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Base Camp Hotel Hua Hin Launches Sport Active Concept

Praow Group has opened Base Camp Hotel Hua Hin, a new sport‑themed hotel offering 51 rooms from 900 baht per night. The property features a game room, heated recovery pool, ice bath, and flexible spaces for meetings or team‑building activities. Located in Hua Hin’s Nong Kaew subdistrict, it aims to attract tourists, families, athletes and corporate groups while promoting the city as a sport destination.

Base Camp Hotel Hua Hin Launches Sport Active Concept
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Base Camp Hotel Hua Hin, managed by Praow Group, draws inspiration from the world of sports, combining it with a modern relaxation atmosphere through vibrant, lively decor that feels like a playground for guests to spend time together—whether playing games with friends, enjoying family activities, or unwinding after exercise. The name 'Base Camp' signals a place to rest, recharge, and prepare for new experiences, aligning with the concepts of Stay, Play, and Recharge. Highlights include a game room equipped with PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, a heated recovery pool for relaxation, and an ice bath for post‑workout recovery. The property also provides communal areas for gatherings, dining, and multipurpose rooms that can accommodate up to 150 people, suitable for meetings, workshops, team‑building, and group travel. All 51 rooms are designed for various needs: Double Play Room with twin beds, Player King Room with a king‑size bed, and Team Bunk Room with bunk beds and shared bathrooms, each emphasizing simplicity, comfort, and value, with rates starting at 900 baht. Situated in Hua Hin’s Nong Kaew subdistrict, the hotel is close to attractions such as Vana Nava Water Jungle, Hua Hin Arena Sport Club, Blueport Hua Hin shopping mall, Cicada Market, Tamarind Market, and nearby football fields and sports facilities. The opening supports the growing sport‑tourism trend and targets modern travelers who seek experiences beyond simple rest, appealing to tourists, friends, families, sports teams, and corporate groups while promoting Hua Hin as a sport destination.

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