Khao Lak, Thailand
Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Andaman coastal compound
Khao Lak, Thailand
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Resort Design WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottAndaman coastal compound
This secluded beach resort trades Phuket's crowds for empty sands, keeping everything on hand across three lagoon pools and beachside bars.
What it’s good at
Listed
Traditional Thai herbal therapies and natural body scrubs soothe after days outdoors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
When you’re packed in between seven miles of pristine beach and who knows how many more of virgin rainforest, it’s not exactly necessary to reinvent the hospitality wheel.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Bangsak Beach facing the Andaman Sea, surrounded by calm coastal waters north of Phuket.
The rooms
Rooms keep to clean, minimalist lines, while villas add private pools and wide indoor-outdoor living spaces.
The lagoon pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Winding blue lagoons thread between the guest blocks toward the sea, dotted with sun lounger islands and bridges.
The spa
Seven treatment rooms host traditional Thai bodywork and herbal scrubs, complete with a couples suite and freestanding soaking tub.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness room faces garden greenery through wide windows, fitted with cardio machines and free weights.
Restaurant
Beach Grill
Set beneath a curved pavilion roof right beside the sand, tables look out toward Andaman sunsets over grilled seafood.
At the table
Coconut Jo's serves drinks from a thatched bamboo counter on the sand, and The Nest offers outdoor terrace dining.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.