98/9, Moo 5, Tumbon Khuk Khak, Amphoe Takua Pa, Phangnga, Bang Niang Beach, 82220 Khao Lak, Thailand
#38 of 118 hotels in Khao Lak
Guests' ChoiceBased on 172 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Pauline
United KingdomNothing
The breakfast buffet was fantastic. The staff were so helpful everywhere and as I am disabled provided a buggy to take me to the restaurants or the beach. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Natalie
AustraliaBreakfast was very nice - lots of variety Pool - beautiful, whenever we required a drink, No staff ever around. Front desk staff helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Harley
United KingdomA little bit concrete looking
Fabulous location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Samantha
United KingdomMy only small gripe would be the smell from the air con in our room - damp and musty.
Gorgeous hotel with a real chilled vibe. Our room was specious with a side view of the ocean. The bath on the balcony was a fabulous addition. The staff all around the resort were super friendly and very welcoming. We really loved our days at La Vela and wished we had booked for longer!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Barbara
PolandVery good food, excellent service, beach, rooms
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Aleman
RomaniaCan't say that I didn't like it, but the Kokulo area and pool could be better maintained from the technical point of view.
Very friendly staff Location at the beach Verry clean and comfortable room Verry good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Apinya
ThailandNice staff and delicious cuisine
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
David
United KingdomIt was a great.
It’s stylish, modern and very clean. The breakfast was great with plenty of variety. The pools and surrounding areas were very nice. The beach was great with natural shade from the tress and umbrella. The rooms very spacious, the bed was reasonably comfortable, but we found the pillows uncomfortable; the filling was lumpy. We liked the shower and Jacuzzi bath on the balcony. There'a a large fridge/freezer in the room, which was great for storing drinks etc. The location is great – close to plenty of restaurants and bars. We requested adjacent rooms to our boys and the hotel accommodated this request. The gym was reasonable for a holiday workout. We stayed in 4 hotels during our 3-week holiday and La Vela is our family's favourite.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNot so keen on the pool although it is gray for kids.
The location was fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Keelan
United KingdomWould have appreciated tea and coffee to be replenished when room was made up - but this is a very minor point!
Room was spotless and the swim up pool was fantastic. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly Spa services were amazing Breakfast options were diverse Loved the fire show!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Gino
GibraltarThe limited choice of the half board menu
Almost everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Gino
GibraltarVariety in half board menu
Almost everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Louise
SpainThe strange water flooded style that you had to work your route out in able to walk around.
Lovely hotel. Took us many days to figure our way around it though! Everytime you came to a junction you had to debate how to get around as the whole place seems to be surrounded by water. So you want to get to your room and unless you go through the one underpass otherwise you end up swimming to every location with your bag held over your head. Even to get to a pool you would be wading around trying to find an entry point. Also there are no beds that aren't in water. So that always made me nervous when you have your bag next to you and reading a book or kindle that could easily drop in the water. We got use to it after a week but found it a strange concept. The rooms where amazing and big with full sized fridge and the staff were fab. Lots of good restaurants near. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Tage
EstoniaConsidering the level of the hotel, food could be better.
Beautiful seaside hotel with nice pool area. Welcoming staff. Good coffee at breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Mariusz
PolandNothing
Just Excellent
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Jacqueline
United Kingdomsadly we had a large pool view room with tub on balcony ... yes fab however because we didn't get any sun on balcony at all the room had a smell ,,, and all the clean bedding felt damp . we needed fresh air so did keep doors open
the pool amazing the breakfast amazing the beach is outstanding fabulous chilling watching the sun set staff could not do enough
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Diana
United KingdomNot enough sun beds and ones by pool in water.
Very clean. Beach bar had good vibe.. Very close to bars and restaurants. Good breakfast selection.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Amy
United KingdomKids using the adults only pool
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Emma
AustraliaNeed different shampoo and conditioner- not in the same
Breakfast, the staff, the location, close walk to town,
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Anne
SingaporeThe food at the main restaurant was very bad. We had lunch there every day and each time the food we got was very low quality. Too bad, because the seafood bbq was so terrific, so why not keep the same quality every day? Another thing that really bothered us was the lack of music everywhere. Dead silent. Gives a strange vibe
Great combination of kid friendly but also adult friendly. Anyone can find their place. Lots of shade and space at the beach, close to all the restaurants and market. The seafood buffet was amazing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Nicole
United Arab EmiratesThe smell in the room (smelled moldy)
Big and open spaces
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Luiza
RomaniaThe biggest issue is the smell of damp or mold in the walls. We’ve been one night in a building with a very strong smell and it was impossible to sleep in, even though we tried to ventilate it to the maximum. Next day we asked a different room, we changed the building which was much better for our stay.
We liked the room with all the amenities and the great balcony viewing the sea and the luxuriant palm trees. We enjoyed the facilities, the kids club, the enormous swimming pools and different activities. The breakfast is fantastic, with many many options both occidental and asiatic. We enjoyed also the spectacular fire show at Kokulo Beach Bar in the evening. It is a must seen. Considering all the above, the hotel is 5’ walk from the streets with the restaurants and shops. Super friendly and helpful staff also.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Ea
DenmarkPoor accessibility for strollers / wheel chairs Pricy beach bar
Breakfast buffet Swim up pool The bed was huge and so comfy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Jarmo
FinlandEverything was 10 + 🌞
Third time here in La Vela,everything super great,breakfast,bed,staff,location and food in the restaurant. Best hotel in Khao Lak!
Stayed in December 2023
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