Mountain/Lake at The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club

The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club's Mountain/Lake course sits in Cha-Am, a coastal district in Phetchaburi Province approximately 160 kilometers south of Bangkok. Designed by American architect Roger Packard, who worked extensively throughout Asia in the 1990s and early 2000s, the course occupies terrain that transitions between elevated ground and lower-lying areas near water features. The routing takes advantage of this natural topography, with holes playing through changes in elevation that provide both strategic interest and views across the surrounding landscape.

The course incorporates substantial water elements into its design, with lakes and ponds affecting play on multiple holes. Packard's design philosophy typically emphasized strategic options for players of different skill levels, and the layout here reflects that approach with multiple tee positions and routing that allows for both aggressive and conservative lines of play. The property's setting in Thailand's central coastal region means the course plays in a tropical climate, with design features adapted to local growing conditions and seasonal weather patterns.

The Imperial Lake View property functions as a resort destination, combining golf facilities with hotel accommodations. The course serves both resort guests and outside play, typical of Thailand's golf tourism infrastructure that developed significantly in the decades following the 1980s. The region around Cha-Am and neighboring Hua Hin has become known for its concentration of golf courses catering to both Thai players and international visitors.