X10 Khaolak Resort

Fronting a white-sand beach, this refined resort is 2 km from the International Tsunami Museum and 19 km from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park. Airy, modern rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, in addition to minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. All have desks, pull-out sofas and furnished balconies; 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms, and some provide bunk beds. Room service is available.Amenities include a vibrant buffet restaurant and an open-air seafood eatery, as well as 5 lagoon-style outdoor pools (1 with a swim-up bar). There's also a spa and a fitness room, plus a kids' club and beach access.