THE BARAI, an award-winning destination
spa featuring eight exclusive residential spa
suites and 18 exotic treatment rooms, is
located on more than 4.5 acres of serene
beachfront land adjacent to the Hyatt
Regency Hua Hin. Designed for overnight
stays and treatments, and considered one
of the best residential spa suites in Thailand,
The Barai Suite offers guests luxurious and
comfortable residential spa accommodation,
and personalised service. THE BARAI is a
journey of the mind, body and spirit, with the
architecture as the guide. Custom-designed
treatments echoing your personal needs
and desires allow you to create the journey
that is best suited to your own well being.
THE BARAI Treatment Concept is based
on the four Thai healing elements of Water,
Earth, Air and Fire. All treatments take a holistic approach to therapy. The Herbal
Compress Massage, which incorporates
Northern Thai techniques and the unique
use of fresh herbs and flowers, is the signature
treatment of THE BARAI. Additionally,
delicious tapas-style Western and Thai
cuisines are served at Hua Hin’s historical
McFarland House, completing the distinctive
lifestyle destination spa experience.
THE BARAI
91 Hua Hin - Khao Takiap Road
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110
Tel: +66 (0) 3251 1234
Fax: +66 (0) 3252 1233
Email: thebarai.hrhuahin@hyatt.com
www.thebarai.com |
This sweetly colored boutique hotel
may not be facing any particular
beach but it does give visitors a taste
of true Hua Hin charm through its
chic decor and creative architectural
designs. As it is located just off the main
Petchakasem Road, the hotel gives vacationers
easy access to Hua Hin’s array
of dining and entertainment options,
and within the perimeter of the endearing
Lapa, lies Sangria Bar, a spa, three
different restaurants and a large pool
filled with ozonated saline water. Guests
can opt for regular deluxe and superior
rooms, however for the best of the Lapa
experience, the Lapa Cool options are spectacular. It offers two superior rooms just
a few meters away from the pool with a private
mock sandy beach, while Lapa Terrace
Suite pool villas offer direct access to the
pool right from the cozy front patio. Families
might prefer the Lapa Duplex Suite with two
bedrooms, a living room and a pantry. Long
stay guests are welcome.
What could be better than making
Thailand’s most in-demand resort
town a second home? The Banyan
Resort Hua Hin consists of fully-furnished
villas with a truly homey feel; brightly-lit
architecture incorporates modern living
with traditional touches of golden brass and
wood decor. Each of the villas are cleverly
designed to take in as much natural breeze
and light as possible with a high-ceilinged
living room that is open to the balcony
with access to the pool. There is an 18-
hole golf course with an ocean view and an
all-purpose clubhouse offering the best in
dining,shopping and entertainment. The
signature of this resort is the long stretch of
swimming pool that runs along the estates, all
of which come with private balconies. There are a total of 86 villas available, with some
available as holiday homes, or investment
rental property.
Baan Talay Dao, or Home Between
the Sea and Stars, is just that. Set
on the southern tip of Hua Hin Beach
at the foot of Khao Takiap, this is the
perfect escape for rest and relaxation.
At the same time, its just minutes from
the bustling beach town wit its scores of
restaurants, cafes and shopping. Nestled
in lush gardens fringing the powder
white beach and turquoise sea, guests
are afforded a choice of luxury accommodation
with a classic Thai ambiance.
A beachfront Club House serves as
both a comfortable lounge for sunset
cocktails as well as a gourmet seafood
restaurant that caters to Thai, Asian and
Continental tastes.
Perched in the verdant hills of Hua Hin,
AKA Resort is a sanctuary built around
the meditative traditions of Thailand, and
an elegant architectural concept combining
the traditional with the modern. The resort
consists of luxury villas, each offering a
selection of pools, terraces, and sala rooftop
gardens complemented by a sophisticated
design theme. Spread across 10 acres of
pristine tropical landscape, AKA offers the
best of both privacy and convenience, only
minutes from the city center. A variety of
onsite dining ranges from modern European
cuisine to traditional Thai delicacies. And to
complete the spirit-fulfilling atmosphere,
the AKA Spa fits the bill, with open-air treatment
salas, outdoor sunken baths, and
garden shower enclosures.
Designed to commemorate His Majesty King
Rama V’s formal visit to Europe, Wora Bura
Resort and Spa reflects the atmosphere of
19th century Thailand by combining Thai
and European architectural styles. Situated
along the Gulf of Thailand, on the serene
beachfront of Hua Hin, Wora Bura boasts
77 luxurious rooms, suites, and villas. Each
room is cleverly themed after a province
in Thailand and adorned with beautiful
photomurals displaying the distinctive way of
life in that particular area. Wora Bura does
not fail to please those who yearn for great
food, with a selection of three mouthwatering
dining venues, specializing in cuisine from
all over the world. Additionally, the Wora
Spa draws on traditional Asian and Thai
treatments to relax and rejuvenate weary
travelers or tired explorers with a wide
selection of pampering therapies.
Reflecting the traditional lifestyle of Thai
nobility, Baan Laksasubha was conceived
as a family style homestead with a cozy
environment and first-class services. The
resort’s founder, M.L. Laksasubha, great
granddaughter of the esteemed HRH
Prince Krisda Bhiniharn Krom Phra Naresra
Varariddhi, constructed Baan Laksasubha
to share fond memories of her childhood
in Hua Hin. A number of different room
types are available, including the Garden
Verandah, Garden Suite, and the luxuriously
spacious Garden Villa. Additionally, Baan
Laksasubha features the elegant Constanera
Restaurant & Tapas Bar, with an atmosphere
that is sophisticated yet laid back, perfect for
a romantic get-together or family gathering.
A comprehensive wine list, dessert menu,
and seasonal treats as well as a surrounding
tropical garden complete the peaceful dining
environment. Baan Laksasubha takes relaxation to the next level with the
blissful Zaanti Spa, where one can
enjoy ancient herbal remedies in Balinese
villa style surroundings, including
the signature Zaanti Aroma Massage
specially formulated by the resort’s
founder. Baan Laksasubha is also
an ideal lush garden and seaside
atmosphere for lovers, honeymooners,
and engaged couples that want to bring
to life a dream wedding by the seaside.
From small intimate affairs to wedding
extravaganzas set in a Thai, Western
or fusion styles, Baan Laksasubha can
help make your big day a memorable
one.
Located on the picturesque shores of Hua
Hin’s main beach, YaiYa is steeped in
traditional Thai architecture and hospitality.
A wide range of accommodation options
are available, including 11 SaSala pool villas,
available in one or two bedroom configurations,
the exclusive YaiYa Pavillion, a seafront
three-bedroom villa, and the cozy Horizon
Block of 23 deluxe rooms. All guestrooms
feature wide terraces facing the glistening
Gulf of Thailand, in addition to touches of
crafted woodworking, furniture, and local
fabrics. The YaiYa Spa by the AKA Spa
Chiangmai is renowned for its wide selection
of invigorating treatments and is blissful
after the beach. The Thaipas Restaurant, an
organic tapas-style dining venue, tops off
the luxury resort experience.
The Alila Cha-am is surprisingly
different. The expansive Zen-inspired
stone staircase entrance sets the tone
for this very sophisticated, contemporary
design. Once you pass through the gate,
you enter a labyrinth of tropical gardens,
reflection pools, courtyards and terraces
that together offer intimate privacy
as do the accommodations
that include the very stylish Horizon
and Garden Terrace rooms and Private
Pool Villas. The Spa Alila provides a
menu of unique healing and nurturing
treatments that blend ancient curative techniques and age-old natural beauty recipes.
The resort’s signature restaurants don’t
just serve sensational cuisine, but spice it up
with an interactive dining experience at the
poolside Motion restaurant or on the rooftop
at the Clouds Loft.
Set along the crescent-shaped Bankrut
Beach, this warm and friendly boutique
resort definitely has a different look,
if not feel, than many of the others in
Pranburi. A mixture of Moroccan and
Mediterranean designs and decors set
a very foreign, yet warm and welcoming
environment. Just 18 rooms ensure
your privacy when you want it, as does
the expansive powdery beach and deep
aqua and blue translucent Thai Gulf waters.
When hunger arises, the Montalay
serves a wide menu that includes fresh
seafood and a variety of local dishes as
well as savory sunrise, sunsets and starlit
dining. With its unique atmosphere and
serene seclusion, Baan Montra truly is
a beachside oasis.
This ultra-chic resort, opened in 2007, is
located on virgin beachfront land covering
over four beautiful acres. The 23 semi
private villas each have their own terrace,
garden and most come with private
pools. The existing landscape of large,
well-developed trees has been carefully
preserved, and provides a unique
atmosphere punctuated by large open
spaces and exotic fauna. The resort
features a luxurious spa, with optional
treatment areas, including a private
beach pavilion, where a myriad of blissful
treatments may be savored. Dining
at X2 is also a cause for celebration,
especially at the 4K Restaurant, where
guests can enjoy a menu of Eastern and
Western dishes in a lavish atmosphere.
These chic Mediterranean style
suites offer guests some of the most
luxurious beachfront accommodation
in Hua Hin. The romantic Pool Suites
are exotic one-bedroom thatched roof
bungalows with private plunge pools,
Jacuzzi, large verandahs and a setting
directly on the beach, while the
jewel of the resort, the Penthouse,
is set high above the resort’s grounds,
and features breathtaking ocean views,
a stone tub for two, and a backdrop of
the awe-inspiring Three Hundred Peaks
National Park. The lure of Aleenta does
not end with accommodation, as the
world-class dining venues demonstrate a
smorgasbord of fine cuisines and wines
from around the world.
Serene space is what you get at NishaVille,
which like its name, feels like a seaside
village of spacious private villas scattered
over 27 acres of landscaped gardens with a
canal threading its way through the grounds.
Each home features very open living and
dining rooms as well as a fully equipped
western kitchen. The bedrooms are airy
yet cozy. The beachfront clubhouse is the
natural hub with its 35-meter pool, Jacuzzi,
spa, sauna and Sea Breeze Restaurant and
Pool Bar. If you’d like a little more than just
a stroll along Huay Yang Beach, the nearby
Wanakorn National Park makes an ideal
destination for promenading in the forest and
sitting by a shimmering pond. It’s no wonder
that NishaVille was presented with the 2008
Thailand Property Award for Best Boutique
Developer.
