Devasom is very impressive in style, with spacious rooms and a real sense of elegance in the rooms and public areas.

Khao Lak has many new hotels, but at Chic we particularly like Devasom for its desire to be different. The acknowledgement of past cultures, the extremely high standard of accommodation and super location. Plus the passion of the management team to provide something truly unique & memorable.

The design is outstanding, with so many areas capturing the changing light, particularly attractive at sunset. You can tell the owners are well travelled, not just in Asia but in Latin Europe as well. Especially noticeable in the restaurants with their almost Puglia influences.

Both David and Marie-Helene from Chic have stayed at Devasom and would be delighted to share their experiences with you.

Khao Lak is generally at its best weather-wise November through to end April. The months May to October, when the prices drop, tend to see more red flags, with higher sea swells and some beach erosion. July/September can bring more rainfall, usually in short heavy bursts, although more than 36 hours without sunshine is rare.

Despite increased tourism, Khao Lak is still much quieter option than Phuket. That is part of the attraction. You can take advantage of the good air service into Phuket but enjoy a very different holiday experience.

The nightlife in the Khao Lak village areas (there are actually three villages all running close together) will be confined to a few restaurant bars, occasionally with music. Khao Lak is a place for authentic dining and enjoying a relaxing drink rather than a party.  There are a few shops selling holiday beachwear, and a surprising number of “Ranjit Armani“ tailors.

In Khao Lak, there is plenty to see and do!

For something even more authentic, travel north by taxi for about 20 minutes from your hotel to the little town of Takua Pa, with its market & walking street.

The immediate area offers offshore diving and snorkelling. Inland you have the huge Koh Sok national park with its dense forests. Ideal for nature treks. Elephant Hills Camp, which is one of the best known in the region. This can easily be twinned with your stay at Devasom.

There is an 18 hole holiday golf course close by and several more of a higher standard in Phuket.

Khao Lak can be easily combined with other points of interest with Thailand such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai. There are also direct flights into Phuket from Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur so multi-country combinations are so easy.

Ask us for suggestions.

There is another Devasom resort, located in Hua Hin. Under the same good management, the Hua Hin property offers a French colonial design theme with a flourish of Thailand. Easily accessible by road from Bangkok. Ask us for details.

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