Khaolak Merlin Resort
9.4
Exceptional(1673 reviews)
7, 7 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Lam Kaen, Thaimuang, Phang Nga 82210, Thailand
+66 76 428 300
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Hotel Description
Nestled along the pristine shores of the Andaman Sea, Khaolak Merlin Resort offers a luxurious escape in a tropical paradise. Located at 7 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Lam Kaen, Thaimuang, Phang Nga 82210, Thailand, this upscale resort is surrounded by lush greenery and offers breathtaking views of the ocean. Just a short distance away, guests can explore the Tublamu Navy Golf Course, located only 6 km from the resort, or immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, a mere 7 km away. The design of the hotel seamlessly blends contemporary decor with natural elements, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation.
The resort boasts a variety of airy and comfortable rooms, each featuring stylish wood accents, tile floors, and modern furnishings. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with essential amenities such as safes, minibars, and kettles. Most rooms include private balconies, while upgraded accommodations offer direct access to the resort's inviting pools, making it easy to take a refreshing dip at any time. With room service available, guests can indulge in culinary delights from the comfort of their own space.
Dining at Khaolak Merlin Resort is a treat, with two open-air restaurants and two bars, including one conveniently located on the beach. The menu features a diverse array of dishes that highlight both local and international flavors, ensuring there is something for every palate. The resort also features four outdoor pools, including a designated children's pool with an exciting waterslide, providing endless fun for families. For those seeking relaxation, the chic spa offers an array of treatments designed to soothe the body and mind, while the hot tub provides a perfect spot to unwind. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the well-equipped gym, and tennis courts are available for guests looking to engage in a friendly match.
Khaolak Merlin Resort is conveniently located near several public transport options, making it easy for guests to explore the area. Krabi International Airport is approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes away by taxi, while Phuket International Airport can be reached in just over an hour. With such accessibility, visitors can effortlessly plan day trips to nearby attractions and immerse themselves in the vibrant local culture.
The resort is dedicated to ensuring guests' health and safety, with stringent measures in place to provide a secure environment. From regular sanitation of public areas to health screenings for staff, Khaolak Merlin Resort prioritizes the well-being of all its visitors.
For those looking for activities, the resort and its surroundings offer a wealth of experiences. Guests can partake in snorkeling adventures, beach volleyball, or simply relax on the soft sands while soaking in the sun. Nearby attractions include Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, which offers stunning wildlife and scenic trails, and Nang Thong Beach, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Khuk Khak Beach and Khao Lak Beach are also within a short drive, providing picturesque views and opportunities for relaxation. Bang Niang Beach, with its vibrant atmosphere and popular seafood restaurants, is another nearby gem, just a short drive from the resort.
Dining options abound in the vicinity, with several highly recommended restaurants. Guests can indulge in the local cuisine or enjoy international dishes at nearby establishments. Each restaurant offers a unique dining experience, from fresh seafood feasts to traditional Thai delicacies, ensuring guests have a variety of culinary delights to explore.
In conclusion, Khaolak Merlin Resort invites you to experience the beauty of the Andaman Sea and the comfort of its luxurious accommodations. With exceptional amenities, a commitment to guest safety, and a stunning natural setting, your stay at Khaolak Merlin Resort will be an unforgettable escape.
The resort boasts a variety of airy and comfortable rooms, each featuring stylish wood accents, tile floors, and modern furnishings. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with essential amenities such as safes, minibars, and kettles. Most rooms include private balconies, while upgraded accommodations offer direct access to the resort's inviting pools, making it easy to take a refreshing dip at any time. With room service available, guests can indulge in culinary delights from the comfort of their own space.
Dining at Khaolak Merlin Resort is a treat, with two open-air restaurants and two bars, including one conveniently located on the beach. The menu features a diverse array of dishes that highlight both local and international flavors, ensuring there is something for every palate. The resort also features four outdoor pools, including a designated children's pool with an exciting waterslide, providing endless fun for families. For those seeking relaxation, the chic spa offers an array of treatments designed to soothe the body and mind, while the hot tub provides a perfect spot to unwind. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the well-equipped gym, and tennis courts are available for guests looking to engage in a friendly match.
Khaolak Merlin Resort is conveniently located near several public transport options, making it easy for guests to explore the area. Krabi International Airport is approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes away by taxi, while Phuket International Airport can be reached in just over an hour. With such accessibility, visitors can effortlessly plan day trips to nearby attractions and immerse themselves in the vibrant local culture.
The resort is dedicated to ensuring guests' health and safety, with stringent measures in place to provide a secure environment. From regular sanitation of public areas to health screenings for staff, Khaolak Merlin Resort prioritizes the well-being of all its visitors.
For those looking for activities, the resort and its surroundings offer a wealth of experiences. Guests can partake in snorkeling adventures, beach volleyball, or simply relax on the soft sands while soaking in the sun. Nearby attractions include Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, which offers stunning wildlife and scenic trails, and Nang Thong Beach, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Khuk Khak Beach and Khao Lak Beach are also within a short drive, providing picturesque views and opportunities for relaxation. Bang Niang Beach, with its vibrant atmosphere and popular seafood restaurants, is another nearby gem, just a short drive from the resort.
Dining options abound in the vicinity, with several highly recommended restaurants. Guests can indulge in the local cuisine or enjoy international dishes at nearby establishments. Each restaurant offers a unique dining experience, from fresh seafood feasts to traditional Thai delicacies, ensuring guests have a variety of culinary delights to explore.
In conclusion, Khaolak Merlin Resort invites you to experience the beauty of the Andaman Sea and the comfort of its luxurious accommodations. With exceptional amenities, a commitment to guest safety, and a stunning natural setting, your stay at Khaolak Merlin Resort will be an unforgettable escape.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Beachfront property with stunning ocean views
2. Multiple outdoor pools including a kid-friendly pool
3. Two open-air restaurants serving diverse cuisines
4. Convenient access to major attractions and public transport
5. Dedicated spa offering a range of relaxing treatments
6. Well-equipped fitness center with modern equipment
7. Proximity to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park for nature enthusiasts
8. Variety of water sports and activities available nearby
9. Charming rooms with private balconies and modern amenities
10. Exceptional guest service ensuring a memorable stay
8.4 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
5 min
Nang Thong Beach10 min
Khuk Khak Beach22 min
Khao Lak Beach15 min
Bang Niang Beach18 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Location rating | 8.4 |
| Nearest airport | Phuket International Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 1 hr 4 min |
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Location
7, 7 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Lam Kaen, Thaimuang, Phang Nga 82210, Thailand
Airports:
Krabi International Airport
Taxi: 2 hr 17 min
Phuket International Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 4 min
Nearby locations
8.4
Excellent Location
On a beach along the Andaman Sea, this upmarket resort surrounded by tropical greenery is 6 km from Tublamu Navy Golf Course and 7 km from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park.
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Beach front
Tennis
Snorkeling
Pets
No pets
Parking & transportation
Parking
Transfer
Services
Front desk
Full-service laundry
Accessibility
Accessible
Business & events
Meeting rooms
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Table service
Room service
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Wellness
Fitness center
Sauna
Spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Pools
Pool
Outdoor pool
Waterslide
No hot tub
Rooms
Air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
9.5
556 reviews
Wonderful
464
Excellent
60
Good
15
Below Average
7
Not Good
9
Anthony Keen
5/5
lovely place staff very good and helpful
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Matthias Heinzmann
5/5
Perfect for a relaxing break in the mangrove jungle right by the sea
DJ
5/5
Just WOW!! what a great hotel in the middle of nature! We were totally thrilled and will definitely come back! Please continue in the same way and perhaps respond to the small points of criticism from travelers! However, a lot of the complaining here is at a very high level 😉 you can never please everyone! We were more than satisfied and are happy that we did everything right with our choice! Thank you also for responding to our wishes! Why you are still only a 4 star hotel definitely remains a mystery to me! Keep it up, we'll see each other again soon!! Greetings Daniel
Ashley Kitto
5/5
Wow what an amazing place. I am sure I am just adding to the already great reviews. I personally highly recommend. Something my wife did was book us for bed and breakfast this was a good idea there are plenty of restaurants close by within a short walking distance. Also there are a few along the beach too. Breakfast was very good at the hotel.
Emma Wiesner
4/5
Overall it was a very nice stay, the stuff is friendly and the location is also good for day trips. BUT they shouldn't offer when they cant deliver. We wanted to check out later like the proposal said, because the transfer to the airport was 4-5pm. Instead we had to check out at 12pm and had 4 h to get over without an air-conditioned room which was insane. They offered showers but that was just very uncomfortable, our whole stuff was in our suitcases already. We had to complety change. So the vacation ended not quite good, definitely not again.
M
MrsEndresopinion
5/5
What a wonderful hotel that is clean, modern, well kept rooms and hotel staff who are so friendly and competent. …
DM
Dianne M
3/5
First week was great despite sea too rough to go in. Second week food quality dropped and the garden bar changed to a buffet restaurant. Some nights it was awful. ||Evening entertainment was repetitive but good. …
Carsten D
5/5
A paradise on earth
Room 5
Service 5
Location3
Jonas M.
2/5
We took the hotel as a stopover for 5 nights because of the good reviews. What particularly caught our eye was that this resort is supposed to be better than the nearby Robinson Club (according to some reviews). We also know this one and have to say that we can't understand that. But from the beginning...The reception was very cold and not very friendly (not unfriendly either) but somehow we missed the warmth. We booked spontaneously and only normal rooms and deluxe rooms were available. For a few euros more we took the deluxe room. This was clean and spacious but I didn't see anything from Deluxe there. Also relatively bad location on the 2nd floor with a pool view at the highest point of the hotel. There is no elevator for the two floors. We're young and can handle it, but it's not for everyone. There's not much to say about the room itself. So far clean and functional, comparable to a good business standard from chains like MotelOne. There was no room service twice even though there was daily cleaning.The hotel complex is very successful overall due to the focus on nature and animal diversity and is therefore something that you don't find that often. But if you take a closer look, many corners are not particularly well maintained, and there is also a lot of renovation backlog on all corners (nothing bad, but you can see it). There is a bar on the beach itself, not particularly inviting and dirty in many corners. Doesn't invite you to linger for a long time. Every little Thai beach shack is much more inviting.The facility is not small but not huge either. I don't want to know what it's like there when it's fully booked in high season. Particularly a point that represents the nearby Robinson. Their facility is three times as big with not many more rooms. Normal rooms don't cost any more there than in the Merlin.The breakfast is fresh and varied but very tailored to Western European people. If you compare the breakfast with other hotels in this price range, it is rated as below average. We were also missing fresh juices that didn't come out of the bag or smaller highlights like soup stations or similar. The waiters are very nice.The area is very touristy. There are three other hotels next to the resort. This means that the access road only consists of tourist shops and restaurants with promoters. Typical responses in the form of: hey my friend, here best food, taxi taxi or masssaaaage. All things that we don't like at all and are annoying. I felt like I was in Turkey or Egypt.I don't have to go to Thailand for this feeling. I've only met one there so far, otherwise I've always had one in Thailand.Well... if you would like to get in touch with people from Germany and don't want to get involved in a lot of new things, this is the right place for you, but you definitely won't get to know Thailand there. For me, the resort plus guests had exactly the feeling you get on any Aida. Everything is so typically German.Have fun for those who feel comfortable in such a setting, it's not for us. Just too German and familiar. For the same or less money, there are many other nice resorts with more of a sense of customer loyalty.
Daniel Wittkowske
4/5
We stayed in this hotel for two weeks. It's like being in a tropical rainforest and you have greenery all around you, including diverse wildlife in the form of monitor lizards, geckos, squirrels, butterflies and a variety of birds.Service at breakfast was mixed, coffee was often only available upon direct request, and plates were only cleared away late. However, there was little to complain about in terms of the variety and quality of the food. Delicious omelettes and egg variations prepared on request.Overall, there were very few loungers at the pools, and sometimes when the weather was good there were no free loungers at the pools in the morning. Luckily there were still a few free places on the beach right next to the sea in the middle of the countryside.Cleanliness in the rooms was mixed. In the first room it smelled very musty, there was mold in the bathroom and on the shower head and we had two cockroaches in the room. Some of the rooms are very noisy, we had very loud neighbors and therefore changed rooms after two nights. Here we only had our personal gecko in the room but no other animal surprises.Communication at reception was a bit difficult in English, but you could use Google Translate to communicate if necessary.Due to its location on Khao Lak Beach, the hotel is somewhat remote from the "Khao Lak Center" and can only be reached by taxi (200 baht each way or 300 baht to Bang Niang market) or scooter in about 10-15 minutes.WiFi was of good strength and speed, only a little slower in the evenings.Unfortunately, a late check-out was not possible because the hotel was apparently fully booked and the room was needed again on the same day. Unfortunately, we were not offered any real option as to how and where we could spend the waiting time in a meaningful and pleasant way.
Daniel Brettschneider
5/5
Very nice hotel, nice rooms, nice staff, great beach
Thomas Hermann
5/5
The hotel is located in the middle of nature, you have the feeling of being in the middle of the jungle. The complex is very spacious and there are enough loungers and parasols, you don't have to get up early and reserve loungers with towels even though there are always such guests 🤣. Breakfast was a buffet which was colorfully mixed, there is something for everyone, at lunchtime as well as in the afternoon and in the evening you can always order ala card if you have all inclusive 😋.By taxi you can reach Khao Lak City in 5 minutes for a price of 200 Bath where there are many shopping markets with reasonable prices.The room is very large with a shower and bathtub, closet space and a king-size bed which was super comfortable. Safe and air conditioning are available. Super quiet location, great for relaxing.The beach is great and very long, everything is sand, the sea is sometimes a bit choppy, otherwise very refreshing and cool.Service is 1a, very friendly and accommodating. Laundry service is top and cheap in the hotel, of course there are also laundry services outside, but they don't seem very trustworthy.In summary, I can only recommend this facility, there is nothing negative to report.
JS
Jada S
5/5
It was my first time travelling to Thailand but definitely not the last 🌞Khao Lak Merlin Resort is absolutely beautiful & tranquil. Shout out to Nuna & and all the other staff members they were all so friendly and welcoming. The beach nearby was beautiful especially at sunrise and sunset 🤩
sabine sterk
5/5
A beautiful well-maintained resort.Lots of greenery, beautiful nature.Very nice staff, good service.The only downside as far as I'm concerned is that there is little to do in bad weather and there is also little to do in the area, so you have to go to the center of Khao Lak.But I LOVE the resort itself
Miki Kenichi
4/5
A resort full of nature. I want to come during the dry season.
Willem
5/5
Fantastic experience at the resort! You can enjoy all kinds of activities outside the resort or simply relax in the Merlin jungle. Everything is always arranged by the enthusiastic employees and we are always warmly welcomed by the luggage carrier Amouar!!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
SM
Sarah M
5/5
Incredible trip and beautiful hotel.|We travelled as a family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 teen boys. …
GS
Gavin S
5/5
Stayed here with my wife for our honeymoon and wow what a place and experience! The hotel is stunning as you have plenty of space to relax in several choices of pool to relax at! …
Harry Cipikoff-Walker
5/5
I’ve visited the resort twice in the past and each time has not failed to live up to my family’s high standards. This place has us wanting to visit again and again, it was so good we came back to Thailand just to visit it again the year after we visited . The staff are extremely friendly and well trained also the pools are very clean and the resort is very calm
Florent Corso
5/5
Wonderful hotel,Thank you to all the staff, your hotel is magnificent.Your Panuwa driver is adorable, we had a great day with him.Everything is clean and well maintained...Top roomsThe restaurants are super good.Very pleasant massage...Not too far from small shops, taxi service to go to Khao Lak 300bath at 5 correct.Honestly, nothing to say about this establishment...