Sam Phraya Beach
A long, near-empty national park beach for walking and camping, not for swimming.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–20:00
Check Monsoon Windows
Andaman coast beaches (Phuket, Krabi) have rough seas May–October. Koh Samui's beaches are roughest October–December, and Hua Hin's wettest months are September and October. Plan your beach trip around these windows for calm water and safe swimming.
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Details
- Phone
- +66 85 428 3364
Full opening hours
Tours that include Sam Phraya Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Sam Phraya Beach.
Why go, and how to do it well
Come here to walk, not to swim. This stretch inside Sam Roi Yot National Park can be almost deserted on a weekday, which is the whole appeal, but the water has let people down badly at times. Reviews mention plastic along the sand and murky, uninviting sea, particularly around the end of the monsoon. If your heart is set on a proper swim, I'd plan for something else and treat a clean sea here as a bonus.
Get past that and it's a lovely, unhurried spot. Turn left from the entrance for toilets, a restaurant, picnic tables and the campground. Turn right and you get empty sand, palm trees and cows. Monkeys wander through. There's shade, bungalows for rent, and space to sit out a whole day doing very little. Campers say the toilets are kept clean and the staff are friendly. Bring mosquito repellent if you're staying past dusk.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
Tours that include Sam Phraya Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Sam Phraya Beach.
Reviews from Google
Very pretty beach, and very quiet. Note that the entry fee to this beach is included in the 200 thb entrance fee for all of Sam Roi Yot National Park. Many shady places to rest, with beautiful scenery. There are nice looking bungalows for rent, or you can camp in a tent. There is a restaurant on site. Toilets are very clean. Although I only spent a few hours here, it seemed to me like a very peaceful place to spend all day, or even stay for a few days. Be advised that no alcohol is allowed in the national park.
Great beach to walk, a few monkeys ambling around! Friendly staff and restaurant. National Park tourist, secure and clean. Bring mosquitoe repellent if camping! Relaxing! 👍
We came here hoping the sea would be clean enough for a swim. After paying 200B entry per person, we found a beach full of waste and the see looking like an open sewer. You wouldn't want to wade in it in gumboots. I realise it is the end of the monsoon season, but hey, clean up the mess and stop advertising and charging for it until your done.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 508 reviews on Google.
Sam Phraya Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan 1020 Rural Rd., Kui Buri, Amphoe Kui Buri, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77150, Thailand
Open in Google MapsTips for Visiting Beaches
Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. A sunrise walk is the best hour of the day on the sand, and you'll beat the heat for a morning swim.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Many Thai marine parks ban chemical sunscreens that damage coral. Bring reef-safe (mineral/zinc-based) sunscreen from home — it's harder to find and pricier in Thailand.
Sam Phraya Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sam Phraya Beach worth visiting?
Sam Phraya Beach holds a 4.4★ rating from 508 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Sam Phraya Beach?
Sam Phraya Beach is typically open 08:00–20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Sam Phraya Beach?
The best months to visit Hua Hin are November – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October (wettest month).
Where is Sam Phraya Beach located?
Sam Phraya Beach is at Sam Phraya Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan 1020 Rural Rd., Kui Buri, Amphoe Kui Buri, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77150, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.
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