Location. Overlooking the sea and surrounded by greenery, the Springfield Beach Resort offers restful accommodations in a secluded Thai setting. Located outside the town of Cha am and south of Petchaburi, the resort stands 260 kilometers from Bangkok International Airport. Hotel Features. Ten kilometers inland, the Springfield Beach Resort is comprised of small, beige buildings. Palm fronds and other flora form a verdant canopy above the property's public spaces. Wooden walkways lead guests around the resort's facilities, some of which include a freeform outdoor pool, children's waterslide and playground, and tennis courts. A health club offers massage services and a steam room while a fitness center features cardiovascular. A complimentary shuttle ferries guests to the nearby Royal Springs Golf Club. On the dining front, the resort boasts a steakhouse and two terrace restaurants. Libations are available at the lobby bar. Meeting and banquet rooms are on hand, should business arise at the hotel.
Guestrooms. The 100 guestrooms at the Springfield Beach Resort are traditional, with mute colored walls and Asian textiles. Rooms boast balconies with sea views, air conditioning and safes.
Expert Tip. As most foreign beachgoers choose to stay at nearby Hua Hin, Cha am is very much a Thai resort. It is quiet on weekdays, busier on weekends and bustling on holidays. With no real center, the town stretches along the length of its white sand beach, said to be Thailand's longest. Gala dinner: On December 31, 2006, the property will host a gala dinner. Guests will be asked to pay fee. Adults: US$106. Children: US$53.
