Is it safe to go without reservation around the holidays?

Post by **ihtiandr** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:23 pm

Planing to go for 2 months: from Mid November til mid January. Possibly will extent to February. I guess it'll be no problem for November and part of December, however a bit nervous that Christmas and New Year are fully booked and I'd end up either in something super expensive or in a dump, that no one wants. Please advise. I am on a budget and therefore looking for something modest, in the area of 300-400 Bahts per day and don't need anything fancy however a minimum of civilisation is required: air conditioner, TV, toilet and shower in the room. I don't want to rent any mode of transportation so everything within walking distance is highly desirable: beach, shops, restaurants, Internet cafes. If it is away from noise - even better, I am looking for a quite place. I am pretty open minded about what this accommodation is: hotel, motel, condo, guest house or a private room as long as it fits my description and criteria.
I'd appreciate any suggestions/recommendations that you might have.
Thanks in a advance!

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 9:52 pm

Think you'll be looking around 800 minimum for something remotely decent in late December and New year and would certainly advise booking now for that part of your stay.
I am in the process of booking now and am expecting to pay 1200 - 1500 Baht for half decent accomodation around that time.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:01 pm

http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin-hotels.htm
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin-guesthouses.htm
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/hua-hin- ... okings.php

Post by **Limey711** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:11 am

300-400 baht a day, you may find it easier, to bring a tent with you. Air con, TV and a shower, I know it is cheap here, but I think you are probably 20 yrs behind the times, perhaps you should try Vietnam.
Good Luck

Post by **duan** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:00 am

You are not going to get anything centrally located at that price at that time of year.Sorry.

Post by **ihtiandr** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:16 am

I realize that it is not going to be on a shore, however don't mind walking 10-15 minuts.

Post by **caller** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:34 am

Take away the aircon and loo/shower in the room and you're getting warmer in every sense of the word!

I think you might have to review your plans or comfort levels that you are seeking.

Good luck - its great.

Post by **Heebio** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:40 am

Doubt they'll have anything available over the Jan period but Sport Villa should have something for the first part of your stay - around 8-10k per month, which is within your budget. Decent rooms and facilities for the price. Sorry, don't have a contact number. Maybe someone can assist.

Post by **Wanderlust** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:16 pm

You should definitely contact the places that sponsor this site as linked in BaaBaa's post, but failing that you could also try the Amara Inn, which is in a pretty reasonable location and has everything you specify. Not sure what their current rates are but I think in your range.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:18 pm

Amara Inn is 18000 Baht monthly + electric and water.
Think your going to have to rebudget ihtiandr.

Post by **malcolminthemiddle** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:47 pm

BaaBaa. wrote:Amara Inn is 18000 Baht monthly + electric and water.
Think your going to have to rebudget ihtiandr.

There is also Baan Hua Hin, next door, I think their rates are quite a bit cheaper.

Post by **Jungleland** » Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:26 pm

With your budget, I recommend a well run guest house.

Post by **BaaBaa.** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:31 pm

Jungleland wrote:With your budget, I recommend a well run guest house.

Genius.

Post by **Gus** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:56 pm

One of those Parasols on the beach may come in handy if everywhere is fully booked, you may have to dodge the piles of horsesiht though.