Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin (formerly Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin): The elegance of a bygone era is carefully retained in this fascinating Colonial style low-rise hotel, which boasts a unique topiary with meticulously sculted elephants, squirrels, and birds on 16 hectares of land, with its own private beach. Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the Kingdom’s first resort hotel, was opened in 1923 as the Railway Hotel and now offers 207 luxurious rooms, suites, Sofitel Club rooms, 4 pools, and an excellent beachfront location, making it a destination of choice for the discerning travelers. The resort is situated directly on Hua Hin beach, just 190 kilometers south of Bangkok, direct access to Hua Hin town, a glimpse of the local street life and shopping is only steps from the resort, and surrounded by six 18 hole golf courses. The latest addition to the resort are 42 luxurious private spa and pool villas, offering exclusive romantic getaways or indeed a family vacation with a difference in our premium oversized villas.
Local places of interest
Within less than 1 km from the hotel • Hua Hin Night Market
• Hua Hin Beach
Within less than 10 km from the hotel • Kao Taib Mountain
• Kao Hin Lek Fai Hua Hin Point Views
Duration of the trip *
How to get there
Distance
on foot
by car
by public transportation
Taxi price *
Airport Hua Hin Airport
7 Km
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15 mn
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500 THB
Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
250 Km
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180 mn
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5500 THB
Train station Hua Hin Rai...
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10 mn
5 mn
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Bangkok
190 Km
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180 mn
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Petchburi
60 Km
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60 mn
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Ratchburi
130 Km
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60 mn
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*Indicative values
Parking • Parking in hotel (free of charge)
Hours • Rooms available from
: 2:00 PM • Rooms to be vacated by
: 11:00 AM
Hotel equipment • Disabled friendly
• Safe at reception
• Fire doors in common parts
• Electronic smoke detectors
• Wifi Internet access in common parts (payable)
Hotel services • Newspapers available
• Reception desk open 24/7
• Multilingual staff
• Baggage handler
• Baby-sitting service or nursery extra
• Dry cleaning service extra
Regarding the restaurant(s) • Breakfast in dining-room
• Breakfast in room
• Floor service (24/7) • 2 Bar - lounge
• Restaurant(s) (more than 3) • Main restaurant : Railway Restaurant
Seating Capacity: 100 (indoor) / 60 (outdoor) The Railway Restaurant is an elegant and historic venue set in the heart of the colonial resort. This international restaurant serves a variety of Thai and Western cuisine, classically prepared by Chef Somai Yuenyung. Signature dishes include ´Khao Pad Rot Fai,´ or Railway Fried Rice, as well as a wide selection of pasta and sandwiches. The Railway Restaurant also serves a breakfast buffet, including both Asian and Western cuisine. During the week
Leisure activities • Patio - garden
• Billiard table
• Fitness center
• Beauty care
• Night club
• Outdoor swimming pool (Not heated) • Spa (payable) • Tennis on site (payable) • Public beach access
