The World Travel Awards voted Le Méridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort as “Thailand’s Leading Spa Resort” at the end of 2011.

Early this year XpatLoop.com visited the resort to gain first-hand experience of the facilities and services. The conclusion, in short, is that the hotel completely lives up to this major accolade, hailed as 'The Travel Industry Oscars', read on for a full report.

It's worth noting that the World Travel Awards are acknowledged as the ultimate travel accolade, celebrating holiday brands that push the boundaries of industry excellence. These awards are determined via polling that invites travel; tourism and hospitality professionals around the world to cast their votes in over 1,000 different categories.

Commenting on this success, the resort general manager Torsten Richter says, “We are extremely proud of winning this prestigious travel award and we are very honoured to receive this award for the second time after 2006." Torsten eloquently continues,

“These awards represent the culmination of our continuous efforts and commitment in providing the highest levels of service and quality of the hotel facilities. It also underscores Le Meridien’s creative passion points for art, fashion and cuisine, allowing our guests to enjoy their holiday from a new perspective.”


Situated 70 minutes north of Phuket international Airport, the resort is located away from the crowds, yet it's an easy drive from that airport and is rightly renowned for its serene; lush environment and an ambience of exotic oriental beauty blended with sophisticated holiday pleasures. Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort is located on one of the most stunning beaches in South East Asia – a 13 kilometres pristine Pakweeb beach set by the Andaman Sea with tranquil environment.

Carefree Pleasure Zone Indulgences

In the peaceful sanctuary of Le Spa, guests enjoy a multi-sensory experience, from the visual environment to the professional treatments, therapeutic aromas, soothing products, music, and cuisine. Featuring eight beautifully appointed spa treatment rooms and each is 115 square metres in size, completed with two treatment beds, a spa bath, a private rainforest shower, steam room, electronic safe and private halfbath.

Its contemporary Thai style setting combined with beautiful water features lends a soothing ambience that provides a carefree pleasure zone to indulge in a marvellous spa treatment regimen. Many of the spa treatments combine ancient eastern therapies with western techniques to enhance wellbeing.

Myriad Of Activities For Every Lifestyle

From the resort’s grounds to the nearby rainforests, there are a myriad of activities for every energy level and lifestyle. From the low impact sport of Yoga and Tai Chi on the beach to the high impact sports of aerobics, beach running, volleyball or a cycling tour to the rainforest and rubber plantation, or a visit to Takua Pa old town, there are plenty of options to keep guests active.

Also, water sports, cooking classes, Thai boxing classes, Thai handicraft making and local fresh market tour are available. The Tublamu 18-hole golf course located by the beach is the closest golf course only 30 minute drive from the resort. Diving and snorkeling are the a attraction given it's location so close to one of the world’s top dive sites, The Similand Islands, just an hour by speed boat from Tublamu pier.


Other awards received by the resort in 2011 include the Five Star Winner of Best Resort Hotel by the International Hotel Awards in association with Bloomberg Television, and Thailand’s Best Restaurants by Tattler for the exceptional cuisine and service of the resort’s Favola Italian restaurant.

The resort boasts a total of seven restaurants and bars, serving 243 guestrooms, suites and private villas ranging from 80 SQM to 1600 SQM in size.

Some of the villas have private swimming pool and direct beach access. More are discretely being built due to high demand. The exsiting extensive facilities include three swimming pools, the award-winning spa, gym, kids’ club, kids’ pool, an 18-hole mini golf, an archery range, golf driving range, tennis courts and an array of daily recreation activities. 

To sum up, the resort is an ideal destination for adventure, vacation splendor and indulgences. Tried and tested by XpatLoop.com, verdict: highly recommended.

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