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Khao Lak sits just north of bustling Phuket, but moves to a different beat. The beaches are wide and open, the vistas expansive and the draw is as much the space as the scenery. It’s a popular seasonal surfing spot, and also a go-to for divers wanting to explore the famed Similan and Surin Islands. Best of all, nobody is rushing anyone for anything.
Set along Bang Niang Beach, La Solaya Khao Lak arrives with that same understanding of pace. The newly opened beachfront resort is built around the idea of letting the day unfold naturally, without schedules, pressure or over-programming. We sure like the sound of that.
Designed for flow
Rather than offering an array of activities, La Solaya chooses to focus on atmosphere and unwinding. The resort is designed with the Indian ocean taking centre stage and the day progresses according to her ebbs and flows.
Early hours are calm, with gentle light, crisp sea air and spaces that invite lazy lingering. As the day warms up, energy shifts naturally toward the pool and shared areas, without tipping into noise or crowds. By evening, the pace eases again, with sunset views over Bang Niang Beach and lighting that encourages guests to stay present, and just take it all in.
Rooms that prioritise ease
La Solaya Khao Lak has 144 rooms and villas, including family-friendly options and private pool villas. Design is understated and refined, with light tones, natural materials and subtle Thai references paired with cozy comforts.
Layouts are deliberately oriented to draw you outward, with large openings and balconies designed to prioritise views of the sea and surrounding gardens. The result is accommodation that feels spacious, practical and easy to settle into, particularly for those extended surf trips.
Where the day naturally gathers
Much of the action happens in the resort’s shared spaces.
SOLMARE, the beachfront dining spot, runs all day in an open-air setting by the sea, where meals always stretch way longer than planned. Around the corner at RIVA, the resort’s main pool area, you’ll find yourself in lush greenery and a pool that’s perfect for both swimming laps and lounging through the afternoon.
Closer to the sand, SOL BAR offers a relaxed spot for sunset cocktails, keeping the energy easy rather than amped. Families are also well looked after, with CLUB STELLA’s creative play space giving kids room to burn off energy while adults nestle into a relaxing spot nearby.
Wellness without structure or agendas
Wellness at La Solaya Khao Lak isn’t framed as a separate programme you have to sign up for. It’s simply part of how the days unfold. Mornings might start with yoga in the garden, drift into slow hours sipping tea by the ocean, then stretch out with time outdoors and evenings shaped by light, sea air and very little on the schedule.
La Flora Group owner Mr Sompong Dowpiset describes the idea as ‘letting guests enjoy the natural rhythm of the day and the calm that defines Khao Lak’. You feel it in the way the resort is laid out and in how easy it is to move between spaces without feeling like you are meant to be anywhere in particular.
A stay that fits the destination
Khao Lak has long appealed to travellers who want the Andaman Sea without the intensity of nearby hubs. Surf breaks, dive trips and long, walkable beaches keep things active without feeling overwhelming.
La Solaya Khao Lak doesn’t try to change that. It simply slots into the rhythm that already defines this stretch of coast, offering a beachfront stay built around light, time and an unhurried pace. If your idea of a good escape involves staying longer, doing less and letting the day take the lead, this might just be the place you’re looking for.