Beach / hotel options along the coast from Hua Hin to Phuket

[davidst01]

We might be planning a driving holiday soon. If we are heading south from Hua Hin we plan to stop at PKK (prachup khiri khan).

Can you name any nice beach / resort along the coast towards Phuket?

Are there any small islands you would recommend?

thanks

[dominique355]

After Chumphon you will have to decide which side of the peninsula you take to reach Phuket.

I would recommend to take the Andaman side through Ranong and in direction of Kao Lak with wonderful beaches everywhere.

As usual it all depends on your budget and personal preferences.

Edited February 17, 2016 by dominique355

[allane]

FYI: Hua Hin and Phuket are not on the same coast. Ao Manao, about 5 km south of Prachuab is nice.

[bermondburi]

Koh Payam in Ranong is nice

[thaibeachlovers]

Google Sanawan Beach B & B. I stayed a month. Need a car though, and you will have one. Nice day trips down the coast from there.