Can’t decide between the quiet feel of Cha Am or the liveliness of Hua Hin? Split the difference and stay at this sleek, 243-room beachside resort, conveniently located between the two destinations.

Courtyard by Marriott Hua Hin at Cha Am Beach offers the best of both worlds, and then some -- especially for families. The property's Kids World program ensures it, stocked as it is with adventure activity opportunities, Sony PlayStations, a movie theater, teen Internet zone, dress-up area and more.
 
Guests don’t have to venture far for a little culture, either. Tham Khao Yoi, a cave with Buddha images where King Mongkut practiced meditation while a monk, is just a mile away. And the palace of King Rama VI is nearby, too.