An easy 2.5-hour drive south from Bangkok, Hua Hin's surrounding hills are ripe for exploration, with cascading waterfalls, hidden temples, Royal Palaces, Waterparks and wildlife sanctuaries as well as night markets. Avani+ Hua Hin Resort boasts a prime beachfront location just north of Klai KangwonPalace, a 10-minute drive from the town centre. 196 contemporary and colourful rooms, suites and pool villas surround a central lagoon pool framed by lush foliage with one of the largest ballrooms in town.