Baan Bayan - Hua Hin - SHA Extra Plus

Friendly Warning: Detailed review! 1) the small scale: it's a small "campus" instead of a compact building, where the 21 rooms are strewn over the lush open garden in 1-2 storey buildings with lots of woodwork. It makes for a very airy, breezy feel where your view wanders easily to the beach and sea that are visible from everywhere. 2) the very large airy rooms, with elegant wooden colonial-style furniture and pretty colourful accents set by cushions and bedcover. 3) the breakfast: nice fresh selection of everything one could want, plus lots of warm dishes and a cook at hand who makes fried eggs and Omelettes on request. It does not have any of the sometimes "visual opulence" of food sculptures that I remember from larger hotels, but I don't need that at breakfast and did not miss it at all. 4) the relaxed atmosphere everywhere. I remember from larger, more traditional holiday-hotels that there is always people running around in the common spaces, queueing to speak to reception or concierge - not so here. It's always really peaceful and life seems to run at a slower pace as soon as you enter the hotel area. 5) Last but not least the friendliness of the staff. Sometimes questions of more complex topics are difficult to communicate about but that was our general experience in Thailand, not specific to Baan Bayan. However, the staff here always tries to be helpful and to understand. The team at the pool is particularly cheerful and spreads the good humour about, really enjoyed it! In summary: We were here for the 2nd time already, and will definitely be back.

Historic Thai style home/hotel, ocean front, beautiful outdoor area, staff carried my bag upstairs. Our sink wouldn't drain and the toilet spray didn't work, but maintenance came to fix it quickly. Big balcony with a nice view of the courtyard and a small glimpse of the sea. I love the gazebos that overlook the ocean.

Authentic beautiful villa from the 1950’ with its original colonial -Thai character . Nice spacious rooms, lovely garden sea front and a fantastic terrace on the first floor to spend relax time . Beautiful location on a nice beach . Breakfast is pretty good too . Also the pool, albeit little is nice and the cafe bar located there

Small, traditional hotel, only 21 rooms. Beach one end and street access at the other end of the property. Massage parlours, restaurants, convenience store and large shopping centre, all within a 10 minute walk. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Good breakfast included and we used the restaurant by the pool for some lunches and dinners.

Nice break from the oversized resorts. I liked that it had character and a boutique hotel vibe. Our villa was very spacious and comfortable and the location right on the beach was great. A little worn around the edges but for the price we were very happy with it. Even though it does not have the big resort kid attractions I still found it family friendly. I would stay here again.