The Rock Hua Hin
Hua Hin: A perfect place to relax and chill. It is one of the most popular places for holiday weekenders from Bangkok to relax from busy life. It is the place to hideaway.
Hua Hin is located 281 km. south of Bangkok in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. It takes around 3 hour drive to Hua Hin. Hua Hin is an old town abandoned during the fall of Ayutthaya in the 1760’s and a new settlement was established in 1845. The meaning of ‘The Rock’ resort derives from the Thai meaning of ‘Hua Hin’ itself. The word ‘Hua’ means head and ‘Hin’ means a rock or stone. That becomes the name of The Rock Hua Hin Resort. Due to its slow life and the proximity to Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, Hua Hin becomes Thailand’s most popular seaside destination among overseas visitors as well as Thais. Located on the sunrise (west) side of the Gulf of Thailand. It was here, in the 1920’s, that King Rama VII built a summer place, thus creating a vogue among high society for Hua Hin as a favourite retreat from Bangkok.
Hua Hin provides a quiet, relaxed retreat and amid surroundings which preserve a typical Thai ambience. Hua Hin is thus well suited for families or those who wish simply to escape the city bustle. This provides the perfect sense why The Rock Hua Hin Resort & Spa is nestled here to welcome worldwide travellers.
Good vibe happens on the tides
The prime beach of Hua Hin stretches 5 kilometers from a rocky head cove to Khao Takiab where The Rock Hua Hin Resort & Spa is located. Just a short relaxing drive from Bangkok, you can pamper yourself in our romantic beachfront hotel in Hua Hin offering a delightful mix of sea of the gulf of Thailand and a slow life town of Hua Hin plus intimate service experience.
Seafood Market Village
Situated nearby Khao Takiab, the market basically encompasses one street along the foothill. This village comes to life when local traders line the street with their stalls selling fresh seafood – high quality with Thai-style low prices. You can enjoy buying various kinds of mouthwatering seafood (e.g., fish, crab, lobster, etc.) or even tasting it in a local restaurant. Seafood market village has attracted visitors from all around the world to feast.
Cicada market
and good times located between Hua Hin town and Khao Takiab. With an open-air market concept, it brings together Hua Hin’s artistic talents and those who wear ‘freedom of expression’ on their sleeves. Besides the crafts market, you’ll also find an art gallery, beer garden and live music. All are ready to serve from Friday to Sunday only.
Hua Hin Night Market When the light goes out, the street comes to life. Hua Hin night market, a famous night market in Hua Hin, has drawn attention from visitors eager to taste all kinds of food (e.g., seafood, Thai food, western food, etc.) along the street. Besides mouthwatering treats, local snacks & desserts, and fresh fruits, Hua Hin night market also offers various apparel, crafts, art, CDs, DVDS and cheap souvenirs.
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