Name: Grand Mercure Khao Lak
Address: Phuket, TH
Price range: From $49

Grand Mercure Khao Lak, PhuketGrand Mercure Khao Lak in Phuket, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 134 hotels we score in Phuket. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $49 a night (cached, not a live quote).Grand Mercure Khao Lak is a five-star resort situated on Bangsak Beach along the Andaman Coast. The property features 195 rooms and suites designed with a mix of contemporary Thai architecture and traditional riverside village styles. A canal runs through the grounds, which include two outdoor swimming pools and a private beach area. The hotel caters to families with a kids' club and offers various activities such as kayaking. Guests can access a spa, sauna, and gym on-site. While the resort focuses on sustainability through Green Globe certification, some guests may find the walk to the ocean quite long. It is a suitable choice for travellers seeking a structured resort experience in Khao Lak.What stands out

Direct beach access

Traditional Thai design

On-site spa and sauna

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Long walk to the beach

Occasional musty room smells

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