Best Luxury Hotels In Khao Lak

North of Phuket island on the stunning Andaman coast, lies the peaceful resort of Khao Lak. Its rolling hills, tropical national parkland and white sandy beaches draw many visitors, keen to explore this piece of paradise. There are restrictions on how tall buildings can be to preserve the area’s sleepy charm. And with many newly refurbished, high-end resorts, there’s no shortage of wonderful places to stay.



Khao Lak, Phang Nga

The Sarojin

Hotel
(5 stars)

This secluded retreat just oozes romance. Its 56 swish contemporary suites are spread across seven buildings. All are flanked with lush flora and fauna and set around a dreamy infinity pool centrepiece. Guests can lounge on a muslin draped cabana, play petanque or croquet on the perfectly manicured lawns, take a sunset cruise, enjoy a private barbeque meal, borrow books from the extensive library, dine in the beachside restaurant or drink cocktails under a fig tree. Visit the spa with its rainfall showers, soaking tubs for two, treatment pavilions and an alfresco lounge. And for a real treat, upgrade your room to a residence with jacuzzi’s and terrace.

Khao Lak, Phang Nga

JW Marriott Khao Lak

Hotel
(5 stars)

One of JM Marriott’s flagship resorts, this immaculate property sits beside Khuk Khak Beach. Swimmers will adore the lagoon style pool which is the largest in Southeast Asia – with two swim-up bars. It houses 292 rooms and suites all with private outdoor spaces and oversized tubs. Further facilities include tennis, squash, volleyball, video games (a lifesaver if travelling with teens), a fitness suite, Quan Spa providing indoor and outdoor treatments and restaurants offering Thai, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean and European cuisine. It may be huge but still manages to retain a personal feel.

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JW Marriott Khao Lak

Khao Lak, Phang Nga

Casa de la Flora

Hotel
(5 stars)

36 cube-shaped villas give a modernist edge to this palm-lined beachfront in Phangnga province. Designed by VaSLab Architecture, the all-pool-villa hotel was commissioned in 2008, with unusual deviated walls, tilted roofs, green walls, rainwater recycling and custom-made furniture by Anon Pairot Design Studio. Casa de la Flora offers round the clock butler service, spa, fitness suite, direct beach access, minbars, mountain bike hire and watersports. Charming afternoon tea is served daily, with dinner taken at the Thai waterside eatery La Aranya -and the cocktails here are epic with variations as imaginative as the resort’s architecture. This chic design property is well suited to discerning couples and adult visitors.

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Casa de la Flora

Khao Lak, Phang Nga

Devasom Khao Lak

Hotel
(5 stars)

Set between a freshwater tropical lagoon and a private beach, this luxury hotel enjoys the best of both worlds. 69 rooms, suites and villas nestled among coconut groves, offer lovely views of the Andaman coast. The design is inspired by the intricate architecture of ancient Asian civilisations, in a neutral palette with splashes of vibrant colour. Swim in the marble saltwater infinity pool as you look out over the ocean, head to the incredible spa, try your hand at paddle boarding and kayaking, dine on Thai cuisine at Takola or more relaxed cuisine at the beach bar and grill. Activities include yoga, local tours, cooking classes – and there’s a programme for children too.

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Devasom Khao Lak

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