Khaolak Merlin Resort

Kristian Kjærnes

First of all I want to say that we love this hotel. The lush jungle feel of Merlin is it's best feature and you can be sure to see a lot of different wildlife here. The rooms are very comfortable and the room we got was newly renovated which was nice, although I don't understand the use of light "Scandinavian" woodwork in a tropical environment. I'd rather see more traditional Thai woodwork in such a hotel like this, but I guess that's just my personal preference. It was disappointing that the lobby bar was closed as we loved this area the last time we visited. The alternative was the beach bar, but this area has potential to be greatly improved. It's very basic and is not a bar you want to spend hours sipping cocktails and enjoying the beautiful views. Look at the neighbour hotel and see how it should be done. It's also disappointing that the beach bar does not open before 11 am, as we love to go to the beach early, and it would be nice to be able to buy a coffee or some water before 11 am. Why not open at 9 or 10? Anyways, other than these things, we really love Merlin, and we will probably come back some day, but hopefully it's a bit improved then. Thanks for a great vacation.

yaron kimhi

The hotel is located in a beautiful tropical setting with abundant wildlife, creating a unique atmosphere. The beach is excellent, and the pools themselves are spacious and comfortable. That said, the hotel does not live up to a 4-star standard. The rooms have an unpleasant smell, the air conditioning is very old, and the air quality did not feel healthy. We were moved to another room by the staff, who were helpful, but the issues were essentially the same. In addition, the room décor is clearly outdated and in need of renovation. Maintenance across the property felt poor. The pools were often full of leaves from the surrounding trees, there was no option to replace towels at the pool, and overall the hotel appeared understaffed. This stood out negatively compared to our other hotel experiences in Thailand, where service and upkeep are usually much better. While the natural surroundings and beach are a big plus, the hotel needs significant upgrades in rooms, maintenance, and staffing to justify its rating.

Dennis Schmelz

We had a wonderful stay at Khao Lak Merlin Resort. The resort is surrounded by nature and full of wildlife, which makes it feel very special and alive. One of our highlights was the night walk tour. Being out after dark, spotting animals and experiencing the resort in a completely different atmosphere was truly memorable and a great way to feel close to nature. The overall atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and the staff were friendly, warm, and helpful throughout our stay. A beautiful place for anyone who enjoys nature and a more grounded, authentic resort experience.

Halle Foz

Absolutely love this resort. Amazing food, amazing staff and amazing for the planet. I left feeling refreshed and reconnected with nature. I 100% recommend staying at Merlin Resort while in Khao Lak 🥰.

N G

Absolutely outstanding beautiful and tranquil. Never experienced such a beautiful resort and above all the staff. Stayed here with two children 20 and 12 and we all had the most magic time. Memories to last a life time. The rooms are spacious but if there’s a big age gap like mine I would stay in a two bed villa if it’s possible when booking but a room to just sleep in did us perfectly well. The food is beautiful, great quality and fantastic service. The staff are attentive, caring and polite. The locals in the village are the same. There’s lots to do and see in the area and at the night seeing the wildlife around the hotel is breathtaking. I would happily return and would recommend people to book and experience this place. Thank you again to all at Merlin.