When I saw there is unit available at Anantara Hua Hin, I asked my other half if he is keen since I have points to utilize before RCI points expiry July 2025. The last trip we went was year 2014, that long ago! We went by car driven by Vich, sister's boyfriend at that time, now they are married.
Our Air Asia flight landed 3.20pm Thai time, after immigration we went to Hertz counter where hubby has booked Toyota Yarris (RM879.14) with Klook for our trip. We waited about 30mins before we got the car and set our waze to the resort. We reached Med Krudsai, restaurant by the beach at 6.40pm, had our dinner which we find not too good, simple crab fried rice was not tasty at all, lucky the steamed blue crab was fresh, somtam is not crunchy, bbq squid was too hard(THB1035).
Finally we checked into hotel after a whole day journey. The toll paid twice along the way THB90 and THB50.
Day 2
We had brunch at Jek Piek follow by stroll at Chatchai wet market (5am till 4pm). By the way, market is hubby favourite place! At Jek Piek we had chicken rice, porky soup and 2 drinks cost THB170 and bought delicious tako (THB30) from roadside stall. After brunch, we passed by a stall selling fried banana, pineapple fritters and sweet potatoes ball at Thanon Naebheart. At wet market we bought preserved century egg (which hubby tried at night which he said creamy good), dried squid strip and mango sticky rice.
Back to hotel, we had complimentary drinks at the Lagoon pool and bar before heading back to room.
Saphan pla night market which we explored in the evening. Parking was THB40. You can park further and walk over. Had the stir fried squid egg (THB60) there. Thereafter we went to Hua Hin night market and wanna get our Chim Chun at Jek Piek, but no tables and kitchen closing 7.30pm. So we left and had road side stall pad thai and coke THB70 and dessert THB60 instead (soya milk bubble tea and glutinous sasame ball in ginger syrup at Thanon Naebheart. Back to hotel, we checked out swimming pool area and sat by the beach, listening to wave and saxophone played by musician at Sea Fire Salt restaurant facing the sea.
Day 3
We drove to Aunty Meaw โจ้กป้าเหมี่ยว for delicious porridge with pork and innards also egg (THB40), mini Pau 3 for (THB20) and half boil egg breakfast (THB20). The owner a 75yo lady asked me if I am teochew. Hahaa.. Found kakinan (same dialect). She looked so happy when I took a photo with her.
Khao Takiab - This hill is situated at the southern end of Hua Hin, 4 kilometers from town. Visitors can go up the hilltop to enjoy a bird's eye view of Hua Hin, There is a temple call Wat Khao Takiap situated on top of the hill. The nearby Khao Takiap Beach offers mostly bungalow accommodations.
Massage for an hour at Sabaidee massage and spa. Hubby took foot and myself thai massage, total spent THB600. We have given masseuse each THB100 as their tips. Then off we went to Lek Seafood, crab fried rice, squid steam lemon, bbq river prawn and oyster omelette and toddy drink cost us THB910. A Malaysian stopped his car to ask the owner for direction to Standing Buddha. He reminded me that is one of the place in mind that I wanted to visit.
After lunch, we went explored and found it. The giant golden Buddha Statue standing 200 meters tall against the cliff has become a landmark of Khao Takiab. Glad I visited after walking down about 135 steps and after that walked up the same again to get our car.
Wanted to buy Famous Mango Sticky Rice but it closes earlier maybe finished. Went to the banana fritters (THB20) stall as hubby wanted to eat. Back to the private pool area, had complimentary juice and tea to go with the banana fritters.
We had a rest before I head out alone to Lagoon Bar at 5.30pm which serve daily happy hour drinks (alcoholic and non) and canapés offering 5 - 6pm. Few type cocktails, beer, red and white wine to choose from. So many European/American guests filling up all the sofas here enjoying themselves.
One of the benefit we were given free laundry 4 pieces of garments daily. Also 15% good discount at Lagoon Pub, 20% discount for 60-90 mins spa treatment which we did not utilise, complimentary shuttle to town.
We went to Tamarind (Thurs till Sun) and Cicada weekend (Fri till Sun) night market. Tamarind is more of food, some souvenirs stall. As for Cicada more of arts, souvenirs, lesser food stall. Both with live singing. It was real happening packed with people having beers. Parking at Tamarind cost you THB50 per entry.
We had our noodle dinner, not far from hotel each person a bowl cost THB80
Day 4, we woke up late and went to Pranburi Forest Park. Hubby has coconut milk shake (THB65) but I dare not coz stomach not well, could be from the oyster omelette from yesterday lunch.
We explored to a homecooked restaurant ร้านอาหาร กับข้าวตายาย for lunch after google nearby restaurant but it seems not too near. We ordered crab omellete, fish cake, clear Tom Yum prawn, cabbage. The bill came up to THB520. The portion was generous and we nearly could not finish all 😅.
Back to hotel, we had a rest and then head out at 5.30pm for a drink and canape, daily complimentary by the hotel. We played a short while badminton, had a stroll near the beach, laze around the beach chair before heading back to room for a bath as we planned to go out for light dinner not too far from hotel, about 5 minutes. We saw these few stalls side by side and decided to have a try. We shared a plate of fragrant chicken rice THB40 and ice tea THB30. Still cheap ya eating in this small town.
Day 5
Breakfast at Jek Lek, he had Tom yum noodle and I had porridge. Bought the Patonggo and kaya as dipping THB20 to try out. Still the ones in Bangkok China Town unbeatable. Went to Hua Hin Railway Station. Follow by Huay Mongkol. Gave a donation and gotten the Luang Phor Thuad amulet. There is also a deer park and another temple nearby. Back to hotel before we head out at 5pm for Jek Leik Chim Chun (THB25). Then we went to Hua Hin Market Mall, walked around and had Swensen 2 scope ice cream, our favourite rum and raisin and almond mocha, their signature THB138 before heading back for the night.
Day 6
We went to Chatchai wet market, bought the century egg (THB8 each), then had chicken rice, same row at Jek Piek for brunch. Then off to Rajabakti Park, end in Bluport Mall before heading back for a rest.
Our dinner 5 minutes from hotel
ร้านข้าวต้มโฟนลิงค์์์ (Phonelink Restaurant), about 5 minutes from hotel, a thai chinese restaurant open 5pm till 4am. Had snapper in tamarind sauce, morning glory and Tom yum prawn (THB595). Back to hotel sat at the lobby listening to live singing by a duo singers
Day 7
Our last brunch at Jek Piek, we had noodle soup, tomyum mama noodle. Porky soup and fish cake. Total spent THB260. Hubby's favorite banana fritters and pineapple fritters where it's batter is so fragrant. Spent Thb50. The stall is closed on Wednesday as we passed by yesterday and was closed.
Enjoying our moktail at lagoon bar before going back to our room. It was so windy today. Our last day here before we check out early tomorrow heading to Bangkok
Dinner at Phonelink Restaurant, afraid of can't finish we had asparagus, crab meat roll, goong on woonsen, dessert, a drink THB415.
We went to Twelve Victory Money Changer to change our USD100 to THB3345. However if you use USD20 denomination to change, you will get lesser i.e. THB3280.
We ending our night here with Swensen. How can we leave without having our favorite Rum and Raisin! We ordered 5 scoop mixture THB239 2 rum, thai milk tea, vanilla, mocca almond.
Day 8
We woke up early to prepare ourselves. By 7.30am we were ready to check out from hotel, returning the key to lobby. Travelling back to Bangkok, we stopped to fill up the petrol to full tank (THB910) and returning the car to Hertz bu 11am at the arrival. Immigration clearance was fast, we had street food (noodles) THB345 near terminal 2 before heading in to gate. We ended in Miracle Lounge using hubby's dragon pass. We still had ample time as boarding was 2.15 pm.
The flight was delayed 45 minutes due to rain where off loading and loading the luggage was interrupted.
Anyway, we enjoyed the vacation.
