7/10 Moo 2, Ban Khaolak, Lamkean Subdistrict, Thai Muang District, Khao Lak, Thailand | (618) 248-8274
Great beachfront location in Khao
Lak
A few restaurants and bars within a five-minute walk
Spacious and bright rooms include balconies; ocean-facing villas are available
Two outdoor pools, one perfect for kids with a large water slide
Large selection of family-friendly activities like cycling and kayaking
Full-service spa with wonderful massage selection
Two restaurants featuring local and western dishes, one is beachfront
Breakfast included with many room rates
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking and free shuttle to town
Khao Lak town requires a 10-minute drive to reach
Wi-Fi only available in lobby and public areas
Breakfast can get crowded
Some rooms don’t have ocean views
This large, four-pearl resort is situated
directly on one of Khao Lak's beautiful beaches with a small on-site lake where guests can kayak. It isn't the most modern resort in town, but it offers just
about everything tourists or families could want at reasonable rates compared to its neighbors: a full-service spa, two outdoor pools, several restaurants, a fitness center, and plenty of activities. Rooms are bright and clean, with slightly bland decor, plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and balconies or patios. Ocean-facing Villas are also available. Although it’s not up to the style standards of other resort hotels in Khao Lak (such as Khaolak Merlin Resort next door), it is a fine option for guests looking to splash out a little less cash for a resort experience.
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Scene
Large beach resort with family-friendly vibe
Situated in a large cluster of traditional Thai buildings
with sloped red roofs and an entrance marked with a pair of gold-plated white
dragons, the Emerald Resort has a classic look. The open, airy lobby and reception features several
traditional statues and colorful vases. The reception desk is a broad wooden table where arriving guests sit
across from the staff member checking them in. There are several long wooden
couches with blue cushions and pillows arranged throughout the area and patio-style tables lining the balcony area overlooking
the resort's dense landscape of tropical trees and
plants. A large pond serves as the resort's centerpiece where guests can be found
kayaking in the mornings and afternoons. There hotel's restaurants all sport a similar look. Tables and chairs are made of solid
wood and the high-ceilinged spaces are open with wooden
ceiling fans overhead. At the beachfront restaurant, tables stretch out to the deck on the beach. Decor is minimal, with a few potted
plants on the tile floor and paper lanterns hanging along the beams. The clientele here is primarily families from Asia, North America and Europe.
Location
On the beach outside of main Khao Lak town
This resort sits on a narrow street in a small area of development south of the main town of Khao Lak. Its grounds
stretch all the way to the beach and there are several restaurants and other resorts within easy
walking distance of the hotel. There is a convenience store and massage shop
five minutes down the road on foot. Ton Phing Waterfall is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Khao
Lak town and Kha Lak National Park are a 10-minute drive or shuttle ride from the
hotel, while the Ton Chong Fah Waterfall is 40 minutes away by car. The beaches of Khao Lak are more sedate than those in Phuket, it's neighbor to the south, so guests looking to party hard should check locales there. Phuket Airport is an hour away by cab or car, while notorious Patong Beach will take an hour and 40 minutes to reach by road.
Rooms
Spacious rooms with balconies; ocean-facing Villas available
These aren't the most stylish rooms to be had in Khao Lak, but they are clean, bright, and cheerful, with tiled floors and colorful orange or hardwood accent walls. The generically contemporary dark wood furniture has seen better days, and Buddhist-inspired wall art looks straight from any of the stalls selling art to tourists throughout Thailand. Deluxe Rooms lack comfortable seating -- they feature wood or bamboo chairs only -- while Family Rooms and Villas have banquette seating. Villas are also available that look out onto the ocean and have outdoor showers. Of course design in Villas is a bit more up-to-date, with platform beds and plenty of space to spread out. Every room has a balcony looking out upon the pond
or grounds, while some on higher floors have views of the beach and ocean. Each room also has a flat-screen TV, safe, mini-fridge, safe, air-conditioning, and an electric kettle. There is no in-room Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are a little dated in some rooms, with
green tile around the tub/shower combos and ornate basin-style sinks, but they are clean and spacious, and toiletries are provided.
Features
Two outdoor pools, restaurants, and family-friendly activities
The Emerald Resort has many
amenities, including free parking and Wi-Fi access, although it's only available in the lobby and public areas. There is a free shuttle
that takes guests to and from the small town center and airport shuttles
available for an extra fee. Guests have free access to the hotel’s two outdoor
pools, one of which features a large water slide and fountain play area for
kids. Family-friendly activities include cycling, scuba diving excursions, kayaking, ping pong, billiards, and a game room and playground for children. There is a fitness center and
full-service spa on site featuring a large selection of massages, facials, and body
treatments. There are two restaurants on the property, one serving
buffet-style western fare and the other equipped with a full bar and
serving a variety of local dishes and western favorites (hamburgers, pasta,
etc). A buffet breakfast of fresh fruit,
yogurt, eggs, meats, coffee, and juice is included in many room rates. There is
a currency exchange on-site as well as an ATM, tour desk, and banquet and meeting
facilities. Laundry and childcare services are available upon request.
