Hua Hin Grand Hotel and Plaza

For 310 RMB during Chinese New Year, a sea-view room with breakfast included – this hotel offers unbeatable value for money! The hotel name sounds very simple, it's an old-school 3-star hotel. I don't know the exact name, but it's right across from the Marriott. There's a 7-Eleven downstairs. The pool is on the second floor, perfect for those who want to exercise daily. In the elevator, I often saw elderly Europeans on vacation or here for retirement, treating this hotel like a sanatorium – it's perfectly suited for that. It's very close to the two largest shopping malls in the city center, reachable in 10 or 20 minutes on foot. You can also take a motorcycle taxi if you're alone, which is convenient and fast. Ride-hailing services are also readily available since it's in the city center. On the way to the malls, you often stumble upon temporary street food stalls that are delicious, affordable, and clean – a little slice of happiness on every corner. The breakfast is so satisfying it's completely worth every penny. A sea-view room for only 310 RMB during Chinese New Year – I honestly couldn't find any other sea-view room that could compare in terms of value. No wonder so many people are long-term guests!

Great location, with sea views from the high-floor balcony and Hua Hin train station just behind. There's a pool, but unfortunately, I was too busy golfing to take a dip. Breakfast was decent enough.