Planning a golf holiday in Hua Hin is about more than booking a few tee times and playing 18 holes. With excellent courses, comfortable hotels and plenty to do away from the fairways, a little planning can help you enjoy the best of the destination without feeling like every day needs to revolve around golf!
Find the Ideal Home Away from Home
Start by choosing a hotel in the heart of town, such as NH Hua Hin, which is ideally close to the area’s golf courses, beach, attractions and local eateries. Such properties offer rooms with garden terraces and mountain views, as well as suites with a living area, dining space and a Jacuzzi for a relaxing soak after a long day of golf. Access to an all-day restaurant, room service, rooftop pool, gym, kids’ club, bar, laundry service and free Wi-Fi makes one’s stay more comfortable too.
Pro tip: Hotels like the one mentioned above are also pet-friendly, ideal if you want to bring your four-legged bestie on your golfing holiday!
Pick the Courses You Want to Play At
After picking your preferred Hua Hin golf resort, move on to the diverse golf courses here; catering to different skill levels, each has its own distinct layout, scenery and challenges, so try playing at more than one. Apart from Thailand’s oldest course, Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, consider Pineapple Valley Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf Club, Springfield Royal Country Club and Palm Hills Golf Club. You probably won’t fit them all into one trip… but that simply gives you more reasons to return!
Decide the Best Period to Go
The golf courses in Hua Hin are playable throughout the year, although checking maintenance schedules before booking can help you choose your playing dates. November to February generally brings sunny, pleasant conditions, but it is also a popular period, so expect higher demand and book ahead. For a potential bargain, consider visiting during the Hua Hin Golf Festival in August and September, when participating courses offer discounted green fees.
Add Some Variety to Your Itinerary
Enjoy a morning jog or sunset stroll along the beach, try kitesurfing or jet skiing, or take a trip to Koh Talu for snorkelling. Families can visit the Hua Hin Safari & Adventure Park or Vana Nava Water Jungle, while Blúport Hua Hin, the weekend Cicada Market and Hua Hin Night Market offer great shopping. Your hotel may also let you take part in rewarding experiences like a crab-release initiative or an alms-giving ceremony. After all, even committed golfers need a break from the fairway!