When you think of Hua Hin, quaint beaches, luxury resorts and seafood come to mind. It is definitely not a destination people go for nightlife and parties because it doesn’t really exist there. That is until So Sofitel decided to challenge the status quo with their Hua Hin beach party.

Yes, you heard us right. A beach party, which are most popular and common in islands like Koh Samui, Koh Samet, Koh Phangan and the likes had now arrived in Hua Hin. Arguably the first and only in town.

We recently stayed at So Sofitel Hua Hin resort and admittedly, the beach party was the deciding factor for us spend the weekend there.

If you know us, we love to party. We often go to pool parties in Bangkok and always find an opportunity to attend a beach festival or party when we travel to islands. So this was a no-brainer. We had to check it out and share with you our experience.

Here are a few photos I managed to take behind the scenes as the staff was setting up for the event.

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Chilled vibes

The beach party has a very chilled vibe. At least at the beginning. The colorful sofas and bean bags are perfect for relaxation while you enjoy the music, drinks and conversations with friends.

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There was a beautiful concoction of nature and man-made things. The fresh air and smell of the sea set against an electrifying music and intoxicating drinks. It’s really our version of paradise where best of two worlds collide.

Electrifying music

The event started at 5 pm with some Hip Hop by DJ TOHMO. He played a great track set including some well-known songs and others a bit more underground. As the sun started to set, DJ TUCHE came on to spin an electrifying EDM and house set.  DJ PHUNKNOMENON then continued with more hard-hitting EDM. Then finally as we were all in the zone for partying and a little buzzed, DJ Tuche along with Tohmo came back to play popular commercial tracks.

On popular demand from some Indian guests, we were lucky enough to dance to Bollywood music. It was great! The crowd was ecstatic and on their feet.

During the event we also got to play a game of limbo where the winner would receive a bottle of champagne. I tried but failed at the second last stage. You need amazing flexibility and agility to go so low.

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Intoxicating F&B

From 5 pm – 6 pm, guests could indulge in a happy hour of unlimited U beers. If you don’t already know, U beer is a new lager by Singha. It’s light and sweet, perfect for a warm weather and beach vibes.

They also had the basic spirits such as Vodka, Whiskey, Rum and Gin. Cocktails were also on offer but we didn’t notice anyone having them.

For food, there was a limited spread of seafood BBQ and grills.

You could also order crab fried rice and chicken satay.

Things to know about So Beach Party

When: So Sofitel Hua Hin Beach Party is held every first Saturday of each month. Make sure you check out their event list page.

Entrance is free along with happy hour from 5 – 6 pm.

If you plan to stay at the hotel/resort, plan and book in advance. If you aren’t staying at So Sofitel Hua Hin but still want to attend the party, there are shuttle van services offered by the resort. Simply call them at 032 709 555 for details.

Check out some photos from previous beach parties by Siam2nite.