{"id":50240,"date":"2026-05-27T18:17:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=50240"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:17:50","slug":"why-book-the-sands-khao-lak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-book-the-sands-khao-lak\/","title":{"rendered":"The Khao Lak Resort Where Families Get a Water Park and Couples Get a Lagoon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>From an adults-only pool sanctuary to a water park the kids will be talking about for years \u2013 The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani has it all.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set directly on the beach, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani boasts something architecturally deliberate: two separate wings, each with their own atmosphere, sharing <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/khao-lak-seven-things-to-do\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/khao-lak-seven-things-to-do\/\">one stretch of coastline<\/a>. Separate adults-only and family-friendly wings means this dreamy retreat doesn&#8217;t compromise, it doesn&#8217;t ask you to choose between relaxation and adventure, it offers both. That&#8217;s why this <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?flexibleWithDates=true&amp;destinationName=Khao%20Lak&amp;destinationId=le_f3ad1c493ba61ad63bb43d6947f42d95&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?flexibleWithDates=true&amp;destinationName=Khao%20Lak&amp;destinationId=le_f3ad1c493ba61ad63bb43d6947f42d95&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\">Khao Lak<\/a> resort should earn a spot on your Thailand holiday shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a24aeb33de77a2a4b44c3f2ce047924f\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani, Khao Lak, Thailand\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow 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class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Your handpicked inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/crossed_utensils.svg\" alt=\"crossed_utensils\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily three-course lunch or dinner<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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At The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani, it&#8217;s not a roped-off corner of the main pool, it&#8217;s an entire wing. Unwind with a cocktail by the expansive adults-only pool, then head to The Nalinya Spa. Six private treatment rooms sit next to the lagoon, with Thai massage pavilions overlooking the ocean and a full menu spans deep tissue massages, traditional Thai massages, detoxifying body scrubs and brightening facials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The water zone is the kind families plan trips around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nine pools, two Jacuzzis, a lazy river and a collection of water slides make up the Sands <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/top-family-resorts-in-thailand\/\">family-friendly <\/a>Aqua Play area. High-energy zones sit separately from the calmer pools, so when the slides get competitive mid-afternoon, there&#8217;s always somewhere quiet to float. The water zone is the kind of layout that lets everyone do their own thing without anyone having to negotiate for space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dd0mw6tuqcsdxcsf58xv_1200x800-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"The water zone at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-50241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dd0mw6tuqcsdxcsf58xv_1200x800-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dd0mw6tuqcsdxcsf58xv_1200x800-350x233.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dd0mw6tuqcsdxcsf58xv_1200x800-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dd0mw6tuqcsdxcsf58xv_1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sands Castle kids&#8217; club competes for children&#8217;s attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sands Castle is built for repeat visits: a rainbow ball pit, creative play areas, a games arcade and a structured daily activities schedule give it enough variety that it doesn&#8217;t exhaust its appeal by day two. Children aged four and above can attend independently, which makes the Sands Castle timetable something parents can build their own day around. The dedicated staff are fully trained and certified in babysitting and first aid, giving parents peace of mind throughout their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Floating Market steals the show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three restaurants serve the resort, but The Floating Market is the one to beeline for first. The dining room is positioned over the resort&#8217;s own lagoon, where international fare is served in a setting that earns its name. Buffet nights, fresh seafood and live cooking stations keep things lively. Four bars, including a swim-up pool bar, extend the evening across different corners of the property, each positioned to catch a different angle on the same sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/up60ll23uy8bu5q3mq4_1200x800-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani \u2013 Dream by Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-50246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/up60ll23uy8bu5q3mq4_1200x800-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/up60ll23uy8bu5q3mq4_1200x800-1-350x233.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/up60ll23uy8bu5q3mq4_1200x800-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/up60ll23uy8bu5q3mq4_1200x800-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Khao Lak doesn&#8217;t need Phuket&#8217;s name to justify the journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sitting approximately 75 minutes&#8217; drive north of Phuket Airport on Thailand&#8217;s Andaman coast, Khao Lak is far enough to feel secluded but close enough to make arrival effortless. The beach is wide, the water calms considerably outside the monsoon months, and Bang Niang Market, Khao Lak&#8217;s most popular food and night market is a five-minute drive away, providing exactly the kind of local context that a self-contained resort can otherwise remove entirely. The rest of the Khao Lak coast, including its national park and dive sites, fills out however many days you decide to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sands by Katathani Khao Lak DEAL\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/997546478?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Khao Lak<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Khao Lak\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000TiHHNYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_eacfeaee9f02366e291229df99b8314b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/natai-beach-resort-phang-nga-thailand-asia\/006RF00000TiHHNYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Natai Beach Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9bvja78zumyc8bat4erv.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Natai Beach Resort, Phang Nga, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Phang Nga, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Natai Beach Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Thailand All-Inclusive Beachfront Bliss with Massages &#038; Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">7 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$849<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$929<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,056<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-77%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UY8mhYAD\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_a24aeb33de77a2a4b44c3f2ce047924f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-sands-khao-lak-by-katathani-thailand-asia\/006RF00000UY8mhYAD\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9k7e9vkz9q49vkqe98.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani, Khao Lak, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Khao Lak Beachfront Oasis with Daily Breakfast, Daily Lunch or Dinner &#038; Free-Flow Cocktail Hour<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">7 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$649<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$598<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,824<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-61%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000X5FUrYAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_30dfbfdfaad82d5a87d11821444505d2\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/ananea-beyond-khaolak-thailand-asia\/006RF00000X5FUrYAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"ananea Beyond Khaolak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wtbbg1fvm4c18smxmt6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"ananea Beyond Khaolak, Khao Lak, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">ananea Beyond Khaolak<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Thailand All-Inclusive Villas with Massages &#038; Unlimited Free-Flow Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$449<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$499<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,185<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_c8e958b5-4f08-4b86-9313-1ba26bd3d1a5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d3a0d1813d3e6c7344bb251ccdc9c214\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/jw-marriott-khao-lak-resort-and-spa\/c8e958b5-4f08-4b86-9313-1ba26bd3d1a5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/m70m1jxew1tgqoa2nyoe.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa, Takua Pa, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Takua Pa, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$659<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_c3d2c4ff-2180-40b8-a02a-412e0f231c73\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4b257731c1d4e09ad3b9c63053768957\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/the-haven-khao-lak\/c3d2c4ff-2180-40b8-a02a-412e0f231c73\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"The Haven Khao Lak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9eeml1sbmgdtmj23f9o.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Haven Khao Lak, Takua Pa, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Takua Pa, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Haven Khao Lak<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops\/newsstands. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$388<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000ECPJwAAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_0f8a7fba3508f2ddb99b67d7ada7bf26\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-waters-khao-lak-thailand-asia\/0062y00000ECPJwAAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"The Waters Khao Lak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/5y9nf4n9aehykiy07q8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Waters Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Phang Nga, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Waters Khao Lak<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Idyllic Thai Escape in Coastal Khao Lak with Daily Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$200<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$265<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-11%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006Ii000002IlwNIAS\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_c214fa690603c7703d4410240ab2139b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-khao-lak-resort-thailand-asia\/006Ii000002IlwNIAS\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Pullman Khao Lak Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3jklm3evybeyyus6nzrs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Khao Lak Resort, Khao Lak, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Khao Lak Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Pullman Khao Lak Beachfront Escape with Onsite Beach Club &#038; Day Spa<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$38<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000008J9JTAA0\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_90682b70bc8b841899905291b6273cc4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/devasom-khao-lak-thailand-asia\/0062y000008J9JTAA0\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Devasom Khao Lak \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ir3dpl6s7hxwzq8qqnq8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Devasom Khao Lak , Khao Lak, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Devasom Khao Lak <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Khao Lak Boutique Luxury with Beachfront Infinity Pool<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$561<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$506<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006Ii000002IlvfIAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_501264a04eba7e2210ab662318343eac\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/grand-mercure-khao-lak-thailand-asia\/006Ii000002IlvfIAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Grand Mercure Khao Lak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rgv4in00a82iul4fl8j.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Grand Mercure Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Khao Lak, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Grand Mercure Khao Lak<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Sophisticated Khao Lak Beachfront Resort with Two Pools &#038; 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