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The Most Activity-Rich Resort on Bang Sak Beach

16 viewsBy Willy Thuan · Living in Phuket since 1994

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Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort packs more activities into one property than any other resort in Khao Lak. Four pools, a water park, a skate park, a rock climbing wall, a two-storey kids club, tennis courts and a full spa sit alongside 272 rooms, suites and villas on a private stretch of Bang Sak Beach. The resort is part of Minor Hotels’ Avani brand, which sits at the upper end of the group’s portfolio, and it operates with a clearly family-first philosophy without making the property feel unwelcoming to couples.

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The design separates areas for families with younger children from those travelling with older children or without kids, which is a practical arrangement that works better in practice than it sounds on paper. The beach is clean, uncrowded and protected enough for calm water swimming year-round.

Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort
Location	Bangsak Beach
Beach	Beachfront on leafy Bangsak Beach. Picturesque sunrise and sunset vistas. Clean sand, calm water, good swimming conditions.
Hotel	Five-star luxury resort with well-designed accommodations. Family-friendly amenities. Modern rooms with balconies, contemporary Thai design throughout.
Facilities	Three pools, six restaurants, one bar, AvaniSPA with local-inspired treatments, fitness centre. Multiple dining experiences available.
What’s Around	12.7 km to Bang Niang city and the night market. Bang La is 11 km north. Natural beachfront surroundings.
Who is it for?	Families, couples, and divers visiting Similan Islands. Not for those wanting village proximity, nightlife, or budget accommodation.
Worth Noticing	Six restaurants for dining variety. AvaniSPA with local-inspired treatments. Convenient for Similan Islands diving trips.
Price	Luxury

The Rooms

Avani Plus Khao Lak has 272 rooms, suites and villas across several categories. Premier Rooms are compact but well-designed, with private balconies, garden views, plush bedding and free WiFi. Suites add a separate living area and kitchenette, making them practical for longer stays or families. Pool Access Rooms step down directly onto the pool from a private terrace, a popular category and the one most often mentioned in positive reviews. Two-Bedroom Family Suites sleep up to six guests and are the only room type where pets are permitted.

All rooms have soundproofed walls, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and 24-hour room service. Interconnecting rooms are available on request for families wanting adjoining spaces. The resort has a beachfront pool villa category for guests wanting the most secluded option. Rooms are serviced daily, and beds are a consistent highlight in guest feedback.

Restaurants and Dining

Six dining venues give Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort more variety than most resorts of its size in Khao Lak. The main restaurant handles breakfast as a buffet daily and shifts to international, Asian and Italian menus for lunch and dinner. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options are available on request across all venues. The breakfast spread is large and well-executed, though it can get crowded during peak occupancy.

The Pantry handles grab-and-go bites, fresh pastries, cold-pressed juices, artisan sandwiches and gelato through the day. A beach bar serves sundowners and late snacks with feet-in-the-sand access. Poolside food and drink service means guests rarely need to leave the water area to eat. On-site restaurant prices run on the higher side, which some guests on longer stays address by riding into Khao Lak town for dinner a few nights.

Facilities

The activity offering is Avani Plus Khao Lak’s strongest feature. Four pools include a main lap pool, a children’s pool with a waterslide, a dedicated water park, and a pool connected to the pool access rooms. A skate park, rock climbing wall, two-storey kids club, tennis court and beach volleyball court give the resort a range that families with active older children will get real use from. Non-motorised water sports on the beach include stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, surfboarding and bodyboarding.

AvaniSpa has six treatment rooms set in lush gardens, with a signature menu that draws on local Thai traditions and natural ingredients. Signature treatments include a hot volcanic rock and rose quartz crystal therapy, and a deep tissue oil massage with stretching. A kids’ spa menu and express treatment options are also available. The AvaniFit gym runs 24 hours and offers Muay Thai classes and yoga sessions. Similan Islands day trips can be arranged through the resort from November to April.

The Location

Avani Plus Khao Lak Resort sits on Bang Sak Beach in Phang Nga Province, about 89 km north of Phuket International Airport. The drive takes around 60 to 90 minutes. Bang Niang and Khao Lak town are 12.7 km away, a short taxi or bike ride for guests wanting to explore local restaurants and markets. Takuapa Old Town and Sairung Waterfall are both accessible as half-day excursions.

The beach in front of Avani Plus Khao Lak is shaded by trees for much of the day, which guests mention as a welcome relief from the heat. The surrounding area is quiet, with a handful of local restaurants and beach bars within easy reach just outside the resort gates, slightly more accessible than some of the more remote Bang Sak properties further north.

Who should book Avani Plus Khao Lak? Families with children of any age who want the widest possible activity range in one property. Divers using the resort as a base for Similan Islands trips. Couples who want a five-star beach resort with serious dining variety and spa access.

Who should skip it? Guests who want a small, quiet boutique resort. Anyone sensitive to the energy and movement of a large family-oriented property. Travellers for whom Bang Niang’s proximity matters more than a beach setting.