Accommodation review #2 Dhevan Dara Resort And Spa 華欣住宿

My friend, Jr, the expert of Thailand, suggests the place and I really appreciate his idea!

It is about 13K away from the city centre of Hua Hin but the trip worth it!

Hua Hin is a place where the Thai Royal family enjoy their retreat from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

N is my travelling companion for the 5-hr journey by train from Bangkok. We met at the central station (the local doesn’t seem like understanding the name in English, it is better to learn the name in Thai to avoid misunderstanding). I went to Jim Thompson house again before leaving for Hua Hin.

There is a storage room for you to leave your luggage in the Central Station. It cost me 50 Baht

The train really isn’t very presentable considering its narrow walkway and interior deco and most importantly, punctuality doesn’t seem to be an important value in this country.

Luckily, N and I have numerous stories to share with. We literally couldn’t stop talking!

Then finally we arrived. We wandered around the city centre and had some light dinner (well, in small quantity but rather hot and spicy!) before the pick-up van showed up.

It’s better to acquire the bus timetable before you head  off to Dhevan Dara Resort And Spa.

The service is free but you have to notify them beforehand.

Here in Dhevan Dara Resort And Spa I have my own villa! Well it’s not grand but good enough for me. N was a bit surprised at the place, too. So after dropped off our stuff at our private villa (couldn’t help emphasize that again…), we head off to the beach by the shuttle bus.

 

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So this is my villa in the evening! Looks very cozy, isn’t it?

It’s nice to have someone next to you when you travel along. Good to feel relaxed and off-guard. I actually fell asleep by the beach! N told me some interesting news in Thailand and how they have mafia IMPORTED from Germany and the love stories between numerous westerners (especially elders) and local girls.

We then did our stall shopping and I found a shop sells incense oil starts from 60 Baht ~ 100 Baht!! Great bargain!

The breakfast comes with the room is nice but needs to be improved about sanitary. I saw flies circling on top of the salad plate…

Finally N asked the staff in Thai if there’s any better way to go back to the city. They offered a shuttle service from the resort to the Victoria Monument for only 180 Baht!! Thanks to my lovely companion!

It’s always good to know a bit of local culture, here’s one piece from BBC.  What Thai royal family means to the country