{"id":2100,"date":"2024-03-01T02:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-khao-lak-resort\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:42:11","slug":"best-khao-lak-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-khao-lak-resorts\/","title":{"rendered":"Khao Lak’s Best Five-Star Resorts Include Thailand’s Largest Saltwater Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Khao Lak’s best five-star resorts sit on secluded beaches with laidback vibes, all within a stone’s throw of bustling Phuket \u2013 these are the standouts worth booking.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About an hour’s drive north of Phuket sits Khao Lak<\/a>, one of Thailand<\/a>\u2019s best-kept secrets: the same tropical, palm-fringed coastline the country is famous for, with five-star Khao Lak resorts to match, but a fraction of Phuket’s crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swap the neon lights and nightlife for the white-sand stretches of Khuk Khak and Bang Sak beaches, and pools that rank among the largest in Asia; The Haven Khao Lak’s alone is the biggest saltwater pool in Thailand, running the full 380-metre width of the resort. This is a coast built for doing nothing at all \u2013 and these are the Khao Lak resorts to do it at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Little Shore Khao Lak by Katathani<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This beachfront resort joins the much-loved Katathani collection, bringing private pool suites to the sands of Nang Thong Beach. From family pool suites for up to four, to romantic villas for two with outdoor bathtubs, each beachside hideaway promises privacy and space. Amid the resort’s lush tropical gardens are an infinity pool with a swim-up bar at Koko’s, plus two restaurants spanning international dining at The Kati and elevated Thai cuisine at Param Para. The spa offers a signature Black Sand treatment, and the Artisan Boutique & Caf\u00e9 is on hand for browsing locally crafted gifts. Guests also enjoy access to the resort’s sister property, The Sands, next door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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