Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the Kingdom's first resort hotel, was opened in 1923 as the Railway Hotel and now offers 207 luxurious rooms, suites, Sofitel Club rooms, 4 pools, and an excellent beachfront location, making it a destination of choice for the discerning travelers. The resort is situated directly on Hua Hin beach, just 190 kilometers south of Bangkok, direct access to Hua Hin town, a glimpse of the local street life and shopping is only steps from the resort, and surrounded by six 18 hole golf courses. The latest addition to the resort are 42 luxurious private spa and pool villas, offering exclusive romantic getaways or indeed a family vacation with a difference in our premium oversized villas.