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.

[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.