{"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":"2026-08-11T13:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:48:28","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 a fraction of Phuket’s crowds. This is a coast built for doing nothing at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Haven Khao Lak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll find it hard to tear yourself away from The Haven Khao Lak, where guests 12 and over are welcomed for beachfront serenity. The 5,000sqm saltwater pool \u2013 the biggest saltwater pool in Thailand \u2013 winds its way around the entire resort, while the scent of exotic flowers dances on the breeze. Its lead-in guest rooms are generously sized, while oceanfront jacuzzi upgrades add a dash of romance. Looking to immerse yourself in local culture? Book a Thai cooking class with Chef Nhong or try your hand at batik painting; both run directly through the resort.<\/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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