Milano Huahin — a small resort in Khao Takiab with a pool and slide at budget rates
If you're after a Hua Hin stay that doesn't cost a lot but still gives you a pool for the kids and a quiet feel tucked down a soi — Milano Huahin is a small resort of about 34 rooms on Soi Hua Hin 114 in Nong Kae, the Khao Takiab area, that suits families and budget-minded couples · what most people talk about is the outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool and a slide set in a garden that's pleasant to sit in, plus a location that's only a few minutes from Cicada Market, Tamarind Market and Vana Nava Water Jungle · rates start at about THB 900/night and real guest reviews land around 7.6–9.0 across several platforms, which is solid for a stay in this price range.
Who Milano Huahin suits — to put it as simply as possible, Milano Huahin is a small resort for people who want a Hua Hin trip that's easy on the wallet but still want a pool and a bit of garden so it actually feels like a getaway, not just a bedroom in a block · this isn't a luxury beachfront resort with every service covered, and it isn't a big-brand hotel that guarantees a standard at every turn · it's a small stay of about 34 rooms down a quiet soi in the Khao Takiab area, leaning on simplicity, an accessible price and a friendly feel · from real reviews across several platforms, the people who come away impressed tend to be families bringing young kids to splash in the pool, budget-minded couples, and travelers who drive themselves and want easy parking · another good fit is anyone planning to spend their time out of town — Cicada Market night market, Vana Nava Water Jungle, or walking around Khao Takiab — rather than staying in the hotel all day · on the flip side, if you're expecting the polish of a 4–5 star hotel, brand-new rooms, or staff on hand around the clock, this may not match your expectations and a higher-budget resort is worth considering · honestly, Milano Huahin sells value and location more than luxury, and if you set your expectations right from the start, the chance of disappointment drops a lot.
Location and getting around — Milano Huahin sits at 35/53 Soi Hua Hin 114, Nong Kae, in the Khao Takiab area, the southern part of Hua Hin that's quieter than the town center · the upside of this spot is that it's set a little way down a soi off the main road, so the feel is fairly calm, without the busy traffic noise of places right on Phetkasem Road · in terms of distance, it's about a 10–12 min drive from Cicada Market and Tamarind Market, the popular night markets that Hua Hin visitors rarely skip · Vana Nava Water Jungle is very close, about a 5 min drive, handy for families who want to take the kids for more water play · Khao Takiab and the beach are about 1.5–2 km away, just a few minutes by car · Hua Hin town, the night market and the train station are about a 10–15 min drive · and it's about 12 km from Hua Hin Airport · one thing worth knowing is that a spot like this suits people who drive themselves or are happy to call a ride more than those who want to walk to everything, because there aren't many shops right around the soi, so it's best to plan your transport ahead, especially for dinner and trips into town.
"Brought the kids to swim and the water was clear, with a clearly separate kids' pool and a slide for them to splash down · the place is nice and quiet down a soi, and parking is easy right in front of the room · at this price in Hua Hin, that's hard to find."
Room types and decor — Milano Huahin has about 34 rooms in total, split into several types to suit your budget and needs · it starts with the Superior Room, the cheapest standard option, good for couples or anyone who just needs a place to sleep · stepping up to the King Room and Deluxe Room, the rooms get larger and the decor a little easier on the eye · the highlight here is the Deluxe Pool Access and Deluxe Pool View rooms, around 29 sqm, where you open the door straight onto the pool or look right out over it, which is what families bringing kids to swim like to book · there's also a Bungalow for people who want the privacy of a standalone unit · the overall decor is a simple, easy-on-the-eye style — not flashy or boldly designed despite the Milano name — but practical and functional · every room has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge or minibar, a safe, and a bathroom with a shower and basic toiletries · several real reviews praise the soft, comfortable beds and good sleep, a point many guests score highly · that said, reviews also note that some rooms have few power outlets, some fridges cut out when you leave the room, and some bathroom fittings are starting to show their age, so it's worth choosing your room and setting expectations to match the price.
Facilities, pool and gym — the heart of Milano Huahin, and what gets talked about most in real reviews, is the outdoor pool set in the middle of the garden, with a shady, pleasant feel · what families like in particular is that there's a separate kids' pool and a slide for the children to splash down, something you won't find at many stays in the same price range · several reviews agree the pool is clean, the water is clear, and the area around it is well laid out, good for a relaxed evening sit · beyond the pool there's also a gym, a massage room, a restaurant at the resort, free parking, and a local shuttle for people who don't drive themselves · Wi-Fi is available, but to be straight about it, some reviews note the internet signal isn't very strong in spots, so it's not ideal for people who need to do heavy online work · overall the facilities feel like more than you pay for when it comes to the pool and slide, but they're still the standard of a small resort, not the big scale of a 4-star family resort.
Food and bar — Milano Huahin has a restaurant at the resort serving breakfast and simple à la carte meals for guests who don't want to head far · reviews on some platforms praise the breakfast as decent and served with care, even if it's not a big, varied buffet like the larger hotels · because this is a small stay, the menu and opening hours are more limited than at big hotels, which is worth understanding from the start · the upside is that the Khao Takiab and Nong Kae location isn't far from Hua Hin's well-known food spots — a few minutes' drive gets you to Cicada Market and Tamarind Market, which are packed with restaurants, street food and things to eat · seafood places and local à la carte spots are also scattered around the area · for this reason many guests use the resort as a base to sleep and head out for food, which fits the budget style of staying in this area nicely · for families with young kids, having a restaurant at the resort to cover breakfast and snacks helps a lot, so you don't have to take the kids out for every meal.
Service — service is a point that draws fairly consistent praise in real reviews · many say the staff are friendly, smiley and look after guests well, especially with the welcome and general help · there's a reception desk and a local shuttle, which helps a lot for people who don't drive themselves · to be fair, though, some reviews reflect that communication around booking and room confirmation isn't always smooth and replies can be slow at times, which is common at small stays with limited staff · the advice is to confirm your booking details, room type and check-in time clearly in advance, especially if you book through a channel other than the major platforms · overall the service is still good for a small resort in this price range, and the staff's friendliness is what makes many people feel looked after.
What real reviews say (praise and gripes) — pulling together Trip.com, Booking.com and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent, and scores are spread out a bit by platform — some give around 9.0, some sit around 7.6, and TripAdvisor is around 3.4 out of 5, which shows the experience depends a fair bit on the room and the time of stay · on the praise side: the pool and slide that kids love, the quiet garden setting down a soi, soft beds and good sleep, friendly staff, easy parking, and a price that's good value given the pool · on the watch-out side: what comes up repeatedly is a drain smell in the bathroom of some rooms, few power outlets (many reviews suggest bringing your own power strip), some showers or bathroom fittings being worn or broken, fridges that cut out when you leave the room, a Wi-Fi signal that isn't strong in spots, and booking communication that's sometimes not smooth · most of these gripes are about maintenance and small details you'd find at a small budget stay, rather than big problems with overall safety or cleanliness · choosing a good room and bringing your own essentials goes a long way toward cutting these issues down.
"The pool is nice and the area is well laid out, and the staff are lovely · the only gripe is a slight drain smell in the bathroom and a bit too few power outlets — next time I'll bring my own power strip · overall it's worth what I paid."
Price and value — Milano Huahin's starting rate is about THB 900/night for a Superior room at normal prices, rising to around THB 1,300–1,400 for the King Room and around THB 1,600–1,800 for the Deluxe Pool Access / Pool View rooms next to the pool · over long weekends and high season, rates rise with demand · compared with Hua Hin stays in the same range, what makes Milano Huahin better value than many rivals is having a pool, a kids' pool and a slide in the few-hundred to low-thousand baht range, where most stays at the same price only give you a bare bedroom or a small pool with no slide · if you're traveling with family and care about the kids getting to swim, the money you spend pays off · but measured on room polish and how complete the service is, you have to accept it's in line with the price — you get the pool and location in exchange for the small details you have to make peace with · in short, it's great value in terms of function for a budget-minded family, but not the pick if your goal is luxury.
Good to know before you book — a few things help make a stay at Milano Huahin smoother · one, if you're with family and set on the kids swimming, choose the Deluxe Pool Access or Pool View rooms with easy walking access to the pool — it's better value and more comfortable · two, bring your own power strip, because many reviews agree the rooms have limited outlets · three, since this is a stay down a soi with few shops around, plan your transport and meals ahead, especially if you don't drive yourself — you can ask about the local shuttle · four, confirm your booking and room type clearly and book through a major platform with clear confirmation and cancellation, since there are reviews reflecting booking communication issues · five, if you're sensitive to bathroom smells, try asking to change rooms at check-in if you run into a problem · six, during high season and long weekends rooms fill fast and rates rise, so book ahead and compare prices across several platforms before deciding.
The verdict — from all the real reviews, Milano Huahin is a small resort that suits families and budget-minded couples who want a pool and a slide at easy rates, with a quiet feel down a soi in the Khao Takiab area · the clear strengths are the kids' pool and slide that are hard to find at this price, comfortable beds, friendly staff, easy parking, and a location with a quick drive to Cicada Market and Vana Nava · on the other hand, this isn't the answer if you're after flawless, polished rooms, full-service care, or beachfront luxury, because there are still the bathroom-smell, power-outlet and maintenance details you have to make peace with at this price · but if you set your expectations right, pick a poolside room and bring your own essentials, Milano Huahin offers value that's hard to find in Hua Hin — and it's why many families choose to come back.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Pool with a kids' pool and slide, great for families
- ✓ Quiet garden setting down a soi, easy parking
- ✓ Soft, comfortable beds, friendly staff
- ✓ Good value given the pool and slide
- ! Some bathrooms have a drain smell
- ! Limited power outlets in the rooms, bring your own power strip
- ! Wi-Fi signal isn't strong in spots
- ✓ Pool and slide that kids love, good value
- ✓ Near Cicada Market, Tamarind Market and Vana Nava
- ✓ Pool Access rooms with easy walking access to the pool
- ✓ Local shuttle for people who don't drive themselves
- ! Some bathroom fittings are starting to show their age or are broken
- ! Booking communication isn't always smooth
- ! Some rooms' fridges cut out when you leave the room
- 💡If you're after flawless, polished rooms and full-service care — this is a small budget resort with bathroom-smell details and fittings showing their age → consider a higher-budget Hua Hin resort.
- 💡If you need to walk to everything — it's down a soi with few shops around and you'll rely on a car → plan your transport, ask about the local shuttle, or drive yourself.
- 💡If you need to do heavy online work — some reviews say the Wi-Fi isn't strong in spots → bring a mobile data backup and pick a room near a signal point.