Staffs are nice. The pricing is reasonable. Many of recreation activities available in the hotel area. We have chance to have dinner at Gin Japanese Restaurant, Khun Wit took care us very well. Thank you for memorable experience.

Stayed in September 2024

None

I like and enjoyed my very own pool access room. I like the free shuttle to night market and local town. Breakfast was great, and private beaches was fun.

Stayed in September 2024

more variety of breakfast

Good location..good staff..beautiful room

Stayed in September 2024

Clean comfortable rooms good food options and good activities to do

Great place to relax rooms were big and comfy. Stayed in the 1 bed pool villa for 3 nights and was amazing

Stayed in August 2024

Special decorations for my special day🩷,Big thanks Khun Jah from Front office and Khun Yada Pool bar staff.

Stayed in September 2024

Our second time staying at Kalima. Upon booking we requested a room over looking the mangroves as we stayed there last time and it was lovely and quiet. However upon checking in we were given a room over looking the kids pool, the staff couldn't have been move helpful and placed us in the room we wanted the following day. We stayed in a room with a private pool and found it to be very good value for money. The breakfast is excellent and varied. The only thing that needs improving is the pontoon to the private beach which is still as sketchy as before and not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was great

Stayed in August 2024

Great hotel The best I have been in Thailand I was staying in privet pool room

Stayed in August 2024

the TV is an outdated version and not a smart TV, which means you can't stream content from your devices.

Just spent a couple of days at Kalima Khaolak, and I’ve got to say, it’s pretty amazing. The place is huge, beautiful, and super chill—perfect for a quick 2-day escape where you don’t need to leave the resort. The pools here are awesome, with so many options to choose from. Whether you want to relax or dive into some fun, there’s a pool for that. Plus, they’ve got tons of activities in the center—think volleyball, kayaking, or even paddleboarding (SUP). You definitely won’t get bored. If you’re lucky enough to snag a room with a private pool, you’re in for a treat. The rooms are massive, with everything you need and more—big comfy beds, a nice bathtub, and a spacious shower. The private pool is the perfect spot to chill out and relax. Breakfast is really solid, with a good variety of healthy options. The gym is also on point, with all the equipment you need for a decent workout. And if you’re into sports, they’ve got volleyball, football, and more. The staff are super friendly and welcoming. They really go out of their way to make sure you have a great time, which makes the stay even better.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Liked everything about it. Comfy bed and nice food.

Stayed in August 2024

We went during off season and less personnel was felt, I.e beach bar was closed and it’s a long walk to get to the next food/beverage place. When it was clouded the pool was cold which made especially the private pool mostly unusable. There was no lifeguard in the kids pool area watching the slides, which was for us a safety concern.

Beautiful resort with great landscaping and beach as well as lots of family fun activities. Staff is helpful and friendly, breakfast is outstanding. Rooms are super nice and cozy. Kids club staff is exceptional - though small they really engage the kids and create a calm and joyful environment.

Stayed in August 2024

A beach bar would be awesome but not a big deal.😊

Great hotel.Fab facilities for a resort. Enjoyed the Kayaking.Free shuttle to town which was brilliant as not much to see around hotel within walking distance.

Stayed in August 2024

The swimming pools were not very clean.

Nice Resort to stay at if you need a relaxing vacation and family friendly as well. The stuff were very polite and friendly. The private beach makes your stay amazing.

Stayed in July 2024

We booked a room for river view and we didn't get it as the pictures on website...

Comfy room, great breakfast!

Stayed in July 2024

Originally we were bed & breakfast, but on our second day we upgraded to all inclusive. Having had an a la carte meal on the first night (which we paid for), we could tell there was a very clear difference between the level of service you received between paying for the a la carte food & drink, and it being included in the all inclusive. Plates were not cleared between each meal course, with the food taking over an hour at times. We also ordered drinks and never received them. After complaining, we did notice an improvement, however the level of service you receive should not differ based on your board.

The children's pool was great for our 2 year old, as well as the main pool which we enjoyed with the swim up pool bar. The layout of the resort was great and we liked the walkway across the river which took you to the beach.

Stayed in July 2024

Perfect

Stayed in July 2024

Restaurant was great and staff was amazing.

Was fantastic facilities, great and friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2024

one word - AMAZING

Stayed in July 2024

This is by no means the hotel's fault per-se (and good for them), but it was the busiest resort we've ever stayed at, even in 'low season' (we stayed mid-July, the rainy season, and yes, it did rain some). Getting a table at breakfast was tricky it was so crowded, and some staff I talked to said they had about 950 guests at 80% occupancy, so... it's busy. For most families/whatnot, this probably isn't an issue, but just isn't our style -- and I would suggest any non-family couples coming opt for more privacy with a private villa. Also, while the villa we got with private pool was certainly nice, the resort offers little privacy between villas -- you can see and be seen by several other villas around you at all times, compared to other similar resorts we've stayed in the area, so just be aware of that. The 'mainstream' rooms in the rest of the resort are also quite crowded. Again, not the hotel's fault, just not our style. Finally, the hotel's main entrance and check-in/out experience is probably its weakest point when compared to the awe-inspiring main entrances at 5-stars elsewhere (e.g. Saii, Outrigger, Banyan Tree in Phuket for similar prices). The main entrance gives off very 4-star vibes, but once inside, your opinion will change. The check-in/out experience is likewise; most comparable 5-star hotels have staff escort you to a seat/waiting area to deliver your welcome drink (here, a nice coconut/butterfly pea concoction), but here we had to stand at the main counter for quite some time with several other waiting guests -- but the staff were lovely. Just things to be aware of for the price and not reasons to go elsewhere for sure. In all, for the price and experience, I'd give the hotel a strong 9.5/10, but don't think it fair to deduct on Booking's system for any of the categories they list.

This is an impressive resort -- one of the few 5-star hotels that actually lives up to its name, particularly in a Southeast Asian context. For context, we live in Phuket and have gone to many 4 and 5-star hotels around southern Thailand. We opted for a private pool villa, and I can confidently say it was the largest villa I've ever stayed in Southeast Asia. If anything, it was too much for two people and a baby! The staff were lovely, facilities expansive and impressive (including a full-on children's play room and pool area), and the beach not too far away, across the lagoon was clean and nice (albeit not Phuket nice). I particularly enjoyed the on-site Teppanyaki restaurant and gin bar, and they even had live music at the weekend with a fun couple playing classics. The food/beverage options were great and varied across the hotel's 3 restaurants, and while not cheap, for a 5-star hotel I thought they were quite reasonable. In all, especially for families flying-in for a lovely holiday wanting an all-in resort that you don't have to leave and have the kids entertained, it's hard to beat.

Stayed in July 2024

Our second visit. Excellent staff and lovely place.

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful hotel with great facilities. Would recommend if you don’t mind being out of the centre of Khao Lak.

Stayed in July 2024

Litter on the beach however this seems to be a problem across Thailands beaches. We can do more!

It was wonderful

Stayed in July 2024

Experience the perfect getaway with friendly staff, delicious food at resort restaurants, pristine beaches, complimentary canoes, and a variety of pools for guests to enjoy.

Stayed in July 2024

A little far from most things, so after a few days, not much to do close to the accommodation.

Great walk to the beach, restaurant and massages.

Stayed in July 2024