Pineapple Valley Golf Club
Laid out across a former pineapple plantation in the hills behind Hua Hin and known for years as Banyan, Pineapple Valley is a rolling, award winning resort course that has long been one of the best rounds on Thailand's royal coast.
Photograph: Pineapple Valley Golf Club Hua Hin, via Google
The verdict
Pineapple Valley Golf Club, for many years called Banyan Golf Club, opened in 2008 to a design by the Thai architect Pirapon Namatra, set on the site of an old pineapple plantation in the hills inland of Hua Hin. It plays as a par 72 stretching beyond 7,300 yards from the back tees, with rolling, sometimes dramatic terrain that uses the natural fall of the land between the coastal plain and the mountains behind. It has collected a string of regional awards and is a fixture on any Hua Hin golf itinerary.
The course is known for its variety and conditioning, mixing wide, generous landing areas with elevation changes and well defended greens, and the back nine in particular climbs into more rugged plantation country. With a relaxed clubhouse and a setting that feels a world away from the busy coast, it is the kind of round that travelling golfers happily play twice in a week. The recent rebrand to Pineapple Valley has not changed the layout that built its reputation.
Pineapple Valley Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Pirapon Namatra
- Type
- Plantation, rolling
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Over 7,300 yds (back tees)
- Green fee
- From around THB 1,600 (indicative)
Designer, year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading Thai golf guides. The course was designed by Pirapon Namatra and opened in 2008, a par 72 stretching beyond 7,300 yards, formerly known as Banyan Golf Club. Indicative green fees start from around 1,600 baht, before the customary caddie fee and cart hire that apply at Thai courses. Fees are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Pineapple Valley makes the most of its plantation setting. The front nine works across gentler, more open ground with generous fairways, while the back nine climbs into the hills, where the elevation changes, valley carries and longer views give the round its character. The greens are well bunkered and true, and the rolling terrain means few flat lies, so judging the stance and the slope is part of the test.
The design rewards thoughtful positioning over brute force, with several holes asking you to flirt with hazards for the better angle in. The mountain backdrop and the old plantation contours give the course a distinct sense of place, and the cooler, breezier hill setting is a pleasant contrast to the coastal courses closer to town. The standard of conditioning is a big part of why it has won so many regional awards.
For the visiting golfer, Pineapple Valley is one of the rounds that defines a Hua Hin trip. Play it for the rolling terrain, the conditioning and the relaxed plantation setting, take a caddie as is standard in Thailand, and allow time for the easygoing clubhouse afterwards. It suits players of all standards from the right set of tees.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A public daily fee resort course, open to visitors; tee times are bookable in advance and the club is a regular on Hua Hin golf packages |
| Green fee | Indicative green fees from around 1,600 baht, before the customary caddie fee and cart hire; rates are typically higher at weekends and in the cool season peak |
| Booking | Reserve ahead online, through your hotel or a trip planner; the cool, dry season from roughly November to February is the busiest and most pleasant window |
| Caddie and cart | As at all Thai courses a caddie is included or required, with a caddie fee and tip, and carts are available to hire; the rolling terrain makes a cart popular |
| Getting there | In the hills inland of Hua Hin, roughly 20 to 30 minutes from the town centre and around three hours by road from Bangkok |
| Best months | The cool, dry season from about November to February for the most comfortable golf; the green wet season brings lush conditions and afternoon rain |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026 from the club and Thai golf guides; fees vary by season, day of the week and caddie and cart charges, so always confirm current details directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Hua Hin is one of Thailand's most relaxed golf bases, a royal resort town with a long beach, plenty of hotels across every price point, and a cluster of strong courses within easy reach. Staying in or near town keeps Pineapple Valley, the beach and the night markets all within a short drive.
Most golfers build a Hua Hin trip of several courses, pairing Pineapple Valley with neighbours such as Black Mountain for a varied few days, and many add a stopover in Bangkok at either end. It is an easy, good value destination for a warm weather golf week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Hua Hin.
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Pineapple Valley Golf Club questions
How much does it cost to play Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
Indicative green fees start from around 1,600 baht, before the customary caddie fee and tip and cart hire that apply at Thai courses, with higher rates at weekends and in the cool season peak. These figures are indicative and change by season and year, so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
Who designed Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
The course was designed by the Thai architect Pirapon Namatra and opened in 2008 on the site of a former pineapple plantation. It is a par 72 stretching beyond 7,300 yards and was known for many years as Banyan Golf Club.
Is Pineapple Valley the same as Banyan Golf Club?
Yes. Pineapple Valley Golf Club is the rebranded name for the course long known as Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin. The layout that built its award winning reputation is unchanged; only the name has changed.
Do I need a caddie at Pineapple Valley?
As at all Thai golf courses, a caddie is included or required, with a caddie fee and a customary tip, and carts are available to hire. The rolling plantation terrain makes a cart popular, and booking ahead is recommended in the cool season peak.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, designer, par, yardage and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.