250/201, Soi 94 Phetchkasem Rd, Hua Hin, Thailand | (888) 635-3814
Central Hua Hin town location, a five-minute walk from the
beach
Large outdoor saltwater pool, long enough for a genuine lap
swim
Restaurant with Thai and international food plus a poolside bar
Spacious contemporary rooms with large TVs and mini-fridges
All rooms have balconies, some with day beds or jetted tubs
On-site shopping mall, fitness center, and playground
Prices are a little lower
than at resorts of similar quality
Wi-Fi is free throughout
Fee for breakfast
Wi-Fi
in rooms can sometimes be slow
Pool can get crowded and noisy
Not directly on the beach
Opened in 2012, G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is a
modern boutique resort in central Hua Hin that's a five-minute walk from the beach. While not as luxurious as the nearby InterContinental, it
has an attractive design and stylish feel. The highlight amenity is its huge
outdoor swimming pool, which is good for a lap swim, though it can get crowded and noisy. The hotel also offers
a poolside bar, Thai and international restaurant, on-site shopping mall, and
79 minimalist rooms with big flat-screen TVs and balconies or terraces. It's distance from the beach is a con for some, but prices are a little lower than at resorts of
similar quality.
Scene
Modern boutique resort with a mall attached
G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is housed in a six-story building
with cutting-edge design. The resort has a very modern, urban aesthetic inside and out -- its distinctive exterior, with staggered sheets of rusted metal slats set it apart from so many properties in Hua Hin. The lobby opens to the outdoors, creating an airy and bright atmosphere.
The contemporary space features high ceilings, cylindrical hanging lights,
sofas and tables, red beanbag chairs, and white walls with a
rust-colored wall at one end. Some of the hallways overlook a six-story atrium. A tree-lined courtyard contains an attractive swimming pool with sunken lounge chairs and a narrow, stone terrace. Guests can swim and then gather on the deck that's lined with palm trees, lounge
chairs, and umbrellas. It can get crowded and noisy, though, depending on the number of tour groups and kids staying at the resort. The attached mall, which has all manner of designer and local goods, is a bonus for shoppers. Tourist couples and families who want modern resort service and style, but don't mind a five-minute walk from the beach, make up the bulk of the guests here.
Location
Central Hua Hin, a five-minute walk from the beach
G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is centrally located in Hua Hin, a five-minute walk from Hua Hin Market Village with
its shops and movie theater. The Bangkok Hospital, massage
parlors, and numerous other resorts are all in the immediate area. The beach is also a five-minute
walk from the the resort. Hua Hin Railway Station, with its vintage painted
buildings, is a little over a five-minute drive north and the Hua Hin Night
Market, which has tons of street food and merchandise stalls, is a 10-minute
drive north of the resort. There is a free evening shuttle to the
night market and tuk-tuks are also available to
get around the city. The G Hua Hin is a 10-minute drive north of
the Cicada Weekend Market with rows of art and handmade crafts plus a beer garden and live
music. Khao Takiab (Chopsticks Hill)
features a hilltop temple with panoramic views of the surrounding area and the Gulf of Thailand, plus packs of monkeys, is a 10- to 15-minute drive south of the hotel. Vana
Nava Hua Hin Water Park is a seven-minute drive south and Klai Kangwon Palace
and the Panee Butterfly Garden are a little less than a 10-minute drive north. G Hua Hin Resort & Mall is a three-hour drive southwest of
Bangkok city center, where there are two international airports.
Rooms
Spacious contemporary rooms with large flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
The 79 all non-smoking rooms at G Hua Hin Resort are
situated on six-floors. Rooms come in Deluxe Pool View, Jacuzzi Pool Deluxe,
Jacuzzi Ocean View Suite, and Jacuzzi Pool Suite categories. Rooms are spacious
and range from 430 to 1075 square feet in size. The look in the high-ceiling rooms is minimalist and done almost entirely in white and warm wood tones. There are white walls
and white cotton bedding plus natural wood paneling and
furnishings. The hotel was opened in 2012, so rooms are in good condition.
They're clean and get good natural light, as every rooms opens to a balcony
or terrace. Balconies or terraces feature a day bed, and some have jetted tubs or direct pool access, and many have views of the Gulf of Thailand. All
rooms feature air-conditioning, desks, free Wi-Fi, 40- or 46-inch flat-screen
TVs, minibars with one free bottle of water, laptop
compatible safes, electric kettles, bathrobes, and slippers. Wi-Fi in rooms
can occasionally be slow and some guests may find the mattresses a little hard. Suites
have sitting rooms with sofas. The ultra-modern bathrooms are clean, well
lighted, and spacious, with good counter space. Bathrooms feature bathtubs and/or separate rainfall showers, and suites have special circular tubs and TVs in the
bathroom.
Features
Large outdoor swimming pool plus restaurant with Thai and international fare
The highlight property feature at G Hua Hin Resort
& Mall is its excellent outdoor saltwater pool, much longer than the
average hotel pool and good for a genuine lap swim. There's a shallow kids' end
and guests can also relax at the poolside bar, sip cocktails, and read an
English-language book from the shelf. The sizeable fitness center features free
weights, weight machines, exercise bikes, stair-steppers, and treadmills. The
restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with hot and cold western and
Thai items, though it's not included in room rates. The lunch and dinner menu features a decent range of Thai and
international cuisine. Room service is available. The on-site shopping mall features
a sporting goods store, gelato stand, supermarket, pharmacy, discount store,
and ATM machines. Guests can catch a free nightly shuttle to the Hua Hin Night
Market. The resort also has a small covered children's playground, meeting
rooms, lobby internet corner, concierge service, 24-hour front desk, and free
parking. Wi-Fi is free throughout.