My friend has a few days to kill and she hasn't been to Hua Hin. She is looking for a place where she can just relax by the beach. Not too fancy but comfortable and convenient. Does anyone have a suggestion about there or nearby.

I stayed here last year and recommend it.

http://celticinnguesthouse.blogspot.com/2010/01/celtic-inn-guesthouse-menu.html

Moving to Hua Hin forum with a link here.

i stay in hua hin quite often have your friend search agoda or last minute booking or any of the other deal sites if she plus in 1000 baht per night there is a good selection and it only gets better with the higher prieced places such as sofetel

Ibis just opened this month.

All Nations Guest House is pretty good under 1k a night and close to beach

We had a great stay at the Anantara Resort in Hua Hin last year. Paid around 2500 Baht/night, I think, for 3 people. It was their cheapest room on a special, and it included a GREAT buffet breakfast. Now it looks like the prices start at around 4000 Baht/night, but if you can afford it, it's worth the price. It was the nicest, friendliest, best resort I've stayed at. Great playroom/daycare for our little daughter, great food, great pool, great service, on the beach, etc. When we go back to Hua Hin, we'll check Anantara first.