Ramada Resort by Wyndham Khao Lak

Set along a tranquil beach on the Andaman Sea, this polished hotel is 1 km both from the Bang Niang Market and from the International Tsunami Museum. The airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. All include balconies and sitting areas. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. Refined villas feature terraces and/or outdoor whirlpool tubs.A breakfast buffet is complimentary. Other amenities include direct beach access and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, as well as a spa and a fitness center. There's also a restaurant and a cafe, plus a kids' playground. Parking is available.