{"id":31534,"date":"2026-02-25T12:59:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:59:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=31534"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:59:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:59:50","slug":"review-anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-with-upgrades-that-blend-luxury-and-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=31534","title":{"rendered":"Review | Anantara Hua Hin Resort celebrates 25 years with upgrades that blend luxury and heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">The Anantara story didn\u2019t begin in Phuket, Bangkok or Koh Samui \u2013 three of the most famous places in Thailand \u2013 but in the more low-key <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">coastal town of Hua Hin<\/span>.<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">It was in Hua Hin that <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">the Anantara brand<\/span> was born in 2001 with the opening of Anantara Hua Hin Resort.<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Known as Thailand\u2019s first beach holiday destination, Hua Hin became a popular vacation spot among well-to-do locals after King Rama VII chose it as the location of his summer palace in the 1920s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-0 e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The beach at Anantara Hua Hin Resort is surrounded by palm trees. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/02\/25\/43ef5c20-a2a5-489e-b9a9-8794e6327d8e_d3c53ba7.jpg\" title=\"The beach at Anantara Hua Hin Resort is surrounded by palm trees. Photo: Handout\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1ixmelf e1gf69pb1\">The beach at Anantara Hua Hin Resort is surrounded by palm trees. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">While its beaches are not comparable to those of <span data-qa=\"Component-Text\" class=\"css-0 ef9u0v00\">Koh Samui<\/span> and other Thai islands, Hua Hin is perfect for a short trip and a great choice for families, golfers and those looking for a weekend getaway from Bangkok.<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">A less than three-hour drive from the Thai capital, Hua Hin surprisingly boasts very few five-star properties, with Anantara arguably the only top-tier luxury player in town.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Anantara Hua Hin Resort has recently undergone a major facelift. The renovation, while extensive, has stayed close to the original Thai village-inspired design concept that has become a benchmark for many Anantara resorts. Wooden pitched roofs, carvings evoking the ornaments of Buddhist temples, the seamless blending of indoor and outdoor spaces, and the embrace of the natural surroundings are still at the heart of the property.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-inline-container e1a5rv550 css-1llrc1m e1yqhwb40\" data-qa=\"Component-renderMap-StyledDiv\">\n<div class=\"image-inline caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"image-inline caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-0 e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A recently renovated bedroom overlooking the sea at the Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Photo: Handout\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/canvas\/2026\/02\/25\/1c5dc2d5-99ca-4ecb-862d-b91378a5558b_dd6ee2f9.jpg\" title=\"A recently renovated bedroom overlooking the sea at the Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Photo: Handout\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1ixmelf e1gf69pb1\">A recently renovated bedroom overlooking the sea at the Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Photo: Handout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">At first sight, you can\u2019t even tell that the place has undergone a makeover \u2013 but that\u2019s by design. Unlike renovation projects that often strip structures of their original look, Anantara Hua Hin has maintained its faded beauty, which adds an element of charm.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The patina of the exteriors, however, belies painstakingly redone interiors, which have been upgraded to serve the needs of modern-day luxury travellers.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The refurbishment has introduced new accommodation categories and has made the most of the lush greenery surrounding them. The newly added Pool Access Rooms give guests direct access to a shared pool for a quick dip while the Garden View Rooms embrace open-air living with large shaded terraces and balconies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/magazines\/style\/lifestyle\/travel-hotels\/article\/3344530\/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Anantara story didn\u2019t begin in Phuket, Bangkok or Koh Samui \u2013 three of the most famous places in Thailand \u2013 but in the more&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31535,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4840],"tags":[15920,13362,1554,2382,5451,5450,3656,5409,28,4037,59],"class_list":["post-31534","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-globetrotting","tag-anantara","tag-blend","tag-celebrates","tag-heritage","tag-hin","tag-hua","tag-luxury","tag-resort","tag-review","tag-upgrades","tag-years","wpcat-4840-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31534"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31534\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/31535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31534"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31534"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}