Khaolak Merlin Resort in Khao Lak

Great location and grounds with mature trees and well tended gardens. Pool and beach have plenty of seating scattered in the gardens. Food was good served in 2 restaurants. Beach bar open all day. Rooms spacious and well equipped but chose carefully as some face into dark courtyards. Worth extra to get grounds or pool view. Mainly all inclusive guests so drinks reflect that lower quality even when paying individually. Short walk outside to local bars and restaurants. With a few improvements this could be a stunning resort

We enjoyed our stay of 8 nights very much! When arrived our booked rooms were not ready and we got an upgrade for 1 night for the pool villa and also a voucher for one dinner in the hotel restaurant,which was amazing. The whole resort is very green, there are so many plants which is just beautiful. We always had enough space for our own, the rooms are big, there are enough seats at the beach and the pool and also enough tables at the breakfast buffet. We checked out very early and our luggage was picked up in time. We also got a box with breakfast,because the check out was some hours before breakfast time. I can recommend the resort for couples and also for families.

We stayed at Khaolak Merlin Resort for a few nights and had a really relaxing experience overall. The resort is surrounded by nature, with lots of greenery, big trees, and a peaceful atmosphere that immediately makes you feel calm. It feels very different from busy resorts, which is exactly what we were looking for. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Housekeeping did a great job every day, and the room felt well maintained. We especially liked the balcony area, which was nice for sitting and enjoying the quiet surroundings. The resort has several swimming pools, and we enjoyed spending time by the pool and walking around the property. The beach area is beautiful and not crowded at all, perfect for long walks and watching the sunset. Breakfast had a good variety of options, both Thai and international food. Everything was fresh and well prepared. We also tried the restaurant for dinner once, and the food was good with fair prices for a resort. The staff were friendly, polite, and always willing to help. They made us feel welcome throughout our stay without being too formal or distant. Overall, Khaolak Merlin Resort is a great choice if you want a quiet, nature-focused stay in Khao Lak. It’s perfect for relaxing, slowing down, and enjoying a peaceful holiday. We would definitely consider staying here again.

First of all I want to say that we love this hotel. The lush jungle feel of Merlin is it's best feature and you can be sure to see a lot of different wildlife here. The rooms are very comfortable and the room we got was newly renovated which was nice, although I don't understand the use of light "Scandinavian" woodwork in a tropical environment. I'd rather see more traditional Thai woodwork in such a hotel like this, but I guess that's just my personal preference. It was disappointing that the lobby bar was closed as we loved this area the last time we visited. The alternative was the beach bar, but this area has potential to be greatly improved. It's very basic and is not a bar you want to spend hours sipping cocktails and enjoying the beautiful views. Look at the neighbour hotel and see how it should be done. It's also disappointing that the beach bar does not open before 11 am, as we love to go to the beach early, and it would be nice to be able to buy a coffee or some water before 11 am. Why not open at 9 or 10? Anyways, other than these things, we really love Merlin, and we will probably come back some day, but hopefully it's a bit improved then. Thanks for a great vacation.

Nice beach, good location, clean room!

Good Location, Best Hotel in Khaolak, I think stay 2 or 3 night is good.

The facilities are a little old. But the environment is very good. Suitable for vacation. Because I went to Similan the next day and stayed there for one night. Most of them were foreigners. I saw a big lizard in the yard the next day. Overall, I recommend it. And there is no deposit required.

Good hotel, quiet, lived in a villa with a pool, everything is clean and tidy! My recommendations!