The most remote and furthest of Khao Lak’s beaches that’s actually worth visiting. There are another 3 beaches further north that are even more deserted, but they’re completely too far from the centre of Khao Lak – Nang Thong beach. Even getting to Khuk Khak Beach requires a motorbike or taxi, so what’s the point of going even further?
Besides, you can already find solitude on an excellent beach right here, which is precisely why people come. So I wouldn’t consider the other more northern beaches. Not only are they further away, but they’ll look visually worse too, as they’re much less picturesque with pebbles scattered on the beach.
Beach Overview
There’s almost nothing here except a wide, straight strip of sand and a densely growing grove of tall casuarina trees. Several large, quality beach resorts are scattered along the beach without disrupting the overall atmosphere of seclusion. For almost all 2.5 miles (four kilometres) the beach is absolutely deserted. That’s exactly what I loved about it!
You only encounter people near the hotels and small cafés, of which there are just a few along the entire 2.5 miles (four kilometres) of beach. Basically, it’s paradise for those tired of noise and bustle who want to sit peacefully in a deck chair with a cocktail, relaxing and contemplating without being distracted by crowds of beach vendors and massage offers.
The road from the highway to the beach leads through fields and palm groves – there are no large settlements or clusters of hotels in this area. Besides casuarinas, you’ll find some palm trees scattered along the beach, with the ground beneath them covered like a green carpet with bindweed.
To the south the beach borders Bang Niang beach, separated by a river that’s wide during rainy season and becomes quite shallow during dry season before flowing into the sea. To the north the beach strip freely transitions into the completely deserted Pakarang beach. The boundary between them is notional.
Swimming
The entry into the water here is slightly gentler than at the more southern beaches of Bang Niang and Nang Thong. At low tide the width of the sand strip becomes even larger, and the sea is very shallow for several metres. But if you walk a bit forward, you can swim properly. Unlike neighbouring beaches, there are no large stones on the shore at Khuk Khak.
Sunbeds and Shade
The tall trees along the beach provide shade in the morning hours. The rest of the time you’ll need to rely either on yourself or on deck chairs with umbrellas in front of the large hotels, though some of these might be reserved only for their guests. So it’s better to come in the morning.
Beach Photos
Amenities
I only encountered a couple of cafés on the beach near the resorts. On the road leading to the beach, I saw literally one travel agency and a couple of small Thai shops. The highway isn’t exactly bustling with civilisation either.
Essentially, if you come here, you’ll have to make do with whatever infrastructure the resorts themselves offer – eating at hotel cafés, getting massages at the hotel itself, which might make your holiday somewhat more expensive, bear that in mind. But the main virtue of this beach and its attraction is the almost untouched nature and tranquillity.
Accommodation
Only a few large hotels are located on the beach, and they’re quite widely scattered along the shore.
- The Haven Khao Lak
- large hotel complex Khaolak Orchid Beach Resort
- Khaolak Blue Lagoon Resort with accommodation in charming white houses and beautiful grounds planted with palm trees
- One of the most luxurious resorts on the beach – Andamania Beach Resort
- JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa
- Khaolak Relax Resort is not on the beachfront, but by the road on the way to the beach
How to Find the Beach
Several roads lead to the beach from the main highway, mostly leading to the large beach resorts. The roads go through fields and palm groves. Check the map – everything will be clear there.
