Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Limestone mountains, caves, coastal landscapes and diverse habitats make this a distinctive nature destination.
Area photograph · not a representation of any plot location
SAM ROI YOT · THAILAND
Sam Roi Yot · Thailand
A fresh perspective
on life.
Sam Roi Yot is in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand, south of Hua Hin and Pranburi. Distinctive limestone mountains meet coastal scenery, wetlands and agricultural countryside.
The region brings together the sea and mountain landscapes. Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park shapes its character and offers varied opportunities to discover nature.
Discover the surroundings
Phraya Nakhon Cave
The royal pavilion inside the cave is one of the region’s most recognisable sights.
Khao Daeng Viewpoint
Enjoy a different perspective on the mountain and coastal landscape.
Khao Daeng Canal
Boat excursions take you through the landscape of the national park.
Thung Sam Roi Yot / Bueng Bua
A freshwater wetland with aquatic plants, birdlife and an impressive mountain backdrop.
Laem Sala Beach
A coastal stretch near the approach to Phraya Nakhon Cave, combining sea and mountain scenery.
Sam Phraya Beach
A beach within the national park that can be combined with a nature outing.
Further afield
Pranburi & Pak Nam Pran
Additional coastal towns and places to explore complement the region. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Pranburi is around 30 kilometres from Hua Hin. This is not a distance from any plot offered here.
Pranburi Forest Park
Another nature destination with mangroves and opportunities to explore coastal ecosystems.
Hua Hin – services & everyday life
Hua Hin provides additional services for the wider region. Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin also serves international patients. Actual travel depends on the location of the plot.
Kui Buri National Park
Known for observing wild elephants and gaurs. Wildlife sightings are natural encounters and cannot be guaranteed.
GETTING AROUND
Getting around & transfers
| Route · one way | Car | Van |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok → Dolphin Bay | approx. THB 3,600 | approx. THB 4,000 |
| Hua Hin → Dolphin Bay | approx. THB 900 | approx. THB 1,200 |
| Pranburi → Dolphin Bay | approx. THB 400 | approx. THB 500 |
All amounts are approximate guide prices, not fixed prices. Actual costs may vary.
PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
Arriving from Bangkok & via Hua Hin
| Starting point | Distance & reference | Allow for travel |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok city | Depends on starting point and route; the resort describes a journey of around four hours. | About 4–5 hours, longer on busy days. |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport · BKK | Around 250 km; supplied route calculation approximately 3 hours 49 minutes. | Allow 4–5 hours for the onward drive, plus immigration and baggage collection. |
| Hua Hin Airport · HHQ | Around 50 km; supplied route calculation approximately 50 minutes. | About 60–75 minutes, depending on traffic and plot location. |
LIFE IN THE REGION
Climate & living
| Period | Typical pattern |
|---|---|
| December–February | Comparatively dry; average daily highs around 30–31 °C and overnight lows around 23 °C. |
| March–May | Hottest period; average daily highs around 33–34 °C in April and May. |
| May–August | More frequent showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures remaining warm. |
| September–October | More pronounced rainy period; October is the wettest month in the referenced Hua Hin climate normals. |
| November | Transition month, with substantially less rainfall than October in the long-term averages. |