Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas, Khao Lak

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 4.5 (1 vote)

TripAdvisor Review

2808 Reviews

Guide Price €1,029 per person

Based on September 2019, departure from Dublin, staying for 7 nights bed and breakfast in a Superior Room (2 adults sharing) including return private transfers.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.

A secluded beachfront escape

Surrounded by unspoilt national parks and set on the white sands of the Pakarang Beach, the Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas offers breathtaking scenery and contemporary accomodation amid the lush greenery of Khao Lak. Luxurious rooms and suites are situated in low rise buildings that can be found in the garden and lagoon areas of the resort whilst a selection of contemporary private villas are located in their own section of the hotel grounds.

A haven of tranquility, soothing massages and pampering beauty treatments can be enjoyed at the spa whilst for meals the Kinnaree Restaurant serves expertly delivered Thai and international delights. Opt for the great value all inclusive package and sit back with a cocktail at the edge of the infinity edge swimming pool or enjoy a sunset at the Zeus Beach Bar. In addition, when you book with Hayes and Jarvis for a minimum of five nights at this hotel, you will get the chance to learn how to cook like the locals do with our exclusive free Thai cooking class available once during your stay.

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Trusted

Location Type

Beach

General Information

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
255 rooms

Main Facilities

Diving
Fitness facilities
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Watersports
Wifi

Accommodation Type

H&J Recommended
Private villas

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive
Full Board
Half Board
Bed & Breakfast

For Families

Family Rooms
Kid's Pool

Main Facilities

Diving
Fitness facilities
Free parking
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Watersports
Wifi

Accommodation Type

H&J Recommended
Private villas

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive
Full Board
Half Board
Bed & Breakfast

For Families

Family Rooms
Kid's Pool

Location Highlights

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Beach
approx. one hour drive from Phuket Airport.
On the tranquil Pakarang Beach, an area of outstanding natural beauty

2808 Reviews

87% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 1881
Very Good 692
Average 185
Poor 33
Terrible 17

What to Expect

Sleep Quality
Location
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Reviews

Jul 13, 2019

Great hotel to get away from it all

We stayed at the Apsara between 10-17 June 2017 as part of a twin location holiday, here and Phuket. First impressions after a poxy 16 hour flight then a 1.5 hour bus trip were bang on. The staff there could not be more friendly, and greeted the three of us like old friends despite never having visited before. We were given a welcome drink and a cooling towel (VERY gratefully received after the long journey!) and all our luggage was labelled ready to be taken to the room. We were given our 'briefing pack' with the hotel layout etc and issued with our all inclusive bands for the duration of our trip. We were told the room would be ready as soon as they could finish preparing it so we went and got a very quick drink in the bar near the beach before being given our key and taken to the room. Bags arrived with us and we were left in peace very quickly. We were near the river just across from the villa part of the resort and we were really happy with the view and the standard of room. We had been upgraded to a superior family room and before we went we were offered a fairly decent price to upgrade to the villa area but thought we couldn't justify the extra added fee after the initial holiday cost. Although the villa area was really nice (better than the standard area), we didn't feel we'd missed out on anything but not upgrading. That said, we went on several trips during our time here so spent little time at the hotel during the day. If you are planning on staying at the resort for most of your holiday, then you may want to think about upgrading for the privacy aspect and more peaceful surroundings. The room itself was a short walk from reception and on the first floor. It was in excellent condition, well cleaned every day and had no faults. The air con worked perfectly (which you will need, it was really hot and sticky in Thailand in June) and the bathroom had a fully working shower and bath. The only thing I found with the bathroom was the very small step down into the room from the hallway part. I guess this is to prevent water running out in to the room if anything overflows, BUT! its a pain in the middle of the night when you are half asleep and the lights are off. My toe still bears the scars... As some others have mentioned, the big open view in to the room was a little odd, but the large blind pulled down means you can keep your privacy. The resort was really quiet when we were there with very few people there at all. I can imagine this place must get busy during high season but it was SOOO peaceful when we were there. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty to choose from and all options catered for. I was eating various Thai dishes for breakfast which did feel strange but the quality was too nice to turn down. We ate here every day. The all inclusive option was a bit difficult to grasp at first, with you not being able to get drinks at Zeus bar during the day unless you are eating there. Not much of a problem as the main bar is only a 20 second walk away but we couldn't understand why they didn't allow us to order from any open bar?! The food in the evening was also amazing. There was a fixed menu to choose from rather than buffet but there was loads of choices. My fussy son was kept happy and tried a lot of the things from it. I can recommend the fishcakes and the tenderloin steak. Once I found that it was hard to want to try anything else, it was that good! You can also eat in the restaurant in the villa area which specialises in Italian which we tried. The walk over the bridge was nice and the whole resort looked lovely with the lights at night. Only gripe with that restaurant was it was really hot, much hotter than the other two but this may well have just been the night we went there. Watching the tiny lizards running up and down the walls was fun to watch too. :-) We never visited the spa during our trip, but we went past it many times. It looked amazing but we never found the time to go n for a massage or treatment. :-( Due to having trips pre-booked we didn't use the tour booking person at the hotel. Their prices looked good though, much cheaper than holiday companies. We did use the taxi service though to go to Bang Niang market one night. It was 500baht for the round trip which we thought was pretty reasonable. It's about 4 (ish) miles away so if you're planning on walking it, you will sweat! The taxi was right outside the hotel and you pay when you get back so no worries about them not collecting you. We arranged a time to be picked up and off we went. The market was great, lot's of the usual touristy market stuff, with plenty of 'genuine fakes'. There was a lot of street food stalls too and bubble tea carts which we loved. Drinks out and about are slightly cheaper than the hotel mini bar prices too. The hotel is some distance from any kind of shopping or tourist area although there are a couple of shops and restaurants on the road down from the main road. As many others have mentioned, the elephant sanctuary next door was amazing too. It was 200 baht for entry and a small basket of either bananas or sugar cane to feed them. Another basket is 100 baht. They also offer packages where you can walk/bathe the elephants too but we only fed them. They were well looked after and the staff will help you with pictures etc. They deserve any tip you give them and are really grateful for them. The baby elephant was really friendly, and due to it's cuteness got most of our basket goodies... We never went in Memories beach bar as it was closed for the season when we were there. It looked nice though, would have been great for a sunset cocktail on the beach. Overrall, this was a great hotel and we had no issues. The staff were great, the food was excellent and the room was really well cleaned and maintained. We would have no hesitation in returning here when we go back to Thailand. Thanks Apsara, keep up the excellent work!

Jul 13, 2019

Wish I could rate higher than 5 stars!

I have just, very sadly, just finished a two week stay at Apsara beachfront resort and villa! I have been lucky enough to have many holidays and travel around the world with my family, but can honestly say this is the best holiday I have ever had. Firstly I would like to say the cleanliness of this hotel is impeccable. They pride themselves on recycling and cleaning the beaches free of plastic. This is something I’ve never seen in any other hotels I’ve stayed at, and you can even join in in cleaning the beach and sea if you would like. The rooms are spotless, and again focusing on going green, they will only change the beds and towels if you put a small sign out which is provided. I think this is so brilliant to be more efficient and helpful towards going green. Secondly has to be the staff, the staff here are on another level of amazing. They literally cannot do enough for you, they are so attentive and genuinely kind it is admirable and some brits could definitely take a leaf out of their book!! I made such a good friend with a lovely waitress called Nuk and my experience wouldn’t have been the same without her. Also Ram in the Zeus restaurant, he works so so hard and has ensured we would never go without or have a bad experience in any of the restaurants on site. He looks after his staff too which is almost rare to see in all inclusive resorts like this. Also the receptionist, Yuni, is so wonderful. Every time we had any queries or issues (such as mosquito bites or being locked out the safe) she was literally there immediately to help, such a kind lady with brilliant English!!! Thirdly, the location is just amazing. It’s in such a beautiful town with so much to see, such as markets, a beautiful temple and is literally right on the beach. There’s nothing I would change about the location or staff or food or anything like that. We have been in July and only had one cloudy day and three showers all lasting about 10 minutes each so don’t be put off that it’s off season at this time of year. The only thing I would say, which is literally nothing to do with the hotel is the mosquitos are out 24/7 in full force! And no sprays from the UK work, so when you arrive, you can either go to Kao Lak pharmacy or the hotel shop and buy some tiger balm, this takes the sting out almost immediately and stops itching! If you put this on every night before going for dinner you should be okay. Honestly do not want to go home, so sad to leave and will be back as soon as possible. Thank you to all the staff at Apsara, including those I’ve mentioned and also Kathin, Gandhi, and literally so many others. You’ve given me a holiday of a lifetime.

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Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Facilities

Apsara Spa

The spa offers a wide range of massages and treatments and is equipped with six treatment rooms and steam rooms. Alternatively outdoor pavilions are available for Thai massage, located within the peaceful surroundings of the lagoon and offering stunning ocean views. Villa guests also have the option of private in-room spa treatments for added convenience.

Cookery Class

Opt to enjoy a cookery class and take those Thai flavours home with you.

Two Swimming Pools

The resort offers two beautiful free-form swimming pools and a children’s pool which are located at both the villa and resort. The Apsara infinity pool is set right on the beachfront and is a great place for the whole family featuring a fun waterslide and Jacuzzi seat.

Fitness Room

There are two exercise rooms available, one located at the main resort and the other is within the villa compound. At the resort, the fitness gym has exercise and weight training equipment.

Internet Corner

The internet corner offers five PC's available for guest use.

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Room Types

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Superior Room

Superior Rooms come with 42 square metres of living space and are located in a three story building offering views of the tropical garden or swimming pool. Your room features contemporary Thai design, complimentary Wi-Fi, a large bathroom with a rain shower and your own private balcony.

Your room will come with a king size bed or twin beds.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Rooms come with 47 square metres of living space and feature either tropical garden swimming pool or lake views. Your room features contemporary Thai design, complimentary Wi-Fi, a large bathroom with a rain shower overbath tub and your own private spacious balcony.

Your room will come with a king size bed or twin beds.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included

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Pool Access Room

Pool Access Rooms come with 53 square metres of living space and provide direct views of the swimming pool. There are only 19 of these ground floor rooms and they feature contemporary Thai design, a large bathroom with a rain shower and bath tub as well as your own private terrace that has direct access to the swimming pool. Within your Pool Access Room, you will also have the convenience of free in room Wi-Fi.

Your room will come with a king size bed or twin beds.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Hairdryer
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included

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Pool Villa

For ultimate privacy, the Pool Villa is well appointed and comes with its own private pool, measuring 4x6 metres and a Jacuzzi seat. Offering 180 square metres of living space, this villa allows superior comfort and features a separate bedroom and a living area with a sofa. There are only 40 of these Pool Villas available and they come with an outdoor bathtub and walk-in wardrobe. Your garden comes with two sun beds and a pavilion which can also be used for private in-villa dining. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided for your convenience.

Your room will come with a king size bed.

Show room facilities

Air Conditioning
Bath
Hairdryer
Minibar
Private Pool
Safe
Satellite/Cable TV
Separate Shower
Telephone
Towels included

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Food & Drink

Horizon Bar

Horizon Bar offers an extensive menu of wines, champagnes and cocktails.

Zeus Beach Bar

Zeus Beach Bar is located right on the beachfront and is open for lunch and dinner. Dress code: Casual.

Kinnaree Restaurant

Kinnaree Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in high-season and an a-la carte or set menu in the green season. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Opening TimesBreakfast 06.30am -11.30am Lunch 12 noon - 2.30pmDinner 7pm - 10pm.

Napalai Restaurant

Located next to the swimming pool and offering sea views, the the Napalai Restaurant offers tropical settings in which to enjoy an exciting menu of fusion and Thai cuisine. Meals can be savoured in doors within the modern restaurant or alfresco on the terrace.

Private Dining

Offering a range of great locations for private dining, whether it be on the beach, or on the roof top of Zeus beach bar, the team at the hotel will be happy to help arrange your special night for you.

Board Basis Options

All Inclusive

RESORT’S GUEST High Season (1 November – 30 April) Beverage: soft drink, cocktail, local beer and local whisky (unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) Except wine we will serve ONLY during meal time (lunch and dinner) at Kinaree Restaurant From 11:00-23:00 at Ila Lounge Lunch: International Buffet including beverages, wine, soft drinks and local beer From 12:00-14:30 at Kinnaree Restaurant High Tea: Afternoon high tea, coffee, tea, sandwiches, cakes, snacks, cookies and pastries From 16:30-17:30 at Ila Lounge Dinner: Daily Theme Night Buffet including beverages, wine, soft drinks and local beer From 19:00-22:00 at Kinnaree Restaurant Low Season (1 May – 31 October) Beverage: soft drink, cocktail, local beer and local whisky (unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) Except wine we will serve ONLY during meal (lunch and dinner) at Kinaree Restaurant From 11:00-23:00 at Ila Lounge *Lunch: Set or A-La-Carte or Buffet “buffet base on the occupancy” including beverages, wine, soft drinks and local beer From 12:00-14:30 at Kinnaree Restaurant High Tea: Afternoon high tea, coffee, tea, sandwiches, cakes, snacks, cookies and pastries From 16:30-17:30 at Ila Lounge *Dinner: Set or A-La-Carte or Buffet “buffet base on the occupancy” including beverages, wine, soft drinks and local beer From 19:00-22:00 at Kinnaree Restaurant Note: * all information changing without notice VILLA GUEST 1.Guest Can order lunch and dinner at Napalai Restaurant a la carte or Buffet at Kinaree Restaurant (Follow the restaurant opening time) 2.Guest can having afternoon tea From16:30-17:30 at Horizon bar at Villa or Ila at Resort. 3.Guest Can order drinks all outlets From 11:00-23:00: • Kinnaree Restaurant or during meal time at resort • Ila Lounge at resort • Horizon bar at villa

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Family Friendly Facilities

Kids Room

The spacious air-conditioned kids room offers baby sitting services (on request, payable locally), videos, toys, comic books and games.

Kids Pool

The resort features a children’s pool whilst the Apsara infinity pool features a fun waterslide and Jacuzzi seat.

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Special Offers

Honeymoon offer

Honeymoon

Couples receive fruit, flowers and decorated bed on arrival.

Exclusive commercial

Free Cooking Class

Stay at least 5 consecutive nights, and receive a complimentary cooking class per person.

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Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

TripAdvisor Review

A secluded beachfront escape

Hotel Features

Hotel Category

Location Type

General Information

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

For Families

Main Facilities

Main Facilities

Accommodation Type

Accommodation Type

Board Basis Options

Board Basis Options

For Families

For Families

Location Highlights

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Traveller ratings

What to Expect

Reviews

Great hotel to get away from it all

Wish I could rate higher than 5 stars!

Amazing Hotel with AMAZING staff

Amazing 5⭐️ service

Excellent stay !

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Facilities

Apsara Spa

Cookery Class

Two Swimming Pools

Fitness Room

Internet Corner

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Room Types

Superior Room

Deluxe Room

Pool Access Room

Pool Villa

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Food & Drink

Horizon Bar

Zeus Beach Bar

Kinnaree Restaurant

Napalai Restaurant

Private Dining

Board Basis Options

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Family Friendly Facilities

Kids Room

Kids Pool

Apsara Beachfront Resort and Villas

Special Offers

Honeymoon

Free Cooking Class

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