Smile Hua-Hin Resort

It’s a charming little hotel in a really handy spot, surrounded by shops, massage places, bars, restaurants, and cafés, with the sea an easy walk away. My room had a balcony and faced the railway, but that didn’t bother me at all. I’d expected worse from some reviews. There was no deposit required. The room was clean and spacious, and the staff were friendly. One small downside: the electricity only works with the room key inserted. After being out all day, the room was very hot and took a while to cool down with the air conditioning. Still manageable for me, and for the environment.

I paid for three days but left after one. It was the worst hotel I’ve stayed in, very old and stinky. In the morning I saw bugs crawling out of the bathroom sink.

The staff were friendly, which was the one good thing. The place is cheap, but it didn’t feel worth the money. Bed linen had lots of stains from different bodily fluids, the towels were worn and torn, and the bed was so hard we canceled after one night. Breakfast was below average, and they refused my request for a refund for the second night. Paying a little more for better accommodation would be worthwhile.

I’ve stayed here twice and would come back. The pool is wonderful, and the rooms are spacious, great, and very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is close to the beach, restaurants, shops, and markets. A magnificent experience.