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.

Designed in a New England Colonial Style, every villa affords luxurious and extensive facilities and amenities complimented by impeccable service.

Sofitel Club experience is enjoyed by all villa guests

Two putting greens, three swimming pools, tennis courts, a snooker room, badminton, table tennis and fitness centre are all available at the hotel. The Hua Hin area is home to several championship golf courses located a short drive from the hotel.

� Baby-sitting service

� Badminton / Volleyball

� Beauty Salon and Boutiques

� Car Rental

� Sofitel Club

� SPA Cenvaree

� Children�s Playroom and Playground

� Fitness Centre

� Giant chess

� Jim Thompson Shop

� Laundry and Valet Service

� Library

� Petanque

� Sight-seeing tour reservations

� Six golf courses within 20 minutes from the hotel

� Snooker & Games room

� Swimming pools

� Tennis courts (flood-lit)

� Wi-Fi wireless internet access