Overview

Cha Am and Hua Hin, both closely associated with Thai royalty, and located on the sunrise side of the Thai Gulf, some 3 hours southwest of Bangkok, are essentially quiet and relaxing seaside resorts ideal for family vacations. Although merely some 25 kilometres apart, the resorts are each in neighbouring provinces, Cha Am in Phetchaburi, and Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Both enjoy a wealth of satellite attractions, prominent among them national parks and historic cities.

How to get there

By Bus
Airconditioned coaches and nonairconditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal every day for the approximately 3-hour trip to Cha Am and
Hua Hin. For further details, please contact Bangkok 434-5558 (non-air) or 414-4978-9 (air).

By Rail
Several trains leave Bangkok's Hualampong Railway Station daily for Hua Hin. The trip takes approximately 4 hours depending on the type of train
(Sprinter, express, rapid, etc.)

By Air
Bangkok Airways operates a daily flight from Bangkok to Hua Hin.

Getting around

Cha Am resort is small enough to browse and walk around. Cha Am is basically a two road town. One road runs by the beach with a parallel back road with the one way system running south along the beach. Motorbike taxi's can be found on  popular corners for longer trips as are pick up taxi's. No regular taxi's at present. Avoid unauthorized drivers for your safety.
Car Hire may be a more convenient way to get there and around the area . Deals from Budget Car Rentals can be made online.

What to see

Cha Am Beach
The extensive and popular beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful on the western side of the Thai Gulf.

Phra Ratchaniwet Marukkhathaiyawan
This beachside wooden palace was formerly used as a royal summer residence by King Rama VI during the 1920s. The palace is contained within the
Border Patrol Police Headquarters south of Cha-am on the road to Hua Hin.

Kaeng Krachan National Park
Thailand's largest National Park is located some 50 kilometres northwest of Cha Am. The park extends towards the Burmese border to the west, is
characterised by a topography of forested hills and mountains, and waterways, and has as a major focal point the Kaeng Krachan Dam, a 58-metre-high
and 760-metre-long structure that dominates a scenic reservoir.

Chao Samran Beach
This scenic beach, 51 kilometres north of Cha Am, is one of several popular beaches to the east of Phetchaburi provincial capital.

Khao Wang
This 92-metre hillock on the northern approach to Phetchaburi provincial capital (some 36 kilometres north of Cha Am), supports the Phra Nakhon Khiri
palace constructed in 1860 by King Rama IV (King Mongkut). Phetchaburi residents refer to it as Khao Wang, literally Palace Hill. The area is now known
as Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum and is open to the public every day from 9.00 AM until 4.00 PM. Admission is 10 baht per person. Visitors may
walk to the hillttop complex, or ascend by cable car.

Khao Luang Cave
This picturesque cave, some 5 kilometres from Khao Wang, contains a Buddha image cast by the royal command of King Chulalongkorn to honour his
father, King Mongkut.

What to do
Cha Am is a typical Thai costal town and was founded to cater to Thai visitors. As a result of this seafood is fresh and cheap. Don't expect to be up too late on this costal resort as it closes early. Later night attractions are mainly confined to the hotels and resorts.

Where to stay

Springfield Beach Resort, Phetchaburi
825/5 Jamnong-Poomivej Rd., Chaum district,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Tel: 0 3245 1181-5
Fax: 0 3245 1194
Email: reservationbeach@springfieldresort.com
Website: http://www.springfieldresort.com     
Accommodation : 77 rooms
Room Rates : 4,500 - 11,000 THB


Springfield Village Golf & Spa, Phetchaburi
193 Moo 6 Huay-Sai Nua, Petchkasem Rd., Huai Sai Nua district,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Tel: 0 3270 9222, 0 2231 2244
Fax: 0 3270 9234, 0 2231 2249
Email: reservationvillage@springfieldresort.com
Website: http://www.springfieldresort.com     
Accommodation : 97 rooms
Room Rates : 5,000 - 25,000 Baht


Bann Pantai Resort, Phetchaburi
247/58 Ruamchit Rd., Chaum district,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Tel: 0 3243 3111
Fax: 0 3243 4113
Email: sales@bannpantai.com
Website: http://www.bannpantai.com      
Accommodation : 31 rooms
Room Rates : 3,500 - 6,500 THB


Ban Pak Rim Had
246/16 Soi Ban Pak Rim Had Ruam Jit Rd., Chaum,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Tel: 0 3247 1088
Fax: 0 3243 3639
Accommodation : 11 rooms
Room Rates : 1,500 - 3,000 THB


Beach Garden Hotel Cha-am
949/21 Petchkasem Rd. Km.213, Chaum,
Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Tel: 0 2237 2616-9, 0 3250 8234-9
Fax: 0 2236 4563, 0 3250 8241, 0 2233 1791
Email: reservation@beachgardenchaam.net
Website: http://www.beachgardenchaam.net    
Accommodation : 232 rooms
Room Rates : 3,550 - 4,708 THB


Alila Cha-Am
115 Moo 7, Tumbon Bang Kao, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3270 9555
Website :     http://www.alilahotels.com
Email : chaam@alilahotels.com
Price Rates : 7,700 - 16,800 THB
Number of Rooms : 79 rooms


Anantachai Guesthouse
235/8-9 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3243 3396-7, 08 9791 5314
Email : anantachaiguesthouse@hotmail.com
Price Rates : 500 - 3,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     28 rooms


Aramjijpota Resort
199/61 Roumjit Rd. Soi Khromettraypai 2, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 2557, 08 1807 1970, 0 3223 1263
Price Rates : 600 - 5,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     15 rooms


Baan Chomview
246/16 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  08 1757 9704, 0 3243 0350-1
Price Rates : 1,000 - 5,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     14 rooms


Baan Pongpiroj
194/1 Pak Klong Cha-Am, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      08 4571 8860, 08 5550 5427
Price Rates : 3,000 - 3,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     2 rooms


Ban Keang Talay Guesthouse
234/20-26 Soi Tha Rottour Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3243 3448, 08 1847 7709
Price Rates : 400 - 600 THB
Number of Rooms :     24 rooms


Bangsainumpaung Hotel
240 Narathip Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      0 3247 0864, 08 1299 6171, 08 7988 9458
Price Rates : 300 - 500 THB
Number of Rooms :     34 rooms


Bankhiangle
195/6 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  08 1561 1751
Price Rates : 1,500 - 1,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     5 rooms


Banlansuan Resort
26/12 Cha-Am Beach Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      0 3243 3171, 0 3247 1893
Website :     http://www.banlansuan.com
Price Rates : 1,000 - 1,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     40 rooms


Bann Kham Ngoen
Petchkasem Kao Cha-Am Tai, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      0 3247 0669, 08 1190 3280
Website :     http://www.bannkhamngen.9nha.com
Price Rates :     1,200 - 4,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     8 rooms Unit


Banpak Wiwattana
263/21 Soi 3 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      0 3247 1289, 0 3247 1298, 08 1818 6596
Price Rates : 800 - 3,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     13 rooms


Best House 2
235/14 Soi Cha-am Tai 2, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3243 3324, 08 6604 5279
Price Rates : 400 - 500 THB
Number of Rooms :     12 rooms


Best House 3
128/3 Soi 3 Cha-am Tai, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  08 3040 6867
Price Rates : 300 - 1,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     10 rooms


Cha-Am Bungalow
136, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel : 08 4570 8896, 08 4893 3289
Price Rates : 3,500 - 4,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     8 rooms


Cha-am Garden Hotel
334/2 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 0441-2, 08 1376 8645
Website :     http://www.chaamgarden.com
Price Rates :     1,400 - 1,800 THB
Number of Rooms :     34 rooms


CHA-AM MATHONG GUESTHOUSE
263/47,48, Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  08 1550 2947, 08 5181 4419
Website :     http://www.chaammathong.com
Email : t.heera@hotmail.com
Price Rates : 600 - 1,200 THB
Number of Rooms :     20 rooms


Cha-Am Pueamsuk
240/6 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 1347, 08 6505 5304, 08 1451 8831
Price Rates : 600 - 2,000 THB
Number of Rooms : 18 rooms


Cha-Am Resort
248/1 Chao Lai Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 2244, 08 1290 8231
Price Rates : 1,000 - 2,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     10 rooms


Cha-am Rim Lay
329/31 Ruamjit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :      0 3243 3994, 08 1875 2013
Price Rates : 400 - 3,500 THB
Number of Rooms :     13 rooms


Cha-am Villa Beach Hotel
241/2 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 1595, 0 3247 1597
Website :     http://www.chaamvillahotel.com
Email : chaam100@hotmail.com
Price Rates : 800 - 1,000 THB
Number of Rooms :     77 rooms


Cha-am Villa Hotel
241/1 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel :  0 3247 1241, 0 3243 3362
Website : http://www.chaamvillahotel.com
Email : chaam100@hotmail.com
Price Rates : 400 - 800 THB
Number of Rooms :     50 rooms


Cha-am Villa Sun Hotel
241/20 Ruamchit Rd., Tumbon Chaum, Amphoe Cha-Am, Changwat Phetchaburi 76120
Tel : 0 3247 1382, 0 3243 3916
Website :     http://www.chaamvillahotel.com
Email : chaam100@hotmail.com
Price Rates : 350 - 700 THB
Number of Rooms :     47 rooms

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