Dolphin Bay is located about 40km south of Hua Hin and is becoming more popular as a week-end getaway for local residents of Hua Hin, both Thai & Foreigner. If you have never been there, it is worth taking a few days to look around as it has many hidden gems to find and explore.

I have been coming here for nearly ten years and still love the area for its natural beauty and charm. It is originally and still very much is a fishing village where you can still see many boats lit up along the coast in the evenings.

The area has about 5 local restaurants where you can have a seafood feast at a minimal expense. If you prefer dining in a resort, you can choose Dolphin Bay Resort, Angsana, Blue Beach Resort, and Privacy Beach. All offer Western and Thai menus. Either way you don’t need to spend a lot to eat well here.

Activities are numerous for all ages. You can rent bicycles or motorcycles from several resorts or shops on the main road, and bike or drive to the national park, Sam Roy Yot, just a few km away and either go hiking to the many caves or hire a kayak and paddle through the fisherman’s canals while seeing over 200 species of birds or monkeys nestled along the lime stone mountains along its waterways. And of course the long white sandy beaches are great for leisurely walks and to collect a few seashells as mementos. You can also hire a fishing boat for the day and bring home your catch and have your own seafood BBQ right on the beach. As well a mini putt golf course has opened. Maybe practice your putting there before trying out the 9 hole municipal golf course. The fees are ridiculous cheap!
If you fall in love with the area as I did and consider having a holiday home here the choices are much better than before. Already built is Talay Tara with units available to rent or buy. As well a new Eco friendly development, Barefoot, will be building its first show home in August 2009.What makes this project unique is the homes are moveable should you want to re-locate on let’s say a mango farm nearby or build there to begin with. Another one of my favorites is called Dolphin Bay Pool Villas. They have one unit left in Phase 1 and will be building an additional 4 units in Phase 2.As well some re-sell houses are now available and they are definitely great value for money at the moment. They will definitely be worth more in the next few years.

The local people in the area, both Thai & foreigner are friendly and laid back and will go out of their way to give you a helping hand if needed or a simple smile saying hello. This area exemplifies the term “Land of Smiles”.
If I have sparked any interest or curiosity in you, please contact me anytime to have a chat if you are planning your next family vacation and want more exact details about the area and its places to stay or have any questions about owning a house from a local himself.