Golden Beach Cha-Am Hotel
Location
The hotel is located right on the famous, sandy Cha-am beach and lies a 3 hours' drive south of Bangkok, only 30 minutes from Hua Hin town and other famous beaches and towns. It is surrounded by convenient shopping facilities, restaurants and banks, and the nearest public transport links are within 300 m. Bangkok Airport is 250 km away. Within an hour's drive of the hotel, guests will discover many tourist attractions, such as the Hua Hin summer palace and the night market (both 30 min
Facilities
This beach hotel is housed in a 20-storey building, facing the ocean and located on Cha-am beach. It comprises a total of 183 rooms, and facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check out service, a hotel safe, lift access, a cafe, a restaurant, conference facilities and Internet access (charges apply). Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services, and there is parking for those arriving by car.
Rooms
The rooms are decorated in modern style and are equipped with standard fittings, such as a TV, refrigerator and private en suite bathroom (with shower only in standard room and bathtub in suite), as well as a balcony and individually adjustable air conditioning. Furthermore, a hairdryer, a double bed and a safe are provided in all accommodation as standard.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel features an open-air swimming pool and provides guests with a pool towel and use of a sun lounger and parasol for free. There is a poolside snack bar (charges apply), and the pool area also includes a reading corner. Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the gym, and there is a sauna and hot tub (both for an additional fee). Massage service is available at the poolside or in guests' rooms (charges apply). For an additional fee, guests may also enjoy banana boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, horse riding and golf (the nearest golf courses are the Lake View and Springfield courses). It is also possible to try one's hand at sailboarding or enjoy cycling.
Meals
The hotel serves breakfast from a menu or in buffet form (as long as there are a minimum of 50 house guests staying). The midday and evening meals may be chosen from an a la carte menu.
Payment
MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.
Misc.
Front desk/reception offers 24-hour service, and next to this counter is an internet corner, which is also available around the clock. Guests should note, however, that the air conditioning in this area will be switched off after 9 or 10 pm. There are airport transfer and medical services available on request.
How to get there
Guests should drive south of Bangkok on Petchkasem road through Samuthsakorn, Samuthsongkram and Petchburi. It is a direct drive of approximately 3 hours to Cha-am. They should then turn left onto the beach road, and the hotel is about 300 m from Cha-am junction. A public bus from the south terminal will bring guests to the hotel in approximately 3-4 hours, and there will be public motor bike transportation from the bus stop to the hotel (a journey of around 10 minutes).