Only a few hours’ drive south of Bangkok, Hua Hin has been the seaside destination of choice for Thai royalty and aristocrats for nearly a century. It is also the setting of the first Anantara, a multi award-winning resort among Hua Hin hotels, that has inspired dozens more around the globe.

Modelled on a traditional Thai village, low-rise gabled pavilions are set among lush tropical grounds with lotus-filled lagoons and meandering pathways through exotic foliage. A wide stretch of shoreline fronts the resort. Dine on freshly grilled, locally caught seafood overlooking the ocean or savour delicious Thai specialities poolside. Relax in the award-winning spa located within a lagoon-inspired oasis.