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Friends, hello! I decided to talk about how we independently looked for housing in Hua Hine. In this article I tried to collect information about the condominiums we were in, rental prices, utility costs and location.

Offers for renting real estate in Hua Hin are very diverse - for every taste and budget. You can rent an entire house, townhouse, apartment or condo. It's up to you to choose.

We previously rented a condo at Sport Villa. But at the beginning of the year, our rent ran out, and the dollar has grown a lot. At this price it became expensive to shoot. We started looking for where to rent a cheaper home and meet the limit of up to 15,000 baht.

At first, we decided to give up renting apartments in favor of a house. After traveling around several villages, we realized that we “couldn’t afford to rent a house.” Or rather, there are inexpensive houses, but in fact:

• they are small;
• there is no territory near the house;
• in the villages where these houses exist, there are usually very small communal swimming pools and no exercise equipment;
• in the evening there is nowhere to go for a walk;
• You have to drive to the shops and it’s not very close.

In short, if you rent a house, it will be at a completely different price level - then you can enjoy living in the house.

As a result, we turned our attention to searching for an inexpensive condo.

Our terms and conditions for rental housing:

• with kitchen (microwave, stove, minimum cooking utensils);
• pool;
• gym (if possible);
• close to shops, markets.

Condo rental time: 4 months or more.

We submitted an application to Kostya and Sergei for long-term rental of real estate. I recommend contacting them. Firstly, these are some of the well-known agents who will help with rental housing in Hua Hin. Secondly, they speak Russian. Therefore, contact our guys.

We also decided to travel around the known options on our own. Take a look and decide on the price. We went to condominiums and called about rentals. At first we thought that long-term rent would be cheaper if you applied directly. We got on the bike, helmet on our head, map in our hands and off we went.

Read about the results at the end of the article and my updates. By independent travel and life in Hua Hin I have a lot of information :)

Navio

Location

The design makes you smile. Bright multi-colored columns, rounded corners and multi-colored asymmetrical windows.

The reception and parking area are located on the ground floor. Residential floors start from the second, on which there is a swimming pool and a gym.

Number: footage 48 m2. The living room is combined with the kitchen, the bedroom is separate. You go straight into the kitchen, which has minimal equipment: a refrigerator, a stove with 2 burners, a kettle, a microwave + kitchen utensils for two. The only utensils are plates and cups. There are no other dishes. If you live a long time, you still want to buy something.

There is a small table for 2 people with chairs against the wall, and a sofa with a TV near the window. There is even a balcony. The photo turned out dark. The light from the window was very bright and darkened the entire kitchen. I found another photo to show you.

I check what's in the closets. I found 2 glasses :)

The room is really very bright and light. There is one minus - the windows look directly onto the neighboring condominium. Extend your hand and you can say hello to your neighbors in the morning. You certainly can't open the curtains in the bedroom.

They showed us a room that had not yet been cleaned.

Price: 18 thousand baht per month. Monthly fee: electricity + water + internet. We were shown a room on the 5th floor, wi-fi was fine. We negotiated for renting a condo for 16 thousand baht, but there were more disadvantages, and the price was not satisfactory. So we went further to explore.

Neighborhood: the sea is 5 minutes away, many cafes and grocery stores are nearby night market Cicada, Monkey Mountain.

Franjipani

Location: Kao Takiab, South part Hua Hina

Peculiarity: a new contract is concluded every month

This is one of those condos that I liked and would stay here. The condominium is located a little far from the road and is very calm and quiet, with few people.

A huge swimming pool stretching over the entire area of ​​the hotel with a bunch of sun loungers and tables.

Along the pool there is an alley of flowering trees with a wide walking path and shady places. There is a cafe, but it wasn’t even open when we arrived.

Franjipani offers rooms for long and short stays. According to the conditions if you stop at short term, that is, only a small bedroom. For long-term rentals, they come with a kitchen. But these are their rules. If you rent through an agent, you can find suitable ones.

In the photo there is a bedroom and a bathroom in the condo.

This is one of the condominiums that provided information in the form of a brochure. That's why it turned out so much.

Wash: They have laundry facilities or you can do your own laundry.

Conditions of monthly rental rate:

1. Deposit 50% before arrival, the rest upon arrival
2. If your arrival date changes, you must send 15 days notice
3. Cancellation of a reservation no later than 30 days in advance
4. Utilities: electricity = 7 baht/unit, water = 25 baht/unit
5. Cleaning 350 - 550 baht (depending on room size and condo size)
6. If long-term rent is expected, then we are ready to give discounts. If you agree to live for 3 months or more, they give a 10% discount in the first 3 months, and then they can discount 20%.

I'm posting a video of a cool pool. If you rent on the ground floor, there is direct access to the pool from the room, plus sun loungers and a sofa.

Sport Villa

Location: southern part, closer to the city center

Back in Russia, we went to the website and sent them a request. Useless. Just as they filled the site in 2010, they never visited. It’s better to contact a real estate agency, they will respond faster.

I liked living in Sport Villa. Mostly standard condos are made without a kitchen. It’s the owners who are building in a small kitchenette, or in our case quite a spacious one. But we lived in a corner condo, combined from 2 small ones. Read a detailed article about our condo.

The simple room has a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, and TV. This includes free use of the small swimming pool.

Standard room in Sport Villa

Although Sport Villa has two pools, the larger one costs 50 baht for the whole day. It is also one of the public swimming pools, i.e. anyone can come and pay to enjoy swimming. The surges happen mostly on weekends, but still not that many people swim there.

There is a gym for 80 baht per visit. Quite a normal rocking chair with a bunch of iron and exercise equipment. Sometimes the hall is very busy, because... he is also public.

There is a cozy cafe near the pool. The food is quite tasty. We went to the cafe to work, because... free WiFi. You take your computer and sit near the pool in the shade. There are not many people either, mostly European retirees.

In stock: 2 swimming pools, good gym, yoga studio, restaurant, sauna, wi-fi is normal on the ground floor.

What else is available:

• room cleaning (200 baht 1 condo);
• laundry;
• salon.

Price: 9 thousand baht per month + deposit (I’m writing about a room without a kitchen, and our double condo cost 16 thousand)

The contract is concluded: Deposit 100%. If you leave early, your deposit will not be returned.

Utility payments – every 15th day. Write down your readings and take them to the reception.

Electricity, 1 unit = 18 baht, water, 1 unit = 6.5 baht

I recently drove by and noticed that the building's façade had been renovated and painted. Close to the city center. You take the minibus and after 7 minutes you are already there, tuk-tuks are also grazing nearby. Nearby is the hand-made market Cisada market (Cicada). One of the inconveniences is that you have to cross the road to get to the beach. There are few traffic lights in Hua Hin, and there are no pedestrian zebra crossings - the driver is right here.

Taweeporn

Location: north of Hua Hin

I recommend this option to those who will have their own vehicle. It is located a bit far from the city center, and the sea is about 2 km away. There were no shops or shops nearby either. But it is very quiet and peaceful here.

On the first floor we are waiting for a guide to inspect the rooms. And next to it is a pool with cool water. Eh, I’d like to take a dip 🙄

Vacationers lie imposingly on sun loungers near the pool. Nothing disturbs the silence here.

The condominium area is large and vacationers stroll leisurely here.

Everything inside the room is solid – wood, wood everywhere.

In the corridor in front of each room there is a small niche where shoes are left. You go straight into the bedroom, and the kitchen and table are on the balcony. It has a 2-burner stove, microwave and kettle. There are no saucepans or cutlery.

On site there is a large swimming pool, gym, bar, room cleaning.

Price: 15 thousand baht. This includes cleaning once a week + linen change once a week. You pay for utilities separately.

Hin Nam Sai Suay

Location: north of Hua Hin. Not far from the Makro supermarket.

There will be plenty of fun here with kids. First, you pass a pond with fish and a huge pool with water slides, mini-waterfalls in the form of fungi, and other marine fauna opens up to your gaze.

Other services include a restaurant, gym, massage, laundry. Every morning breakfast ( Buffet) at extra charge.

Number We were shown a two-level one. On the first level there is a living room and a kitchen, on the second there is a bedroom. I like it.

Across the road is a huge Makro store. So there is a place to buy groceries.

Price: 12 thousand baht for a stay of 6 months or more + deposit. They didn’t agree to a shorter period, so it didn’t suit us.

Baan Khun Koey

Location: southern part, closer to the city center, next to the Sport Villa condominium

Relatively new condominium. The architecture is similar to our condo that we currently live in.

Swimming pool, separate exercise equipment (bench, dumbbells, treadmills and pedals).

The room is small, but there is a separate kitchen and bathroom. Entrance door to the living room-bedroom.

The room has a table for two with chairs, a sofa, a TV and a bed. Everything is still new and clean.

The kitchen has a microwave, kettle and dishes for 2 persons.

There is a 7-Eleven store nearby, next to it a woman sells fresh fruit, macaroons, and a cafe. Across the road further away is the Cicada night market. There is also a fruit market, we went on foot. Someday in another article I will describe where all the markets in Hua Hin are located.

There is only one serious problem - it is located near the road junction and go to the other side, where the road to the beach is a little difficult. But if you move a little away from the junction, you can cross the road :)

Price: 15 thousand baht per month + 50% prepayment of deposit. The contract is long-term.

Baan Pleang Ploen

Location: Khao Takiab, southern part of Hua Hin

This is where we live now. The condo is small but cozy. Do some exercises in the gym in the morning, and cool off in the pool after lunch. The rest of the time is work 😐

The pool is warmer than in the Sport Villa. Because it is protected from the winds by the condominium buildings. And even when it’s windy outside, the water is very pleasant.

In stock: induction cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, necessary utensils for cooking.

When we looked at the condo ourselves, we were told the amount of 14 thousand baht, subject to a stay of more than 3 months. And then the room is on the first floor. But the agency turned out to be a thousand cheaper. That's it :)

Price: 13,000 baht per month. Utility bills and internet monthly. We only bought a simple steamer and some small items.

5 minutes from the sea, across the road there is a grocery store, cafes, shops, laundry and massage parlors. Be sure to take a look here. I like foot massage and relaxation massage. But traditional Thai with dislocation of limbs and raising the legs to the ear with my joint did not suit me. Why are they so excited about him?

On Tuesdays and Saturdays there is a fruit market on the temple grounds. I will not repeat myself, read more about this condo in.

All these condominiums on the map

The results of our searches

Summarizing now all my experience, I can say that personally contacting condominiums does not always help you find a suitable option in terms of price and requirements.

Disadvantage of renting directly from a condominium:

1. many are sent to the agency that built the condominium;
2. They provide a standard set of kitchen utensils (2 pieces of plates, spoons, forks each), a microwave, an induction hob and, of course, a toaster - buy the rest yourself;
3. It's not cheaper than renting through an agent.

Through the agency it was always possible to rent an acceptable room with kitchen utensils and everything necessary. And if you are staying for a long time, it is quite possible that the owner will agree to buy something in addition, dividing the fee in half.

Therefore, after 3 days of independent searches under the scorching sun, I realized that my time was not enough to travel around everything and it would be easier to contact an agency and rent housing. That's what we did. And I haven't regretted it yet. By the way, Konstantin’s price for a condo in Baan Pleang Ploen was even cheaper than what we asked directly.

And if you also save your time, especially abroad, then turn to specialists who have already eaten so many “dogs” in this matter.

I also made a table with the main parameters:

How do you like our search? Helped you decide on which condo to choose? Write in the comments your impressions of the condominiums where you lived. It will be interesting to read. And a blog, because... I still have enough interesting materials and not only on Hua Hin :)

1. Mosquito net. Be sure to pay attention to whether there are mosquito nets on the windows, since in the future, due to the presence of mosquitoes, you will not be able to open the windows and the house will be stuffy..
2. Air conditioners. If they look old, they will make a lot of noise and consume a lot of electricity, because air conditioners are one of the main consumers of electricity in the house.
3. Check that bathroom floor tiles are not too slippery. Wet tiles can be very hazardous to your health.
4. Inspect the room for any kind of scratches, chips and other defects and point them out so that you are not blamed for this later.

Hooray! The property has been rented and the deposit has been paid. What other expenses will you have besides rent? Read about this in the next article tomorrow.

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Friends, hello! I decided to talk about how we independently looked for housing in Hua Hin. In this article I tried to collect information about the condominiums we were in, rental prices, utility costs and location.

Offers for renting real estate in Hua Hin are very diverse - for every taste and budget. You can rent an entire house, townhouse, apartment or condo. It's up to you to choose.

We previously rented a condo at Sport Villa. But at the beginning of the year, our rent ran out, and the dollar has grown a lot. At this price it became expensive to shoot. We started looking for where to rent a cheaper home and meet the limit of up to 15,000 baht.

At first, we decided to give up renting apartments in favor of a house. After traveling around several villages, we realized that we “couldn’t afford to rent a house.” Or rather, there are inexpensive houses, but in fact:

• they are small;
• there is no territory near the house;
• in the villages where these houses exist, there are usually very small communal swimming pools and no exercise equipment;
• in the evening there is nowhere to go for a walk;
• You have to drive to the shops and it’s not very close.

In short, if you rent a house, it will be at a completely different price level - then you can enjoy living in the house.

As a result, we turned our attention to searching for an inexpensive condo.

Our terms and conditions for rental housing:

• with kitchen (microwave, stove, minimum cooking utensils);
• pool;
• gym (if possible);
• close to shops, markets.

Condo rental time: 4 months or more.

We submitted an application to Kostya and Sergei for long-term rental of real estate. I recommend contacting them. Firstly, these are some of the well-known agents who will help with rental housing in Hua Hin. Secondly, they speak Russian. Therefore, contact our guys.

We also decided to travel around the known options on our own. Take a look and decide on the price. We went to condominiums and called about rentals. At first we thought that long-term rent would be cheaper if you applied directly. We got on the bike, helmet on our head, map in our hands and off we went.

Read about the results at the end of the article and subscribe to my updates. I have a lot of information on independent travel and life in Hua Hin :)

Navio

Location

The design makes you smile. Bright multi-colored columns, rounded corners and multi-colored asymmetrical windows.

The reception and parking area are located on the ground floor. Residential floors start from the second, on which there is a swimming pool and a gym.

Number: footage 48 m2. The living room is combined with the kitchen, the bedroom is separate. You go straight into the kitchen, which has minimal equipment: a refrigerator, a stove with 2 burners, a kettle, a microwave + kitchen utensils for two. The only utensils are plates and cups. There are no other dishes. If you live a long time, you still want to buy something.

There is a small table for 2 people with chairs against the wall, and a sofa with a TV near the window. There is even a balcony. The photo turned out dark. The light from the window was very bright and darkened the entire kitchen. I found another photo to show you.

I check what's in the closets. I found 2 glasses :)

The room is really very bright and light. There is one minus - the windows look directly onto the neighboring condominium. Extend your hand and you can say hello to your neighbors in the morning. You certainly can't open the curtains in the bedroom.

They showed us a room that had not yet been cleaned.

Price: 18 thousand baht per month. Monthly fee: electricity + water + internet. We were shown a room on the 5th floor, wi-fi was fine. We negotiated for renting a condo for 16 thousand baht, but there were more disadvantages, and the price was not satisfactory. So we went further to explore.

Neighborhood: the sea is 5 minutes away, many cafes and grocery stores, close to the Cicada night market, Monkey Mountain.

Franjipani

Location: Khao Takiab, southern part of Hua Hin

Peculiarity: a new contract is concluded every month

This is one of those condos that I liked and would stay here. The condominium is located a little far from the road and is very calm and quiet, with few people.

A huge swimming pool stretching over the entire area of ​​the hotel with a bunch of sun loungers and tables.

Along the pool there is an alley of flowering trees with a wide walking path and shady places. There is a cafe, but it wasn’t even open when we arrived.

Franjipani offers rooms for long and short stays. According to the conditions, if you are staying for a short period of time, there is only a small bedroom. For long-term rentals, they come with a kitchen. But these are their rules. If you rent through an agent, you can find suitable ones.

In the photo there is a bedroom and a bathroom in the condo.

This is one of the condominiums that provided information in the form of a brochure. That's why it turned out so much.

Wash: They have laundry facilities or you can do your own laundry.

Conditions of monthly rental rate:

1. Deposit 50% before arrival, the rest upon arrival
2. If your arrival date changes, you must send 15 days notice
3. Cancellation of a reservation no later than 30 days in advance
4. Utilities: electricity = 7 baht/unit, water = 25 baht/unit
5. Cleaning 350 - 550 baht (depending on room size and condo size)
6. If long-term rent is expected, then we are ready to give discounts. If you agree to live for 3 months or more, they give a 10% discount in the first 3 months, and then they can discount 20%.

I'm posting a video of a cool pool. If you rent on the ground floor, there is direct access to the pool from the room, plus sun loungers and a sofa.

Sport Villa

Location: southern part, closer to the city center

Back in Russia, we went to the website and sent them a request. Useless. Just as they filled the site in 2010, they never visited. It’s better to contact a real estate agency, they will respond faster.

I liked living in Sport Villa. Mostly standard condos are made without a kitchen. It’s the owners who are building in a small kitchenette, or in our case quite a spacious one. But we lived in a corner condo, combined from 2 small ones. Read a detailed article about our condo.

The simple room has a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, and TV. This includes free use of the small swimming pool.

Standard room in Sport Villa

Although Sport Villa has two pools, the larger one costs 50 baht for the whole day. It is also one of the public swimming pools, i.e. anyone can come and pay to enjoy swimming. The surges happen mostly on weekends, but still not that many people swim there.

There is a gym for 80 baht per visit. Quite a normal rocking chair with a bunch of iron and exercise equipment. Sometimes the hall is very busy, because... he is also public.

There is a cozy cafe near the pool. The food is quite tasty. We went to the cafe to work, because... free WiFi. You take your computer and sit near the pool in the shade. There are not many people either, mostly European retirees.

In stock: 2 swimming pools, good gym, yoga studio, restaurant, sauna, wi-fi is normal on the ground floor.

What else is available:

• room cleaning (200 baht 1 condo);
• laundry;
• salon.

Price: 9 thousand baht per month + deposit (I’m writing about a room without a kitchen, and our double condo cost 16 thousand)

The contract is concluded: Deposit 100%. If you leave early, your deposit will not be returned.

Utility payments – every 15th day. Write down your readings and take them to the reception.

Electricity, 1 unit = 18 baht, water, 1 unit = 6.5 baht

I recently drove by and noticed that the building's façade had been renovated and painted. Close to the city center. You take the minibus and after 7 minutes you are already there, tuk-tuks are also grazing nearby. Nearby is the hand-made market Cisada market (Cicada). One of the inconveniences is that you have to cross the road to get to the beach. There are few traffic lights in Hua Hin, and there are no pedestrian zebra crossings - the driver is right here.

Taweeporn

Location: north of Hua Hin

I recommend this option to those who will have their own vehicle. It is located a bit far from the city center, and the sea is about 2 km away. There were no shops or shops nearby either. But it is very quiet and peaceful here.

On the first floor we are waiting for a guide to inspect the rooms. And next to it is a pool with cool water. Eh, I’d like to take a dip 🙄

Vacationers lie imposingly on sun loungers near the pool. Nothing disturbs the silence here.

The condominium area is large and vacationers stroll leisurely here.

Everything inside the room is solid – wood, wood everywhere.

In the corridor in front of each room there is a small niche where shoes are left. You go straight into the bedroom, and the kitchen and table are on the balcony. It has a 2-burner stove, microwave and kettle. There are no saucepans or cutlery.

On site there is a large swimming pool, gym, bar, room cleaning.

Price: 15 thousand baht. This includes cleaning once a week + linen change once a week. You pay for utilities separately.

Hin Nam Sai Suay

Location: north of Hua Hin. Not far from the Makro supermarket.

There will be plenty of fun here with kids. First, you pass a pond with fish and a huge pool with water slides, mini-waterfalls in the form of fungi, and other marine fauna opens up to your gaze.

Other services include a restaurant, gym, massage, laundry. Every morning breakfast (buffet) is available for an additional fee.

Number We were shown a two-level one. On the first level there is a living room and a kitchen, on the second there is a bedroom. I like it.

Across the road is a huge Makro store. So there is a place to buy groceries.

Price: 12 thousand baht for a stay of 6 months or more + deposit. They didn’t agree to a shorter period, so it didn’t suit us.

Baan Khun Koey

Location: southern part, closer to the city center, next to the Sport Villa condominium

Relatively new condominium. The architecture is similar to our condo that we currently live in.

Swimming pool, separate exercise equipment (bench, dumbbells, treadmills and pedals).

The room is small, but there is a separate kitchen and bathroom. Entrance door to the living room-bedroom.

The room has a table for two with chairs, a sofa, a TV and a bed. Everything is still new and clean.

The kitchen has a microwave, kettle and dishes for 2 persons.

There is a 7-Eleven store nearby, next to it a woman sells fresh fruit, macaroons, and a cafe. Across the road further away is the Cicada night market. There is also a fruit market, we went on foot. Someday in another article I will describe where all the markets in Hua Hin are located.

There is only one serious problem - it is located near the road junction and go to the other side, where the road to the beach is a little difficult. But if you move a little away from the junction, you can cross the road :)

Price: 15 thousand baht per month + 50% prepayment of deposit. The contract is long-term.

Baan Pleang Ploen

Location: Khao Takiab, southern part of Hua Hin

This is where we live now. The condo is small but cozy. Do some exercises in the gym in the morning, and cool off in the pool after lunch. The rest of the time is work 😐

The pool is warmer than in the Sport Villa. Because it is protected from the winds by the condominium buildings. And even when it’s windy outside, the water is very pleasant.

In stock: induction cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, necessary utensils for cooking.

When we looked at the condo ourselves, we were told the amount of 14 thousand baht, subject to a stay of more than 3 months. And then the room is on the first floor. But the agency turned out to be a thousand cheaper. That's it :)

Price: 13,000 baht per month. Utility bills and internet monthly. We only bought a simple steamer and some small items.

5 minutes from the sea, across the road there is a grocery store, cafes, shops, laundry and massage parlors. Be sure to take a look here. I like foot massage and relaxation massage. But traditional Thai with dislocation of limbs and raising the legs to the ear with my joint did not suit me. Why are they so excited about him?

On Tuesdays and Saturdays there is a fruit market on the temple grounds. I won’t repeat myself, read this article for details about this condo.

All these condominiums on the map

The results of our searches

Summarizing now all my experience, I can say that personally contacting condominiums does not always help you find a suitable option in terms of price and requirements.

Disadvantage of renting directly from a condominium:

1. many are sent to the agency that built the condominium;
2. They provide a standard set of kitchen utensils (2 pieces of plates, spoons, forks each), a microwave, an induction hob and, of course, a toaster - buy the rest yourself;
3. It's not cheaper than renting through an agent.

Through the agency it was always possible to rent an acceptable room with kitchen utensils and everything necessary. And if you are staying for a long time, it is quite possible that the owner will agree to buy something in addition, dividing the fee in half.

Therefore, after 3 days of independent searches under the scorching sun, I realized that my time was not enough to travel around everything and it would be easier to contact an agency and rent housing. That's what we did. And I haven't regretted it yet. By the way, Konstantin’s price for a condo in Baan Pleang Ploen was even cheaper than what we asked directly.

And if you also save your time, especially abroad, then turn to specialists who have already eaten so many “dogs” in this matter.

I also made a table with the main parameters:

How do you like our search? Helped you decide on which condo to choose? Write in the comments your impressions of the condominiums where you lived. It will be interesting to read. And follow the blog updates, because... I still have enough interesting materials and not only on Hua Hin :)

We also spent the winter in Hua Hin, which is why this post appeared, where we will talk about the local features of renting a house on Samui. Be sure to first read my instructions - in which I described all the ways to rent housing, both independently and remotely via the Internet through an agency.

If you want to live right next to the beach, then regardless of the area, you will need to rent an apartment. They are the ones who are being built on the first lines, not the houses. If you are satisfied with the third and other lines, then you can consider renting a townhouse. But still, you will have to look for a townhouse within walking distance from the sea.

They usually live either in Hua Hin itself or on Takiab, an area south of the city near the mountain of the same name. Hua Hin is a small city, so no matter where you live, everything will be relatively close. If you look at the map, it stretches along the central beach, which starts from the road leading from the train station to Mount Takiab. In fact, along the entire coast you can live in one of the condominiums. In the western part of the city there are townhouses and houses.

What types of housing are there on the island?

The main type of housing in Hua Hin is condominiums and townhouses. These are what urban development consists of. Moreover, townhouses are usually quite simple, they can be a little shabby and without air conditioning. Condominiums, on the contrary, have a Euro style: laminate flooring, better furniture, beautiful bathrooms and modern kitchens.

There are generally tensions with houses in Hua Hin compared to Phuket and Samui. They exist, yes, but they are all quite far from the sea, and if there is no transport, then it will be difficult to live there. In general, most winterers live in townhouses because they are cheaper than condominiums and houses. In addition, you can find a townhouse that is 10-20 minutes walk from the sea. Usually townhouses are located in Hua Hin itself.

Cost of townhouses and apartments in Hua Hin

The cost of housing depends on how long you need the apartment for, whether you rent it through an intermediary or contact the owner yourself, as well as on your ability to bargain. It must be said that in Hua Hin there are a lot of housing for rent through agents or Airbnb. Foreigners buy apartments, live in their homeland, and the housing is rented out without their participation. Thus, if the owner can rent a studio for 13-15 thousand baht, then the agent will offer it for somewhere around 18-20, hence the high prices in general. Apartments cost on average 13-20 thousand baht per month for a studio or one-bedroom apartment, and 20-30 for double-bedrooms or more. In Hua Hin itself the price is usually slightly higher than in Takiab.

Airbnb is a good service through which you can rent private housing without intermediaries, both daily and for a longer period. If you don't have a registration there yet, then it's time to register and get one using this link. The bonus can be used throughout the year upon your first booking. And be sure to read about this service, where I tell you how to register, how to get a bonus, how to look for housing, etc.

Townhouses are considered budget housing and are preferred by most winterers. You need to look for them on the spot upon arrival. On average, the price for a townhouse will be about 10-12 thousand baht. At the same time, you will get a larger area than in apartments for 15 thousand. Well, houses cost about 20 thousand baht and more.

Infrastructure

There are several supermarkets in Hua Hin. The main and large Tesco is located in mall Market Village is in the very center of the city, that’s where everyone usually goes to shop. From the same Takiab it’s not a problem to get there by minibus, 10-15 minutes. There is also a Market Villa right next to the Market Village, Big C in the west of the city (it’s inconvenient to get to by minibus), Makro in the very north of the city (near the airport), a small Tesco in the south not far from Takiab, but you can only get there with your own transport.

So, if you are tied directly to walking distance to Tesco in Market Village, then you need to live in the center of Hua Hin or near it, and it is noisy, crowded, there is a busy highway that cannot be crossed everywhere with a stroller (the southern part of the main road with a concrete barrier , you won’t cross), and in general, apartments are more expensive than on the outskirts.

Takiaba has its own fruit and vegetable market, which is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays on the temple grounds, so there is no need to go to Market Village. Hua Hin itself also has markets.

Transport

There are several minibuses (songthaews) running around the city, which have different routes depending on what color it is. For example, on green roads you can travel along the entire city along the main road all the way to Takiab. The price is fixed, for example, travel from Hua Hin to Takiab costs 15 baht.

Thus, if you live along the routes, then renting a bike or car is not necessary. Although, of course, it is more convenient to travel by your own transport.

We arrived in Hua Hin with the intention of renting an apartment in a condominium with a pool and gym, within walking distance of the sea and grocery stores. We calculated 10-12 thousand baht per month. Since in Pattaya it is possible to rent an apartment in a condo for this money, we hoped that we could easily find an apartment here too. But the royal resort surprised us again.

Condominium in Hua Hin

Arriving in Hua Hin, the first thing we did was not go to the sea, but immediately started looking for housing. Usually, in a new city, we check into a hotel for 1-2 days, during which time we walk around the districts and go to all the condominiums that catch our fancy. Since we usually don’t rent a bike or a car, we are looking for housing not in the middle of nowhere, but within walking distance from the sea and shops. In Hua Hin, we followed the standard procedure and encountered several unexpected features of the resort.

Features of renting apartments in Hua Hin

1. The first thing that surprised us was that there are very few condos in Hua Hin. We naively believed that here, as in Pattaya, every first building would be a condominium, but we were wrong. Condominiums in Hua Hin can be counted on one hand. If you don’t have your own transport, you can walk down the street for 20 minutes and not see a single air conditioner... The most popular condos: Sport Villa, Condochain(Condo Chain) Navio(Navio Huahin Condominium)
2. Apartments for rent in Hua Hin are in most cases only rented through agencies and all sorts of real estate offices. That is, if you just go to the reception, then with a 60% chance they will send you to the agents. Or they will call someone and give you the phone, where in the worst English you will have to discuss the issues of renting housing in this condo. In other cases, the reception staff do not speak English or the security guard, who also does not understand a word of English, does not let you in. In the remaining condos that we entered, at the reception we came across normal employees who could rent out the apartment without intermediaries... But then a third surprise awaited us.
3. The cost of renting apartments in the most ordinary condominiums starts from 20 thousand baht($600). On average, you can rent an apartment in a normal modern condo near the sea for 30 thousand baht per month ($900) + utilities and internet. And we were counting on 10-15 thousand baht ($300-400). As it turned out later, for 10 thousand baht you can find housing, for example, the Condo Terminal, but we do not recommend considering this option without a bike, since getting to the sea and civilization on foot will take an hour in the heat and without sidewalks.
4. Renting a house in Hua Hin is cheaper than apartments. It’s a strange feature, since it’s usually the other way around, even if you just compare the area of ​​a tiny studio apartment and a two-room house with your own territory.

Where to look for housing. Districts of Hua Hin

The city can be divided into 4 main areas - north and Cha Am, center, south and Takiab, as well as the west, which starts from railway and further inland.

Hua Hin districts on the map

We didn’t see anything in the north; in the center there are very few air conditioners, mostly only hotels and guesthouses. The main part of the housing is in the south and west. In the south there are both houses for rent and apartments. In the west, houses are mostly rented. The West is not worth considering without your own transport.

Accommodation options in Hua Hin by area

Rent a house in Hua Hin. Cottages in the West

Renting a house in Hua Hin costs no more than an apartment, and often even cheaper. In Hua Hin there are several ennobled guarded cottage communities with a communal swimming pool. They are located 5-20 km from the sea, so you can’t do without your own transport.

Cottage community LaVallee

Houses are mainly rented for long term, but there are options daily rental. Renting a house in such a settlement starts from 20 thousand baht per month ($600). We looked at one of the villages and simply fell in love with these neat houses! I would love to rent a house and live here, but we were a little out of budget, and I wanted to live within walking distance from the sea.

Options for houses in villages:

Condominiums in Hua Hin

Baan Ku Kiang (Baan Ku Kiang condo)- new condominium built in 2013. Several large buildings, a swimming pool, 10 minutes walk to the sea. Before we could find the reception, the guards sent us to the second building, where we met a girl who, apparently, was an agent. She offered a studio in this condo for 25 thousand baht per month. We didn’t contact her because we don’t really trust agents.

Koo Kiang condo

Marrakesh Residence— we thought it was a five-star hotel, but it turns out you can rent an apartment there. There are options with a kitchen and several bedrooms. A huge well-groomed area, several swimming pools, and its own beach.

Marrakech residence

My Resort Family Condo- a new huge condominium with several large swimming pools, a gym and private beach. There are rooms 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, family room. Everything is new and modern, a great option!

Family condo

Navio Service Apartment- most a budget option close to the sea, but a little strange in appearance. From the outside it looks old, but the rooms are decent. There is a swimming pool, 10 minutes walk to the sea, close to 7 Eleven. At the reception we were offered 18 thousand baht per month.

Condo Navio

Baan Sansuk Condo- located in the Takiab area near the Cicada market. There are rooms with one bedroom, two or more. Full kitchen. If you're lucky, you can get a room with a sea view.

Bang Sangsook

The Seacraze Condomium- excellent new condo in the Mount Takiab area. There are apartments with a full kitchen with a stove, kettle and microwave. Large pool in the courtyard. Takiab beach is 5-7 minutes walk.

Siacris condo

During the first 2 days in the city, we explored the Takiab area and the center. We looked at about 10-15 condominiums. It turned out that on average, renting an apartment in Hua Hin is about 2 times more expensive than in Pattaya - from 20-25 thousand to 35-40 thousand baht per month (from 600-800 $ to 1000-1200 $). We even came across options for 50 thousand baht! Utility bills are also paid additionally. Water here costs on average 35 baht/unit, electricity 8 baht/unit, which is more expensive than government prices. However, if you rent a house, then payments will be at official rates (4-5 baht/unit). Another oddity of housing in this city is that despite the rental price, the Internet is paid separately in most cases.