Title: Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=180565&destination=Cha-am%2C+Phetchaburi+Province%2C+Thailand&selected=117052809&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am ## Photo gallery for Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am ![Family Double Room, Pool View | View from room - Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am (Cha-am)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/e5a5c03b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room - Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am (Cha-am)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/8316c552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility - Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am (Cha-am)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/decdcb39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am (Cha-am)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/5c0d5783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Villa Garden View Double or Twin Room | View from room - Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am (Cha-am)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/2472cbc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am provides amenities, such as a garden and a free children's club. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available £26 includes taxes & fees 29 Apr - 30 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=117052809&PinnedHotelID=117052809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 13 of 13 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/41f56334.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/bbe9031a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Pool View ![Double or Twin Room, Pool View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/55c6dbb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room, Pool View - 388 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Villa Garden View Double or Twin Room ![Villa Garden View Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/6da3dfdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa Garden View Double or Twin Room - Garden view - 517 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Family Double Room, Pool View ![Family Double Room, Pool View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/0fe41790.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Double Room, Pool View - 775 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Family House ![Family House | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/6ed1f354.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family House - Garden view - 1367 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 10 - 4 King Beds and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Villa, Private Pool ![Villa, Private Pool | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/7a04e23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa, Private Pool - 1615 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 14 - 6 King Beds and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/b21a7c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Pool View Double Or Twin Room ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/w657h440x3y0-fba08c88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Pool View Double Or Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### Villa With Garden View Double Or Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### Family House - Sleeps 10 ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/5da2c049.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Pool View Family ![Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117060000/117052900/117052809/a76e45b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Pool View Family - Sleeps 4 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Cha-am travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cha-Am.dx180565) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C12.83659%2C99.99178&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lw4Uhe3e2ZaNczep-s2h1dNOi4Q=) 99/99 Kan Nam Khem Road, Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province, 76120 ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful Cha-am beach with blue sky and pine trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145686/fd90796a-8501-44e5-bbf3-850d55f52b91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cha-am Beach 7 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Cha Am Hospital 4 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Cha-am Wednesday Night Market 7 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Cha-am Forest Park 9 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Swiss Sheep Farm 10 min drive \- 5.7 miles ### Getting around - Cha-am Station 13 min drive - Hua Hin (HHQ-Hua Hin Intl.) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ครัวเม็ดทราย (Krua Met Sai) 6 min drive - สะพานปูชัก ปากน้ำชะอำ 4 min drive - MORE THAN Beach & Cafe 3 min drive - Beach Society 11 min walk - Byon Coffee Bar 4 min drive ## About this property ### Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am Hotel near Cha-am Beach Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am provides amenities, such as a garden and a free children's club. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and meeting rooms Room features All guest rooms at Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Other amenities include: - Showers, bidets and shampoo - 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Decks/patios, fridges and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/7000000/6991300/6991208/f770628c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiang Haad Beach Hua Hin Hua Hin - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews £29 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=6991208&PinnedHotelID=6991208&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4740000/4736000/4735930/e7172755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Hua Hin Nong Kae - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 754 reviews £35 includes taxes & fees 17 Apr - 18 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=4735930&PinnedHotelID=4735930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premier Jacuzzi Pool Access - 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Children's toys - Free children's club - In-room refrigerator - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Desk ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of THB 500 per pet, per day Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 600.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately THB 200 for adults and from THB 200 for children - Pet fee: THB 500 per pet, per day - Rollaway bed fee: THB 600.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property only accepts cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am? ### Is Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am? ### What time is check-in at Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am? ### What time is check-out at Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am? ### Where is Baan Phing Phu Praew Cha-Am located? ## Have a question? 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