returned from khao lak friday 10th may,after our first visit.stayed at the merlin resort for 16 nights,the place is stunning,lovely grounds and a beach straight out of a bounty advert!!!!!!sunbeds not allowed on beaches which just adds to the beauty of the place.there are a dozen or so restaurants and a few bars 2 minutes from the hotel.my only (slight... More

Why only write a review when something was wrong? We spent 10 days at this hotel around Christmas, and it was a beautiful experience. A huge, super clean and charming room with an amazing bathroom. Lush gardens where it was always possible to find a quiet spot, lots of swimming pools, a beach made for long walks, extremely friendly personnel.... More

Stayed at the Khao Lak Merlin Resort for 7 nights late April 2013. I chose the resort as I was a solo traveller, looking for a safe, quiet resort where I could relax, it was perfect. I agree with everything everyone has said about the delicious buffet breakfast, the friendly staff, the jungle surrounds, and the beautiful beaches and pools.... More

Once again we stayed at the Merlin late March early April, and we must say again that The Merlin have done themselves proud... Everthing from checking in, rooms are large and spotless, pools you have your choice, fantastic breakfasts each morning, great beach to walk along, yummy restaurants and of course we cant speak highly enough of all the wonderfull... More

Nothing to say except "PERFECT" don't hesitate this location is better that patong if you are going with children or with your wilfe,the service is perfect the resort is huge with 4 swimingpool just near the beach. In front of the hotel there is many agencies that can organize you some activities. Choose one of them and discuss all the... More

We stayed at the Merlin Khaolak from 13th March until 23rd March. We had a lovely room overlooking pool 2. The hotel has many different pools dotted around the grounds of the resort. There is a wonderful jungle atmosphere with large trees, plants and flowers all through the resort. There are a lot of steps and slopes to get from... More

From jungle to beach delightful. We staid at the Merlin for two weeks until 10th March. After 24 hours traveling we arrived early our room was not ready, the reception staff altered our accommodation and we were in another room within 20 minutes. They put us in room 3222 an upstairs room overlooking the pool by the restaurant. We thought... More

We stayed here 6 days, 3° week of January 2012. This hotel did a nice job trying to create a jungle atmosphere with lots of different vegetation (everything grows there, amazing) and waterfall pools, very nice indeed. Our standard room was perfect, with a big bathroom and it was absolutely spotlessly clean. We had a nice balcony overlooking the upper... More

We spent 14 nights here and had the most relaxing time. The staff are wonderful - nothing is too much trouble. Big thanks to Gina for arranging taxis etc - she is very helpful and entertaining! Excellent choice at breakfast and the tea is very good. As English abroad, we love our tea and this was the best we had.... More