Baan Krating Khao Lak Resort  

On Khao Lak’s shoreline in Takua Pa — steps from Khao Lak Beach and Khao Lak North Beach and right next to Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park. The resort fronts a private rocky beach with a short jungle path to the park’s sandy shore. Phuket International Airport is roughly a 1.5-hour drive away.

A compact, romantic beach hotel with 24 air-conditioned rooms that come with private balconies, minibars and refrigerators, satellite TV and private bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms also offer bay views, IDD phone, tea/coffee facilities and in-room safes. Expect a relaxed tropical vibe, garden terraces and easy beach access.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, lounge on the terrace amid lush gardens or stroll down to the property’s private rocky beach — wake up to sea-breeze mornings. On-site lounge and a banquet hall for events. Complimentary wireless internet and free parking round out the essentials.

24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services, laundry facilities and lobby internet access; staff can arrange transfers and event support in the banquet hall.

All Day Dining serves meals on-site and a continental breakfast is available daily for a fee. There’s a bar and lounge for drinks, and the hotel is well-placed to sample local Thai flavors nearby.