The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Khao Lak

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Khao Lak

The beach at Khao Lak, Thailand The beach at Khao Lak, Thailand

Visiting Khao Lak, Thailand for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Khao Lak, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Khao Lak based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Khao Lak for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Khao Lak before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Khao Lak for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Khao Lak for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Sarojin

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 60 Moo 2 Kukkak Takuapa, The Sarojin has great rooms from $158 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 13.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa which has nice rooms starting at $117. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 41/12 Moo 3 Khuk Khak Takuapa. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kitchen, and a kid-friendly buffet which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.7 km from the city center. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak

4-star Resort with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Khao Lak
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $60. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 59 Moo 5 Tumbon Kukkak Takuapa District. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.3 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Thai Life Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $13 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $13, Thai Life Guesthouse, at 67/51 Moo 5, Khukkak provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 5.9 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Khaolak Yama Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Khao Lak
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Khaolak Yama Resort has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and mountain views. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Khaolak T.Khuekkhak A.Takua Pa. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, cooking classes, free parking, and car rentals, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Coconut Homes Khao Lak

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Coconut Homes Khao Lak is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $39, and it's located at 68/2 Moo 2, Khao Lak, Khukkak, Takuapa, Phang-Nga. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which are great for visitors. And since it's just 12.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Khao Lak
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $85. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 31 Moo 7, Bangmoung, Takuapa, Phang Nga. Only 21.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, outdoor tennis, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Robinson Club Khao Lak

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Robinson Club Khao Lak offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $73 (before taxes). It's located at 9/9 Moo 1 Tambol Kuk Kak Amphur Takua Pa and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 14.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


The Sands Khao Lak By Katathani SHA Extra Plus

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 10/18 Petchkasem Rd. Moo 7 Kukkak Takuapa, The Sands Khao Lak By Katathani SHA Extra Plus has great rooms from $54 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, child care, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4 km from the center of town. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Sentido Graceland Khao Lak Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Khao Lak
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Sentido Graceland Khao Lak Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $44. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 30/7 Moo 7, Bang Muang, Takua-Pa. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a game room. It's located just 20.8 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Khao Lak?

Khao Lak Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$41

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Khao Lak, Thailand. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Khao Lak, Thailand based on data from 79 hotels is an affordable $41. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Khao Lak.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $78
  • 4-star hotels: $48
  • 3-star hotels: $33
  • 2-star hotels: $13


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