Renting a house in Hua Hia

Quite naturally one of the first major concerns for teachers moving to the area is where they are going to live. With most teachers bringing home around 25,000 Baht per month, they have a limited budget, and a high percentage of income goes on accommodation. However, if you are a working couple then you can have a good lifestyle on two salaries. Since the Tsunami, price in Hua Hin have increased somewhat as the town has benefited from the tourist trade focusing on the Gulf Coast rather than further south...


Certainly resonable priced accommodation can be found in Hua Hin but not usually overnight. Be prepared to put yourself in tempory accommodation for a while to give you chance to have a good look around and get to know the area.. For between 7,000 - 10,000 Baht per month is it possible to find a reasonable atandard of accommodation. Although there are many real estate agents in the town who offer rental properties, they are usually in a higher price bracket, but you can occasionally be lucky!

Town houses are available at around 8,000 Baht and if you prefer a condo on the beach, then try the Condo Chain, almost opposite Soi 94. This large, white stepped shape building has some good value studios with balcony and views at upwards of 6,500 Baht, and one bedroom apartments with kitchen area at 12,000 Baht, ideal for couples.

The Condo Chain is situated right on one of the nicest parts of the beach and has a large swimming pool. There is also the Sports Villa, a little further down the road, with apartments upwards of 8,000 Baht per month.

Perphaps the best value for money is the Amara Inn and Resort of Soi 94, just over the railway tracks. There are modern well furnished studio and one bedroom apartments available in a quiet, peaceful setting, and a lovely swimming pool. The Amera Inn caters for long term residents and many of them are teaching at local Hua Hin Schools. Special long stay prices are available for our TEFL trainees but book early to avoid disappointment.

For those that want to be off the main tourist track then the charming fishing village of Kho Takiab, 3 kms south of Hua Hin offers reasonable priced accommodation, mainly in two or three storey town houses. Kho Takiab is more rural, the people are friendly and has a great beach. There is a shuttle bus that runs to Hua Hin every 15 minutes in daylight hours.