Pla Too
110 guests max1,152 sq.ft.
Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand, Thailand
The Pla Waan Ballroom is the premier event space at Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin, a full-service IHG resort property situated in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan — one of Thailand's most enduringly popular coastal destinations. The ballroom takes its name from "Pla Waan," a nod to the local character of the Gulf Coast town that has long drawn both Thai families and international travellers seeking a relaxed yet refined seaside retreat. The space carries a polished resort aesthetic that balances tropical warmth with contemporary elegance, making it a natural setting for celebratory and professional events alike.
The ballroom is designed for scale and flexibility. Its configuration can be adapted to suit a wide range of guest counts and event formats, from long banquet rows for a formal dinner to rounds of tables for a gala reception or theatre-style rows for a conference audience. The interior features controlled lighting, carpeted flooring, and air conditioning throughout — practical details that matter when an event runs across a full day or evening in Thailand's coastal climate. The space benefits from the resort's broader infrastructure, including dedicated event support staff and in-house catering capabilities that draw on both international cuisine and regional Thai flavours.
The Pla Waan Ballroom is well suited to weddings, social celebrations, corporate meetings, conferences, product launches, and gala dinners. Couples planning a destination wedding in Hua Hin are drawn to the combination of a dedicated ballroom and the resort's broader grounds, which sit adjacent to the Vana Nava Water Jungle — Thailand's first themed water park — giving guests a memorable leisure experience alongside the main celebration. For corporate planners, the address in Hua Hin offers a genuine change of scenery from Bangkok boardrooms while remaining accessible from the capital, making it a popular choice for incentive travel programs, annual offsite meetings, and team-building retreats.
The resort's event team works with clients on end-to-end planning, including décor, audio-visual equipment, and catering menus. Customisable packages mean that both intimate private functions and large-scale multi-day conventions can be accommodated within the same property, with the ballroom serving as the anchor space for the main event.
Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin is located in Hua Hin, a seaside town in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on the northern Gulf of Thailand coastline. The resort's position in Hua Hin gives guests easy access to the town's beaches, night markets, and the historic Hua Hin Railway Station — one of the most photographed heritage landmarks in the region. Hua Hin is approximately 200 kilometres south of Bangkok, reachable by road along Petchkasem Highway, by regular train services on the Southern Line, or by charter transfer from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports. For international and domestic event guests arriving from Bangkok, the drive typically takes around three hours, making the Pla Waan Ballroom an accessible yet distinctly resort-feel destination for events that benefit from a change of setting.
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The Pla Waan Ballroom is designed to accommodate a wide variety of events, including weddings, gala dinners, corporate conferences, product launches, incentive travel programs, and social celebrations. Its flexible layout and in-house support team make it suitable for both single-day functions and multi-day conventions. Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the resort's events team to discuss the requirements of their specific occasion.
The resort is located in Hua Hin, approximately 200 kilometres south of Bangkok. Guests can reach it by road along Petchkasem Highway in roughly three hours, or by train on the Southern Line to Hua Hin Railway Station. Charter transfers from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports can also be arranged.
Yes, the Pla Waan Ballroom is fully air-conditioned throughout, which is particularly important for events held during Thailand's warmer and more humid months. This ensures guest comfort whether the event runs through the afternoon or extends into a full evening program.
The ballroom's layout can be adapted for a range of setups, including banquet rounds, theatre-style seating, classroom configuration, and reception-style arrangements. The resort's events team will work with clients to determine the best configuration based on their guest count and program. It is advisable to discuss specific setup requirements early in the planning process.
Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin provides in-house catering services for events in the ballroom, with menus that encompass both international cuisine and regional Thai dishes. Customisable food and beverage packages are available to suit different event styles and budgets. The specific menu options and pricing should be confirmed directly with the catering and events team.
The Pla Waan Ballroom is a popular choice for destination weddings, offering a polished resort ballroom setting combined with the broader leisure facilities of the property. Couples particularly appreciate that guests can enjoy the adjacent Vana Nava Water Jungle alongside the main celebration, making for a memorable multi-day experience. The resort's wedding planning team can assist with décor, catering, and ceremony coordination.
The resort provides audio-visual support for events held in the Pla Waan Ballroom, including equipment suited to presentations, conferences, and entertainment. The specific inventory of AV equipment available — such as projectors, screens, microphones, and sound systems — should be confirmed with the events team when submitting an inquiry, as requirements vary by event type.
Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin is situated adjacent to Vana Nava Water Jungle, Thailand's first themed water park, making it a distinctive advantage for event groups seeking leisure activities. Access arrangements for event guests should be confirmed with the resort directly, as terms may vary depending on the event package and group size.
As a full-service resort hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin offers on-site accommodation for event guests, which is particularly convenient for multi-day conferences, incentive programs, and destination weddings where delegates are travelling from Bangkok or internationally. Room block arrangements for event groups can typically be negotiated with the hotel's events team. Specific room types, rates, and availability should be confirmed at the time of booking.
As a resort property in Hua Hin, Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin is expected to have on-site parking available for guests driving from Bangkok or the surrounding area. The availability, capacity, and any charges associated with event-day parking should be confirmed directly with the hotel prior to the event.
Enquiries about the Pla Waan Ballroom can be made through the IHG official website at ihg.com or by contacting the resort's events and sales team directly. It is helpful to have the event date, estimated guest count, and preferred setup style ready when making an initial enquiry. Availability for popular dates — particularly peak season weekends and public holidays — is best checked well in advance.
Hua Hin generally enjoys its driest and most pleasant weather from November through February, which is considered the peak season for events and leisure travel along the Gulf of Thailand's western coastline. The shoulder months of March and April can also be suitable, though temperatures are higher. Events planned during the rainy season (typically May to October) benefit from an indoor ballroom setting like Pla Waan, which is fully sheltered and air-conditioned regardless of weather.
The resort's events team can support clients with décor planning and styling for functions held in the Pla Waan Ballroom. Whether clients prefer to work with the resort's in-house arrangements or bring an external decorator, it is recommended to discuss this early in the planning process. Specific décor policies, including any restrictions on installations or open flame elements, should be confirmed with the events team.
The ballroom's flexible layout and professional AV support make it a practical fit for corporate conferences, annual general meetings, and incentive travel programs. The resort's location in Hua Hin — roughly three hours from Bangkok — gives corporate groups a genuine retreat atmosphere that distinguishes an offsite event from an in-city meeting. The surrounding resort facilities also support team-building activities and leisure programming for incentive delegates.
Hua Hin Railway Station is one of the town's most recognisable landmarks and is served by regular train services on the Southern Line from Bangkok. Guests travelling by train can reach the resort from the station, and the journey from Bangkok by rail is a scenic alternative to the road transfer. Exact travel time from the station to the resort and transfer arrangements should be confirmed with the hotel.
