Baan Krating Khao Lak Resort - SHA plus

We spent four nights at Baan Kratering. It has spectacular views across the bay which also picks up an evening breeze. Yes there are many uneven stairs, the price you pay for the view. Not suitable for families or others with mobility/age issues. This meant the demographic was also of our kind with the resort being lovely and quiet. There is a pathway near the pool down to the waters edge which has great rock pooling. If you're after a beach swim it is under 5min walk at other end of resort down to a sandy beach. Less then 2 minutes leads you to a coffee house with amazing views. Do what we did, walk down to the beach and stop for a drink at each resort bar, make way to town for dinner, then catch a taxi back to resort or, can be walked, not far at all, we did walk back and forth alot. Can also quickly walk to national park for an adventurous hike. Arrange tours with resort. 1000baht got us a taxi for all day use. We then used it to visit turtles, elephants etc.

The location was really lovely. It felt like we were in tree houses above the sea. Only disappointment was that we had the cabins next to the pool so didn’t feel so private - the cabins further to the right are the ones to request, with amazing views over the sea. Easy 5min walk to an amazing beach with lots of choices of restaurants. You can eat in the hotel but the food looked fairly basic and we wanted to go out and explore Khao Lak. Definitley very good value for money. We didn’t really see any of the staff (you don’t need to) but reception were very friendly and check in was easy. It says no parking available but they let us leave our car in the drop off area and we happily parked there for three days. You. An also leave your car at the side of the road. The ‘no parking’ nearly stopped me booking - so don’t let it. If you have a car, make sure you spend a day at Memories Beach.

The most incredible location/setting. We arrived here after the craziness of Bangkok and it felt like paradise. Khao Lak can feel a bit super-touristy but this place, right on the edge, by the national park was a slice of calm, beauty and privacy. Each hut feels so private and peaceful and the trees and ocean surrounding are very very special. We struggled to leave this special place!

This hotel was exactly what we were looking for, my partner and I loved the big ocean view. The trees here grow on their own, making it feel more wild and real compared to other hotels in Khao Lak where everything is trimmed and neat. The room was spacious and clean and the staff was friendly. All of this for a great price! Also, there are lots of sweet cats on the property😻 I would definitely recommend this place, and come back here myself one day.

The resort is set in beautiful gardens and natural forest. The infinity pool was lovely nice cool water for a change. The rooms were comfortable with a nice big balcony.