Travel Guide to Wanna Pool Villa, Sam Roi Yot, Prachuap Khiri Khan

Introduction

Tucked away in the quiet, unspoiled coastal region of Sam Roi Yot in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Wanna Pool Villa is a hidden gem for travelers looking to escape the crowds of busy Hua Hin and Pattaya. This low-key, pet-friendly villa retreat blends the comfort of a private home with the relaxation of a beachside escape, making it ideal for family getaways, group trips, and slow travel lovers who want to experience Thailand’s untouched gulf coast.

Hotel Overview

Wanna Pool Villa is located at 298 Soi Sam Roi Yot 25, Pran Buri, Sam Roi Yot, Prachuap Khiri Khan, a 45-minute drive south of Hua Hin and just 10 minutes from the main beaches and parks of Sam Roi Yot. Every villa comes with its own private saltwater pool, open year-round for swimming, complete with pool towels and sun loungers for lazy afternoons. For guests bringing the whole family—including four-legged members—Wanna Pool Villa welcomes pets for no extra fee, offers spacious family rooms, and all accommodations are smoke-free.

Each unit features a fully equipped simple kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine, perfect for long stays or self-catered beach days. Other in-villa comforts include air conditioning, a private entrance, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a private balcony or terrace opening onto garden views. Free, property-wide Wi-Fi and free on-site private parking (no reservation required) add to the hassle-free vibe. Only Thai is spoken by on-site staff, but simple check-in processes make arrival and departure smooth for international visitors.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a 30-minute drive of the villa:

• Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park: Thailand’s first coastal national park, famous for its limestone karsts rising from the sea, winding mangrove trails, and the iconic Phraya Nakhon Cave, where a 19th-century royal pavilion sits bathed in sunlight from a natural ceiling opening. Hike or boat through the park to spot wild water buffalo and kingfishers.
• Sam Roi Yot Beach: A quiet, undeveloped stretch of soft golden sand with calm, shallow gulf waters, perfect for long walks, picnics, and swimming. Unlike crowded Hua Hin beaches, you’ll often have large stretches of sand almost to yourself, with small local seafood shacks dotted along the shore.
• Bueng Bua Lake: A freshwater wetland in the heart of the national park, famous for its seasonal pink lotus blooms between December and February. Rent a rowboat to glide through endless fields of pink flowers, or walk the elevated boardwalk to spot migratory birds and native wildlife.

Travel Tips

Book your stay during the dry season (November to April) for the best swimming and hiking weather, though the year-round open pool is welcoming even in milder wet season months. Since the villa is self-catering, stop at the local fresh market in Sam Roi Yot town 10 minutes away to pick up local fruit, seafood, and snacks for your kitchen. Bring a Thai translation app to communicate with staff, and note that the private pool is saltwater, which is gentler on skin and hair than chlorinated pools. For day trips, hire a local songthaew (shared truck taxi) from the main road for easy access to the national park and surrounding beaches, as ride-sharing apps are less common in this quiet region.