Selfie treasure maps, a maze to get lost in, afternoon tea taking you back in time and photo tours around the topiary gardens, Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin embraces multi-generational travel dedicated to bringing families together.

Originally named “The Railway Hotel” in the early 1920s due to its positioning on the main railway line between Bangkok and Malaysia, the hotel transformed the sleepy fishing village of Hua Hin into Thailand's first beach resort. Today, situated in the heart of this thriving Thai town Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin captures the elegance of Thailand's past whilst appealing to a new generation of families.

“Although the hotel retains a classical charm, we also embrace the present to deliver an incredible array of experiences for every guest, young and old,” says David Martens, General Manager, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin.

Committed to family travel the resort offers an exhilarating range of multi-generational activities; families can embark on guided heritage walks around the hotel's 28-acre grounds and topiary gardens, take a family photo tour or try their luck at a special “Selfie Treasure Map” which features ten insta-worthy locations and prizes for the best family photographs posted on Instagram.

The 11 different accommodation types, each embracing a colonial interior are suitable for every guest however old, whether this be one of the five different levels of suites or the 42 stand alone villas every family configuration is guaranteed to be comfortable. Those seeking their own feeling of seclusion, the premium deluxe pool villas are elegant retreats each with their own plunge pool, terrace and complimentary concierge services.

Believing food is a perfect way to bring families together, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin offers an eclectic choice of dining experiences for every occasion. Six restaurants and bars serve everything from authentic Thai food to Japanese teppenyaki and mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine, providing something for all tastes, including kid's menus and vegetarian/vegan options.

And when families are not cooling off in the pools, they can enjoy a game of table tennis, volleyball or football, practice their golf on the putting greens, or even lose themselves in the resort's very own maze. Youngsters can be kept entertained throughout the day at the Kids' Club; Camp Safari for younger children and E-Zone for teens with a host of activities offering everything from arts and crafts classes, to treasure hunts, penalty shoot-outs and tennis lessons with a professional coach. While the kids are being kept entertained, parents can unwind with an indulgent couple's package at Cenvaree Spa, or enjoy enjoy a range of health and fitness options, including gym sessions, yoga and pilates classes, aqua aerobics, tai chi and Thai boxing training.