Khao Lak Competent information about Khao Lak, a wonderful destination in the South of Thailand, compiled by travel writer Richard Doring				Updated: 09/09/2010

A dream beach in the tropics...
		...Bang Niang Beach (Khao Lak)	...at the beautiful Andaman Sea
		Swimming in the sea around the clock,
natural and comfortable bungalows,
	cool beach restaurants and beach cafes,
many activities in an unspoilt nature,
		memorable excursions to fishing villages, coral reefs, bizarre rock formations, islands, caves, and waterfalls in the nearby jungle.

Not an easy choice among these picturesque bungalow villages...

 Bang Niang Beach (one mile of sandy beach, access at KM 62.1):
 

Ramada Resort Khao Lak (76 rooms and 8 Ocean Front Villas)	High occupancy in the low season.	Post-modern japanese style (or contemporary Thai?), arranged in horse-shoe shape		4200 - 9200 Baht (April-October: 2100-5100 Baht)	105 - 230 Euro (42-102 Euro)	Tel: +66 76 427777 Fax: +66 76 427784 rsvn@ramadakhaolak.com http://www.ramadakhaolak.com sawadee.com: 5650-11650 Baht/room
Richard Dorings information: New resort in postmodern Japanese style in the excellent location of the former Palm Andaman Beach Resort. Two- and three-storey buildings are arranged in horseshoe shape around a swimming pool with open view towards the Andaman Sea. Well appointed rooms with all facilities including free WLAN.
La Flora Beach Resort & Spa (138 rooms in bungalows and in the hotel wings)	High occupancy in the low season.			5200 - 7200 Baht (incl.Tax,Service,ABF)	130 - 180 Euro	Tel: +66 76 428000 Fax: +66 76 428029 http://www.lafloraresort.com  sawadee.com: 5900-11900 Baht/room
Richard Dorings information: A Summit Hotel. The La Flora Resort & Spa is designed in contemporary Asian style. Guests can enjoy an infinity pool and a freeform pool featuring Jacuzzi jets and underwater music. There are Pool Access Rooms with daybeds, a private Jacuzzi, and a direct connection into the pool area. The Spa offers treatments with natural Jurlique products and locally sourced oils, a fitness centre, tennis courts and a beach club offering water sports. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms and hotel public areas as well as a library full of books and computers.
Mukdara Beach Resort (64 Villas and 84 rooms)	High occupancy in the low season.			4300 - 9000 Baht/Day (incl.Tax,Service,ABF)	107 - 225 Euro	Tel: +66 76 429999 Fax: +66 76 420098 http://www.mukdarabeach.com sawadee.com: 2000-5000 Baht/room
Richard Dorings information (June 2007): New true 4-star resort catering for package tourists and for individual tourits, 64 big bungalows, that are called Villas, several hotel buildings with 84 rooms and suites, furnished to a very high standard, imposing reception building, spa, many restaurants and bars, gigantic poolscape and glorious gardening.
Sita Garden (Special internet rate) Bookable any day for at least 7 nights. (Special opening in August 2011 -- 1600 Baht)	To the website			2400 - 2800 Baht per day (min. 1 week) (incl.Tax,Service)	60 - 70 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: sitagarden08 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information: Summer cottage arrangement, very family friendly, located directly on the beach. 5 attractive small houses (ranging from 2400-2800 Baht) with fan and aircon, tastefully decorated, shower/WC, kitchenette, large terrace with sea view, 4 bungalows with 3rd bed or separate children's room with bunk bed. German owners, there is a restaurant next door, no hotel service. Prior reservation is necessary, only in the months from February to August with a chance of success. For the first time Sita Garden was open in the Green Season in July and August 2010. The first guests who had booked for 10 days extended their stay for another 9 days. And they loved it very much here, having the garden and the beach all for them alone. As the bungalow C1 is used as an office with permanent staff, they were not lonely, but had all the privacy they wished for. The special summer rate is 1600 Baht per bungalow per night for 2 persons PLUS 300 Baht per night for each child.
Chong Fah Beach Resort  -  Sita Garden  -  Andaman Restaurant  -  Chong Fah Restaurant  -  Mukdara Beach Resort
Chong Fah Beach Resort (30 rooms)				4000, 5000, 6000 Baht	100, 125, 150  Euro	Tel: +6676486056 Fax +6676486055 Direct email
Richard Dorings information (July 2009): The very popular Chong Fah Beach Resort seems to be built in postmodern Japanese style. The resort consists of 4 Beachfront Double Bungalows, 3 Garden Double Bungalows, 4 Double Storey Houses with 4 rooms each, all rooms are very tastefully decorated. The swimming pool is tiled with black granite. An upmarket restaurant overlooks the beach, a second restaurant in local style is 100 m away right on the beach. Advance booking highly recommended. Open all year.
Sudala Beach Resort (24 rooms in double bungalows, 54 hotel rooms)	Open all year!			3000 - 4900 Baht (incl.Tax,Service,BF-Buffet)	75 - 123 Euro
Richard Dorings information (July 2009): 80 to 140 m from the beach, 12 spacious, dark red double bungalows (Seaview Bungalows, Garden Bungalows and Pool View Bungalows) along the concrete beach road, 54 rooms in three 3-storey hotel buildings. 2 pools, Sunny Restaurant and Bar on the beach. Same owner as Mukdara Beach Resort.
Fanari Resort (4 bungalows, 12 rooms in double bungalows with seaview or pool view, 12 duplex rooms)				5500 - 9000 Baht (incl.Tax,Service,BF-Buffet)	137 - 225 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: fanari09 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information (September 2009): Very spacious bungalows for families right at the beach, only 4 bungalows have seaview, most others have poolview. The rates are applicable for 4 persons, that is inclusive of 4 x breakfast. In the duplex rooms in the new main building up to 6 persons can easily be accommodated. As all rates are per family, the price per person is very reasonable. New owners from FuramaXpress.
The Shambhala Khaolak Resort (10 rooms in bungalows, 4 rooms in apartment house)				4000, 5000, 6000 Baht (incl.Tax,Service,BF-Buffet)	100, 125, 150  Euro	Tel: +6676486600-1 Direct email
Room rates are from November to April per room or bungalow for 1 or 2 guests (some incl. American Breakfast), surcharge for an extra bed 200 to 450 Baht, small children in the bed with the parents are free of charge, surcharge for "Peak Season" around Christmas/NewYear is 400 Baht in some resorts. Transfer from Phuket Airport to the resort is available for 1500 Baht per trip.

  Bang Niang Beach, a little away from the beach (access at KM 62.1):

Riverside Resort & Spa (27 luxury rooms) (Markus & Choraton)	Website	Website		5500 Baht	137 Euro
The Sandy House (10 rooms with ac, TV, minimart) (Michael & Nok)	Website	Website	Open all year	800 - 1500 Baht	20 - 37 Euro	Tel: +66 76 486224 Direct email
Richard Dorings information (July 2007): 200 mts from the beach, 3 storied town house, big, clean rooms with aircon, TV and shower/WC. Under Thai / English management. D. & I. McM. from Khanom Beach write about The Sandy House (February 2008): "The room was clean, smelled clean too !! It had twin beds, and air con, which I didn't need, a basic but roomy bathroom, and nice big fluffy bath towels.... and friendly UK owner Michael, his wife, Nok, and his large Thai family - were all very friendly. Price, no breakfast, 800 THB. That was for a single occupancy. Incidentally, I was able to book with them via email/online, the day before I travelled there. In high season, I would recommend phoning in your reservation, as their prices are very competitive."
FuramaXpress Bangniang Beach (38 rooms in hotel buildings and 34 rooms in double bungalows around the pool: )	Open	New management since February 2010		2400 - 3000 Baht	60 - 75 Euro	Tel: +66 76 443473 Fax:+66 76 443475 Direct email
Richard Dorings information (February 2010): 80 to 140 m from the beach, 17 double bungalows around the pool (3000 Baht), 30 rooms in a 3-storey hotel building (2400 Baht) and 8 rooms in the garden building (2700 Baht). Restaurant. On February 1, 2010, the international chain Furama took over the former Bang Niang Beach Resort.
Jasmin Resort (18 rooms in 9 double bungalows with ac) (Paul & Mukda)				ac 1750 Baht (incl.Tax,Service)	43 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: jasminresort08 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information (July  2009): Small family resort 200 metres back from the beach in a very beautiful tropical garden.
Baan Bamboo Resort (8 bungalows and 2 rooms) (Paeo "Bamboo")				700 - 1400 Baht (incl.Tax,Service)	17 - 35 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: baanbamboo09 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information (September 2010): Small resort 300 metres back from the beach with small bungalows decorated with lots of  firstclass bamboo. Equipped with aircon  and fan, warm water and terrace. And 2 nice rooms for backpackers with bathroom (700 Baht).
Amsterdam Bungalows (4 rooms and 10 small bungalows, restaurant) (Kees van Dobben)				500 - 900 Baht	12 - 22 Euro	Tel: +66 81 857881 Direct email
Richard Dorings information: Small establishment 200 metres back from the beach, small stone built bungalows with fan and 4 rooms on the upper floor of the main building, restaurant, small bar. Dutch management. Good value for money.
Sea Sand Sun Resort (7 bungalows) (Kukai)				2500 Baht (incl.ABF,tax,service)	62 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: seasunsand11(at)khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information (July 2010): This new family style bungalow village  is situated 300 meters from the beach right next to the famous Joe's Steakhouse. The 7 modern bungalows are well equipped with aircon and all amenities, one of them a 2 family suite with 2 bedrooms and one living room for 4500 Baht. The resort offers a breakfast restaurant and a small bar. The resort is managed by a young lady from Bangkok who fell in love with Khao Lak. Peak Season Surcharge 500 Baht. Open all year.
Ladda Resort (8 rooms and 11new bungalows) (Ladda) Rooms available Dec.1 to 15 and from March 15, 2009)			-	1000 - 1500 Baht (incl.ABF,tax,service)	25 - 37 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: laddaresort08 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Dorings information: Small resort at Soi 4, 300 m from the beach, 8 rooms with aircon in the 2-storey rowhouse, 5 bungalows, small pool, restaurant, family business, nice and quiet garden. Extrabed for small child 100 Baht. Thai-Danish management.
Cousin Resort (26 rooms in bungalows and double bungalows with fan and ac, restaurant, bar, pool) (Saeng and San)	To the website	To the website		1700 Baht (incl.Tax,Service)	42 Euro	Information and reservation from Internet Booking Service Khao Lak: cousinresort08 (at) khaolak.de
Richard Doring's information (June 2007): 26 clean rooms in modern single bungalows and double bungalows with fan and aircon (ranging from 1500 - 1700 Baht) also rooms in a row house and two family houses (3500 Baht), restaurant, clean pool, friendly management. Extra bed 500 Baht. An especially nice complimentary note from a recent guest: "The vacation was a dream. We had already heard good reports about Cousin Resort and our expectations have come true, a wonderful small informal arrangement with great staff. Also both our little ones have enjoyed Khao Lak very much, above all was the unbelievable fondness the Thais have for children." Mrs. S.H.
Thupthong Guesthouse (12 rooms)				800 - 1000 Baht (incl.tax,service)	20 - 25 Euro
Richard Doring's information (June 2010): 3 storied, renovated house, massive building 100 mts from the beach, all rooms with ventilating fan, minibar and terrace / balcony, 6 rooms with sea view, 6 rooms to the back, 4 rooms in 2 double bungalows directly along the road with best seaview, reception with coffee shop.
Sanuk Bungalows (5 bungalows)				800 - 1000 Baht	20 - 25 Euro	Tel: +66 76 486800 Direct email
Richard Doring's information: 5 small bungalows with aircon and fan, brick built bungalows with small cooking area. Under German management.
Room rates are in season (November to April) per room or bungalow for 1 or 2 guests (some incl. American Breakfast), surcharge for an extra bed 200 to 450 Baht, small children in the bed with the parents are free of charge, surcharge for "Peak Season" around Christmas/NewYear is 400 Baht in some resorts. Transfer from Phuket Airport to the resort is available for 1500 Baht per trip.
Bang Niang Beach: the northern end with the snack bar and the massage huts of Mama Alex, on the right the danish villa

Bang Niang Beach, along highway H4 (from KM 61.2 to KM 62.4):

Loma Resort (8 Apartments and 2 Family Apartments)				2200 Baht (incl.Tax,Service,Brf.)	55 Euro	Tel: +66 76 485171
Claudia Roessler writes: "Luxurious resort with 8 Deluxe- & 2 Family-Bungalows (2 resp. 3 rooms, fridge, TV, Video, MP3-Player), Saltwaterpool with Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steambath, Restaurant, Chill Out Lounge, WLAN Internet & Internetcafe" Richard Doring informiert (Oktober 2007): The resort belongs to Loma Diving, owned by Markus and Anotscha. Manager is Ann, who did a very good job at Sita Garden before. Surcharge at Christmas/New Year 200 Baht, Extrabed 700 Baht (children 500 Baht).
Chanita Mansion (29 Zimmer)				600 Baht	15 Euro	Tel: +66 86 273 2359 Fax: +66 76 486147 (nur englisch)
Richard Doring informiert: New small hotel behind shop houses at the end of the lane, quiet location, 29 clean rooms with aircon or fan, minibar, TV and hot water shower/WC.
Taveesub Apartment (11 large ac-rooms)				800 Baht	20 Euro	Tel: +66 76 486770
Richard Doring's information: 11 spacious rooms with fridge, TV, aircon and big bath, also suitable for long term rental.
Sinee Guesthouse (4 ac-bungalows)		With minibar, TV, water heater		800 Baht	20 Euro	Tel: +66 76 486772
Richard Doring's information: Four clean stone built bungalows with aircon, big bath and large terrace.
Tony Lodge (18 rooms with ac)		Fully operational all year round		1200 Baht	30 Euro	tttlodge@tonylodge.com Tel: +66 76 486073 +66 1 8953306 (nur englisch)
Richard Doring's information: A "New Generation Hotel" built from atmospheric bricks, 3 storeys high. Next to the highway.
Motive Cottage		Fully operational all year round
Richard Doring's information: New 3 storied hotel in a shop house on the H4, much favoured with Thai businessmen.
Khaolak City (27 rooms with ac, TV)		Fully operational all year round		1300 - 2000 Baht	32 - 50 Euro	Tel: +6676423192-3
Richard Doring's information: New small hotel at the main road near the bus terminal. Excellent value for money.
Bang Niang Emerald (17 rooms)				500 Baht	12 Euro	Tel: +6676486513
Richard Doring's information: New 2 storied guesthouse behind the Emerald Arcade in the road leading to the beach. Large rooms with aircon, TV and hot water shower.
Rates are per room in season (November to April) for 1 or 2 guests, surcharge for an extra bed 200 Baht, small children in the bed with the parents are free of charge.

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