BEACH
East of Kuiburi is a coastal road with several hotels along the road. This 25-kilometer-long beach is not one of the most impressive beaches in Thailand but is a nice place to be if you want to avoid the crowds of Hua Hin. Please note that especially in the northern part of the beach, the water is not so clear and therefore not the best for snorkeling, but is great for swimming.
Kuiburi is a good starting point from which you can plan interesting day trips to the beautiful Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, or Kuiburi National Park if you want to see wild elephants. You can also go shopping and sightseeing in Hua Hin.
WHERE TO STAY
There are several places to stay. In the northern part of the beach there are small-scale hotels run by a Thai family. We mention Little Home Beach, Khuun Pool Villa, Peke Beach House and Baan Lim Mum, but you have more choices. The latter 3 even have a swimming pool. Be aware that on this part of the beach the sand can become a little muddy at low tide.
More south, on the better part of the beach, you will mostly find mid-range or upper range accommodations. We listed the Kuiburi Hotel and Resort and the more intimate and better maintained Vartika, although we enjoyed our stay at the sea view bungalows of Kuiburi Hotel and Resort. Bamila Beach Villa is a great option if you are traveling with a group. Moreover, Pink Power Beach is a great budget-friendly option on this part of the beach, which we especially recommend if you like the color pink.
Twenty kilometers down south you will find the upper range Tolani Resort Kui Buri, an elegant stay, with nice rooms and the possibility to relax by the pool. If you are traveling on a budget, next door you will find a local home stay with wooden air-conditioning and fan bungalows. Please note that at these 2 places the beach disappears during high tide. All stays have a restaurant, and along the road there are some small restaurants and food stands.
