Your stay — The Bihai
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The Property — The Bihai
The Bihai is a modest three-star hotel a few blocks back from Hua Hin’s main beach. The lobby feels like a clean, air-conditioned retreat from the heat – tiled floors, a small reception desk and a pot of cool drinking water always out. It’s aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base near the night market and railway station, not luxury or beach views.
Chronicles of Hua Hin
Hua Hin began as a sleepy fishing village until the Thai royal family built the summer palace, Mrigadayavan, in the 1920s, turning it into the country’s first beach resort. The railway station, completed in 1926 and still operating, became a gateway for Bangkok’s elite. Postwar, the town grew into a laid-back beach destination with a mix of Thai-Chinese shophouses and modernist hotels. Today Hua Hin balances royal heritage with mainstream tourism, known for its long sandy beach, seafood restaurants and low-key nightlife. It’s not a party town – more a place for families, retirees and weekenders from Bangkok.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hua Hin guide →Best months
December to February: cool, dry and sunny, with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. These are the most comfortable months for beach lounging and sightseeing, and crowds are manageable outside the Christmas-New Year rush.
Peak / festival surge
April (Songkran festival, 13–15 April) brings the peak: hotel prices in Hua Hin often double, and the town fills with Thai families and tourists celebrating the water festival. Road closures around the night market can complicate travel. Book The Bihai well in advance to avoid steep mark-ups.
Budget shoulder season
March and May offer good value: March is still dry but heating up (32–34°C), and May sees the start of rains but with hefty discounts – often 30-40% below peak rates. Fewer crowds and milder mornings make sightseeing pleasant.
Weather & packing
Hua Hin’s ‘climate quirk’ is that even in the rainy season (June–October), downpours are usually short – an hour of heavy rain then clear sky. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or compact umbrella, and always bring sandals that can get wet; flip-flops are fine but a pair of quick-dry walking shoes is smarter for market evenings.
Live City Briefing — Hua Hin
- The new Hua Hin Bus Station on Petchkasem Road opened in 2024, consolidating routes from Bangkok and the south; check if your transfer drops you there instead of the old terminal.
- Work continues on the beachfront walkway between Soi 55 and the pier, with some sections closed for paving; expect slight diversions until mid-2026.
- A 100-metre section of the main beach near the Hilton was roped off in early 2026 for a conservation project on nesting sea turtles – access is fine but keep out of the fenced area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Bihai, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a third-floor room facing the pool at the back. This keeps you off the busy street side and gives you usable views without the lift noise that affects top floors.
Rooms to avoid
Stay off the ground and first floors — they get street noise from the main road and foot traffic from the lobby and restaurant. Also avoid rooms directly facing the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rooms on the back side overlook the pool and low-rise neighbourhood behind the hotel. Front-facing rooms see the main road, a 7-Eleven and rooflines.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the sweet spot: high enough to dodge street-level noise but low enough to miss the roof-plant rumble and lift motor hum on floor 7.
🔊 Noise notes
Hua Hin’s main road (Phetkasem) carries constant traffic from songthaews, motorbikes and trucks until late. The hotel’s front directly faces this road; the lift core runs through the centre of the building and can rattle on the top floor.
Insider tips
1. Ask at check-in for a room on the pool side — it’s not guaranteed but they will note it if you’re polite. 2. Parking is on-street or a small lot at the back; arrive before 5pm to find a spot.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Bihai
Free WiFi throughout, no login, speed approx 15-20 Mbps (fine for streaming). No paid tier
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper. Lobby has a few Thai-language magazines. No digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00 (early bag drop available from 08:00, no fee). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 18:00 costs 500 THB, after 18:00 one extra night
Free baggage storage on day of arrival/departure; left at front desk, no locker
Step-free at main entrance (ramp). Lift reaches all floors. No accessible rooms; narrow bathroom doors
Free on-site parking for 20 cars, first come first served. No valet. Nearest public car park is at Market Village Hua Hin, 800 m away, 20 THB/hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None; no additional mandatory tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of 1,000 THB at check-in, refunded upon checkout if no charges
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดเขาลั่นทม (534 m · ~7 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเขาไกรลาศ (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดเขาตะเกียบ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Phra Mae Kwan Im Shrine (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
อุทยานราชภักดิ์ — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 90 m · ~1 min walk
7-Eleven — 98 m · ~1 min walk
ตะเกียบ — 766 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use counters in town like SuperRich or TT Exchange for decent rates; avoid airport and hotel desks, which take a big cut.
Cards accepted in most hotels, big shops and restaurants, but street stalls and many local eateries are cash-only; contactless is limited.
Not expected but appreciated; leave small change (10-20 THB) for hotel staff and round up taxi fares; restaurants sometimes add service charge – check the bill.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street stalls or 7-Eleven costs around 30-40 THB.
Rice or noodle dish from a local food stall – 50-70 THB.
Simple Thai main (pad thai, tom yum) at a casual restaurant – 80-120 THB.
Along Soi 51/1 and the night market area near the Hilton; also the train station street stalls.
Big C Extra and Lotus's (formerly Tesco Lotus) are the main budget supermarkets.
Hua Hin Night Market and the local market along Phetkasem Road for affordable clothes and souvenirs.
Local songthaew (shared pickup truck) runs along the main road – 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok airport, take a government bus to Hua Hin for around 300 THB.
Eat at food stalls or market stalls instead of sit-down restaurants; buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven, not hotel minibars; haggle gently at markets.
Good to know — Hua Hin
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hua Hin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Bihai
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 90 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi at the airport's public taxi stand on Floor 1. Avoid touts offering 'private cars' — they charge double. Metered plus tolls comes to about 1,200–1,500 baht.
Hua Hin Railway Station → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 The station is 2 km from the hotel — take a songthaew (shared taxi) for 20 baht or a motorbike taxi for 40 baht. This is a local train, not scenic, but cheap and runs on time-ish.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Hua Hin Bus Station (near Venice Hotel)
💡 Get the ticket at the counters near Gate 8 on Level 1. The bus drops you on Petchkasem Road, a 10-minute walk or 50-baht tuk-tuk to Venice Hotel. Book online a day ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends.
Hua Hin town centre → Venice Hotel, Hua Hin
💡 Tuk-tuks around the night market charge 100-150 baht for this short trip. Haggle down to 80 baht if you walk a block away. For longer local trips, a meter taxi is cheaper — flag one on Petchkasem Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Bihai?
Request a third-floor room facing the pool at the back. This keeps you off the busy street side and gives you usable views without the lift noise that affects top floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Bihai?
Stay off the ground and first floors — they get street noise from the main road and foot traffic from the lobby and restaurant. Also avoid rooms directly facing the lift shaft on any floor.
Is The Bihai noisy?
Hua Hin’s main road (Phetkasem) carries constant traffic from songthaews, motorbikes and trucks until late. The hotel’s front directly faces this road; the lift core runs through the centre of the building and can rattle on the top floor.
Which rooms have the best views at The Bihai?
Rooms on the back side overlook the pool and low-rise neighbourhood behind the hotel. Front-facing rooms see the main road, a 7-Eleven and rooflines.
What are insider tips for staying at The Bihai?
1. Ask at check-in for a room on the pool side — it’s not guaranteed but they will note it if you’re polite. 2. Parking is on-street or a small lot at the back; arrive before 5pm to find a spot.
What time is check-in at The Bihai?
Check-in at The Bihai is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Bihai have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, no login, speed approx 15-20 Mbps (fine for streaming). No paid tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Bihai?
None; no additional mandatory tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near The Bihai?
Rice or noodle dish from a local food stall – 50-70 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Bihai?
Local songthaew (shared pickup truck) runs along the main road – 10-20 THB per ride; from Bangkok airport, take a government bus to Hua Hin for around 300 THB.
When is the best time to visit Hua Hin?
December to February: cool, dry and sunny, with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. These are the most comfortable months for beach lounging and sightseeing, and crowds are manageable outside the Christmas-New Year rush.
Top Attractions in Hua Hin
💡 Go early (around 6pm) to beat the crowds and get the freshest seafood. Haggle politely for clothes, but prices on food are fixed.
💡 Avoid the section directly in front of the Sofitel — it's packed with day-trippers. Head south past the fishing pier for quieter spots and cheaper chair rentals (40 baht).
💡 Entrance to the grounds is free, but dress respectfully — long trousers and covered shoulders. Time it for 11am when the palace band often plays near the pavilion.
💡 Climb the 291 steps at sunset — the light is golden and the monkeys tend to be less aggressive. Keep your bag zipped; they snatch snacks.
💡 Rent a bicycle or scooter to get there — it's a 15-minute ride from the centre. Buy a small bag of lotus seeds to feed the turtles in the pond.