renting condo

[john bell]

hey guys, thinking of coming over in october for 1 month. usually stay at hilton but a bit expensive for that long so looking for condo on the beach. looked at real estate sites but pretty average. any suggestions?

[lomuamart]

Condochain or Sport Villa? Not sure how much though.

[john bell]

tks, do u have a web site address for either or both of them?????????/

[Lev]

Neither have websites but Sport Villa's telephone and contact address can be found on the business directory:

http://hhbd.net/hua-hin-accommodation.htm

[Roel]

Hi John,

I stayed in Sport Villa for a few months recently. Can recommend it. Cost me 8,000 a month. 3,000 Baht refundable deposit. Electric and water extra (1,000 - 2,000 mainly depending on use of airco). Swimming pool free. Gym 40 Baht per session (a bit ramshackled though). Internet acces is good (40 Baht/hour). Laundry service with regular prices. Good restaurant. 10 Baht bus downtown available (if you prefer).
Cheers, see you soon.

[john bell]

tks mate, just wish i could see some pictures or something before i lock in, maybe i book in hilton first then have a look

[Gutte]

I think that if you benchmark condos against Hilton, Sport Villa as well as Condochain wll make you disappointed. Perhaps you'd better look at condos like Baan Chai Talay or Baan San Saran on the south side or Palm Pavillion on the north side. They are nicer but of course also more expensive. Make a Google search on those names and find agencies who give rental services to condo owners in those places.
Good Luck!

[john bell]

gutte, tks that was a big help, now feel am starting to get somewhere

[john bell]

plans have changed, now looking at coming next year in low season, probably july/august. my wife wants house or condo on the beach close to everything and has to be similar standard to hilton re furnishings etc. so if anyone knows somebody who wishes to rent there place out privately please let me know. price while important will not be the major factor if the other criteria set out by the boss can br met. maybe a penthouse or similar

[aa]

Condo Chain or Sport Villa would certainly disappoint, then. Sport Villa is actually outside the main town and on the wrong side of the main road from the beach.

Most rooms in Condo Chain have old cheap furnishings. However, there are some large units on the end closest to the beach with huge balconies. One of them might be up to Hilton standard - you could ask the staff.