Khao
Lak Competent information about Khao Lak, the wonderful destination in the South of Thailand, compiled by travel writer Richard Doring |
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Nang Thong Beach (Khao Lak)
Rocky outcrops divide the 2.5 km long, fine sandy beach here at Nang Thong, some of them reaching picturesquely up to 50 meters out into the sea. During high season it is also suitable for swimming at low tide. Rock pools with all manner of interesting things to find, including sharp edged sea shells, are left behind as the tide retreats. The Bang Niang river ends this beach segment to the north. At low tide, the river is barely recognizable as an obstacle, however, at high tide caution must be taken if wanting to cross as the depth increases to around shoulder height! If it must be crossed, there is usually a local ferryman to be found who will assist for a 10 Baht fee. There are many new shops and several shopping arcades to be found along the H4 which is between 300-600 mts from the beach and runs parallel to it. A wide range of goods and services can be found here, including restaurants, diving shops, tailors, tour and travel agencies, minimarkets, taxi services, souvenir stores, money change etc. This area is also known locally as 'Central Khao Lak.' About 30 sparsely scattered farmhouses of the original village of Bang La On are now almost lost from view with all of the new development.
The many attractive bungalows in the Nang Thong beach area have been visited
regularly since the mid 1980's, mainly by German individual travellers. Around
1997 the first high quality resorts started to appear and this opened up
the market to the package holiday companies. Many new comfortable bungalows
and 2 storied apartment buildings have now been built.
On the new website http://www.t-globe.com/nang-thong-beach you find latest
information about Nang Thong Beach, an excellent map and lots of useful
information for your holiday in Khao Lak. |
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Bungalows and Resorts (2014) |
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No easy choice among these picturesque
bungalow villages...
Nang Thong
Beach (over a mile of beach, access from KM 58.8 to
KM 59.6):
Khaolak Laguna
Resort (106 rooms in hotel buildings, 36 villas, 8 beachfront villas) |
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5000 - 6100 Baht |
125 - 150 Euro |
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Baan
Khao Lak Resort (beachfront resort) (68 rooms in chalets and villas) Special rates only with internet booking! |
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3300 - 10900 Baht |
82 - 270 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Very friendly 3 to 4-star beach hotel with 68 aircon rooms, single bungalows at the beach and in the second row with excellent seaview, double storey hotel buildings, excellent furniture and fittings (e.g. 15 electric plugs per room), swimming pool, restaurant, very friendly, family style management, excellent value for money with internet booking: Double-storey Cottage 3300 Baht, Superior Room 4200 Baht, Cottage 5000 Baht, 7 Sea View Villas 7900 Baht, 3 Beach Front Villas 10900 Baht, extra bed 1200 Baht, extra bed for children up to 12 years 600 Baht. Peak season surcharge (Dec. 20 to Jan. 20): 1200 Baht. | |||||||
Nang
Thong 2 Resort (beachfront) (25 bungalows and pool) |
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2000 - 3000 Baht |
50 - 75 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): The very popular resort has 25 beachfront and garden bungalows, 7 double storey buildings with 4 rooms, all with sea view. New swimming pool and excellent airy restaurant, shady reclining area on the sand next to the beach. | |||||||
Suwan Palm
Resort (beachfront) (44 rooms, 10 family rooms) Special rates only with internet booking! |
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2600 - 3400 Baht |
65 - 85 Euro |
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Richard Doring's
information (February 2014): 3 star beach hotel with
44 air-conditioned rooms on 3 floors, all with wonderful sea views, all very
well equipped. Swimming pool, 2 restaurants, 80 mts from the beach, good value for money. Superior rooms 2600 Baht, Deluxe rooms 3400 Baht, children up to 12 years old can share their parents bed for free (meals 50%). Family rooms in the building next to the pool for 2900 Baht (+200 Baht for 1 child, +700 Baht for 2nd child under 12 years). Peak season surcharge 700 Baht. WLAN Internet access. Informal atmosphere. Restaurant on the beach at the "Khaolak Friends Kitchen". |
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Khao Lak Seaview Resort & Spa (beachfront) (197 rooms and villas) |
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Room on 3rd floor: |
125 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February
2014): A very tasteful resort with 9 luxurious Villas (17000 and 23000
Bah) and two 3-storied hotel buildings with spacious rooms (most having
2 double beds for up to 4 guests), the upper floors have a wonderful sea
view. Swimming pool and a large children's pool, (which may be also used
by the children from the nearby resorts, providing that they use the restaurant),
very pleasant atmosphere. The design and layout of the rooms makes this a
real 4 star resort catering admirably for children. The walk in prices are
up to 50% higher than our special negotiated Internet prices. From the 20.12.2014
to the 10.1.2015 a peak season surcharge of 1500 Baht is applicable. Children
(2-12 years) sharing their parents bed, pay no surcharge, only 175 Baht for
breakfast. 3 special furnished deluxe rooms are available for handicapped
guests. There are 120 new rooms and more villas in the Lagoon Wing (600 to 1000 Baht cheaper than in the beach wing). Water gardens, fitness centre, squash-court, day-care centre and 2 salas for quiet private parties. We can book exclusively the spacious rooms on the third floor for 5000 Baht only, all with fantastic sea view. |
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Khaolak
Countryside Resort (71 rooms in bungalows and double storey apartment houses, pool, open restaurant) |
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2100 - 2300 |
52 - 57 |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 22 nice aircon bungalows (with TV) and new apartmenthouses with 49 rooms, swimming pool, restaurant, 300 m from the beach, very good value for money. New management. No peak season surcharge! | |||||||
Happy Lagoon
Bungalows (30 rooms) |
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600 - 1600 Baht |
15 - 40 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 423408 |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 10 terraced houses and 20 rooms in 10 double bungalows 200 mts from the beach, clean rooms with fan or aircon, very reasonable, nice and clean with a good restaurant. Chinese shrine next door. | |||||||
Nang
Thong Bay Resort With a beautiful pool ! (25 bungalows, 30 rooms in the Seaview House, 24 rooms in 2 apartment houses) |
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2000 - 3000 |
50 - 75 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Set in a natural environment, even having a brook running through it, this is an extremely attractive setting. 25 single bungalows with aircon. 24 spacious, comfortable rooms and family rooms in apartment buildings. 30 rooms in the Seaview House (with the 2nd and 3rd floor having the best sea view). English-speaking management, beach restaurant and swimming pool. They have their own beach area with deck chairs available from the resort. Many guests return every year. Independent alarm system with 24-hour security. | |||||||
Khaolak Bhandari
Resort & Spa (29 bungalows, 48 rooms in chalets) Special rates only with internet booking! |
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November to April: |
84 / 104 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): This is a unique, scenic bungalow complex in traditional Thai style. 29 aircon bungalows each having a total area of 43 square meters, of which 28 square meters is the sitting room and bedroom. In each case, three bungalows stand in an open courtyard, with water features and streams in the garden. The beautiful beach is just 100 metres across the road. With our Super Special Rates you get an exceptional value for money!! | |||||||
Khaolak
Oriental Resort (46 rooms for couples only) (Special internet rates only !) |
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November - April: |
75 - 98 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): The sister resort of the Bhandari was built with the same care and the same feeling for Thai tradition. Each room is equipped with all conveniences of a modern resort, there are no extra beds, though. The 23 Oriental Pool Access Rooms (3900 Baht) have direct access from the terrace to the pool, the 23 Oriental Deluxe Rooms (3400 Baht) in the upper floor are equipped with the same comfort. The Oriental Resort features a restaurant, a bar and a fitness room. Across the beach road is the access to the beautiful beach. | |||||||
Khao Lak Green Beach Resort (42 bungalows with aircon or fan, built with bamboo and other natural material) |
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1400 - 2300 Baht |
35 - 57 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Blending into the surrounding environment this resort has a small lake and tall, up to 500 year-old, trees. Next to the beach there are 25 well built single bungalows, some having panoramic views of the sea. There are 6 larger double bungalows in the garden, each having 2 rooms with a connecting door, and 5 very peaceful bungalows further back in the garden. | |||||||
Ocean
Breeze Resort (24 rooms in bungalows, 44 hotel rooms, beachfront restaurant) |
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4000 to 6500 Baht |
91 - 148 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (July 2014): Pleasant bungalow arrangement in a tropical garden with 24 Deluxe rooms in bungalows (5000 Baht), 14 Superior rooms in a 2-storey apartment building (4000 Baht) and 30 rooms in the new 4-storey hotel building (5500 and 6500 Baht). You can also enjoy the Indigo Restaurant at the beach with excellent, varied cuisine with European standard, bar, swimming pool, fitness-center, sunbathing and relaxing on the beach. Under experienced management by a hotelier from Salzburg, Austria. This new resort is fully booked most of the time. | |||||||
Khao Lak Andaman Beach
Resort (36 aircon bungalows in 4 rows, restaurant on the beach) |
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1800 - 2400 Baht |
43 - 55 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (July 2014): 36 bungalows in four rows, spacious, well furnished, complete with aircon, fridge, hot water shower and bath and modern bathroom fittings. Sea views from all terraces. The bungalows (nearest the sea ) and those in the second row are 2400 Baht. In the third and fourth row they range from 1800 Baht to 2000 Baht. Very wellkept garden. On the beach the popular, inexpensive restaurant is furnished very nicely and tastefully decorated, operating under the proven management of Khun Fon. | |||||||
Peter Hut (10 bungalows and 8 rooms 300 m from the sea) (Special rates only from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak!) |
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550 - 950 Baht |
13 - 22 Euro |
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information (July 2014):
10 bungalows from bamboo and wood and 8 rooms in a stone house in
an extensive garden. All rooms come with aircon and fridge, safety box and cable TV, bathroom with warm water, terrace with chairs. Breakfast is available from 8:30 in Peter Restaurant next to the beach, the Peter Bar has open until the last customer leaves. Discounts for longer stay are available from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak. Please ask Dagmar at: |
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Lah-Own Khaolak
Resort (13 bungalows and 32 rooms in 2-storey chalets) (Special rates only from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak!) |
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2350 - 3950 Baht |
64 - 107 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (April 2014): 13 bungalows and 12 two-storey chalets wit 32 rooms, all with aircon, quality furniture, built-in safe, mostly with fridge, standard rooms with minibar, bathroom with warm water. All terraces and balconies have seaview. The beachfront bungalows in the first row are 3800 Baht, the single bungalows 3000 Baht, the rooms in the Chalets 2250 to 2750 Baht. The resort has free internet, a large swimming pool with 90 sunbeds, a restaurant with beach bar and a small library. The guests of the Lah-Own Resort enjoy the 15 minute walk to Nang Thong or Bang Niang. Under professional management of Mr. Pisit. | |||||||
All prices are per room or bungalow for 1 or 2 guests including
all taxes and service charge (some incl. American Breakfast), |
Nang Thong, along Petchkasem Highway (from KM
59 to 60.1):
Phu Khao Lak A family run business for 17 years (10 rooms for rent, 10 bungalows, pool, excellent restaurant) |
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400 - 450 - 500 |
10 - 11 - 13 - 38 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 485141 |
Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Ground-level brick houses with several clean fan rooms and 10 bungalows in a big, extremely well kept palm grove, small swimming pool. The establishment is located on the land side of the H4, 10 min. to the beach. Excellent new restaurant with nice view of the sea, managed by the friendly family Ko Chin. | ||||||
Khao Lak
Hillside Villa (9 bungalows on the hillside with a beautiful view over Khao Lak to the sea) |
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Internet Special |
38 Euro |
Tel: +66 89 1962623 |
Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 9 stonehouses at the slope of the National Park with a balcony affording an excellent view over the surprisingly green Khao Lak across the Andaman Sea to the blue horizon. All rooms are equipped with airconditioning, a real fridge, satellite TV, and warm water in the bathroom. Transfer Service to the Nang Thong Beach. Very friendly, young owner Jiab. | ||||||
Khao Lak Grand City
Hotel (30 rooms with fan or aircon in the upper floor of a shop house at the main road) |
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600 - 1000 - 1200 |
15 - 25 - 30 |
Tel: +66 76 485569 |
Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 2 two storied, bright yellow painted town houses on the H4. Below there are several stores and the reception, above there are 23 Superior and Deluxe rooms with air-conditioning, minibar, television and hot water, as well as 7 Standard rooms without air-conditioning or minibar. New swimming pool and beautiful garden restaurant behind the buildings. Very friendly, young owner, Khun Buhm. | ||||||
Khao Lak Palm Hill
Resort (35 aircon rooms, pool) Under professional management of Dee |
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2000 Baht |
50 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 35 nice, big rooms with aircon in the two storied houses which are arranged horseshoe-shaped around the big pool. Spacious tropical garden with an open air restaurant. Generous spa building, WLAN Internet access. | ||||||
Khaolak Banana Bungalow (Bungalows around a pool) |
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800 - 1800 Baht |
20 - 45 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 485889 |
Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Rustique bungalows in a quiet location, 15 minutes from the beach, pool. | ||||||
Khaolak Inn (17 aircon-rooms in the upper floor of a shop house) |
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1200 Baht |
30 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 485045 |
Richard Doring's information (February 2014): Spacious, clean aircon rooms in the upper floor of a shop house in the centre of Khao Lak, well equipped with bath, TV, fridge and balconies overlooking the H4. | ||||||
Jerung Hotel (20 rooms) |
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1200 Baht |
30 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 485815 |
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Richard Doring informiert (February 2014): Clean aircon rooms in a 4 storey house by the main road in the center, well equipped with bathroom, TV, fridge. New owner. | ||||||
Father & Son
Bungalows (10 bungalows in a tropical garden) |
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300 - 600 Baht |
8 - 15 Euro |
Tel: +66 76 485277 |
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Richard Doring's information (February 2014): 4 well-arranged, small solidly built bungalows with a nice view of the wide, tropical garden. 6 smaller bungalows hide between young palms and many tropical bushes. Very clean and quiet, around 500 mts to the sea. | ||||||
Krathom Khao Lak
Resort (25 bungalows) Now with a Swimming Pool! |
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1200 - 1800 Baht |
30 - 45 Euro |
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Richard Doring's information (Februay 2014): Attractive and easy on the eye, there are wooden bungalows equipped with aircon/fans and beautiful stone bungalows with aircon, all with warm water. Good restaurant. All located in a scenic mature garden adorned with palm trees, kids playground. Having direct access from the H4, around 500 mts from the beach, very nice family, the father is a doctor and pursues his practice in the evening on the premises. | ||||||
All prices are from November to April per room or bungalow for
1 or 2 guests (some incl. American Breakfast), |
May we (Dagmar and Kati) help you to book your holiday bungalow at Khao Lak for you? | |||||||
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