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The Haven, Khao Lak, Thailand

This is a super hotel, and we’ve stayed in here twice between 2022 and 2024. Its location is about 90 minutes north of Phuket Airport, and getting here is really easy with an airport taxi which you can book in advance. The pick up at all Thai airports has always been without any problems, although it does sometimes feel a little sketchy when you book them online.

The Haven Khao Lak with the Largest Saltwater Swimming Pool in Thailand, is an exceptional resort located on Khuk Khak, Khao Lak Beach , one of the most incredibly beautiful beaches in Thailand.
– thehavenkhaolak.com

Although the swimming pool is vast, we only used it once because we like to be out and about. The pool has a couple of swim-up bars, but the prices you’ll pay at the hotel are far higher than at other places outside of the hotel. (Just down the road there are several small and friendly bars. Walk onto the beach, turn right, and have a short walk.)

The breakfast is good and will set you up for the day well. The restaurants are okay, but nothing special. We only used them a couple of times; once because we had a voucher which was included in our stay, and a second on the last day as we were waiting around to go to the hotel.

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