LOCATION: Some 90 years ago Prince Chakrabongse led a party of international aristocrats down the peninsula to hunt game. Shortly thereafter the King built a palace on the beach he fittingly named Klai Kangwon meaning "far from worries". Now, in the same relaxed style Anantara Resort & Spa emerges as a palace in its own right. Timeless and without worry.

Nestled by the beach on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Siam, the spirit of Anantara offers a unique blend of traditional Thai architectural heritage, exotic interiors and natural tropical gardens that has made this Resort & Spa one of the most romantic hideaways in Southeast Asia.

From Bangkok you can travel by air, car, train or coach. Bangkok Airways are due to commence flights directly from Bangkok to Hua Hin late in 2001, flight time is a mere 25 minutes. Anantara Resort & Spa is set amidst 14 acres of lush landscaped gardens, with its own private beach, on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Siam.

The property, whilst only minutes away from the centre of Hua Hin, feels a million miles away from the stresses of everyday life. SHOW MAP.

ACCOMMODATION: The Anantara has 197 roooms spread out over 14 acres and are set in low rise Thai style buildings. Accommodations feature private balcony of terrace, pure comfort with teakwood and rattan furniture, Thai silk bed spreadsnand all the amenities of a luxury resort. Modern conveniences includes IDD telephone, safety box, private minibar, coffee/tea making facilities, bathrobes, slippers and international television programming. All Deluxe rooms have the same layout but different location. Deluxe Garden view rooms are near the pool and Delxue Seaview rooms are nearer to the beach. Deluxe Beach Terrace rooms are located on the ground floor and has larger terrace with sunbed. Located on the upper floor, the Deluxe Lagoon rooms are slightly larger with high ceilings and the bathrooms open into bedrooms that open on to expansive private terraces overlooking lotus-covered lagoons. Superior Lagoon rooms have the same decor but smaller balcony and low ceiling.

BARS & RESTAURANT: Contemporary and rustic settings; innovative Italian cuisine. Romance on the beach; Seafood and Steak Grills, fine wines and unobtrusive service. For afternoon drinks in the shade, the ideal rendezvous for pre-dinner cocktails and post-dinner libations. Sunny breakfasts on the Terrace, lazy lunches and candle-lit dinners offering Thai and international dishes. By night and day all the spices of Thailand's fine cuisine. Enjoy our swim up bar for drinks and light snacks.

MEETING & CONVENTIONS: Creativity has no limits at Anantara. We can design parties either indoors or out. A fine blend of unique Thai hospitality, culinary delights from our master chefs and a flair for style is what makes Anantara a distinctive choice to hold your next meeting. We provide the latest equipment and professional expertise to ensure the success of your meeting, presentations and seminars.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: We have sail boats available for those wishing to get out on the sea. Our sail boats include Hobbie Catamaran 16, Laser and Concept 302. If you are a novice then lesson are available. Also available from our sports center are Sea Canoes. Unwind in lush tropical gardens on a sun bed, enjoy a sumptuous dining experience in the privacy of your own terrace, take a dip in a free-form pool or spend time out at the Spa and discover the elixir of eternal youth. For the more energetic there are six championship golf courses nearby and a multitude of water sports to enjoy. The healing wisdom and traditions of the East are available through the services offered by Mandara Spa, an internationally renowned company specializing in traditional massage and body treatments. Our guests enjoy an exceptional spa experience, including world-class treatments and service