C Cha-am Hotel

Cha am night market is about a 15-minute walk away, and there are spa services and shops around the hotel, including three 7-11s within an eight-minute walk. Food, drinks, beachwear, and toys are sold by street vendors day and night. We felt safe during New Year’s, and the family-friendly setting meant we were comfortable with the boys walking around for food after 11 pm. I’d recommend it for a relaxed family getaway. The beach is right across the road, with jetskis and other water sports for kids. There are two outdoor pools, though one day the kids’ pool had so much chlorine it bleached my shorts. The hotel also has its own little beach area with bean bags and tables, where they bring out food and drinks. There’s a restaurant and bar just across from the sand. Our room was large, with two extra-large single beds that we pushed together to make something like a king bed. We were two families with teen boys aged 15, 17, and 19, and the location worked well for them. Breakfast had a good mix of Thai and Western choices. Happy hour runs in the early afternoon and early evening, with cocktails at 220 baht on a buy-one-get-one-free deal. It’s a bit silly that both drinks have to be the same; you should be able to choose two different ones and pay the price of the more expensive cocktail. This hotel really does have it all.