ROBINSON Khao Lak

That was a very good stay for us in Feb, at this hotel you can enjoy many things: - loooooong beach (2 hours walking one direction) - not many people on the beach, you can find a calm place quickly - good gym, however crowdy, i guess because it’s good. The only missing thing is dips training. Dumbbells from 1kg - 36kg, combined weights are 120kg for barbell. - good sauna, 60 and 90 degrees. Naked zone and textile zone. - breakfast is awesome. A lot of low fat and high protein options, really a lot of low fat options - lunch is awesome. Huge variation of food - dinner is awesome. Almost everything you can find here is tasty and well cooked: sushi, beef, pork, chicken, raw tuna, raw beef, salads, and so on and so forth - almost every day you get a special meal from chef, unforgettable joy - wine and beer are included, they are also good, no headache - evening entertainment is a bit of kindergarten, but it’s okay to kill time if you have nothing else to do. - a separate quiet adult pool area - tennis, archery, boxing, yoga, you won’t be bored Issues: - some dishes are undercooked, you can see a line of people waiting for prawns, and when you get yours after 5 minutes waiting, you find out that it’s raw / half cooked, and you need to throw it away. I wouldn’t mind to wait 10 minutes to get well cooked ones. - on some evenings, it was hard to find a free table. - I would question how clean pools are, sea is exceptional Conclusion: - definitely recommend, and we’ll come here again next year. - take at least half board (we had full one, but visited lunch only once, because breakfast is awesome)

We stayed at Robinson Khao Lak for ten days, and it was our honeymoon. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we had an absolutely wonderful time from start to finish. The entire staff is exceptionally friendly, always smiling, and full of positive energy. The food is outstanding, with great variety and excellent quality. Cleanliness deserves special praise – everything is spotless and perfectly maintained. What truly impressed us was the strong focus on safety and security, as well as how conveniently close and well-organized everything is within the resort. The beach is absolutely stunning and, in our opinion, the most beautiful in this part of Thailand. A truly unforgettable experience and a place we would happily return to without hesitation.

We visited this resort as a family of 4 with 2 little kids. Generally the experience has been good, though I think other resorts in the region like the JW Marriott are faring higher. It is a different experience and you should be aware what you are up to.||The good:|- food is excellent. We have only been to the buffet which is really excellent with different experiences and themes every night. We signed up for the full board package which worked well. Table wine is included, which is an OK, inexpensive table wine (no choice, only white/red).|- sports activities are good, from gym classes to tennis and water sports.|- a very nice beach with plenty of lounge chairs (even though the front row is always occupied, it is a German resort after all)||The so-so:|- It’s an older resort and you see it. While it’s well maintained, the electric installation of the apartment was not great, loose sockets and broken aircon thermostats which makes it a guessing game which temperature is selected|- kids club is generally good with activities also outside of the actual club itself (like a treasure hunt), but the outdoor playground is very basic and not in the club itself|- kids pool has 2 short water slides but too deep for smaller kids to stand. There is no real small kids pool for non-swimming small kids.|- it is a predominantly German place, you get well around with English but more than one German sports instructor didn’t even ask if there are non-German speaking guests attending, they just started the class in German.||The bad:|- party and live entertainment every bloody night in the middle of the resort. Party starts at 9:30 to 10pm and goes to 11pm or midnight. They have a restaurant at the beach which would be the perfect location for the parties but instead they do it in the middle of the resort… no idea why

We have just arrived back from this hotel and had an amazing time. The service level was excellent, bamboo bar with the sun going down is superb. No problem getting a sun bed, breakfast was plentiful and varied. We did a standard room and it was more than adequate, some people have put this as a dated hotel. I found in general that hotels this side of the world at 5 star level aren’t quite on par with Mexicos and Egypt’s. A couple of minor things…. I’m a regular runner and 1 treadmill for the size of the hotel doesn’t work. You need to have 2-3 here, certainly as the hotel has an activity ethos/outlook. Secondly we expected a double room, not twin beds! Apart from that the beach front location was outstanding and I would definitely return in the future. Thank you Robinson Khao Lak for a great holiday!!

We stayed in this hotel in June for 12 nights with my husband and our teenage son, and we loved every moment of it — from the stunning beach to the lively evening entertainment.|It’s a fabulous place with an incredible team who go above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. Our villa was spacious, bright, and spotless. The food was excellent — varied, never repetitive and of great quality. Most of it was continental, but there were delicious local dishes as well.|A huge thank-you to all the staff, including the hotel manager. Everyone was kind, polite, and always ready to help — nothing was ever too much to ask for. Truly wonderful people.||The only downside of our holiday was the sea. It was a little rough, and the water wasn’t very clear due to the currents, so we didn’t swim much. However, the pool was fantastic, and the beach itself was absolutely beautiful.

The hotel was lovely although the room we stayed in was dated but other than that perfectly fine. We had a pool view and it was great seeing the squirrels and birds every day. The hotel guests were mainly German, we only met 2 other English families so felt a little isolated in the evenings, as they had young children and did not go to the bar after the evening meal. It was a little way out from Khao Lak town so wished we had hired a car, but saying this we had a fantastic time. The staff were all amazing and really friendly. The food was out of this world, an array of choice every day/evening. We were there during Halloween and it was truly spectacular, the chefs, servers, lobby and waiting staff really made a huge effort with dressing up to ensure everyone had a great time. They even put on a scary walkabout under the hotel, it was brilliant. As we were there during the rainy season, we only had 2 bad days of continuous rain, the rest of the time was a hour a day but still very warm. The sea was a little rough but that was to be expected, the jelly fish were abundant and we got stung on a couple of occasions so used the pool after a particularly bad day of getting stung. We will definitely return to this hotel.

WE LOVED, LOVED, LOVED THIS PLACE 🥰🤩🥳 We arrived hours before we were due for check-in but we were greeted by lovely staff & checked in with ease. We were then taken to the main restaurant where we could get some breakfast & a cup of tea. Not long after we were shown to our room. OUR ROOM: It was room number 368 in the main building. When the staff member opened the door it was a WOW…very large room, huge shower, bath & a massive bed which I have to say is one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. We had a balcony which led to beautiful views of the extensive, luscious grounds and the large main pool area. I have read some reviews saying the main building rooms can be a bit noisy but have to say that was not our experience at all. It was very peaceful, I think out of the two weeks of our stay one night we could hear in the distance an evening event with music and people having a great night but it didn’t bother us at all because it wasn’t that load. The room had 24hr room service, great Wi-Fi, a good sized fridge and hairdryer. THE GROUNDS: Absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. In the two weeks I honestly don’t think we got to see all of the grounds as it covers a large area. This hotel never felt overly busy because you have so much space. Upon arrival you can book a buggy with driver to give you a tour so you can get your bearings. The hotel is right on the side of a large forest and you will see lots of wildlife. The beach couldn’t be any closer to the hotel if you tried…it was so convenient. The resort is in a quiet, natural, and tropical setting. THE POOLS: There are 5 to 6, outdoor swimming pools, including a main pool, a dedicated children's pool with waterslides, and specific pools for villa guests. The resort has multiple, well-distributed swimming areas throughout the property, providing options for both active swimming and relaxation. These pools are very well maintained & in good condition. We really enjoyed the Bamboo Bar because it had a nice vide and very close to a couple of the pools which was handy for cool drinks and a bit to eat. B&B OR ALL INCLUSIVE, THATS A PERSONAL CHOICE. We went B&B but in hindsight think we should have gone all inclusive as we had chats with other customers who said the food was some of the best they had ever had. Saying that, we took trips into Khao Lak by taxi which you can arrange from the taxi desk in reception. The ride only takes about 15 minutes with many restaurants to choose from & really lovely authentic Thai food. Breakfast in the main restaurant was fantastic, so much variety and catered for everyone…I weighed myself when I got home to find I’ve put on half a stone 😂 we also ate at the Bamboo Bar, which had great variety of food there whether you are looking for a light lunch or a full on meal. It’s right on the beach 🏝️ THE BEACH: The beach is situated on Pak Weep Beach. It is absolutely stunning and a unspoilt paradise. Very quiet and peaceful, I would described it as a "hidden gem" or "paradise" compared to busier beaches. The sea is just beautiful with clear warm water where you will spot fish swimming along. The waves are also very calm. There are cocktail bars and restaurants all along the beach which stretches for miles, some days we walked four miles with regular pit stops for a cocktail obviously 😅 THE MANAGER & STAFF: The manager is Adam Szkopp, very friendly guy, I saw him go past on a buggy when I was looking up, he said hello with a big smile 😃. Now the staff, my word these people work so hard & they do it with so much professionalism & always with a smile. Nothing seems to be too much trouble & will go above and beyond to meet your needs. So many staff and not able to remember everyone’s names but a couple of people really stood out for us. RIN who works in the Bamboo Bar was really lovely and she always met our needs, very professional lady. TSUKI who also works at the Bamboo Bar was so polite and professional and always with a big smile (so sorry if I have spelt these names incorrectly) Thank you all Xx

About 1-1.20hr drive from Phuket International Airport, depending upon time of day. Beautiful beachfront location. Huge hotel. Friendly staff. Spa pool very nice for adults, quiet and a good size. Thank you Dee from the Spa for an excellent Aroma oil massage. Enjoyed cocktails made by the main bar staff. Breakfast was very good. Catered for all tastes. Hotel is a little dated and unfortunately our room was damp when it rained despite keeping the doors closed and air conditioning running. Housekeeping good and helpful. Not far from Khao Lak in a taxi (about 10mins). Loma and Roilay good restaurants. Pason on the beachfront very nice food and service. Drift Beach Bar&Grill (W Marriott) very nice atmosphere, food, staff and surroundings. Loved having a drink at the sunken bar. Local beachfront laundry service was very good (left along beach with white chairs/tables out front). Just on from that was a small beachfront bar, Thai beach restaurant. Good service, reasonable, nice food, and massages. Elephant sanctuary was worth a visit to see rescued elephants. They are amazing to watch and the staff are very caring and sensitive towards their rehabilitation.