Nice hotel, very helpful stuff, family friendly!”

we stayed with 11 month baby in khaolak bhandari resort & spa for two weeks. we did enjoy a lot to stay here. the stuff was very friendly to us, especially to our little girl. we stayed with 11 month baby in khaolak bhandari resort & spa for two weeks. we did enjoy a lot to stay here. the stuff was very friendly to us, especially to our little girl. it is service-minded hotel. if something needed to be fixed in your room, they will react immediately. also baby cots are available with mosquito net. we asked reception to change a room with a view to the mountains and they directly gave us really nice one. breakfast was super delicious with a big variety of food (from american to thai food). fresh fruits everyday! hotel doesn't have private beach but it takes around 1 min to walk to public beach. you can always ask reception for beach chairs, stuff will help you to carry down. another good thing about this hotel, that has besides "sister" hotel oriental with another big swimming pool. it is ok to use both pools even you stay in bhandari. to get to the main street takes around 7-10 min. but you can always ask for a lift at the reception, it's free of charge. we are thankful to this hotel for making our holidays special! we would definitely recommend to everyone, couples or families with small children!

Lovely Hotel with nice stuff and good location”

i went from phuket airport to khaolak bhandari resort & spa for spending a night before heading next to khao sok national park. the staff in the hotel welcomed me very friendly and the complex is in a gorgeous shape. in the breakfast buffet you will find everything from european/us food (toast, pancake, crepe, sausage, egg) up to local thai food. the rooms are quite big and from the hotel it takes about 1 minute to the beach (direct beach access). furthermore it's not located in the main area of khalo lak for which reason it's a really quite and relaxing place. as a result i will for sure come back again.....

Great hotel, great holiday”

We had a wonderful time at the Khaolak Bhandari Resort & Spa from the greeting with a cool towel and grape juice through our departure with a courtesy ride from the hotel to the bus stop. In fact, after our first night we decided to extend our stay. While we could hear other guests from our room, it was not distracting and the room was great. Our only issue was that we could never figure out how to shower without flooding the bathroom floor. The pool was great, the grounds lovely and the staff courteous. Plus, the beach across the road was a lovely sunset beach and it was a quick walk to the town supermarket.

Great stopover”

Went to Khaolak Bhandari Resort & Spa for an overnight from Phuket, so it happened that I arrived quite early, and could enjoy swimming on the beach, and in the pool as well, which was just great. I cannot comment on the food, as we just had breakfast in the resort, but this was quite good, especially compared to what you can get in some other places. There are plenty of shops and restaurants around, especially on the main street. However, more than five years after the Tsunami, Khaolak still resembles a ghost town. This means you have the place more or less for you alone, in new unworn facilities.

Excellent hotel, helpful service”

We actually did not stay at the Bhandari on the above dates. Though we had booked on Agoda, the hotel did not have any available rooms. They accomodated us at their sister hotel, the Khaolak Oriental, which shares the same grounds. The hotel staff was very accomodating, gave us an upgraded room, as well as complimentary massages and dinner. The 2 hotels have the same breakfast and poolside cafe menus. The food is excellent. The spa, located on the Bhandari side, is excellent, beautiful, and incredibly relaxing. The services are wonderful and highly recommended. We did stay at the Bhandari 2 nights the following week. The hotel grounds are stunning and well-maintained. The room we had was lovely and large, with an enormous bathroom that included a large soaking tub and separate shower. We will absolutely stay there again.

Lovely property, excellent spa”

This was our second stay at Bhandari, and we enjoyed it again. The only issue we had was the a/c in our room the first night stopped working, and the room was very humid and stuffy. We asked for it to be checked out, and it was, but then it broke again. The staff moved us to a bungalow (instead of a chalet), that was more spacious and included a private grotto with outdoor tub/shower. It was lovely. As usual, the spa services were excellent. We had massages almost every day. The spa staff is fantastic and the ambience is beautiful. The location across the street from Nang Thong beach is excellent, and many lovely beaches are accessible in the area. The only complaint we have is the poolside cafe menu. It changed since our visit in January, and not for the better. The quality and selection of items really decreased, while it seems prices increased. We only had lunch there 2 times. But overall, we recommend Bhandari for a relaxing and peaceful retreat.

Very nice hotel with a huge swiming pool”

we had a great time in khaolak bhandari resort & spa, the staff were lovely and very helpfull. the hotel has a huge swimming pool that we enjoyed very much. we got a great deal with agoda and only paid thai baht. the only bad point is that the internet wasn't free (most of the place we stayed in thailand had free internet..)

Good Place to stay in Khaolak”

I enjoyed my stay - although the Bhandari was overbooked, but they arranged a nice room with pool access at the Oriental Resort (hotel next door, same premises) and gave me a complimentary aroma therapy message at the Bhandari Spa, which was just great and I enjoyed very much. The beach can be reached within 5 minutes walk - however there are no sunbeds available. Breakfast was great - with large variety to choose from. Restaurants and bars can be reached by foot - as you will be in the Khaolak bustle within good 10 minutes walk. I travelled alone and it was perfectly safe to walk alone at night - as the place is always busy. One could also take a taxi if preferred, which are available at any corner of the street. Thank you die the nice stay and massage treatment.

Recommended”

This short review is for Khaolak Bhandari Resort & Spa. The location is good. Reasonable price. The services and room quality are great. The plus is the hotel architecture if you like Thai style.

Perfect Holiday”

We were here in the off season. It is not crowded. Just right for those seeking peace. Price performance is great. The resort is in a good location. Right on the beach and only 5 minutes walk to city life. The rooms are not worn as some describe it. It is a normal wear. For us one of the most beautiful resort in Khao Lak. We will definitely be back. Thanks to the entire Bhandari Resort Team.

Perfect Get-away in Khao Lak”

The Khaolak Bhandari was a gem and we absolutely loved our stay there. The location was great -slightly off the main street and right across the street from the beach. The staff was gracious, ever helpful and so sweet. Always there when you needed them but never pushy or in your face. The grounds are so beautiful and lush and even though the resort was full at the time, it was very peaceful and relaxing. We will definitely go back!

Nice stay in great location”

I booked the Bhandari for the last 4 nights of my stay - they were overbooked, however gave me a great room with poolaccess at their sister hotel (next door, at the same premises). Furthermore I was compensated with a complimentary voucher for a aromatherapy massage - which was just terrific. The hotel has a great location with just 5 minutes walk to the beach. In about 10 minutes walk you are in the Khaolak Centre with a lots of shops, restaurants, bars - there is quite a buzzle at night - which makes it really nice to spend the evening/night there. Can recommend the hotel Bhandari and Oriental resort. Nice buffet breakfast - with a large variety of choice.

Khaolak Bhandari Resort”

My husband and I stayed in three hotels while we were in Thailand, and the Khaolak Bhandari was our favorite. We loved how the rooms were separate bungalows and how the architecture of the buildings was Thai style. The grounds were beautiful and although we didn't swim in the pool, it looked very inviting. We enjoyed the free breakfast in the morning and had dinner one night at the hotel which we also enjoyed. We had a very pleasant experience and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

Beautiful, classical resort”

khao lak bhandari resort is a fantastic hotel. designed in a classical thai style, it feels a world away from the usual tourist hotels. wandering through the gardens, with ponds and flowers, and birds and insects buzzing around, and it really feels like you're in a world of your own. it's not directly on the beach, but is much better than the resorts that are. highly recommended.

Just perfect”

We stayed there 6 days at the end of October 2010. The hotel has a very special and relaxing atmosphere, 2 minutes to the beach and 15 min walk to the center. The staff is mostly English speaking and very helpful. The breakfast is simply best ever. I would recommend it to everyone who wants to spend a couple of days in peace and relaxed. Diving to the Similan is very easy from Khao Lak. The beach and the sea near the hotel is dirty and full with rocks so you cannot really enjoy swimming there. I recommend the white sand beach at north Khao Lak.

It's all good!”

last of 3 resorts along that coast for us (orchid/ayara/bhandari: all diametrically different and nice in their own way!). reservations through agoda. no problems or questions on check-in. special requests issued during online reservation were all honored. very nice and tasteful accommodations. large rooms, wood decor. bungalows also have outside showers in back (reminiscent of indonesia's mandis). pool is large and nice. kid-play area isolated so it does not interfere with the general, deeper section. breakfast was the best among the three resorts. some non-standard thai items, as well as more varieties in fruit, even stuff that was not completely in season. resort grounds are beautiful to walk around. lots of ponds with flowers, lots of friendly frogs at night which the kids enjoyed. hotel is co-located with their "oriental" property...somewhat more adult/quiet appearance, interesting and nice pool there. walk into town in 10min, or get a taxi ride back for a few baht. all in all, enjoyed our stay very much.

Beautiful Hotel, Beautiful Service, Lovely Stay”

From the moment of our arrival the staff were friendly and welcoming. The oriental Thai style of the entire hotel is welcoming and relaxing with the pool, ponds and luscious gardens throughout. The Bungalow is beautiful with a large king size bed, sitting area, decent bathroom with an outdoor hot shower and bath also. The room was cleaned well each day. We utilised the on site spa each day. Not only was it well priced, but the spa staff were highly experienced and really nice. The tranquil setting of the spa at the back of the hotel situated above a large network of ponds ensures that you relax instantly. Air conditioning, clean tables and beautiful massage rooms for singles, couples or even for three makes the experience well worth it, and better then the cheaper beach massages. The location of the hotel was also great, in 30 seconds you can be on the beach, and once there will realise that if you are after a slightly quieter hotel then the busy beach front ones, then this hotel is for you. A note worth mentioning though is that some of the staff have very limited english. Which we didn't have an issue with at all, as after all we should have been the ones speaking thai. This just meant that we occasionally had to clarify things.

Relaxing hotel, well located”

we booked a two-night stay at the bhandari as we wanted to take a day trip to the similan islands and khao lak was the closest location. the rooms were spacious and nice, the breakfast sufficient and service was friendly. the hotel was also very well located -- only a five minute walk to the main strip where all the restaurants and shops were located.

The perfect resort and spa”

i highly recommend this to anyone who is visiting khoa lak. we visited at the low season – it was quiet and sunny and a great period to relax. we were torn between this hotel and its sister hotel the oriental resort which has a swimming pool which is length of the hotel, it turns out that they are both on the same complex and guests can use the oriental pool. the bandhari offers a great swimming pool too. bandhari is luxury at its best. it’s not a modern hotel, but instead it has a rich, traditional, warm thai design and feel about it. we stayed in a thai chalet – the rooms are huge, the beds are lovely and the living space is huge, the bathroom is great too. our balcony overlooked the feature pond and gardens. our room felt very private. the beach is literally across a small road, but we barely visited it as the resort was far too nice and we didn’t want to leave. breakfast is excellent. staff are very attentive – poo and her colleague at the front of house are also very friendly. the cleaners are also very thorough.

The perfect hotel and spa”

I highly recommend this to anyone who is visiting Khoa Lak. We visited at the low season – it was quiet and sunny and a great period to relax. We were torn between this hotel and its sister hotel The Oriental Resort which has a swimming pool which is length of the hotel, it turns out that they are both on the same complex and guests can use the Oriental Pool. The Bandhari offers a great swimming pool too. Bandhari is luxury at its best. It’s not a modern hotel, but instead it has a rich, traditional, warm Thai design and feel about it. We stayed in a Thai Chalet – the rooms are huge, the beds are lovely and the living space is huge, the bathroom is great too. Our balcony overlooked the feature pond and gardens. Our room felt very private. The beach is literally across a small road, but we barely visited it as the resort was far too nice and we didn’t want to leave. Breakfast is excellent. Staff are very attentive – poo and her colleague at the front of house are also very friendly. The cleaners are also very thorough.