We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Khao Lak, Thailand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
Great value. Comfortable beds. Set within a 15-minute walk from Khukkhak Beach, The Retreat Khaolak Resort - SHA Extra Plus offers modern rooms with balcony and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy at an outdoor pool or arrange trips using motorbike or bicycle rental services at the front desk. Rooms at The Retreat Khaolak Resort - SHA Extra Plus are fitted with tiled flooring. It comes with air-conditioning, a TV and a refrigerator. Shower facilities are included in a private bathroom. For guests’ convenience, the resort provides free private parking. Drinks are served at the on-site bar. The resort are a 15-minute drive from Khaolak Centre and an hour drive from Phuket International Airport.Show full description
Very stylish. Charming. Comfortable beds. Hotel Gahn - SHA Plus has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Khao Lak. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hotel Gahn - SHA Plus the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. At Hotel Gahn - SHA Plus guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Nang Thong Beach is 2.8 km from the hotel, while Bang Niang Beach is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 72 km from Hotel Gahn - SHA Plus.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most well designed and stylish boutique hotels in Khao Lak.
Resort.Cool. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Leave the city behind you and enjoy a retreat at Khaolak Bhandari Resort and Spa. Set amidst a tropical landscape it provides luxurious accommodation with easy access to attractions. Dine alfresco at Bhandari Restaurant, which serves delicious Thai and international dishes that will satisfy your appetite. Featuring traditional Thai architecture, accommodation at Khaolak Bhandari uses local materials, fabrics and art for decoration. Spacious and elegantly decorated, chalets and bungalows have polished wooden floors and several amenities to ensure your comfort. Unwind by its free-form saltwater swimming pool and a spa bath while and soaking up the sun with a refreshing drink or enjoy the wide range of treatments and facilities offered at the Bhandari Spa. It includes massage, aromatherapy and body treatments, as well as a sauna and hot tub. For those more adventurous, diving and snorkelling are also offered by the hotel. For more information on attractions and travel arrangements for a day trip, enquire with the helpful staff at the tour desk. Khaolak Bhandari Resort and Spa is only a short stroll away from the beach and is within each reach from attractions, such as the National Park with its rich rainforest and waterfalls. Just off the resorts coast, Pakarang Reef and the Similan Islands are only a boat ride away.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples and women. Bangsak Village offers private accommodation with spectacular landscapes. Located on Bangsak beach, it features an infinity pool, a spa and several dining options. Rim Lae Bangsak Restaurant serves traditional Southern Thai and international dishes. Enjoying a beachfront location, The Wooden Terrace Restaurant provides a memorable outdoor dining experience. Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Surrounded by tropical greenery, rooms are tastefully decorated with art pieces and warm sand-coloured interiors. They are air-conditioned and come with private bathroom facilities, cable TV and a minibar. A safe is also provided. Guests can relax in the hot tub and enjoy luxurious massages with views of the Andaman Sea at Resort Bangsak Village. A stroll in the resort’s gardens is another excellent option for a relaxing afternoon outdoors. Room service is available. Bangsak Village is an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport and 22 km from Khao Lak Beach.Show full description
Resort.Superb breakfast. Situated on the Andaman Sea’s white-sand Khao Lak Beach, this Thai-style resort offers bright rooms with free WiFi access. Five restaurants and three bars are located on site. The resort boasts a 3.2 km lagoon pool. The JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort’s spacious guest rooms feature large windows, a separate sitting area and a private balcony. Each is equipped with an LCD TV. Guests can relax in a sun lounger by Southeast Asia's largest lagoon-inspired swimming pool while enjoying a tropical drink. Quan Spa offers a variety of treatments including traditional Thai massage. The resort also provides a lounge for guests to relax in before check-in and after check-out. Ta-Krai serves traditional Thai cuisine. Teppanyaki and Japanese dishes are offered at Sakura. Waterfront, which offers al fresco dining overlooking the Andaman Sea, serves a variety of international dishes. JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort is located a 15-minute drive from Khao Lak Town. Guests can reach Phuket International Airport with a 1.5 hours’ drive.Show full description
Resort.Great location. Great value. Chongfah Beach Resort Khaolak - SHA Extra Plus houses an infinity pool and a restaurant. This boutique resort offers spacious accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a private terrace or balcony. Situated alongside Andaman Sea, Seaborn Restaurant serves a variety of Thai and international dishes along with panoramic sea view. Fitted with wooden flooring, Chongfah Beach Resort Khaolak - SHA Extra Plus's rooms and bungalows feature contemporary Thai furnishings. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms offer a spa bath and an outdoor rain shower. Chongfah Beach Resort Khaolak - SHA Extra Plus is a short 5-minute drive from Khao Lak Town and an hour’s drive from Phuket International Airport. The resort provides relaxing Thai massages and free bicycle rentals. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Car rentals and an airport shuttle service are available.Show full description
Resort.Great views. Located directly on the Khao Lak’s sunset beach sided by a natural lagoon, Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas is a resort found amid tropical garden and coconut groves. Guests can enjoy free WiFi access, resort activities and a welcome fruit platter on arrival. Takola Restaurant and Wine Bar serves up a fine selection of authentic Thai while Devasom Beach Grill and Bar features a cocktail bar and Mediterranean fusion menu with an open grill and a wood-fired pizza oven. Both restaurants are Michelin Guide 2022 featured. Offering luxurious guest rooms, pool suites and beachfront villas, each unit boasts breathtaking sea view and is decorated with ancient architecture of Southeast Asia. Rooms and villas are equipped with an LED TV with satellite channels, bathroom amenities, and a large private balcony or a deck with seating area. Complimentary in-room minibar is replenished daily. Guests can indulge in a range of spa treatments at Devasom Spa and Wellness or exercise at the 24-hour fitness centre. Kids club is available at the property. For a memorable experience, a private dining at the observation tower and the beachfront area can also be arranged. Devasom Khao Lak Beach Resort & Villas is located a 10-minute drive from Khao Lak Town. Guests can make use of the scheduled daily shuttle transfers to/from Khao Lak Town. Phuket International Airport can be reached within a 75-minute drive from the property. Nearby attractions include Phang Nga Bay and many scenic national parks and waterfalls. Similan Islands can be reached with ease by speedboat and guests can explore the surrounding waterways by kayak or on a bicycle tour.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great value. ThaiLife Wellness & Meditation Resort- SHA Plus offers Thai-style wooden bungalows with free WiFi and DVD players. The resort provides free shuttle service to a local market that is 5-minutes away. International cuisine and drinks can be enjoyed in Sunset Beach Bar and In The Park Restaurant. The property is surrounded by a cashew nut and coconut plantation. ThaiLife Homestay Resort and Spa is a 10-minute walk from the private ThaiLife beachfront and 1 km away from Baan Nam Kem Pier. A ride to the city takes 15 minutes and the Khao Lak area is a 25-minute drive away. Phuket Airport is approximately a 1.5 hour drive away. ThaiLife’s air-conditioned bungalows are set in the garden and offer sun terraces and deck chairs. Bungalows are equipped with cable TV and come with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Kitchenettes or kitchens with microwave ovens are provided. Guests can enjoy free parking in the resort. Massage services are available in the spa. Car and bicycle rental services are available for those wishing to explore. Alternatively, BBQ facilities are available for a self-cooked meal.Show full description
Resort.Hip. Nice style. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Located along beautiful Bang Niang Beach, Casa De La Flora - SHA Extra Plus offers stylish accommodation with a private pool, butler services and free Wi-Fi. It is a 15-minute drive from Khao Lak National Park. La Aranya Restaurant serves a wide range of local and international cuisine, specialising in organic fusion dishes. Beautiful sea views can be enjoyed from the clear glass windows and private sun deck. Each room is equipped with a free minibar with chilled beer and snacks. A flat-screen TV and iPod dock are also available. The scenic Similan Island, famous for its diving spots, is 30 minutes away by boat. It is about 62 km from Phuket International Airport. Guests may relax with a massage at the spa, exercise at the fitness centre, or lounge by the main outdoor pool. The resort also provides water sports equipment and bicycle rentals. The Pool Bar at the Casa offers smoothies and tropical cocktails.Show full description
This might be one of the coolest resorts in Khao Lak.
Cool. Unique. Great bar.Opened November 2020. Facing the beachfront, Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak offers 5-star accommodation in Khao Lak and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room includes a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a patio and others also boast pool views. At Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak the rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The accommodation offers a terrace. Bang Sak Beach is 1.2 km from Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, while Tsunami Memorial - Rue Tor 813 is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 89 km from the hotel.Show full description
Resort.Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Popular among women. Located along Khao Lak's coastline, Khaolak Paradise offers spacious rooms with a sea view, an outdoor swimming pool and spa. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided. Khaolak Resort's air-conditioned rooms feature wooden flooring, coffee/tea maker, minibar and satellite TV. The private bathroom offers a separate shower and bath, bathrobe and slippers. Guests can relax on the sundeck by the pool or enjoy a variety of treatments and massages at The Paradise Spa. Car rental, laundry and babysitting services are available. Leelavadee Dining offers indoor and outdoor seating on the beach. It serves Thai and international dishes. Khaolak Paradise Resort - SHA Extra Plus is 90 km away from Phuket and is situated next to the National Park. Khao Lak Centre is 1 km away.Show full description
One of the most beautiful, romantic and unique resorts in Khao Lak! It also has an amazing hotel bar. So NICE!
Resort.Lively. Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Khaolak Wanaburee Resort - SHA Extra Plus has modern and spacious rooms and villas with free Wi-Fi. Featuring an on-site restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach, the resort is just 2 km from Khao Lak Town. Breakfast is served at Wana Dalah restaurant, where one can also feast on Thai and international dishes. Also 2 km from the resort is Khao Lak Beach while Khaolak Lumlu National Park is 3 km away. Located 9 km from Khaolak Wanaburee is the nearest pier, which takes one to Simirun and Surin. Air-conditioned and equipped with a fan, rooms include a satellite TV, minibar and safe. Enjoy views from the balcony. Private bathrooms have shower facilities. Enjoy a relaxing massage or simply lie back on a sun lounger by the pool’s cool waters. Car rental and laundry services are also available. Day trips can be arranged with the resort’s tour desk. A variety of cocktails can be savoured at the open-air Wana Beach Bar.Show full description
Resort. Located in Khao Lak, 10 km from Tsunami Memorial - Rue Tor 813, Kalima Resort and Villas Khao Lak - SHA EXTRA PLUS provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a children's playground. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Selected rooms have a kitchenette with an oven and a microwave. At Kalima Resort and Villas Khao Lak - SHA EXTRA PLUS each room includes bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or American breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Khao Lak, like cycling. There is an on-site bar and guests can also make use of the business area. Lampi Waterfall is 20 km from Kalima Resort and Villas Khao Lak - SHA EXTRA PLUS, while Nam Tok Lam Pi is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 65 km from the resort.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Lovely property. Popular among couples. Located in Khaolak, The Sarojin offers a lush tropical garden setting with direct access to a secluded beach area. Surrounded by national parks and rainforests, it offers a tropical retreat 1-hour by car from Phuket. Ficus serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine restaurants and the Edge serves the finest Thai. Rooms at The Sarojin are set within landscaped gardens of local flowers and exotic fruits. Each room is equipped with a bluetooth speaker and free WiFi access. Afternoons can be spent lazing at the Thai-style outdoor pavilion while enjoying coffee from the minibar. This luxurious resort is less than 1-hour by boat from the famous diving spots at Similan and Surin Islands, available between November and April. Magnificent natural limestone caves and lagoons at Phang Nga Bay are just 40-minutes by boat away. Relaxing massage treatments can be enjoyed at Sarojin’s spa or by the outdoor pool. Every day is an experience at The Sarojin, where staff can easily arrange Thai cooking classes or private boat charters to visit nearby islands. A wide selection of wines can be enjoyed at The Wine Bar & Cellar. Guests can also request for gourmet picnic baskets for a day out or a romantic candlelight dinner by the waterfalls.Show full description
This might be one of the most CHARMING resorts in Khao Lak.
Lodge.Lively. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Khao Lak in the Phang Nga Province Region, 3.4 km from Khuk Khak Beach and 3.6 km from Tsunami Memorial, Exotic Boutique Hotel features an outdoor pool and views of the pool. The accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV. PTT Gas Station Khaolak is 1 km away, while Khao Lak Meeting Point Tourist Information Center is 4.6 km from Exotic Boutique Hotel. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 66 km from Exotic Boutique Hotel. All units have a seating area and a private terrace. There is also a kitchen in some of the units, fitted with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. There is a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes in every unit. Towels are featured.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most LIVELY boutique hotel in Khao Lak.
Resort.Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Boasting a large and well-designed outdoor pool with views of the mountain ranges and the sea, La Vela Khao Lak offers modern rooms with complimentary WiFi. Sea breeze and the sunlight can be enjoyed at the beachfront deck. Spa and wellness centre invites all guests to indulge in various refreshing treatments and therapies. Every room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. All rooms have an en suite bathroom fitted with a bathtub. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, cycling and fishing. The resort also offers bike hire. Tsunami Memorial - Rue Tor 813 is 900 metres from La Vela Khao Lak, while Tublamu Pier is 11 km from the property. Phuket International Airport is 62 km away.Show full description
Beautiful. Charming. Situated on a white sand beach of Khao Lak, Eden Beach Khaolak Resort and Spa A Lopesan Collection Hotel - SHA Extra Plus offers a variety of accommodations with stunning view of the Andaman Sea. Guests can enjoy a full range of facilities including spa treatments, 2 dining outlets, a fitness centre and a swimming pool. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Thai and Asian cuisine. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Khaolak Tourist Information Centre and Tsunami Memorial - Rue Tor 813, about 8 km away. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Eden Beach Khaolak Resort and Spa A Lopesan Collection Hotel - SHA Extra Plus features certain units with sea views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. All guest rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet and American options. Staff at Eden Beach Khaolak Resort and Spa A Lopesan Collection Hotel - SHA Extra Plus are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Nangthong Supermarket is 6 km from the hotel, while Bangnieng Afternoon Market is 9 km from the property. Phuket International Airport is a 50-minute drive away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great views. Situated 10 km from Khao Lak, Sawasdee Home Stay Resort & Pool offers prelaxing accommodation with a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The beach is located 3.6 km from the property. The on-site restaurant serves Thai and European cuisine. Free WiFi is offered. Fitted with a terrace, the accommodation offers air conditioning and features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. A bicycle and scooter rental service is available at this property. Tublamu Pier is 7 km from the holiday home, while the Tsunami Memorial Museum is a 15-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 69 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Historic property. Lively. Great location. Located in the coastal area of Khaolak, Merlin Resort is a luxurious, Thai-style resort with direct access to the beach and beautiful tropical gardens. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. Designed with a style inspired by Thai culture, Khaolak Merlin Resort is set right next to 190 metres of sandy beach and surrounded by large scenic gardens. Visit the resort’s restaurant and enjoy international favourites, Asian cuisine and vegetarian dishes. Offering comfort, privacy and large spaces, the rooms of Khaolak Merlin Resort are furnished with superior crafted wood furniture. The bathrooms overlook the lovely gardens. Why not try a villa, which offers a private pool. At this restaurant, you can also begin a relaxing day with a hearty breakfast.Show full description
I think this is one of the most HISTORIC resorts in Khao Lak.
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