The Hip Resort @ Khaolak – Resort, Khao Lak

The Hip Resort @ Khaolak – Resort, Khao Lak | Wagdee

The Hip Resort @ Khao Lak is a quiet boutique resort on the coast at Bang Muang, Takua Pa. Dogs of all sizes are welcome, but cats are generally not permitted, so check first.

Price range: about THB 1,200–3,500 a night.

Bringing your pet

Size limitation
No size limitation
Pet fee / deposit
500THB/night
Max pets per room
Contact to confirm
Outdoor area
Lawns and walking paths
Parking
Free, on site

Size limitation: No size limitation
Pet fee / deposit: 500THB/night
Max pets per room: Contact to confirm
Outdoor area: Lawns and walking paths
Parking: Free, on site

Dogs of all sizes are welcome. There are no strict size or weight limits, and large dogs are allowed. Several dogs per room or villa are permitted; confirm the number with the resort.

A pet fee of about THB 500 per pet per night applies.

Pets are accommodated in ground-level or standalone villas with tiled floors and private patios, which give easy access to the outdoors. The grounds have lawns and walking paths, including a path to the quiet beach at Baan Nam Kem. Confirm with the resort where pets may go in the shared areas.

Please follow the rules, be polite and considerate, and do not leave pets unattended unless you have agreed this in advance with the staff.

Description

The Hip Resort @ Khao Lak is a quiet, Thai-contemporary boutique resort with 15 standalone units. Eleven are raised Thai-style villas, and four are villas with private plunge pools.

Units have air conditioning, private balconies or patios, refrigerators, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs and outdoor seating. The resort has an outdoor pool, gardens, barbecue and picnic areas, free Wi-Fi and complimentary bicycles for guests.

Guests can share the facilities of the adjoining ThaiLife Homestay Resort & Spa, including its spa and wellness centre, extra swimming pools and lake-view restaurant.

Neighbourhood

The resort is in a tranquil rural seaside setting at Bang Muang and Baan Nam Kem, away from the commercial bustle of central Khao Lak.

Famous landmarks nearby:

Baan Nam Kem Pier (about 5 minutes away): the departure point for island day trips to the Similan and Surin Islands.
Baan Nam Kem Tsunami Memorial Park: in the village nearby.
Takua Pa Old Town (about 15–20 minutes by car, north): known for Sino-Portuguese architecture and a Sunday walking market.
Sai Rung Waterfall (a short drive south): a waterfall near Bang Sak Beach.
Khao Sok National Park (about 30–50 minutes by car): a national park.

Getting there

The resort is at Bang Muang, Baan Nam Kem and Takua Pa, Phang Nga 82190. From Phuket International Airport (HKT) it is about 75–81 km north, roughly 75–90 minutes by car. Drive north on Route 402 across the Sarasin Bridge into Phang Nga, then continue north on Route 4 (Phetkasem Road) through Khao Lak towards Takua Pa and Bang Muang.

From Surat Thani Airport (URT) it is about 100–110 km east, roughly 1.5–2 hours by car via Route 401 across Khao Sok towards Takua Pa. Pre-arranged resort transfers, airport taxis, private minivans and rental cars are all options. Free private parking is on site, with no reservation required.

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