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The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Family Pool Access | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Savor a Thai massage or body treatment, and delight in beachfront dining at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani. Enjoy kids' meals, free continental breakfast, a playground and garden while relaxing near Nang Thong Beach. With 3 outdoor pools and billiards/pool table, previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Sands Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Sands Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Side Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite, Side Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Pool Access | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite, Pool Access

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Pool Access | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Family Pool Access

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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2 - Bedroom Teen Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

2 - Bedroom Teen Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Sands Room (Lagoon Wing) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Sands Room (Lagoon Wing)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Slide | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Slide

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Trundle Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Takua Pa, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani is connected to a shopping center. Tublamu Navy Golf Course and Tab Lamu Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nang Thong Beach and Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park. Bang Niang Beach and Bang Niang Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, snorkeling, and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
10/18 Petchkasem Road, Moo 7 Kukkak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga, 82190

What's nearby

  • Khao Lak - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nang Thong Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bang Niang Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bang Niang Market - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Khao Lak Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

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
  • ‪Discovery Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪835 Street Food Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani

Luxury boutique hotel near Bang Niang Beach
Located close to Nang Thong Beach and Bang Niang Market, The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani provides free continental breakfast, 2 poolside bars, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and beachfront dining. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Thai massage or a body treatment. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 316 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as furnished balconies and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2012
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

Property 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of THB 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Sands Khao Lak by Katathani located?

Located in Takua Pa, this beachfront hotel is in the city center, just steps from Bang Niang Beach and Nang Thong Beach. Khao Lak Beach and Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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