Richard Dorings information: New resort in postmodern Japanese style in the excellent location of the former Palm Andaman Beach Resort. Two- and three-storey buildings are arranged in horseshoe shape around a swimming pool with open view towards the Andaman Sea. Well appointed rooms with all facilities including free WLAN.

High occupancy in the low season. Post-modern japanese style (or contemporary Thai?), arranged in horse-shoe shape.

Richard Dorings information: A Summit Hotel. The La Flora Resort & Spa is designed in contemporary Asian style. Guests can enjoy an infinity pool and a freeform pool featuring Jacuzzi jets and underwater music. There are Pool Access Rooms with daybeds, a private Jacuzzi, and a direct connection into the pool area. The Spa offers treatments with natural Jurlique products and locally sourced oils, a fitness centre, tennis courts and a beach club offering water sports. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms and hotel public areas as well as a library full of books and computers.

High occupancy in the low season.

Richard Dorings information (February 2014): New true 4-star resort catering for package tourists and for individual tourists, 64 big bungalows, that are called Villas, several hotel buildings with 84 rooms and suites, furnished to a very high standard, imposing reception building, spa, many restaurants and bars, gigantic poolscape and glorious gardening.

High occupancy in the low season.

Richard Dorings information (April 2015): Summer cottage arrangement, very family friendly, located directly on the beach. 5 attractive small houses (ranging from 2800-3600 Baht) with fan and aircon, tastefully decorated, shower/WC, kitchenette, large terrace with sea view, 4 bungalows with 3rd bed or separate children's room with bunk bed. German owners, there are several restaurants within 200 metres, no hotel service. Prior reservation is necessary.  Sita Garden is bookable any day for at least 7 nights.

Richard Dorings information (February 2013): The very popular Chong Fah Beach Resort seems to be built in postmodern Japanese style. The resort consists of 4 Beachfront Double Bungalows , 3 Garden Double Bungalows , 4 Double Storey Houses with 4 rooms each, all rooms are very tastefully decorated. The swimming pool is tiled with black granite. An upmarket restaurant overlooks the beach, a second restaurant in local style is 100 m away right on the beach. Advance booking highly recommended. Open all year.

Richard Dorings information (February 2013): 80 to 140 m from the beach , 12 spacious, dark red double bungalows ( Seaview Bungalows , Garden Bungalows and Pool View Bungalows) along the concrete beach road, 54 rooms in three 3-storey hotel buildings. 2 pools, Sunny Restaurant and Bar on the beach. Same owner as Mukdara Beach Resort.

Richard Dorings information (August 2013): Very spacious bungalows for families right at the beach, only 4 bungalows have seaview, most others have poolview. The rates are applicable for 4 persons , that is inclusive of 4 x breakfast. In the duplex rooms in the new main building up to 6 persons can easily be accommodated. As all rates are per family, the price per person is very reasonable. New owners from FuramaXpress.

Room rates are from November to April per room or bungalow for 1 or 2 guests (some incl. American Breakfast), surcharge for an extra bed 200 to 450 Baht, small children in the bed with the parents are free of charge, surcharge for "Peak Season" around Christmas/NewYear is 400 Baht in some resorts. Transfer from Phuket Airport to the resort is available for 1500 Baht per trip.

Richard Dorings information (February 2013): 200 mts from the beach, 3 storied town house, big, clean rooms with aircon, TV and shower/WC. Under Thai / English management.
D. & I. McM. from Khanom Beach write about The Sandy House (February 2008): " The room was clean , smelled clean too !! It had twin beds, and air con, which I didn't need, a basic but roomy bathroom, and nice big fluffy bath towels.... and friendly UK owner Michael, his wife, Nok, and his large Thai family - were all very friendly . Price, no breakfast, 800 THB. That was for a single occupancy. Incidentally, I was able to book with them via email/online, the day before I travelled there. In high season, I would recommend phoning in your reservation, as their prices are very competitive." OPEN ALL YEAR

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Richard Dorings information (February 2013): 80 to 140 m from the beach , 17 double bungalows around the pool (3000 Baht), 30 rooms in a 3-storey hotel building (2400 Baht) and 8 rooms in the garden building (2700 Baht). Restaurant.

Richard Dorings information (November  2013): Small family resort 200 metres back from the beach in a very beautiful tropical garden.

Richard Dorings information (August 2013): Small resort 300 metres back from the beach with small bungalows decorated with lots of  firstclass bamboo. Equipped with aircon  and fan, warm water and terrace. And 2 nice rooms for backpackers with bathroom (700 Baht). Under new ownership.

Richard Dorings information: Small establishment 200 metres back from the beach, small stone built bungalows with fan and 4 rooms on the upper floor of the main building, restaurant, small bar. Good value for money.

Richard Dorings information (October 2012): This new family style bungalow village  is situated 300 meters from the beach right next to the famous Joe's Steakhouse . The 7 modern bungalows are well equipped with aircon and all amenities, one of them a family suite with 2 bedrooms and one living room for 4500 Baht. The resort offers a breakfast restaurant and a small bar. The resort is managed by a young lady from Bangkok who fell in love with Khao Lak. Peak Season Surcharge 500 Baht.

Richard Doring's information (September 2012): 26 clean rooms in modern single bungalows and double bungalows with fan and aircon (ranging from 1500 - 1700 Baht) also rooms in a row house with aircon (1500 Baht) and two family houses (3500 Baht), restaurant, clean pool, friendly management. Extra bed 500 Baht.
An especially nice complimentary note from a recent guest: "The vacation was a dream. We had already heard good reports about Cousin Resort and our expectations have come true, a wonderful small informal arrangement with great staff. Also both our little ones have enjoyed Khao Lak very much, above all was the unbelievable fondness the Thais have for children." Mrs. S.H.

Richard Doring's information (February 2013): 3 storied, renovated house, massive building 100 mts from the beach, all rooms with ventilating fan, minibar and terrace / balcony, 6 rooms with sea view, 6 rooms to the back, 4 rooms in 2 double bungalows directly along the road with best seaview, reception with coffee shop.

Richard Doring's information (September 2012): 5 small bungalows with aircon and fan, warm water shower, brick built bungalows with small cooking area, wireless internet, small whirlpool. Under new Swiss management. Excellent value for money.

Claudia Roessler writes: "Luxurious resort with 8 Deluxe- & 2 Family-Bungalows (2 resp. 3 rooms, fridge, TV, Video, MP3-Player), Saltwaterpool with Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steambath, Restaurant, Chill Out Lounge, WLAN Internet & Internetcafe "
Richard Doring information: (September 2013): The resort belongs to Loma Diving, owned by Anotscha. Manager is her sister Ann, who did a very good job at Sita Garden before. Surcharge at Christmas/New Year 200 Baht, Extrabed 700 Baht (children 500 Baht

Richard Doring information: New small hotel behind shop houses at the end of the lane, quiet location, 29 clean rooms with aircon or fan, minibar, TV and hot water shower/WC.

Richard Doring's information: 11 spacious rooms with fridge, TV, aircon and big bath, also suitable for long term rental.

Richard Doring's information: Four clean stone built bungalows with aircon, big bath and large terrace.
With minibar, TV, water heater

Richard Doring's information: A "New Generation Hotel" built from atmospheric bricks, 3 storeys high. Next to the highway. New owner.
Open all year.

Richard Doring's information: 3 storied hotel in a shop house on the H4, much favoured with Thai businessmen. Good value for the money. New owner.
Open all year.

Richard Doring's information: New small hotel at the main road near the bus terminal . Excellent value for money .