JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa

The facilities at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa include: a 2.4km-long lagoon pool with visits from the JW Boat serving fresh ice-cold coconuts; children's pool, whirlpool, sun terraces and beach area with loungers, parasols, and towels; 11 restaurants and bars, spa with pool, steam room, therapy bath, footbath, signature massages, body wraps, manicures/pedicures, and kids services and a 24-hour fitness centre with fitness classes and counselling services, cardiovascular and strength equipment, exercise bikes, free weights, rowing machines, treadmills, and weight machines; complimentary Wi-Fi zones in public areas and rooms, Internet area, shuttle bus to Khao Lak, and 24-hour reception with safety deposit boxes and laundry service. NB: Some amenities, services, and activities may incur a charge.

Sports and activity-wise, you'll find: the Aqua Play Zone with water slides, wave pool, fountain trampoline, dedicated children's playground, and fun pool activities; aerobics, football, basketball, squash court, table tennis, tennis, beach volleyball, games room, pool table, yoga, water sports including stand-up paddle boards, sea kayaks, or boogie boards available from the Watersports Hut on Khuk Khak Beach; JW Garden growing exotic herbs and spices and native vegetables and tropical fruits, and hosting immersive activities and workshops including family picnics, fruit tasting sessions, and cooking classes with the talented chefs; monocultivar olive oil degustation with Master Chef Enzo at Olive Restaurant, mixology masterclass with the in-house mixologist, and wild encounters on a guided tour at Bamboo Shark Nursery & Conservation Center.

This Thailand hotel has a total of 424 elegant guest units across nine categories; ranging from Deluxe Lagoon Pool View Rooms through to Two Bedroom Villas. Deluxe Lagoon Pool View Rooms are non-smoking and kitted out with a contemporary Thai design, a king-size bed with pillow top mattress and duvet, balcony with pool view and seating, air-conditioning, living/sitting area with a sofa bed, floor-to-ceiling windows, alarm clock, safe, desk with electrical outlet, iron and ironing board, trouser press, 24-hour room service, complimentary bottled water, coffee/tea maker, instant hot water, minibar, mini-fridge, silverware, dishes, and glasses; telephone with voicemail and speaker phone, wired Internet (fee), complimentary Wi-Fi Internet, evening turndown service, DVD player, cable/satellite television with premium film channels, CNN, and HBO; and marble bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, double vanities, lighted make-up mirror, hairdryer, two robes, and slippers.

Waterfront is the place to kick-start your day with a breakfast buffet, followed later by a delicious a la carte menu of international cuisine with Andaman Sea views. Relax with the family in the casual surrounds of Salsa restaurant for quick snacks and drinks and Deli is you go-to for breakfast and grab-and-go fare like sandwiches and ice-creams until early evening. Drift Beach Bar & Grill offers Mediterranean-style seafood and meat-based cuisine created using the finest local and international ingredients and served from an open kitchen with signature Parilla and Josper grills and the option of informal alfresco or formal indoor dining. 

Olive Restaurant serves up fine Italian traditional recipes from an open kitchen accompanied by old and new wines from the wine cellar; perhaps enjoy sunset cocktails and aperitifs on the beachfront deck or relish the private degustation classes hosted by Chef Enzo and showcasing quality Italian ingredients and wines. The beautiful and elegant Ta Krai offers a chef-prepared regional Thai menu featuring farm to table fare, organic local ingredients, and produce from the JW herb garden. Take your seat in Sakura to experience a Japanese dining experience blending ancient culinary traditions and the finest ingredients with a live teppanyaki grill, fishy delights from the sushi bar, a poolside terrace, and a sake menu.

Private and signature dining experiences enhance your choices including family beach picnics and private barbecues in beautiful surroundings. Chill out with your favourite drink by the beach or pool at Aquamarine Pool Bar, take an underwater seat for cold drinks and fresh appetisers at Infinity Pool Bar, and savour refreshing cocktails and delicious quick bites at Beach Bar. Watch the sun go down with your favourite tipple with loved ones and friends at Czar Lobby Bar.