The Haven Khao Lak

Flanked by coconut palms between Khuk Khak Beach and a lagoon, this upscale hotel is 3 km from the International Tsunami Museum, 16 km from Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park and 88 km from Phuket International Airport. Refined rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and balconies, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add swim-up terraces, while villas offer hot tubs, sea views and living rooms.Breakfast is included. There's a buffet restaurant, and a thatched eatery serving Italian and Thai cuisine. There's also a spa, a gym, direct beach access and 5,000 square meters of outdoor pools, 1 with a swim-up bar.