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The Resort with Thailand’s Largest Saltwater Pool

25 viewsBy Willy Thuan · Living in Phuket since 1994

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The Haven Khao Lak is an adults-only resort on Khuk Khak Beach, built around a 5,000 sqm saltwater pool that stretches the full 380-metre width of the property from one end to the other. The pool is deep blue, mosaic-tiled, and the first thing guests see when they step out of the lift at reception. It stops people mid-sentence. There is nothing else quite like it in Khao Lak, and possibly in Thailand.

(2,725 reviews) #18 of 104 hotels in Khao Lak

The resort accepts guests aged 12 and above. With 110 rooms and 16 villas across three room categories, the scale is manageable without being cramped. The family-run operation is apparent in the personal service, with management presence visible on the property and staff who are consistently described as genuinely warm rather than scripted. Returning guests are a regular feature, which is usually the most honest indicator of a resort getting the basics right.

The Haven Khao Lak
Location	Khuk Khak Beach
Beach	Beachfront on Khuk Khak Beach. Clean sand, calm waters. Peaceful location ideal for beach activities and swimming.
Hotel	Five-star resort with 110 rooms, 16 villas. Spacious, well-equipped. Sea, garden, pool views. Oceanfront jacuzzi villas 82 sqm.
Facilities	Largest saltwater pool in Thailand at 5,000 sqm. Two restaurants, two bars, spa, fitness centre. Wedding services available.
What’s Around	7.4 km to Bang Niang city and the night market. Resort setting with a natural tropical environment. 32.9 km to Takua Pa.
Who is it for?	Adults 12+, couples, wedding groups. Not for families with young children, those wanting village proximity, or budget travellers.
Worth Noticing	Largest saltwater pool in Thailand. Oceanfront jacuzzi villas. Minimum age 12. Wedding venue with special packages.
Price	Luxury

The Rooms

The Haven has three room categories. Deluxe Rooms are the entry option, spacious with pool or garden views, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, iPod docking station, minibar, coffee maker and blackout curtains. Deluxe Pool Access Rooms have a private terrace with direct step-down access into the saltwater pool, a setup that makes the boundary between room and pool genuinely blurry. These are the most in-demand categories and book out in advance, particularly during high season.

The 16 Oceanfront Jacuzzi Villas are the standout category at 82 sqm. Floor-to-ceiling glass opens directly to the water. A private deck with a Jacuzzi and sun loungers connects into the saltwater pool. Sea views are unobstructed. Each villa has a separate living area, and the position at the beachfront end of the pool puts guests at the widest, most open section of the water. Daily housekeeping is included. Rooms are serviced consistently, and cleanliness receives high marks across guest reviews.

Restaurants and Dining

Sundial Restaurant sits at the beachfront and handles a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 am with indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor tables face directly onto the Andaman Sea, making it one of the better breakfast settings in the area. The evening menu rotates between Thai and Italian, built around fresh Andaman seafood. The kitchen changes regularly enough that guests on week-long stays do not encounter repetition.

The Angel Wing Bar sits above reception with elevated views over the pool and sea, making it the natural choice for sundowners. The Scallop Bar sits at the pool’s edge with a swim-up counter for drinks during the day. A free shuttle runs to Bang Niang town twice daily in the afternoon, giving guests access to local restaurants without organising a taxi.

Facilities

The 5,000 sqm saltwater pool is the defining feature and the reason most guests book. The beachfront section stretches 380 metres across and connects to a series of deeper lagoon areas closer to the rooms. A swim-up Scallop Bar sits mid-pool. Sun loungers and parasols line both the pool deck and the beach. Aqua Spa offers Swedish massage, Thai massage, facials and body scrubs in a dedicated spa facility with a herbal steam room and sauna.

A fitness centre with yoga and fitness classes is available. Beach yoga runs on the sand. Beach volleyball, billiards, table tennis and bicycle hire are all on site. A minimart operates daily for essentials and snacks. A meeting room accommodates small conferences and events. The resort handles beachfront weddings and romantic dinners with dedicated packages. Similan Islands excursions can be arranged through the resort from November to April.

The Location

The Haven sits on Khuk Khak Beach in Phang Nga Province, about 7.4 km from Bang Niang and 90 minutes from Phuket International Airport. The Tsunami Memorial Museum is 5 km away. The International Tsunami Museum is 2 km. Tab Lamu Pier for Similan boat departures is a short drive. The beach in front of the resort is calm, clean and largely uncrowded, with a tropical lagoon behind the property adding a layer of natural interest.

The resort sits further from Bang Niang than the properties on the central Khao Lak strip, which keeps the immediate surroundings quieter. The free shuttle into town covers the gap practically. Guests who want to be walking distance from Bang Niang restaurants will find this property too remote. Guests who want a calm, high-quality resort where the pool is genuinely worth staying in for an entire day will find it exactly right.

Who should book The Haven? Couples and honeymooners who want a resort built around an extraordinary pool and a genuinely personal level of service. Guests aged 12 and above who want an adults-focused atmosphere without the full adults-only designation. Anyone for whom the pool is a central part of the holiday rather than a secondary amenity.

Who should skip it? Families with children under 12. Guests who want to be within walking distance of Bang Niang’s restaurants and market. Travellers who need a wide on-site dining selection across a long stay.