I stayed three nights at Resort de Paskani in Hua Hin’s Khao Takiab area. It’s known for its Santorini-style architecture and a café that draws locals and international travellers alike with its photogenic backdrops. Here’s exactly what my Pool View room, the breakfast, the pool and the whole “Santorini in Thailand” thing were really like, plus whether I think it’s worth booking.
If you’ve never been to Hua Hin, you should know it’s one of the easiest beach escapes from Bangkok. You can get here in about 3.5 hours by bus, car or private transfer, or by train, which takes a little longer. Hua Hin offers a few kilometres of beach, night markets and plenty of accommodation options.
To learn more about this area, read my Hua Hin Travel Guide.
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Quick Overview: Resort de Paskani
| Location | Khao Takiab, Hua Hin (about 20 metres from the beach) |
| Room I stayed in | Pool View room, first floor |
| What I paid | ฿8,181.29 for three nights, including breakfast (roughly ฿2,727 / $81 a night) |
| Style | White-and-blue Santorini-inspired design, small boutique 3-star property |
| Best for | Couples, design lovers, anyone wanting a quiet, photogenic base away from central Hua Hin |
| My review | ★★★★★ |
Resort de Paskani Location
The resort sits about 20 metres from the beach, which makes it perfect for an easy morning walk before breakfast. The surrounding streets have a good spread of shops, restaurants and cafés. I enjoyed the coffee from Pisamai.HuaHin, and the ramen at Slurp Lab Ramen, just a few minutes’ walk from the resort, was very good.
If you want a late afternoon drink on the beach, head to Bunker Bar near the resort. My favourite was the Tamarind evening market, about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute Grab away. It has a lot of stalls with delicious food, including oven-baked pizza, coconut ice cream served in an actual coconut, and dried squid with chilli sauce that makes a great beer snack.
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Staying at Resort de Paskani: My Experience
How we got to Resort de Paskani
We took a minivan in the late afternoon from the Ekkamai Bus Station in Bangkok and got to Hua Hin around 9pm. We got dropped off by the minivan at the Intercontinental Hotel, just opposite the Bluport Hua Hin mall. Then we ordered a Grab via the app and arrived at Resort de Paskani within 15 minutes.
Arrival and Check-In
The resort is located in the southern part of Hua Hin called Khao Takiab, on a side street off the main road, about twenty metres from the beach. So it’s pretty quiet at night, the only thing that was a little bit alive during our arrival was the cocktail bar.
The reception operates 24/7, so we didn’t have to worry about arriving too late. We checked in, got a little cold welcome drink and were taken to our room, which was way better than expected. We dropped our bags and went for a drink at the bar, where they serve all the classic cocktails and the interior matches the Mediterranean vibes of the entire property.
The Design: Does It Really Feel Like Greece?
I’ve visited Greece multiple times, including two holidays in Santorini, and Resort de Paskani definitely feels like Greece. The white-and-blue Santorini styling isn’t just a marketing line, it carries through the whole property, the bar, the pool area, the rooms, even the bathrooms. I can assure you that the photos of the rooms on their website and the booking platforms look exactly like that in real life.
The Room: Pool View
Our Pool View room was on the upper floor, spacious, bright and spotlessly clean, with a balcony overlooking the pool. The balcony also had its own little seating area. There was also a separate sofa area inside, and a bathroom in the same style as the rest of the room.
Worth knowing if you’re choosing a room type: the ground floor rooms have small balconies with direct pool access, while some rooms have a terrace, some have an ocean view and some have no view a tall. There’s also a suite available with a double sink and a lovely bath.
The room literally had everything I could think of and more. The little touches are what stuck with me. The hotel makes its own banana chips sourced from local farmers and restocks them in the room daily, one standard flavour, one with chilli. We also got slippers, proper bathrobes, beach towels, face towels (not many hotels do that!), a large beach bag and a small woven handbag to use during the stay.
They provided tea bags, drinkable water, coffee and a little vanity set. I particularly enjoyed the shower, which was spacious, and loved the little tiles and the brass shower head.
What About the Noise?
This is the one thing that comes up repeatedly in other reviews of this hotel, so I’d like to share my experience. We didn’t hear any noise at all during our three nights, even though there was a family with kids staying right under us, and we also had people next to us. Maybe we were lucky with considerate guests this time, but I wouldn’t promise the same for every room and stay.
Breakfast at Saloon De Paskani
Breakfast is served at Saloon De Paskani, which doubles as the hotel’s café and restaurant for the rest of the day. It’s done up in the same style as everywhere else on the property, so it’s a genuinely nice place to sit, not just somewhere to eat before you head out.
I’ve learned that in Thailand you get two types of breakfasts: one from 5-star hotels, which has a huge selection of international and Asian dishes, and another from more standard hotels and stays, which consists of fried eggs, a bit of veg, white toast and some questionable ham.
Breakfast at Resort de Paskani was different. It actually showed that someone had given it proper thought. Apart from scrambled eggs, jam, toast and butter, there were also Thai dishes, which was a nice touch: think tasty pork skewers with sticky rice, those small soft coconut pancakes, fruit, and something wrapped in banana leaves.
There was also bacon, juices and coffee from a proper coffee machine. I was very happy with the breakfast, I think there was enough to choose from. Just maybe the staff could be a bit more friendly.
The Pool
The pool itself is a decent size, with a terrace of around eight sunbeds and umbrellas facing towards the beach. The trees along that side mean you don’t actually get much of a sea view from the pool terrace, but it doesn’t take much away from the space, it’s still a lovely spot to spend a few hours.
One Thing Worth Mentioning Before You Book
If you search for a “Santorini hotel” in Hua Hin, you’ll come across a separate property literally called Santorini Hua Hin. It’s a different hotel with a similar white-and-blue look, not affiliated with Resort de Paskani. Worth double-checking the name when you book so you end up with the one you actually meant to stay at.
What I Liked (and Didn’t) About My Stay
| What I Liked | What I Didn’t Like |
|---|---|
| The overall design Santorini-inspired without tipping into tacky | The staff at breakfast wasn’t very welcoming |
| The room size and the little details | Saloon De Paskani is a restaurant/café during the day that attracts people for its aesthetics, so people come for a drink but then spend hours taking photos right at the entrance to the property, meaning we had to zigzag through all of them |
| The complimentary snack — banana chips were delicious | |
| The pool size | |
| It was a peaceful stay, no party groups | |
| Proximity to the beach | |
| Breakfast was different from other places, and tasty |
Is Resort de Paskani Worth It?
For what we paid, around $81 a night including breakfast, I think it’s genuinely good value and totally worth it. We got a design-led boutique stay, a beach a short walk away, a proper breakfast and a level of detail in the room that hotels twice the price sometimes skip.
It suits couples and anyone who wants a quieter base outside central Hua Hin more than it suits large groups or families needing bigger shared facilities. If I were booking again, I’d take the same Pool View room without hesitation.
FAQ About Resort de Paskani in Hua Hin
Is Resort de Paskani close to the beach?
Yes, it’s about 20 metres from Khao Takiab Beach, close enough for a walk down before breakfast.
Is Resort de Paskani noisy?
Out of all the places I’ve stayed in Thailand in the past two years, this resort was one of the quietest. We had people staying right next to us and barely heard them. Maybe we were lucky with considerate guests, but noise really wasn’t an issue during our stay.
Which room should I book at Resort de Paskani?
I’d choose the Pool View room on the upper floor with a balcony again, especially if you want somewhere to sit outside your room. In my opinion, rooms on the ground floor with direct pool access sound great, but you might not have much privacy on the balcony, as people will be swimming right by.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, our rate included breakfast at Saloon De Paskani, which covers both Thai and Western options.
Is Resort de Paskani the same as the Santorini hotel in Hua Hin?
No. Santorini Hua Hin hotel is a separate, unrelated property nearby with a similar look. Double-check the name before booking.
Is Khao Takiab a good area to stay in Hua Hin?
It’s actually my favourite. It’s a quieter alternative to central Hua Hin with easy beach access and a short walk or Grab ride to Tamarind evening market and the main restaurants.
Final Thoughts on Resort de Paskani
To sum it up, the resort actually exceeded my expectations. It was obvious that whoever designed the rooms put their heart into it. It’s a small hotel that clearly knows exactly what it’s going for and executes it properly. I’d stay here again without a second thought.
Check Out My Other Thailand Guides
- Hua Hin Travel Guide: My Honest Review, Itinerary+ Travel Tips
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- Best Time to Visit Hua Hin: My Month-by-Month Guide & When I’d Go
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