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Reviews of The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani - SHA Extra Plus 5 stars

10/18 Petchkasem rd. Moo 7 Kukkak , Nang Thong Beach, 82190 Khao Lak, Thailand

#53 of 135 hotels in Khao Lak

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Review score

Based on 823 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed need to be refurbished. Not a massive issue. Just constructive feedback

    The overall quality of the premises. It’s a very very good hotel with great staff. You can see all product and brands in drinks and food are top quality. That says a lot about the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was fantastic, we had a great stay. Staff all very friendly and couldn't do more for you. Facilities for kids were great and food good too. Only improvement would be to have filtered water filling stations around to prevent having to buy bottled water/using plastic.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Great place for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Slide
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Big resort. Waterpark. A lot of activities for kids. Everything you need to relax. We also took the special dinner in front of the beach which was expensive but unique experience and great food

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    We love the sands
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was damp this visit, with a musty smell Our breakfast table was totally cleared with hot drinks before we had finished, so had to start again.

    Returning visit. As super the 2nd time as the 1st The facilities are super for the children & the food is always quick, hot & good choice. We love the Mario chocolate shakes. The pool staff are attentive & always on the ball with the children. The ground staff are always friendly. Added bonus of finding the laundry this time.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    9.0
    Super, luxury, immaculate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Access (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super stay. Really had the touch of luxury from the staff to the rooms and facilities. It was so modern and clean. The kids pool was super, always sunbeds available when we were there (early April). Well lifeguarded for the kids safety. Breakfast was super. Close to many many restaurants. Would love to go back. Only improvement would be somewhere to have an evening drink overlooking the beach (that’s not the restaurant).

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Access (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room with an amazing private pool. Kids loved the pool table and ping pong games. Nice beache and Great oceanside public pool. Great location between night market and national park

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    A very relaxing family friendly resort designed for small kids with a mountain and beach backdrop
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Access (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was perfect.

    This was a perfect stay for our young family of 4. The check in process was smooth and easy, bags carted to our rooms and the app on the phone gives you all the details about the property including room service. We loved the buffet breakfasts, the waterslides, the aqua zone, the beach and all the restaurants. I loved that the in house room service dishes and prices are similar to dining out in one of the resort’s many restaurants. Pool towels were constantly replaced without needing to call for more and there’s complimentary water that is constantly replenished by calling for more water. The resort has a laundry room operated by coins which made it easy to wash and there’s a mini mart on site with access to beer, water, snacks etc. We had a pool access family room which had two TVs, a separate sleeping area for the kids and direct access to the pool which was so handy. The staff were super friendly and everything was easy and relaxed. The walk to the main road is easy and there are plenty of restaurants and bars if you need a change of scenery. I preferred the beach massage to the spa massage (and it was a lot cheaper too). Kids club is okay but the kids would much prefer the waterslides. Great great family resort!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    Great resort for families and Adult only areas cater for couples.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Pool Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool access lagoon room was a bit tired and could do with a renovation.

    The facilities were good.Great for families.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Stayed for 12 night for a family wedding it was beautiful
    • Family with young children
    • Sands Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic holiday from start to finish will definitely return in the future. Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful resort, beautiful beach and great weather

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the place , spacious room with sea view and breeze, many different pools and walking areas , the beach is perfect, delicious food, friendly staff, very nice atmosphere on weekends.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Access (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The room wasn`t well cleaned when we arrived, there where used cocktail glasses on the terrace, somebody`s jacket.

    The location, value for money

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was well and truly worn in and had low spots that were not exactly comfortable. Friends' room was the same. Faint damp smell from air-conditioning. Fairly standard in tropical resorts but expected better from a resort of this quality.

    Great facilities and staff. Amazing location with good beach access.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a great stay and really enjoyed our time at the hotel. Everything was well organized, and the kids loved the pool and the children’s program – definitely a highlight for us as a family. The facilities were clean, and the staff was always friendly and helpful. We also loved the Roti Truck – such a great idea and super tasty! It added a nice variety to the food options.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    10
    An very enjoyable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Excellent facilities, staff and hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    Loved The Sands. Location is great, numerous restaurants within walking distance and short taxi ride to nearby markets.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds weren’t the comfiest. Timed opening for water slides and lazy river was a pain, better to keep all open all day

    So well equipped for kids

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Fabulous place would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely resort, spotlessly clean, staff were very helpful, great location close to bars and restaurants

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    Best resort in Khao Lak with kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach is less attractive

    Amazing for families with kids! A lot of facilities, including great kids club and water slides. Walking distance to the street.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    In love with Sands
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Amazing room, amazing teritory, very friendly and helpfull personell, delicious food🥰

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Slide
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a big resort. You either love it or don’t. For us it was fine - I’m not a big fan per se but we had the kids with us and they loved it. So I’m happy

    Loads of facilities for families! Great kids club with super friendly and professional staff. Kids pool area is great. No need to go to a water park as it’s in house

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    8.0
    Highly recommended for families with small children, but a bit less indulgent for the parents.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Pool Access (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    ‏We were there during peak season, so it was a bit too crowded. It’s a shame there are no waiters bringing drinks to the lounge chairs. The room was disappointing. We took a room with pool access. The pool is fantastic, but the room itself is oddly designed and cramped. The sofa bed where the kids slept was very uncomfortable. There’s no privacy in the bathroom because there isn’t really a separate toilet room, just a partition. It’s really a shame.

    The hotel is very suitable for small children. The pools are great, and the pool bar is really fun The breakfast is very nice, and the dinner at buffet is absolutely wonderful. The kids’ club is especially successful..

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    An amazing experience, very well looked after throughout our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location, fantastic staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sands Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coffee for breakfast is absolutely terrible, please buy some better coffee beans. There could be a higher variety of foods and drinks.

    Our second time at the Sands. We appreciate the large and bright rooms, the swimming pool and the loungers area next to the beach, being in close proximity to shops and others. The food is ok, both for breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    9.0
    Perfect spot to stay in Khao Lak - nice & quiet but a short walk from Khao Lak center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Seaside Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was peak season so during meals (breakfast & lunch) the restaurants were pretty crowded but we managed to find a spot every day.

    The hotel is a large resort but still there was plenty of space around to not feel too crowded. The fact that the kids pool area was a separate pool area made a huge (positive) impact. And having a pool area for adults only was great. The beach is only a few steps away and the shops and restaurants a short walk from the hotel. One could also use the hotel's own taxi service to get into town for a small expense. The rooms were large and nicely decorated. The bed was supercomfy.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel in the center of Khao Lak - paradise for kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach - not the best one of the area A large complex

    Beautiful hotel with great kids facilities Good service Excellent location Nice pools

    Stayed in February 2025

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