Baan Duangkaew Resort Hua Hin
by the TopOfHotel team
Baan Duangkaew is the resort that posts a high score at the lowest price on the list — near the beach and Cicada Market, rated 9.2.
Baan Duangkaew is the resort that posts a high score at the lowest price on the list — near the beach and Cicada Market, rated 9.2.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Rooms at Baan Duangkaew are done in a contemporary Thai style — cotton fabrics, wood furniture, and a lemongrass scent that hits you the first time you open the door. They are very clean, the air-con runs cold, the hot water has real pressure, and the Wi-Fi is fast. Deluxe rooms measure 30 sqm, while the family rooms sleep 3-4 — useful if you are traveling with kids.
Food and amenities
There is a pool in the middle of the resort, sized about right for children, plus a shaded green garden that stays cool through the afternoon. A small restaurant serves a Thai and Western breakfast, and the coffee is free all day. Parking on site is free, and there is a convenience store within easy reach for snacks and water. The whole place feels more like staying at a relative's house than a hotel — the staff smile easily and will help you book trips to Pala-U Waterfall and Khao Sam Roi Yot national park.
Location and getting there
The resort sits in the Khao Takiab area, about 6 km south of downtown Hua Hin. It is a 5-to-7-minute walk to Khao Takiab Beach and roughly 10 minutes to Cicada Market, Hua Hin's well-known night art market, which runs Friday to Sunday. At Cicada you get good street food, handmade goods, art workshops and a live-music stage every night. You can also walk up Khao Takiab hill in the morning for the resident monkeys and the temple, and Springfield golf course is close by.
Things to know before booking
You are not directly on the beach here — it is a short walk or drive to the sand. Khao Takiab also puts you about 6 km from central Hua Hin, so the downtown action is a quick trip rather than right outside. And because the score is high and the price is low, rooms fill fast on long weekends — if your dates are tied to a holiday, book ahead.
Our take
Baan Duangkaew Resort Hua Hin fits families with young kids, working couples and budget travelers best. What stands out is the value: guests rate it 9.2, with service at 9.3, cleanliness 9.2 and value 9.3, yet rooms start at around $46 a night for the Deluxe and about $63 for the family room. That is high-end scoring for roughly half the money — which makes this the best-value choice on the entire Hua Hin list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A high real-guest score of 9.2 at the best value in the high-score group — rooms open from around $46 a night, which you rarely see in Hua Hin.
- Walkable location in Khao Takiab: 5-to-7 minutes to Khao Takiab Beach and about 10 minutes to Cicada Market, the Friday-to-Sunday night art market.
- Service and value are the standout categories, with guests rating service 9.3 and value 9.3.
- Clean rooms in a contemporary Thai style with cotton fabrics and wood furniture, plus a kid-friendly pool and a shaded garden.
- Light starting prices make it an easy yes for budget travelers who still want a high-scoring resort.
- It is not directly on the sand — you walk or drive the few minutes to Khao Takiab Beach.
- Sitting in Khao Takiab puts you about 6 km from the heart of Hua Hin, so the downtown scene is a short trip away rather than out the door.
- Rooms fill quickly on long weekends, so book ahead if your dates are tied to a holiday.
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Insider Tips
- Time your stay for Friday to Sunday and walk the 10 minutes to Cicada Market for street food, handmade goods and live music each night.
- Book early — a 9.2 score at this price means rooms go fast, especially over holidays.
- Walk up Khao Takiab hill in the morning to see the resident monkeys and the hilltop temple, then stroll over to the beach.