Khaolak Merlin Resort – A Favorite for Families in Khao Lak
About the Hotel
Rooms & Villas
Khaolak Merlin Resort offers Superior, Deluxe Natural, Deluxe Modern, Garden Pool Access, Deluxe Pool Access rooms, and One-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Pool Villas. All rooms have balconies with garden or pool views. The Deluxe Pool Access rooms open directly to the waterfall pool, while the One-Bedroom Pool Villa includes a king-size bed, living room, and private pool. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers.
Dining Options
The Garden serves an international and Asian breakfast buffet. Veranda Beachside Restaurant offers Thai and international dishes with occasional theme night buffets. Sunset Hut provides cocktails and light meals with ocean views. The Pool Bar serves tropical drinks, and the Lobby Lounge features live music and an extensive drink menu.
Activities & Nature
Guests can explore four lagoon-style pools, a 190-meter beachfront, or join guided night walks to spot slow lorises. Activities include stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, tennis, and natural watercolor painting. The resort's garden houses over 100 plant species, attracting wildlife like gibbons and hornbills. The Merlin Spa offers treatments with natural ingredients, including Thai massages in open-air pavilions.
Location & Access
The resort is 75 km from Phuket, near Turtle Farm Navy Division 3 (3 km) and Ton Pling Waterfall (1 km). Thap Lamu Pier, the departure point for Similan Islands tours, is 5 km away. The area includes rainforests, mangroves, and beaches, with options for elephant bathing and scuba diving.
Sustainability & Wildlife
Khaolak Merlin Resort recycles water for irrigation and maintains a compost system for organic waste. It partners with Love Wildlife to monitor slow lorises and hosts over 150 animal species. The property preserves ancient trees, including 100-year-old specimens, and uses biodegradable materials to reduce plastic waste.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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