Vacations Trips and Luxurious Hotels in Khao Lak in Thailand
Attractions in Khao Lak area
Khao Lak region is located 60 km north of Phuket, about
an hour and fifteen minutes’ drive from Phuket airport.
In this region there are a variety of attractions
for travelers, like magical and wide beaches,
Sunset on the beaches in Khao Lak
colorful markets, many restaurants, elephant trekking and washing with them, Sea Turtle Conservation and waterfalls.
Elephant trekking
You can find boat tours to the nearby exotic islands of Similan and Surin where there are special beaches, the most popular snorkeling sites in Thailand and other interesting sites, such as, a gypsy village.
Beach in Surin
Khao Lak also serves as a wonderful starting point for a day hike into the most impressive nature reserve in Thailand: the KHAO SOK located about an hour and a half drive away.
Khao Sok
It is a beautiful reserve filled with tropical vegetation, birds, waterfalls and rivers with a variety of activities ranging from kayaking in the river, elephant trekking in the jungle, watching animals at night, hiking in the woods, visiting the stalactite caves, but the highlight without any doubt is the sailing and bathing in the huge lake that borders the reserve and is surrounded with soaring cliffs, mountains with dense vegetation and animals.
Khao Sok
Tourist
in this area are mainly from north Europe. They probably
know how to appreciate the peacefulness and the beaches
without any jet skis, a mess and peddlers.
Next to
each of the hotels, including the most luxurious and
expensive ones there are plenty of local, authentic and
cheap restaurants, many of them on the beach with a
spectacular view of the sunsets and of course a variety
of massage stands at ridiculous prices. The sound of the
waves, while getting a massage, is pleasant and relaxing
and adds to the atmosphere.
The tourists have a wide
variety of hotels in Khao Lak, at all levels and types.
In this article, I will point out the most indulging
hotels of 4-5 stars spread over more than 15 km on
excellent sandy beaches with palm trees. On these
beaches, close to the hotels there are few swimmers,
usually only the hotel guests who often prefer to
indulge in the huge swimming pools of the hotel close to
the sea and watch the amazing sunsets over the sea. Some
of the hotels are for adults only.
The tsunami that hit Thailand hard in 2005, destroyed almost completely the Khao Lak region that was only at the beginning of its development. That is the reason why all the hotels are new, about 10 years old or less. Every year there are amazing, new, designed resorts popping up, each one is more modern, luxurious and impressive then the other.
4-5 stars hotels and resorts in Khao Lak beaches
Marriott JW
A 5-star hotel located 15 minute drive north of Khao Lak town center. A Thai style luxurious hotel, located next to the sandy beaches, the hotel has 5 different restaurants, 3 bars, large swimming pools and the- access to them are through the rooms on the ground floor. The internet and parking are free. The pools and lagoons in the hotel are a few km long. The longest ones in south east Asia. This is the best hotel in the entire region, in my opinion!
Hotel Marriott JW
The Sarojin
An intimate and luxurious 5 star hotel next to the sandy beaches. There are only 56 rooms. Designed for adults only. It has two restaurants, a bar, and a spa with indulging massages. The rooms are located inside tropical gardens with flowers and fruits. The Wi-Fi and parking are free. It is suitable to those who are looking for peace and relaxation with a 6-start service. For each guest in the hotel there are two employees…
The Sarojin Hotel
Kantary Beach Hotel Villas & Suites
A 5-star hotel next to the beach. It has an outdoor pool, a gym and restaurants. Wi-Fi and parking are free. The rooms include private balconies with a view of the beach or the garden and include a kitchenette with the appliances to prepare tea and coffee, a refrigerator and dining room. The prices there are relatively cheaper than the others.
Kantary Beach Hotel Villas & Suites
Pullman Khao Lak Katiliya Resort and Spa
A large high quality 5 stars resort. The hotel has rooms and family suites, 3 swimming pools, a luxurious spa, restaurants and a bar. It is located next to the beach. Internet and parking are free.
Pullman Khao Lak Katilya Resort and Spa
Beyond Resort Khaolak
A modern and stylish 4 stars villas hotel it is located next to the beach, for adults only. It offers elegant villas, Thai style which some of them have private swimming pools. There is a restaurant and a bar. Internet and parking are free.
Beyond Resort Khaolak
Mai Khao Lak Beach Resort & Spa
A 5-star hotel. The hotel offers rooms, suites and villas, a luxurious spa, a restaurant and a bar. It is located by a sandy beach. There is a free internet. It is especially popular with families who have young children because it is filled with facilities and family activities.
Mai Khao Lak Beach Resort and Spa
The Haven Khao Lak
A modern and impressive 5-star hotel next to the beach. Designed for adults only. All the rooms have a view of the pool and many of them have an exit from the room to the pool. There are 5 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a luxurious spa. The internet and parking are free. Suitable for its name: a real haven.
The Haven Khao Lak
Casa De La Flora hotel
A 5-star hotel for adults only. Offers 36 elegant accommodations with a private swimming pool, a butler service, a mini bar which is included in the price, a restaurant, bar and a luxurious spa. The internet and parking are free. It has a central location, is at a walking distance from the vibrant Khao Lak center which is filled with restaurants and booths.
Casa De La Flora hotel
Chong Fah Resort Khaolak hotel
A 4 star 30-year-old boutique hotel, it is intimate and high quality. The hotel has a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, and free internet and parking. It is located next to the beach. It also has a central location, within a walking distance from the vibrant Khao Lak center filled with restaurants and booths.
Chong Fah Resort Khaolak hotel
Khaolak Merlin Resort hotel
A spacious 5-star hotel Thai style, with tropical and beautiful gardens and a long sandy beach. The hotel offers rooms or villas with a private swimming pool. There is a restaurant and a bar. The internet and parking are free.
Khaolak Merlin Resort hotel
Moracea by Khao Lak Resort hotel
A 5-star hotel with units facing the sea. In some of the units there is a private swimming pool. In the hotel there is a luxurious spa, a gym, a playroom and three restaurants and a bar. There is nearby a sandy beach. Internet and parking are free.
Moracea by Khao Lak resort hotel
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani hotel
A large new 5-star hotel with double rooms, family rooms and suites where some of them have a direct access to the pool. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, a playroom, a spa and a gym. There is a sandy beach next to it. Internet and parking are free.
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
The Ramada Khao Lak Resort hotel
A 4-star hotel with a variety of rooms or villas. A swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a spa, playroom and a business center. It has a central location, a walking distance from many restaurants, shops and the market.
Ramada Khao Lak Resort hotel
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