Blue Wave Hotel, Hua Hin

Perched right on Takiab Beach in the Hua Hin district two hours outside of Bangkok, this seaside hotel provides a relaxing retreat from the stresses of day to day life. Shopping facilities and the bus terminal are 15 minutes' drive away, and Monkey Mountain is a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Other attractions in the area include Hin Lek Fai Hill, the nightly street market and Wat Huai Mongkol, all within a 30-minute drive. The hotel's well-appointed guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, all with views of the sea or lush, green forest, a sitting area, en suite bathroom and Wi-Fi internet access. Guests might indulge in breakfast in bed, or venture down to the breakfast buffet in the restaurant. The hotel also boasts an onsite meeting room in addition to a gym, sauna and spa providing lavish massages, all for a delightful holiday or productive business trip that expertly mixes business with pleasure.