Hua Hin was Thailand’s original beach resort, and it quietly became the country’s strongest golf hub somewhere along the way. The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, built in 1924, was the first course in the kingdom and still operates today. What’s grown around it is a genuine cluster: championship layouts, resort courses, and mountain-backed designs that regularly host Asian Tour events, all within 30 minutes of the same beachfront hotel strip.
Black Mountain is the anchor round most visiting golfers build a trip around, a Phil Ryan design carved through old pineapple plantations with granite peaks behind every hole. Banyan Golf Club offers a more playable layout with Gulf views from the higher tees. Springfield Royal, a Jack Nicklaus design, and Palm Hills fill out the shortlist with contrasting styles, and Majestic Creek gives you 27 holes of quieter, inland golf at a lower price point. Five to six strong rounds in a week here is realistic without driving more than 45 minutes between courses.
Playing golf in Hua Hin also works because the town itself earns its keep. The beach is long and walkable, the Cicada weekend market is one of the better evening stops in Thailand, and Monsoon Valley Vineyard does tastings inland for a non-golf afternoon. The three-hour road transfer from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is one of the easiest in the country.
GolfLux handles tee times, Bangkok transfers, and beachfront or resort-side accommodation as a single booking.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, Central Thailand |
| Distance from Bangkok | Approx. 3 hours by road |
| Course Types | Mountain-backdrop, coastal, parkland, and resort layouts |
| Signature Experience | Playing Black Mountain’s granite-framed fairways with a beach-town base |
| Caddie Service | Mandatory professional caddies at every course |
| Facilities | Championship clubhouses, pro shops, on-course restaurants, resort accommodation |
| Best Playing Season | November to February (cool and dry) |
| Nearest Airports | Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), Hua Hin (HHQ) |
| Best Suited For | Golfers wanting multiple championship-level rounds combined with a beach resort stay |
New to playing golf in Hua Hin? These courses are the easiest entry points — well-maintained, caddie-assisted, and within 90 minutes of the city center. No local knowledge required.
565 Moo7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin LekFai, Hua Hin, Prachaubkirikhan 77110, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7420 yd Slope: 75,5Black Mountain Golf Club is everything you would expect of a world-class golf resort. Not only is the championship course acknowledged as being one of the best in Asia, it…
101 Moo 9, Tambol Thap Tai, Hua Hin, Prachuabkirikhan 77110, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7,361 Slope:Pineapple Valley Golf Club (formerly Banyan Golf Club) is sure to capture your heart at first swing. Located in the middle of the spectacular lush green landscape of Hua Hin,…
208 Moo2, Sampraya, Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Thailand
Holes: 27 Par: 108 Length: 7043 yd Slope: 74,3Springfield Royal Country Club, beautifully maintained, presents the golfer with a wonderful, 27 beautifully designed, landscaped holes – each challenges your senses of aesthetics as well as your golfing skills….
164 moo 4, Tubtai Hua Hin, Parachuap Khiri Khan, 77110 Thailand
Holes: 27 Par: 108 Length: Over 7500 yd Slope: N/AMajestic Creek Golf Club Resort is a 27 hole gem, lying in beautiful countryside, just 25 minutes outside of the Royal town of Hua Hin. In 1995, Thailand’s leading course architect,…
Sam Phraya, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi, 76120, Thailand
Holes: 36 Par: 72 Length: 7015 yards Slope: N/AThe Imperial Lake View Hotel Golf Club, located in Hua Hin, offers 36 holes of golf and is a preferred choice for both locals and tourists. The golf course is…
125/10 Moo 3, Khao Noi, Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77160, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6805 yards Slope: N/ALocated in the stunning natural setting of Khao Noi, Thailand, Thanarat Golf Club is a world-class golf course that attracts golfers from all over the world. The golf course is…
Prachuap Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7305 yd Slope: N/ASea Pines Golf Course (also known as the Army Golf Club II) is set along the Gulf of Thailand in the Suan Son Pradiphat (Sea Pine Tree Garden). The course…
101 Moo 9, Tab Tai, Hua Hin 77110, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 7361 yd Slope: 75,2Banyan Golf Club, opened in 2008, offers golfers a world-class golf experience and dining facilities to be enjoyed by every player and visitor. The 18-hole championship golf course and clubhouse has…
Amphur Hua Hin, Parachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6678 yd Slope: N/ARoyal Hua Hin Golf Club is a paradise for golf lovers. Found in the year 1942 in the reign of King Rama VI, the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course is the…
1444 Phetkasem Rd., Cha-Am, Phetchaburi 76120, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6455 yd Slope: N/APalm Hills Golf Club Residence is a 18-holes championship courses, well-designed by the world acclaimed golf architect Max Wexler to challenge golfers of all levels. Golfing at Palm Hills Golf…
Pak Nam Pran, Pran Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220, Thailand
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6614 yd Slope: N/AMilford Golf Club (also known as Hua Hin Seoul Country Club) is a part of Milford Paradise Hotel, one of Thailand’s best situated first class seaside resorts and was landscaped…
Discover some of the best golf courses near Hua Hin, located just 1.5 to 3 hours away and perfect for a quick golf escape. Enjoy a mix of scenic landscapes and well-designed courses suitable for all skill levels.
19 M. 12 Kaeng‚Petchchaburi 76170 Thailand
Holes: 27 Par: 108 Length: N/A Slope: N/AThai Diamond Land Kaeng Krachan Resort Country Club lies in neighboring Petchaburi, 1 hour inland from Hua Hin. It is located on the northern side of the mountain range right…
99 Moo 2, Sapang, Khao Yoi Province, Phetchaburi, Thailand 76140
Holes: 36 Par: 144 Length: N/A Slope: N/ASawang Resort Golf Club, established in 1993, has over the years aged into one of the gems in Khao Yoi, Petchburi. The course is a well-known ground for locals and…
November to February is the sweet spot. Temperatures stay around 25–30°C with low humidity and little rain, and sea breezes keep afternoon rounds comfortable. March and April get hotter but remain playable with early tee times. May to October is the rainy season, with heavy afternoon storms that can leave fairways soft, so check forecasts before booking.
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the main gateway and sits about 3 hours from Hua Hin by road. Don Mueang (DMK) is slightly longer at 3.5 hours depending on Bangkok traffic. GolfLux arranges private air-conditioned transfers from either airport. Hua Hin also has a small domestic airport (HHQ) with limited flights from Bangkok and a few regional cities, but road transfer is usually more practical given the frequency.
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Black Mountain runs 4,000–5,000 THB on weekdays. Banyan and Springfield sit around 3,500–4,500 THB. Majestic Creek and Palm Hills are more affordable at 2,000–3,000 THB. Weekends add roughly 20%. Booking a multi-round package usually brings the per-round cost down meaningfully and includes transfers between courses.
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Hua Hin has a proper beach strip for easy beach days, plus the Cicada weekend market for food and live music and the night market for a cheaper dinner option. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is an hour south for sea caves and limestone cliffs. Monsoon Valley Vineyard runs tours and tastings inland, and the Hua Hin railway station, one of the oldest and most photogenic in Thailand, is worth a quick stop.
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