Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa

Set on white-sand Hat Thap Tawan Beach on the Andaman Sea, this polished resort is 22 km from Khao Lak—Lam Ru National Park and 95 km from Phuket International Airport. Accommodations range from refined rooms with balconies and pool views to 2-bedroom villas featuring private pools, sundecks and living rooms. All have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as sitting areas. Room service is offered. Amenities include 3 elegant restaurants, a cafe and 4 bars, plus 3 lagoon-style pools, a hot tub and a 24-hour gym. There's also a spa. Parking, a breakfast buffet and an area shuttle are available, as is meeting and event space.