Why guests love it
- Full English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet
- Pool with a view
- Free private parking available on-site
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
Guest score breakdown
9 / 10Facilities
Room Types
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Grand Deluxe Room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
Suite with Private Pool
Two-Bedroom Suite
Two-Bedroom Suite with Pool
One Bedroom Private Pool Villa
Two-Bedroom Private Pool Villa
Three-Bedroom Private Pool Villa
Kalima Resort and Villas sits in a quiet pocket of southern Khao Lak, tucked among mangroves, rubber plantations and river estuaries rather than on the beachfront. That seclusion is the draw — calm and green — but it does mean the main Khao Lak and Bang Niang beaches are about a 15-minute drive, not a stroll. The 9.0/10 from 3,460 Agoda reviews (Staff 9.1, Cleanliness 9.1) marks it as a consistently well-run 5-star; the Location score of 8.0 is the honest counterweight to the out-of-the-way setting.
What Sets It Apart
The look is the first thing: the architecture nods to Phuket’s Sino-Portuguese and tin-mining heritage, geometric and a little theatrical rather than standard-resort. Its signature is a hilltop infinity pool at the Beach Bar Restaurant, looking out over the treetops. Accommodation runs from deluxe rooms up to one-, two- and three-bedroom private-pool villas, so it works as both a couples’ retreat and a family base, with a spa and fitness centre on site.
Who It’s For
Best for couples and families who want a quiet, design-led resort and don’t mind driving to the beach and town — and for divers and snorkellers, given the quick run to Thap Lamu Pier for the Similan Islands. Less good for anyone who wants to step straight onto the sand, or who wants walkable restaurants and nightlife; Khao Lak trades variety for calm, and this address more than most.
Insider Tip: This isn’t a walk-to-the-beach resort — plan for a scooter or taxis, and you’ll happily use the hilltop pool and on-site restaurants on the days you don’t head out.
- Distinctive Sino-Portuguese design and a standout hilltop infinity pool
- Strong, consistent 9.0/10 from 3,400+ reviews; private-pool villa options
- Fast transfers to Thap Lamu Pier for Similan diving and snorkelling
- Secluded inland setting — about 15 minutes’ drive to the nearest beaches
- 5-star pricing in a low-key area with limited walkable dining and nightlife
Value and Nearby
From $202 a night it’s priced as a 5-star, and guests rate value reasonably (8.6/10) for what you get. Thap Lamu Pier and the Similan boats are close; Khao Lak and Bang Niang’s beaches, restaurants and night markets are a short drive north; and Khao Lak–Lam Ru and Khao Sok national parks are within day-trip range.
