Overview

A beach front setting, pools to flit between, and a gourmet restaurant are all on offer at this hotel.

The Sentido Khao Lak Resort has scooped a prime setting on Khao Lak Beach. A tree-lined pathway runs parallel to it and, beyond it, there are five pools and two restaurants. Here, it’s all about turning the tempo right down – the vibe is really chilled.

This place has an adults-only tag until winter 2024, then it will open up to families, too. Design-wise, expect mocha-coloured soft furnishings and fresh, ivory walls.

Just so you know, there’s a minimum age of 16 at this hotel until the end of October 2024.

YOUR ROOM

Sleeps:1-2 people

Beds:King-size Bed

These double rooms come with little luxuries like bathrobes, slippers, an audio dock and a DVD player. There’s all the essentials, too, like air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV and a safe. Just so you know, these rooms are in the Mountain Wing and are accessed by a lift with mountainside views. For winter 2024, the Mountain Wing and pool will only be open for guests aged 12 and over.

• Deluxe
• Grand
• Mountain Wing
• Balcony or Terrace
• King-size Bed
• Air-conditioning
• Shower
• WC
• Wi-Fi
• Safety Deposit Box
• Television
• Tea or Coffee-making Facilities
• Bathrobes
• Slippers
• DVD Player
• Hairdryer

Pool

There are five swimming pools to pick from, and each one is framed by palm trees and manicured lawns. One of the swimming pools comes with the added bonus of a swim-up bar*. And, another is a rooftop number – step into a lift that’ll whizz you up a few floors to get there. You’ll step out onto a decked walkway that takes you through tropical greenery to reach the pool. This spot comes with a viewing platform that looks out over the coast.

• 5 outdoor poolsYou’ve got five pools to choose from here. They’re all set among the palm-sprinkled gardens and surrounded by sun terraces. The main one is accompanied by a bar with in-water bar stools.

Food & drink

Gourmet dishes are served in the à la carte eatery*, and you can sample local fare in the beachfront restaurant* – this one has a terrace overlooking the beach. When you want a change of scene, it’s just a 15-minute walk to Khao Lak’s town centre, where you’ll find everything from traditional Thai to burger and steak joints.

• The Beach Restaurant* This laid-back place is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s set in a lovely spot right beside the beach, with an outdoor terrace that looks out over the Andaman Sea. At dinnertime, you’ve got the choice of à la carte and themed buffet menus including a selection of European and Thai dishes. Bear in mind, it’s à la carte when buffet is not available.
• Swim-up bar* The main pool here comes complete with a swim-up bar offering up a selection of drinks, including cocktails.
• Lobby bar*This laid-back bar is the ideal place for a chilled-out evening drink or two. It’s decked-out with comfy armchairs and sofas.
• Beach bar*
• ENOTECA | à la carte restaurant*Our signature à la carte restaurant, the Culinarium, serves up Thai classics that use locally sourced ingredients. This stylish eatery is set in a prime spot right next to the pool, and it’s a great place for sunset spotting. It’s open during the evening.
• A la carte dining*
• Dietary requirementsWe’ll always do our best to meet all dietary requirements, whether you are vegetarian or vegan, need gluten-free fare, have an allergy or are lactose intolerant. If you have a severe allergy or intolerance, please email info@khaolak-beachfront.com before you travel so we can confirm whether this can be catered for. You should also make the hotel aware on arrival.

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Entertainment

The hotel’s entertainment scene is low-key. Acoustic singers and local musicians are interspersed with the odd folklore show. Most guests head to the lobby bar* after dinner, where cocktails, wines and spirits are served among intimate, low lighting.

• Evening entertainment programme Jul – AugThere’s entertainment here throughout the high season. It’s geared up for an international audience and is generally low-key, so you can expect things like acoustic live music.

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Sports & activities

• Pool table
• Non-motorised watersports
• WalksRegular organised walks are on offer as part of the entertainment programme.
• Aerobics
• Aqua aerobics
• Daytime activity programme
• Sports and wellbeing classesDaytime activities include relaxing stretching sessions, fitness classes, culinary tastings and games like volleyball.
• Kayaks
• Cooking class
• Cocktail masterclass

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

Health & beauty

You can pay extra for a rejuvenating Thai massage* in one of the poolside treatment huts. These can take two at a time, so couples can relax side by side. There’s a good-size fitness centre in the centre of the grounds. It comes with treadmills, cycle bikes and weights, plus floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the pools.

• Fitness roomOpening Times: [06.00-22.00]The fitness room here comes complete with weights, cardio machines and a treadmill.
• Sala massage*
• The Sun Spa*There’s a wellness area with a sauna and treatment rooms.
• Yoga

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally

General facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Money exchange
• Internet area
• Free Wi-Fi in lobby
• Safety deposit boxes

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally