Khao Lak

Travel Guide

Ko Surin National Park which includes colourful reefs and general coastal views
Ko Surin National Park featuring tropical scenes, boating and a sandy beach
Ko Surin National Park showing boating and general coastal views
Khao Lak showing forest scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Khao Lak

Khao Lak Travel Guide Video

Gaze up at the imposing mountain peak and relax on the sand in this vast line of beaches in Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park.

Khao Lak is a region of stunning resorts adorning the unspoiled golden Andaman Coast in southern Thailand. Among the many popular activities in this beach heaven are scuba diving and island-hopping. Stay at an exclusive resort in one of the many villages spread out across this 12-mile (20-kilometer) expanse.

Bring your snorkeling gear and spend an afternoon at one of the pristine beaches that meet the Andaman Sea. Enjoy a meal at the charming restaurant on Pak Weep Beach and have a refreshing massage on the sand. Read a book beneath an umbrella on the white sands of Ao Thong Beach.

Explore some of the spectacular terrain not far from the hotels, including the many waterfalls within the dense forests of Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park and Ko Surin National Park. These cascades offer the best viewing from August through November. Visit the Sai Rung Waterfall, which is among the most accessible in the Khao Lak area. Its water flows over jagged rocks into a natural pool.

Get a sense of the local culture of the area by visiting the Bang Niang Market, which is held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Consider trying crickets and scorpions or less exotic snacks such as fried chicken, fruit and vegetables. Inspect the adjacent Tsunami Memorial, which pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the 2004 tragedy that devastated the region.

The area is a little north of Phuket Island in the southern part of Thailand. Get a flight to Phuket International Airport and drive north for about 44 miles (70 kilometers) to reach this area in around 1 hour. Make sure to visit nearby sites, such as Ao Phang-nga National Park, Khlong Phanom National Park and the Lampi Waterfall.

Khao Lak is a serene and scenic expanse of resorts, beaches and undulating park terrain.

Where to stay in Khao Lak

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Khuk Khak Beach

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Khuk Khak Beach. A stop by Bang Niang Beach or Khuk Khak Beach might round out your trip.

Khuk Khak Beach
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
41/12 Moo 3, Khuk Khak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
The price is S$196 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
S$196
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Takua Pa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (673 reviews)
"Highly recommend this resort. Food is top notch and everything is 5 stars! You will not be disappointed"

Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2025

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
5 out of 5
10/18 Petchkasem Road, Moo 7 Kukkak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
The price is S$127 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$127
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Takua Pa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Lovely quiet getaway, but don’t be sneaky
"Overall was a good stay, however a bit of a swifty was pulled - we paid for a family pool suite, and clearly was the junior pool suite (difference of around $40 AUD per night) - but were told it was the right room just in a different area - but their room layouts on their own website disprove this. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani
ROBINSON KHAO LAK
ROBINSON KHAO LAK
4.5 out of 5
9/9 Moo ,1 Tambon Kuk Kak, Khao Lak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Takua Pa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bang Niang Beach and Boat 813 are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Fabulous buffet. Friendly staff. We stayed off peak at the end of May and the resort was no where near full. Apart from 3 days rain the weather was perfect. Pool area and gardens very well maintained."

Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2025

ROBINSON KHAO LAK
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Chaya
Villa Chaya
2.5 out of 5
57/56 Moo 5, Khukkak, Takua Pa, Phangnga
Stay at this aparthotel in Takua Pa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bang Niang Beach and Khuk Khak Beach are located ...
Very poor reception
"Very poor communication with reception. Paid for breakfast, but no known breakfast services. Front desk didn’t even advise until checkout."

Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2024

Villa Chaya
Ton Pling Khao Lak Villa
Ton Pling Khao Lak Villa
3 out of 5
2 Moo 2, Thai Mueang, Phang Nga Province
Stay at this 3-star villa in Khao Lak. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Bang Niang Beach and Khao Lak Beach are located ...
Ton Pling Khao Lak Villa
The Canal Villas Khaolak
The Canal Villas Khaolak
2.5 out of 5
9/2 Keukkak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
Book a stay at this golf villa in Takua Pa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bang Niang Beach and Pak Weep Beach ...
Big room
"Big room"

Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2019

The Canal Villas Khaolak
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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