Golfers consistently praise Pineapple Valley Golf Club for its well-kept fairways, scenic hillside setting around Hua Hin and fast, true greens that are frequently singled out as a defining feature.
Pineapple Valley Golf Club Green Fees & Booking
Request a Pineapple Valley tee time with the compulsory caddie and an included golf cart. Private transfers and rental clubs can be added when required.
From
4,350 THB
~117€
~139$
Price per person · Includes green fee, caddie & golf cart · Transfers optional
✔ 18-hole green fee
✔ One mandatory caddie per golfer
✔ One golf cart per golfer included
✔ Availability check and tee-time confirmation
✔ Optional private transfers
✔ Rental clubs available on request
Pineapple Valley Golf Club Course Overview
Pineapple Valley Golf Club, formerly Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin, is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Thap Tai, south of central Hua Hin. The routing crosses former pineapple fields, using natural elevation changes, broad fairways and strategically shaped doglegs. Mountain and valley views define most of the round, while several elevated points look towards the Gulf of Thailand.
Is Pineapple Valley Golf Club Right for You?
Best for: Mid-handicap and lower-handicap golfers who enjoy width off the tee, changing elevation and approach shots shaped by angle rather than length alone.
Also suitable for: Confident higher-handicap golfers and mixed-handicap groups who choose suitable tees and use their caddie’s local guidance.
Less suitable for: Complete beginners uncomfortable with uneven lies, selected water carries or a full-length championship course.
Also suitable for: Confident higher-handicap golfers and mixed-handicap groups who choose suitable tees and use their caddie’s local guidance.
Less suitable for: Complete beginners uncomfortable with uneven lies, selected water carries or a full-length championship course.
Golf Course Facts –
Pineapple Valley
Location: Thap Tai, south of central Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Holes: 18 Par: 72
Official yardages: Black 7,361; Blue 6,774; White 6,286; Red 5,087 yards
Course style: Rolling championship layout with elevated tees, broad fairways and strategic doglegs
Site origin: Former pineapple plantation
Difficulty: Moderate from suitable tees; demanding from the longer tees because of length, elevation and selected carries
Course setting: Rolling hills with valley, mountain and selected Gulf views
Caddie and cart policy: One caddie mandatory per golfer; carts optional under club rules, with one golfer per cart
Facilities: Driving range, two short-game greens, changing rooms, pro shop with rental clubs, restaurant, pub and three kiosks
Transfers: Optional private transfers can be added to a tee-time request
Pineapple Valley Golf Club in Hua Hin – Green Fees & Tee Times – Location & Getting There
What It Is Like to Play Pineapple Valley
The round moves constantly across changing levels rather than following a flat resort corridor. Elevated tees reveal generous-looking landing areas, but second shots frequently come from sloping lies or towards greens set above or below the player. Mountain and valley views dominate the routing, with selected holes opening towards the Gulf. The course feels spacious from the tee, while elevation and exposed wind keep approach distances varied.
The Former Pineapple Fields Behind Pineapple Valley
Established on former pineapple fields in 2009, Pineapple Valley retains a direct connection between its name and its landscape. Designer Pirapon Namatra used the existing hill contours to shape fairways that rise, fall and turn through the valley. The routing follows the natural landform, while elevated ground opens views towards the Tanaosri mountains and, from selected points, the Gulf of Thailand.
What Golfers Say About Pineapple Valley Golf Club
We reviewed recurring public golfer feedback to identify the themes players mention most often about this course.
The undulating layout combines elevation changes, varied holes and strategically placed hazards, while the quick, subtly breaking greens reward course management and make approach position especially important.
Caddies are frequently praised for green-reading and course knowledge, while golfers also speak positively about the clubhouse, locker rooms, restaurants, practice facilities and quality rental equipment.
The fast greens can be demanding for higher handicaps, and although most recent service feedback is positive, there are occasional reports of slower play and inconsistent caddie experiences.
Fairways of Eden Take
Pineapple Valley is particularly well suited to golfers wanting a polished Hua Hin round where scenery, conditioning and strategic shot-making matter more than sheer difficulty; players seeking flatter terrain or forgiving greens may prefer another local option.
Based on recurring themes in publicly available golfer feedback, including Google Maps reviews. Feedback last reviewed August 2026.
Pineapple Valley Course Design and Strategy
Pirapon Namatra’s routing uses width to create choices rather than making every tee shot narrow. Several holes ask players to favour one side of the fairway for a clearer approach, while doglegs, water, bunkering and elevation punish poor positioning. Green sizes and levels vary across the round, so approach control matters more than raw distance. The longer tees sharply increase total yardage and carry demands, while the forward tees preserve the strategic shape without requiring the same power.
How to Play Pineapple Valley
Choose the Right Tees
Choose a tee that matches your carry distance; the longer sets increase both overall length and forced-carry pressure.
Use Width for Angles
Use the available fairway width deliberately, favouring the side that opens the next shot rather than automatically aiming centre.
Adjust for Elevation and Wind
Recheck effective yardage because uphill approaches, downhill drops and exposed wind can materially change the required club.
Trust Local Green Reads
Use your caddie to judge pace and break on the Tiff Eagle greens, especially when playing unfamiliar slopes.
Signature and Defining Holes at Pineapple Valley
Hole 4 – Par 3: Water dominates the tee shot from the longer tees, with a large green waiting beyond the carry. The size of the target offers some margin, but the hazard makes committed club selection essential.
Hole 7 – Par 4: The course architect identifies the seventh as Pineapple Valley’s most difficult hole. The elevated tee makes the target appear closer than it is, while a swale left of the green creates a difficult recovery. Its deceptive perspective makes distance judgement and positioning more important than the absence of a green-side hazard.
Hole 15 – Par 3: The downhill fifteenth is Pineapple Valley’s official signature hole. Elevated tees provide ocean views to the left and mountain and valley views to the right. The hole is not long, but its exposed position allows the wind to change the required club and turn a visually inviting shot into a precise late-round test.
Pineapple Valley Facilities and Course Rules
Pineapple Valley has a driving range, two short-game practice greens, changing rooms, a pro shop with rental clubs, The Terrace restaurant, Mulligan’s Pub and refreshment kiosks at holes 5, 10 and 15. One caddie is compulsory for each golfer. Golf carts are optional under club rules, limited to one golfer per cart, and the club recommends that the caddie drives. Groups are limited to four golfers, and players should check in at least 30 minutes before their tee time. Proper golf clothing and suitable golf shoes are required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pineapple Valley Golf Club
What are the green fees at Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
The current starting rate is displayed dynamically in the booking card above. It covers the services shown alongside the rate, while final availability and the confirmed playing time remain subject to approval by Pineapple Valley Golf Club.
How difficult is Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
Pineapple Valley offers a moderate challenge from suitable middle or forward tees but becomes substantially harder from the longer sets. Overall length, elevation changes, sloping lies and selected water carries make accurate distance control important.
Is Pineapple Valley Golf Club suitable for beginners?
Complete beginners may find the elevation, overall length and selected carries demanding. Newer golfers can still enjoy Pineapple Valley by choosing the forward tees, following their caddie’s guidance and prioritising steady progress rather than score.
Are caddies and golf carts mandatory at Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
One caddie is mandatory for every golfer. Golf carts are optional under the club’s rules, although Fairways of Eden includes one cart per golfer in its booking setup. The club recommends that the caddie drives.
Where is Pineapple Valley Golf Club located?
Pineapple Valley Golf Club is at 101 Moo 9, Tambol Thap Tai, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110. Actual transfer time depends on the golfer’s pickup location, time of day and traffic conditions.
Is Pineapple Valley Golf Club the former Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin?
Yes. Pineapple Valley Golf Club was previously known as Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin. The former name remains useful for golfers who played the course before the rebrand or still search for it under its historic identity.
Are rental clubs available at Pineapple Valley Golf Club?
Yes. Rental sets are available through the pro shop and must not be shared between golfers. Request the required sets when submitting the tee-time enquiry because availability can vary by date.
Book Pineapple Valley Golf Club with Fairways of Eden
Fairways of Eden checks the requested date and tee-time window, confirms availability with Pineapple Valley Golf Club and arranges the compulsory caddie and included golf cart. Optional private transfers and rental clubs can be added when required. You receive one confirmation covering the playing time, stated inclusions and any additional services arranged.
