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The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

5.0 star property

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Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Point of interest
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Family Pool Access | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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10/18 Petchkasem Road, Moo 7 Kukkak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga, 82190
  • Place, Nang Thong Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bang Niang Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Khao Lak Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard, Garden View, with Balcony (Sands Room)

Standard, Garden View, with Balcony (Sands Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Trundle Bed

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2 - Bedroom Teen Suite

2 - Bedroom Teen Suite

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

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Sands Room (Lagoon Wing)

Sands Room (Lagoon Wing)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Slide

Family Slide

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin 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

  • Khao Lak - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nang Thong Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bang Niang Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bang Niang Market - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Khao Lak Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

Luxury Takua Pa hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Bang Niang Beach
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
  • 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

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. 654 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elad

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaniv

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Excellent hotel for kids and family. We stayed in a family room which was spacious enough for 4 of us. Big area with several pools and restaurants. The only
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Crace

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the kids club, splash park and our pool access room though it was looking a little tired. The Buffet breakfast could be better compared to other resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Reto

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

liza

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

A must with kids

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family friendly resort, easy access to the beach and walk to restaurants etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rokhsan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort! I feel the resort is best suited to families with children under 7 - as everything shuts down so early. Lots of babies and young children and programs for the littles. The nightly performances and live shows were wonderful room was spacious clean and felt like a taste of home - loads of room to spread out kids stuff and still have space leftover Food was average but there were awesome restaurants when you walk down the beach The beach was spectacular! Warm sea water and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a beautiful beach front restaurant with the most amazing views The room was spacious and very clean with shower and bath facilities Area outside hotel is full of good restaurants only a ten minute walk also if you are into diving you have the Dragon dive centre very close by . I would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025