THAILAND / ANDAMAN ISLANDS Andaman ExpeditionTHE ISLAND FIELD GUIDE
Islands & gateways

Island stays / page 5

A base for
your island days.

Read the setting, the room choices and the practical trade-offs before deciding where to stay.

41Surrounding environment

Khao Lak mainland / Khao Lak/Lam Kaen beachfront, mainland Phang Nga

Khaolak Merlin Resort

Review Khaolak Merlin Resort: compare its forested beachfront grounds, exclusive Garden Pool Access category and private-pool villas with guest experience.

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42Property photograph of The Sarojin

Khao Lak mainland / Khao Lak beachfront, mainland Phang Nga

The Sarojin

Review The Sarojin: compare Garden and Pool Residences, Jacuzzi Pool Suites and the all-day breakfast with attributed guest observations.

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43Fitness center

Khao Lak mainland / Khuk Khak beachfront, mainland Khao Lak

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

Review JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa: compare lagoon pool-view and pool-access rooms, family facilities and the privacy trade-off described by guests.

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44View

Khao Lak mainland / Khao Lak mainland, Phang Nga

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

Review The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani with a practical comparison of resort wings, family-room layouts, water play and a mainland Similan base.

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45Exterior view

Khao Lak mainland / Bang Niang Beach, Khao Lak mainland

La Flora Khao Lak

Review La Flora Khao Lak on Bang Niang Beach with clear differences between Flora, Deluxe and Seaside pool-access rooms and recent guest observations.

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46Swimming pool

Khao Lak mainland / Khao Lak mainland, Phang Nga

Khaolak Oriental Resort

Review Khaolak Oriental Resort with its over-twelve age policy, pool-view and pool-access rooms, beach position and balanced guest feedback.

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47Swimming pool [outdoor]

Khao Lak mainland / Bang Niang Village, Khao Lak mainland

The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani

Review The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani with clear differences between Bay Wing rooms, upper and ground-floor pool access and its Bang Niang setting.

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48Exterior view

Khao Lak mainland / Coconut Beach, Khao Lak mainland

Kantary Beach Hotel Villas & Suites Khao Lak

Review Kantary Beach Khao Lak with its separate suite and villa layouts, Coconut Beach setting, quieter location and practical Surin excursion limits.

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49Exterior view

Pak Bara / La-ngu mainland / Pak Bara, La Ngu mainland, Satun

Marina Resort and Restaurant, Pak Bara

Review Marina Resort in Pak Bara as a mainland stop before island travel, with seafront room appeal, pier logistics and balanced maintenance feedback.

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50View

Pak Bara / La-ngu mainland / Kamphaeng, La Ngu mainland, Satun

Farmsuk Residence and Resort

Review Farmsuk Residence and Resort in La Ngu with its pond-side setting, room layouts, transport needs and practical accessibility cautions.

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