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La Flora Khao Lak Hotel Review – Fun Resort For All in 2024

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Amazing and beautiful Thailand. Is this your next travel destination? How about visiting Southern Thailand and the incredibly stunning region of Khao Lak?

I recently spent time in this region and was wowed by its beauty. Pristine beaches, swaying palm trees, national parks, waterfalls, unspoiled islands, excellent cuisine and more.

For that special resort holiday for all the family, I can recommend La Flora Resort & Spa – a 4.5-star gem located on Bang Niang Beach overlooking the sparkling blue waters of the Andaman Sea. This is my review of La Flora Khao Lak Hotel.

Main Pool La Flora
Main pool La Flora image credit La Flora

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Location of La Flora Hotel Thailand

Map of La Flora Khao Lak

La Flora Resort Map
La Flora Khao Lak Location Map

Phuket International Airport is 80 km from La Flora Khao Lak which takes on average around 1 – 1.5 hours depending on traffic.

La Flora is a 5-minute drive from Khao Lak centre but is well located with many bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

La Flora is located on Bang Niang Beach.

Review of the award-winning La Flora Khao Lak

Reception at La Flora
Lobby at La Flora – image credit La Flora

As you pull up at the entrance and walk up the stairs to the cool vibe of the Lobby your eyes are drawn to the view towards the accommodation and what awaits you. There is always a certain amount of excitement when you arrive at a new hotel, although you probably have googled the hotel’s gallery before arriving, it is that anticipation of seeing your room and the resort facilities – the restaurant, bar and spa and knowing that you are now on holidays and you are in an exotic resort and spa in southern Thailand.

You collect your key and head to your room, open your door and go ahhh!  If you are like me I take my camera out and start shooting away before I make myself at home and have my things spread out all over the place. I then head to the bar and depending on what time of the day it is I either order a cocktail or a mocktail. Then I explore all the facilities.

La Flora's meandering swimming pool
La Flora’s stunning swimming pool

La Flora wows you right from the start. Is it that canal swimming pool that meanders through the resort or is it the beach and bar area?

Accommodation at La Flora

254 rooms are spread over the resort in three areas:

Hotel Outdoor Poolside
Outside Poolside rooms image credit La Flora

Poolside wing with deluxe rooms and deluxe pool access rooms.

Seaside pool access La Flora
Seaside pool access rooms La Flora – image credit La Flora

 

  • Seaside wing which has deluxe seaside and seaside pool access rooms

 

Flora pool access room
Flora pool access room – image credit La Flora

 

  • Flora wing which has Flora rooms, pool access rooms and  2 bedroom rooms.

 

Whatever wing you book you will enjoy fresh tropical contemporary design depicting Southern Thailand traditions.  If you have booked the pool access rooms you have a private deck that leads out to the canal-like swimming pool.

The rooms are very spacious with a very comfortable lounge area beside the king-size bed.

La Flora bathrooms
Spacious bathrooms at La Flora

The bathrooms are spacious with a shower, and some have a shower and a bath and are all decorated in contemporary design.

La Flora bedroom
La Flora deluxe bedroom with facilities

Rooms come with a large refrigerator and a small mini bar fridge. The safe is located in a drawer and accessed by the top. Tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary water is provided.

Family room
La Flora family room

The 2 bedroom family room is one of the largest I have ever seen in a hotel.  The 2nd bedroom has a queen size and single bed. What more could a family want!

Dining at La Flora

Sire Restaurant
Sire Restaurant

For dining, nothing beats the Sire Restaurant which is open from 6.30 am to midnight with its stunning sea views.

Sire Restaurant la Flora
Sire Restaurant at La Flora image credit La Flora

Not only do they have delicious Thai cuisine but they offer international dishes as well.

Breeze Bar La Flora
Breeze Bar La Flora image credit La Flora

Head to the Breeze Bar from 8 am to midnight for a light snack and drinks. If you love sunset drinks this is the place to be!

Floranica Spa

Floranica Spa
Flornanica Spa at La Flora image credit La Flora

I am a Spa lover and Floranica offers some excellent treatments to soothe away your aches and pains or just to revitalise you.  Have you got 7 hours to spare? They have a 7-hour Spa treatment – just check this out.

Perfect Day (7 Hours)

Herbal Steam (30 mins.)
Coffee or Coconut Body Scrub (30 mins.)
Milk Bath (30 mins.)
Thai & Aroma Massage (90 mins.)
Lunch (Spa Cuisine) (60 mins.)
Head Massage (30 mins.)
Choice of Facial Treatment (60 mins.)
Manicure & Pedicure (60 mins.)

Floranica also offers 1/2-day and 1-day wellness programs.

Facilities at La Flora

Kids club at La Flora
Kids club at La Flora

There are plenty of activities for every member of the family:

    • Kids Club
    • 5 Swimming Pools (yes 5!)
    • Library and business corner
    • The Fitness Centre is open from 7 am to 8 pm
    • Excursions – there are many to choose from
    • La Flora has its own pontoon wharf and can offer trips to the Similan Islands during the months from mid-May to mid-October
    • Thai Cooking Classes
The pontoon at La Flora
The pontoon at La Flora – boat trips to Similan islands

 

Beach activities at la Flora
La Flora beach activities

La Flora – Living With Nature

What is really close to my heart is when I see hotels working with the local community and putting sustainability programs in place.  It was great to see that La Flora has achieved a Gold Certificate from Travel Life for their ZERO project.

What does ZERO stand for?

  • Z – less waste and 100% waste sorting and recycling
  • E – Energy savings – led lighting, no air-conditioners instead a cooling system has been implemented to reduce energy consumption, solar cell lamps for pathway lighting
  • R – reduced use of plastics, no straws, glass bottles of water, the use of wood and biodegradable products
  • O – our place care which includes monthly beach clean-ups, coral reef replantation, spa products are made by the local community, eco-friendly cleaning products, and floating ambulances located at Surin and Similan Islands

Check out these latest guest reviews:

“Overall is a high-quality standard resort. Great location near to the shops. The swimming pool is nice & clean. Breakfast was excellent. The room is clean, the design is good, very user-friendly, the bathtub & rain shower are good. The Pool Bar is good, with nice food & good price for happy hour (same price as an outside restaurant) Please support the local restaurant, and massage as well, as they are going through a hard time now Overall I rate it 10/10 despite continuous rain throughout our journey there”.

“Lovely resort. Many swimming pools and nicely situated. Great location near the beach and just a few minutes’ walk to the shops and restaurants. Very clean and well-maintained. Recommended for families!”

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed my article on the La Flora Hotel in Khao Lak Thailand. La Flora is a gem located on Bang Niang Beach and has everything for your next holiday.

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General Travel Information for Khao Lak

For flights to Khao Lak you will need to fly into Phuket International Airport.

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