The southern beach around 'Monkey Hill' — a calmer stretch of sand, fresh-seafood restaurants and a wall of beachfront and sea-view condos popular with long-stayers.
Khao Takiab — named for the headland known to visitors as 'Monkey Hill' at the southern end of Hua Hin Beach — is the resort's main long-stay condo belt. The beach here is calmer and a little cleaner than the central stretch, lined with fresh-seafood restaurants and a dense wall of beachfront and sea-view condominiums that draw retirees, couples and remote workers.
The temple-topped hill, a fishing pier and a relaxed village feel give Khao Takiab its character, while the southern soi network behind the beach holds large modern condo projects with pools, gyms and sea views at better value than the centre. Central Hua Hin is a short songthaew or car ride north, so residents get a quieter beach without giving up the town's amenities.
RetireesLong-stay couplesSea-view condo rentersBeach-first residents
Indicative monthly condo and villa rents in Khao Takiab, by size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec homes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.
| Unit | Monthly rent (THB) |
|---|---|
| Studio | ฿7,000 – ฿12,000 |
| 1 bedroom | ฿10,000 – ฿20,000 |
| 2 bedroom | ฿18,000 – ฿38,000 |
| 3 bedroom | ฿32,000 – ฿72,000 |
Green songthaews (Khao Takiab to central Hua Hin) · Grab / Bolt & motorbike taxis (on-demand) · Hua Hin Railway Station (~15 min north) · Bus & minivan to Bangkok (~3 hr from town)
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Hua Hin International School (~10 min north) · International College Hua Hin (ICS) (~15 min)
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin (~12 min north) · Hua Hin Hospital (government, central)
Khao Takiab (Monkey Hill) & temple (headland landmark) · Khao Takiab Beach (calmer south bay) · Cicada & Tamarind Markets (weekend art & food) · Khao Takiab seafood pier (fresh catch)
Khao Takiab seafood restaurants (beachfront) · Cicada Market food zone (weekends) · Soi Mooban Takiab eateries (Thai & expat)
For many long-stay residents, yes. Khao Takiab has a calmer, swimmable beach, a huge supply of well-priced sea-view condos and a relaxed village feel, while central Hua Hin's malls and night markets are a short ride north. The centre suits those who want everything walkable; Khao Takiab suits those who want the beach and a quieter routine.
Indicatively, studios are about 7,000-12,000 baht a month, one-bedrooms 10,000-20,000 and two-bedrooms 18,000-38,000. Large modern complexes with pools and sea views sit at the upper end; older inland blocks behind the beach road are cheaper. It is among the better-value beach-condo markets on the Gulf.
Khao Takiab is the headland at the south end of Hua Hin Beach, topped by a temple and a tall standing Buddha, and home to a resident troop of macaques - hence the nickname 'Monkey Hill'. The hill, pier and seafood restaurants give the area its character, with condos lining the beach road below.
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