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A Secluded Family Resort on Bang Sak Beach

11 viewsBy Willy Thuan · Living in Phuket since 1994

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OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort is one of the most remote five-star properties on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, sitting on a quiet stretch between Bang Sak Beach and Pak Weep Beach with almost nothing around it but coconut palms, national park and sea. The resort has 158 rooms, suites and villas set across manicured tropical gardens that open directly onto a private beach, and it operates with a genuine beach culture ethos inherited from the OUTRIGGER brand’s Hawaiian roots.

(1,322 reviews) #1 of 14 hotels in Bang Muang

OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort
Location	Between Bang Sak and Pak Weep
Beach	Beachfront between Bang Sak and Pak Weep. Pristine shoreline, calm waters. Peaceful location ideal for relaxation.
Hotel	Five-star resort with contemporary design and Thai elements. Private balconies, daybeds, smart TVs. Secluded villas with plunge pools.
Facilities	Full-service spa, children’s club, two restaurants, and pools. Daily activities for families. Water sports are available on the beach.
What’s Around	12.6 km to Bang Niang city and the night market. Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park is accessible. Natural surroundings.
Who is it for?	Families and couples want a secluded retreat. Not for those wanting village proximity, nightlife, or budget accommodation.
Worth Noticing	Secluded villas with private plunge pools. Remote position between two beaches. Children’s club with daily activities.
Price	Luxury

The Rooms

OUTRIGGER Khao Lak has 158 rooms across several categories, all featuring private balconies or terraces, daybeds, dining areas, rainfall showers and Thai hand-carved artwork on the walls. Deluxe Balcony Rooms look out over the resort gardens. Deluxe Garden Rooms open directly onto the manicured grounds with a private terrace. Suites add a separate living area and more generous bathroom space.

Seven standalone villas are the standout option. Four have private plunge pools. The remaining three have a private terrace with a spa bath. Villas are adults-only, with a maximum occupancy of two. Families have a dedicated Family Room category, designed with bunk beds and a children’s play area that can be screened from the main sleeping space. All rooms have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, in-room safes and bathrobes.

Restaurants and Dining

Edgewater Restaurant sits at the beachfront and serves international and Thai cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Views of the Andaman Sea run the full length of the dining area. Breakfast is the most praised meal of the day, with a good spread of hot and cold options and fresh ingredients. The chef greeting guests by name at breakfast is a detail that comes up repeatedly in guest reviews.

Mala Kitchen is the second restaurant, offering a more casual all-day dining option. A poolside bar handles cocktails, cold drinks and light snacks through the day. In-room dining is available. The restaurant selection is limited compared to larger Khao Lak resorts, so guests planning a week or more will likely want to take a taxi into Bang Niang for variety at least a couple of times.

Facilities

The main pool at OUTRIGGER Khao Lak has a children’s wading area and a Jacuzzi, with unobstructed sea views from the pool deck. A massage salon handles Thai massages and body treatments, operating in an open-air setting within the gardens. The fitness centre is fully equipped and well-maintained. Non-motorised water sports on the beach include kayaking, with additional activities including yoga, Muay Thai classes and beach volleyball on the weekly schedule.

The Coral Kids Club is one of the strongest children’s programmes in Khao Lak. It runs daily with supervised games, activities and a dedicated games room. Families consistently single out the Kids Club staff as attentive and genuinely engaged with younger guests. A library and tour desk handle excursion bookings for those wanting to explore the surrounding national parks, waterfalls or the Similan Islands.

The Location

OUTRIGGER Khao Lak sits on Bang Sak Beach, about 12.6 km north of Bang Niang and significantly further from Khao Lak town than most other resorts in the area. Phuket International Airport is roughly 90 minutes by car. The beach directly in front of the resort is clean, quiet and largely free of other tourists.

Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park borders the area and adds forest and waterfall access for guests who want to get off the beach. Beyond OUTRIGGER Khao Lak grounds, there is very little within walking distance. Bang Niang’s night market and town restaurants are a 15-minute drive. Guests who embrace the self-contained nature of the stay tend to enjoy it considerably. Guests who expect more going on around them will find the remoteness a limitation.

Who should book OUTRIGGER Khao Lak? Families who want a well-run kids club, calm water and a genuine beach experience well away from crowds. Couples booking the pool villas for a private, quiet stay with nothing but the sea in front of them. Guests who want Khao Lak at its most undisturbed.

Who should skip OUTRIGGER Khao Lak? Anyone who needs dining variety or local activity within easy walking distance. Travellers who want to feel connected to a town or market area. Guests sensitive to the costs that come with eating all meals at an isolated resort.