH - Swampy B1500 and B1600. Would assume DM - HH would be a bit cheaper (didn't see any ads)

North of Udon to South of HH took less than that for 3 of us to get there using own wheels

Did'nt yer see the 2 Posts Above Your'es for prices from DM to HH ??? Open Yer Eyes, Laddie !!

[JimboPSM]

Although it is not the cheapest option (and it may not be available from every hotel), over the last few years I have been pre-booking transport directly with hotels that I will be staying at (or as part and parcel of a tour arrangement).

The biggest advantages being the time saved getting through the airport and that there is a better than average chance that the driver not only knows exactly where he is taking you, but probably the best way of getting there.

The hardest part is actually finding your driver at DM or Swampy amidst the hundreds of other pre-booked drivers.

[stattointhailand]

Yes 747, I saw posts that advertised B2000+, and was just pointing out that the "official " taxis in HH were advertising far cheaper (before any negotiating) than the "on line" offers.

[vincemunday]

We're going to HH on our next trip, we will drive down as we like the flexibility of being able to move about if we want to. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations?

[stattointhailand]

We're going to HH on our next trip, we will drive down as we like the flexibility of being able to move about if we want to. Does anyone have any hotel recommendations?

Depends on what you are after Vince ....... price/location/requirements/beach/pool/nightlife, any kids in room etc etc

[vincemunday]

Nice beach, a bit of nightlife suitable for middle aged fat boys without prozzies driving us mad and I dunno 1,000 to 2,000 baht a night? No kids.

[Udon Map]

I would say avoid Cha Am (slightly to the north of Hua Hin) if you're after beach; as the beach is somewhat thin up there. Hotel depends, -- what's the budget? Def hit the walking street in Hua Hun for great open air seafood grilling at night. We went there every night and never tired of it. A bit down (i.e., towards the beach) from the walking street area you'll find some nice art galleries, too.

[stattointhailand]

Nice beach, a bit of nightlife suitable for middle aged fat boys without prozzies driving us mad and I dunno 1,000 to 2,000 baht a night? No kids.

You sound like the Wannara would suit.

About 1200 - 1500 a night, couple of pools, one of the best buffet brekkies i've seen in Thailand (exc 5*), about 5 - 10 mins walk to main beach entrance and 15 mins to beach in other direction. less than 10 mins walk to main tourist nightlife bars, less than 10 mins walk to Soi 80 (expat bars with prozzies but cheaper beer than bars in tourist area). right near centre of town for shops etc. night market 10 mins walk and big night market about 25 - 30 mins walk (B100 tuk tuk). 5 mins to BK etc etc Car Park on site (many small and large HH hotels have no parking available)

https://www.agoda.com/wannara-hotel-hua ... 3e5eac066e

Cheaper options would be Guest houses on soi 67 (100m from beach and 15 - 20 mins walk into main tourist areas).
Choice of about 10 guest houses for about 450 - 700 a night (clean, comfy and quieter) all GH's share a pool on the soi.
Added bonus is the beach in this area stays open on Wednesdays when the main area is closed.

[vincemunday]

Thanks guys, that helps, I've been looking and this place looks okay but I know nothing about HH, is it in a decent enough area?

http://www.booking.com/Share-cqyteb

[stattointhailand]

Thats about 5 km from Hua Hin centre vince. Khao Takiab is a separate beach area which I usually go to a couple of times each visit. I suspect that it would be a bit quiet if you want fellow "middle aged fat boys" for company to play pool and have a footie chat with at the bars. If you have not been to the area before, I would recommend staying near the centre for your first visit and going out to Khao Takiab, Khao Tao and Khao Kalok for day trips

http://www.khaotakiab.com/

[vincemunday]

Thanks again!

[Chuchi]

Thanks guys, that helps, I've been looking and this place looks okay but I know nothing about HH, is it in a decent enough area?

http://www.booking.com/Share-cqyteb

If you are gonna stay in khao takiab, by the location on the link you've posted there is a regular baht bus into town early evening for 10 baht (price a year and a half ago) ,getting back reasonably late you'll be able to get a tuck tuk,there was a few parked outside of the Hilton when I was there.