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SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
Hua Hin · Cha-am Beach
A 100-room design-forward beachfront resort in Cha-am (marketed as Hua Hin), designed by Duangrit Bunnag, with two pools and 8 exclusive SO Pool Villas.
ibis · Select-service
ibis Hua Hin
Nong Kae
76
Guest sentiment
A 200-room budget hotel on Phet Kasem Road next to the Cicada weekend market, under a 5-minute walk to Hua Hin Beach.
Last updated August 8, 2026
ibis Hua Hin sits on Phet Kasem Road in Nong Kae, next to the Cicada weekend market and under a 5-minute walk to Hua Hin Beach. The 200-room hotel spans six floors with straightforward, clean rooms and basic amenities typical of the ibis budget brand. Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, cleanliness, and convenient location near the beach and Cicada Market, though the hotel caters heavily to tour groups and the breakfast buffet reflects that with limited Western options, and some guests note compact rooms and limited parking.
How guests rate it
- Location88
- Service82
- Rooms68
- Food & breakfast66
- Value82
| Address | Phet Kasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Ibis |
| Neighborhood | Nong Kae |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- ALL - Accor Live Limitless points earning and member rates on eligible bookings
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Under a 5-minute walk to Hua Hin Beach
- Next to the Cicada weekend market
- 200 rooms across six floors, clean and straightforward
- Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful
- Good value for the Hua Hin beach-adjacent location
Cons
- Breakfast buffet leans toward the hotel's predominantly Chinese tour-group clientele, with limited Western options
- Some guests note compact room sizes and limited parking availability
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The beach and Cicada Market proximity draw consistent praise for convenience
- Staff friendliness and cleanliness are repeatedly highlighted
- Guests consistently describe the hotel as good value for the location
Worth knowing before you book
- The hotel caters heavily to tour groups, which shapes the breakfast offering and can affect the general atmosphere
- Parking availability is a recurring minor complaint
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Frequently asked questions
Is ibis Hua Hin close to the beach?
Yes -- it's under a 5-minute walk to Hua Hin Beach, and sits right next to the Cicada weekend market, making it a convenient budget base on Phet Kasem Road.
What is breakfast like at ibis Hua Hin?
The buffet leans toward the hotel's predominantly tour-group clientele, with limited Western options -- worth knowing if you're expecting an extensive international breakfast spread at this budget price point.