Hostel in Nang Thong & central Khao Lak, Khao Lak
Khaolak INN
En-suite rooms, a garden bar and Nang Thong Beach less than a kilometre away
Photos: Booking.com
Overview
If you want to be in the busiest part of Khao Lak without paying resort prices, Khaolak INN keeps things straightforward. It calls itself a hostel, but the rooms are private, each with its own bathroom, air-conditioning and tiled floors.
Inside, there's a TV, a seating area and a work desk, and some rooms look out over the town. Downstairs, a garden with outdoor seating and a bar gives you somewhere to sit with a drink once you're back from the beach. Wi-Fi is free across the property.
It suits budget-minded couples, solo travellers and divers who will spend their days out on boats and simply need a clean, cool room to come back to.
Highlights
- Under 1 km from Nang Thong Beach, by the property's reckoning
- Private bathroom and air-conditioning in every room
- Work desk, TV and seating area in the rooms
- Garden, bar and outdoor seating
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Free off-site parking, plus space for bicycles
Location
The inn sits in the middle of the La On strip, Khao Lak's main cluster of restaurants, minimarkets and tour agents along the highway. Nang Thong Beach is less than 1 km away according to the property, so the sand is within walking distance.
The listing points to the Tsunami Memorial and Lampi Waterfall as nearby sights. The memorial at Bang Niang is a short ride north; Lampi Waterfall lies further south in a separate national park, so treat that one as a half-day outing by car or scooter. Phuket International Airport is about 69 km away, according to the inn.
Address 4 83 Khuekkhak, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga 82220, Thailand
Good to know
- Parking is free but off-site rather than at the building.
- Despite the hostel label, no dormitories are mentioned; rooms come with their own bathrooms.
- Views from the rooms are of the town, not the sea.
Questions about Khaolak INN
How far is Khaolak INN from the beach?
The inn puts Nang Thong Beach at less than 1 km away, which is an easy walk through La On.
Do the rooms have private bathrooms?
Yes. Each air-conditioned room has its own bathroom, plus a TV, seating area and work desk.
Is there parking at Khaolak INN?
Free private parking is available off-site, and there's somewhere to leave bicycles.
How far is it from Phuket Airport?
About 69 km, according to the property. Allow roughly an hour to an hour and a half by road.