In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 65 guest reviews of Devasom Khao Lak. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Many feel the rooms, food and drinks are overpriced. Slow service when ordering food and drinks.
The resort features luxurious guest rooms, pool suites and beachfront villas, each offering breathtaking sea views and elegant architecture inspired by Southeast Asia. Rooms and villas are equipped with an LED TV with satellite channels, bathroom amenities, and a spacious private balcony or deck with a seating area. Complimentary WiFi and a minibar replenished daily are provided for guests.
Guests can relax and rejuvenate at Devasom Spa | Wellness, stay active at the 24-hour fitness centre, or enjoy a variety of resort activities. Families can also make use of the on-site kids’ club.
Dining is an integral part of the Devasom experience. TAKOLA Thai Restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine, while Devasom Beach Grill offers Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas and cocktails in a relaxed beachfront setting. Lotus Bar provides a laid-back setting for refreshing drinks, cocktails and relaxed moments throughout the day. Private dining experiences can also be arranged at the resort’s observation tower or by the beach.
Devasom Khao Lak is approximately a 10-minute drive from Khao Lak Town, with scheduled daily shuttle transfers available to and from the town. Phuket International Airport is approximately a 75-minute drive away. Guests can explore the natural beauty of Phang Nga, including nearby national parks, waterfalls and waterways, while excursions to the Similan Islands and surrounding destinations can also be arranged.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Devasom Khao Lak is for travellers who want a beach resort that feels calm and considered. It sits on a quiet, sunset-facing beach at Khuk Khak beside a natural lagoon, and guests describe a place where the music, the scent and the design put them at ease the moment they walk in. The resort holds One MICHELIN Key, both of its restaurants have been featured in the MICHELIN Guide, and breakfast is praised again and again. Staff are friendly and quick to notice the small details, and the villas are spacious and spotless. The flip side of its small size is a choice of only two restaurants, which can feel limited on a longer stay. Service charges are added to most extras, and the breakfast area lacks a sea view. Couples and food-minded travellers who value quiet and polish will be very happy here; those who want lots of variety on site may prefer a larger resort.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Khao Lak is 9.2.
What Guests Loved
- The resort lies on a quiet beach facing the sunset, next to a natural lagoon and gardens. Guests describe the sounds of the jungle, the views and a mood that relaxes them from the moment they arrive.
- Guests praise staff who are friendly, helpful and efficient and who think about the small details, and one couple was given a room upgrade for their wedding anniversary.
Things to Consider
- The resort is small compared with many in the area, which keeps it calm, but it also means a choice of two restaurants. On a longer stay, guests who like variety may want to eat out now and then.
- One guest noted that a service charge is added to almost everything, even drinks brought to the pool, and value for money is the area where guests are least enthusiastic.
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Should you book it?
Devasom Khao Lak is worth booking for couples looking for a quiet, stylish beach retreat — but pick somewhere else if you want a wide choice of restaurants on site.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a quiet, stylish beach retreat
- Food lovers who want good Thai cooking without leaving the resort
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a wide choice of restaurants on site
- You prefer everything included rather than charges on extras
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 65 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A generous breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit, freshly squeezed juices and Thai dishes
- +The Thai restaurant and the dinners get a lot of praise
- +Fresh, carefully prepared food
- –Some found the evening restaurants underwhelming
- –Only two places to eat on site and few options nearby
- –The breakfast leans continental and doesn't impress everyone
”Both restaurants serve excellent food.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive and genuinely kind staff
- +Problems and complaints are handled quickly
- +The kids' club and spa teams get special praise
- –Slow service when ordering food and drinks
- –No room service
- –Some staff come across as less welcoming
”Every member of the staff was warm, attentive and genuinely kind.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A large, beautiful pool
- +Right on a beach with lovely sunsets
- +A clean beach and a beautiful sea
- –Few sunloungers on the beach, and the wooden ones are heavy to move
- –Pool loungers get reserved with towels early in the morning
- –The sand isn't the soft, white kind
”Beautiful pool and an amazing beach with lovely sunsets.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, stylish rooms and villas
- +Very comfortable beds, plus a pillow menu
- +Villas with their own private pool
- –Some rooms had a damp or musty smell
- –Minor bathroom faults, such as showers that splash water everywhere
- –Some 'seaside' rooms look out over the lagoon rather than the sea
”Our two-bedroom beach villa was magical, and the beds and pillows were unbelievably comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless rooms and common areas
- +Beautifully maintained grounds
- –Some buildings are starting to show their age
- –Cleaning could be more thorough during a stay
”The room and the hotel are spotless.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Lush gardens with a jungle feel
- +Right on the beach, with views of the lagoon
- +A peaceful, private setting
- –Remote, far from town and with few places to eat nearby
- –Hotel shuttles are infrequent and run at awkward times
- –Very dark around the resort at night
”Large grounds and the sounds of the jungle make it a peaceful retreat.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A very quiet resort, ideal for unwinding
- +Private and tranquil
- –Very quiet in the evenings, with little going on after dark
”Very private and quiet, perfect for a relaxing break.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- +Upgrades offered at a fair price
- +Free extras such as kayaks, bikes and yoga
- –Many feel the rooms, food and drinks are overpriced
- –Some feel the experience doesn't fully match the price
”The price of accommodation and of food and drink is high.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How far is Devasom Khao Lak from the airport?
Devasom Khao Lak is 65 km from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
How far is Devasom Khao Lak from the centre of Khao Lak?
Devasom Khao Lak is 3 km from the centre of Khao Lak.
How do guests rate Devasom Khao Lak?
On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 327 guest reviews.
How many stars does Devasom Khao Lak have?
Devasom Khao Lak is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Devasom Khao Lak offer?
Devasom Khao Lak offers beachfront, 2 Swimming Pools, spa, fitness Centre, kids' Club and free Wifi.
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