La Vela

Jack Harrison

I forgot to write this! We stayed at La Vela from 17th October 2025 to 30th October 2025. Our flight was Emirates from Manchester - Dubai - Phuket. The hotel was amazing. Many pools to choose from. Kokulo beach club is on the main sea front and serves cocktails and meals which are very good. Hotel receptionist Pang was very kind enough to take my photos on the viewpoint area so if she could read this I would be very appreciative!! :) all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Food was good in the breakfast area too, lot of different cuisine ranging from traditionally western dishes to more eastern Asian cuisine. I think we stayed in room 3342 and it was amazing too. The balcony area was really nice, very spacious and the cleaners were very proactive in being efficient. One of the best hotels/holidays I’ve been on so far.

gabi wojcik

We stayed at La Vela Resort in a Sea View Deluxe Room on level 3. The view wasn’t quite what was shown in the website photos — only the top floor offers panoramic views. However, everything else about the resort was excellent! The resort itself is beautiful and very well maintained, with several pools — some exclusively for adults, which made it perfect for relaxing in peace. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, with so many options to choose from! The room had a huge bath on the balcony (not a spa), comfortable beds, and a great shower with three different settings — almost like a spa experience. The TV is smart but not HD, which would’ve been a nice touch. What really made our stay special was the friendly and helpful staff, especially Amp, Jane (the lovely Filipino girl — I hope I spelled your name right!), and Mae, our cleaner. They truly made us feel welcome. Overall, a very nice and enjoyable stay!

Anik Khemarerkumpol

La Vela Khao Lak is one of the best resorts I’ve ever visited. The room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help — from check-in to breakfast service, everything was smooth and professional. The location is perfect, right on Bang Niang Beach, with lots of restaurants, massage shops, and cafes within walking distance. The swimming pools are stunning, especially during sunset. It’s a great place to relax and unwind. Breakfast was delicious with a wide variety of options. Overall, it’s a beautiful resort with a great atmosphere — perfect for both couples and families. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Khao Lak!

SK Maxmize

The hotel lobby is quite small and has no shelter, so when it rains, guests can easily get wet. The parking area is far from the main building. Check-in took a long time — our group had 7 rooms, and it took almost 30 minutes to complete. However, the reception staff were polite, attentive, and helpful throughout the process. There was an issue with one of our room reservations — due to a booking mistake by the staff, we were given a lower-grade room on the first night. The next day, the hotel upgraded us to a better room as compensation, which was a nice gesture. The rooms were clean and tidy. However, even though the hotel states that smoking is prohibited in the rooms and public areas, smoking is allowed on the room balconies. This was unpleasant because we could smell cigarette smoke while swimming. When we asked the hotel about it, they confirmed that smoking on balconies is allowed. Breakfast had a wide variety of options, but the taste was rather disappointing. The noodle soup was undercooked, and there were few Thai dishes available — perhaps because it was during the Vegetarian Festival. The hotel does have many beautiful photo spots, which is a plus. However, some rooms had minor issues, such as bathroom doors that didn’t close properly. There was also no Wi-Fi in the rooms, and the TVs weren’t connected to the internet. Overall, the stay was okay — the service was good and the hotel looked nice, but there’s still room for improvement in facilities, food, and room amenities.

Cyndi Cham

It was amazing!! The resort has a spacious beachfront area with a beautiful view of the sunset. The price is reasonable, and the staff are truly excellent — friendly and always smiling. The swimming pools were beautiful — and there were 2 of them to enjoy. The spa area is clean, and the massage therapists are skilled. There was also a bartender show and a fire show that were quite unique compared to others I’ve seen. The breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of dishes. The coffee was absolutely delicious! Good quality👍