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The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Family Pool Access | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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10/18 Petchkasem Road, Moo 7 Kukkak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga, 82190
  • Place, Nangthong Supermarket
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Khao Lak
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nang Thong Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard, Garden View, with Balcony (Sands Room)

Standard, Garden View, with Balcony (Sands Room)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Children’s theme room

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Side Sea View

Junior Suite, Side Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Pool Access

Junior Suite, Pool Access

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Pool Access | Living area

Family Pool Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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2 - Bedroom Teen Suite

2 - Bedroom Teen Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Sands Room (Lagoon Wing)

Sands Room (Lagoon Wing)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Slide

Family Slide

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Takua Pa

With a stay at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani, you'll be centrally located in Takua Pa, steps from Bang Niang Beach and Nang Thong Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Bang Niang Market.

What's nearby

  • Nangthong Supermarket - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Khao Lak - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nang Thong Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delicacy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Peter Pan (ปีเตอร์แพน) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's (แมคโดนัลด์) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stempfer Cafe Khaolak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Garang Artisan Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani offers 316 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Takua Pa hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a lazy river, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 6 treatment rooms. Services include Thai massages and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 316 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Treat yourself with massages and body treatments. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at The Floating Market, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Floating Market - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Talay Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Manta Ray Bistro - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Manta Ray Bistro
  • Talay Restaurant
  • The Floating Market

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body treatments
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2012
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 3000 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Cannabis is prohibited throughout the property.

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and a great size! The staff in all areas of the resort were incredibly helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KC, Lane Cove

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops within walking distance nearby was a plus to add some variety. Our room needed a refresher but otherwise direct access to the pool is great for the kids. The resort is large though and bicycles wouldve been a great facility, even the workers use them. Plenty of amenity and we enjoyed ourselves there
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ren tze

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has seen better days. There were bagworms hanging from the toilet roof, toilet fittings are mouldy and rusting. Rooms smelt like they had been air freshened with toilet deodorant. Bedroom furniture is also worn out and not kept in good condition. It could also have been the season when I was visiting, but there are flies everywhere at dining premises. The main restaurant we used for breakfast was not air conditioned, which probably exacerbated the flies issue. On the upside, the pools were very nice, it was about the part of the stay that we enjoyed the most. We checked out 2 days early and moved to another hotel. Definitely not the 4.5 stars that it's meant to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family pool access room great with kids however balcony was so short you could not recline the deck chairs while facing the pool, other pool access rooms facing kids areavlooked like they had larger balconies. Kids club was great for kids. Beach is nice, too rough to swim in during the low season. Little ahop onsite was handy and shoet walk to many restaurants, cheaper than eating at hotel. Life jackets provided for swimming if required. Kids slides good for kids under 5. Room with showers and toilets for late check out was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently stayed at The Sands and it was fantastic. Beautiful spot for families, great facilities for the kids and lots to see and do!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay here. Lovely staff & well located
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, Philadelphia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel for families ! But not beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Facilities and Service, but Lacking Evening

Almost everything about our stay was excellent. The pools were fantastic and a real highlight for the whole family. Breakfast was good and well worth the price. The staff at the Flying Market restaurant and in the kids club were exceptionally friendly and provided great service. The only downsides were the slow-running water and inconsistent shower temperature in our room, which unfortunately were not fixed despite informing the staff, and the lack of evening activities — the hotel feels completely dead at night with nothing to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the heart of Khao Lak centre. Very convenient for exploring outside the hotel, with town on your doorstep. Staff very friendly, nothing too much trouble. We stayed in a sea view suite which was clean and had plenty of space. Also managed early check in which was appreciated after travelling for 24hrs. Would stay again. Family of 4, 2 adults 2 teen boys
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Umut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic resort, great clean rooms and beautiful staff
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely quiet getaway, but don’t be sneaky

Overall was a good stay, however a bit of a swifty was pulled - we paid for a family pool suite, and clearly was the junior pool suite (difference of around $40 AUD per night) - but were told it was the right room just in a different area - but their room layouts on their own website disprove this. The room was probably preferable in the end (more private) but the fact we paid more, and they tried to do this secretly. Also happened to two other families we spoke to while there. Beds were rock hard and pillows too soft so we slept poorly (we left a feedback form after the first night, but was never picked up) The general manner of the staff was fine - FoH staff were not as friendly as you’d expect, but hospitality and room service were absolutely lovely. The facilities were good, great pools, and pool side rooms are a must to avoid noise all day long. BBQ buffet was sensational. I would give it a 7/10 overall, slightly generous seeing the room issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Travelled with family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family resort.

The Sands is a great resort for families and especially those with younger children. The pools are great and also there is a good playground area. We loved the rooms with their own pools,these were also great for young families. I'd highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Willaim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe environment with very polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family get away. Pools a bit crowded at times, later breakfasts got a bit crazy. Overall lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025