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Getting around Hua Hin.
Sunvillas is 15 minutes from Hua Hin town and 2.5 hours from Bangkok. You don't need a car — but you might want one. Here are all your options, with real prices.
Every distance that matters, measured from your terrace.
Sunvillas sits in the Hua Hin Blue Lagoon resort compound at 1574 Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am — roughly halfway between Cha-Am and Hua Hin. The quieter location is the point: the lagoon is calm and the beach uncrowded. The trade-off is that restaurants and shopping are a short drive, not a stroll.
1.25 km of swimmable water, starting at the terrace of the ground-floor units.
Through the resort grounds — private feeling, quiet, far less busy than Hua Hin public beach. A little more or less depending which building you're in. We're set back from the sea, not on it; that's the trade for the calm.
The nearer town — local markets, seafood restaurants along the beach road.
Night markets, Bluport mall, the railway station, most of the restaurants you've read about.
On the far side of Hua Hin — international-standard, English-speaking, used to overseas patients.
By car or van on the motorway, from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) airports.
Getting here from the airport.
Most guests book their own transfer these days — Grab and Bolt work from both Bangkok airports, and pre-booked private transfers are easy to arrange online and cost-competitive. The drive is about 2.5 hours on the motorway.
Getting into town, from THB 50.
Sheraton taxi
Up to 4 passengers, arranged through the Sheraton front desk. The easiest option — drops you anywhere in Hua Hin town.
Sheraton minibus
Up to 10 passengers, same booking process. Use it for larger groups, luggage, or a shopping run.
Public shuttle bus
From the main entrance of the compound, roughly every 30 minutes in the daytime. Wave it down — informal but reliable. Drops you on Petchkasem Road in Hua Hin.
Return taxi from Hua Hin
Pick up at the taxi rank opposite the Hilton Hua Hin. Cheaper than the outbound trip — agree the price before you get in.
If you want full freedom.
For stays longer than a week, a small car is worth considering — around THB 1,200/day for an economy model, or THB 18,000–25,000 for a full month. Day trips around Hua Hin (Pranburi, Monsoon Valley, Kaeng Krachan, the Phetchaburi caves) are much easier with your own wheels, and parking at the residence is free.
| Provider | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avis Hua Hin | +66 89 9698 680 | International chain · English-speaking · airport pickup available |
| Car Rent Hua Hin | +66 81 384 4731 | Local operator · often better rates for long stays · friendly service |
Getting to our door, once you reach the gate.
- Tell your driver the destination: Sheraton Hua Hin Blue Lagoon.
- After the main entrance gate, you'll see a roundabout behind the guard post.
- Give the guard your room number — we send it to you before arrival.
- Drive to the building entrance closest to your unit; the guard will point the way.
- We'll meet you at the apartment door between 2:00 and 5:00 pm for check-in. Arriving earlier or later? Tell us in advance — with notice, we always find a way.
With a car and a free morning.
Pranburi beaches · 30 min south
Quieter than Hua Hin beach · fishing-village atmosphere · seafood lunches on the waterfront.
Monsoon Valley Vineyard · 30 min inland
Thai wine country · lunch on the terrace · tastings with the hills behind.
Pala-U Waterfall · 90 min west
Inside Kaeng Krachan National Park · swim at the base · butterflies everywhere.
Phetchaburi · 40 min north
Cave temples · old royal palaces · the historical Thailand most visitors miss.
Tell us your dates and how you're arriving.
Directions from the train station, a car-hire pointer, the right way in from the airport — happy to point you the right way with your quote.
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