About Kalima Resort Khao Lak
Kalima Resort Khao Lak is a family resort on Petchkasem Road, 650 m from Khao Lak beach. It has two pools, a restaurant, a bar, a spa and a gym. Children have a club and a playground. The front desk is open around the clock, and private parking is free.
Location
The resort is on Petchkasem Road, 650 m from Khao Lak beach. Phuket International Airport is about 65 km away, and a paid shuttle takes you there.
Elephant Head Rock is 66 km away as the crow flies, Koh Tachai Pinnacle 70 km and Richelieu Rock 88 km. Liveaboards leave from Tap Lamu, the port of Khao Lak.
Rooms
All rooms have a balcony and air conditioning, and some overlook the pool. They have a flat-screen TV, a desk, a minibar, a kettle and a safe. The bathroom has a bathtub or a shower, a bidet, bathrobes and slippers. The resort also offers family rooms and soundproofed rooms.
Dining
Breakfast is a buffet: full English, American or Asian. The resort has a restaurant, a bar and room service. Themed dinners and cooking classes are available, at extra cost. There is also a mini-market on site.
Leisure
The two pools are open year-round, with a swim-up bar. The spa offers massages and treatments, at extra cost, and the resort has a hammam. A gym and yoga classes round out the facilities. For children, there is a club and a playground, and babysitting is available at extra cost. Bikes are also available, and canoeing and kayaking cost extra.
Map and location
- Elephant Head Rock66 km
- Koh Tachai Pinnacle70 km
- Richelieu Rock88 km
Straight-line distances from the property.
Rooms at a glance
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
43 m²
See pricesGrand Deluxe Room
45 m²
See pricesDeluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access
45 m²
See pricesSuite with Private Pool
69 m²
See pricesTwo-Bedroom Private Pool Villa
165 m²
See pricesFacilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free parking
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking class (additional charge)
- Happy hour (additional charge)
- Themed dinners (additional charge)
- Bike tours (additional charge)
- Beach
- Water park
- Evening entertainment
- Kids' club
- Water sports facilities on site
- Cycling Off-site
- Canoeing (additional charge)
- Playground
- Game room
Living Area
- Sofa
- Seating area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
- Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge
Parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Strollers
- Baby safety gates
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service (additional charge)
- Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- Laundry (additional charge)
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Convenience store on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Soundproof rooms
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Pants press
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
General accessibility
- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids (tactile signs)
- Visual aids (Braille)
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
2 swimming pools
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool with view
- Saltwater pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Suitable for kids
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Makeup services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Massage (additional charge)
- Spa and wellness center (additional charge)
- Fitness center
Good to know
- Check-inFrom 02:00, with a photo ID and a credit card
- Check-outUntil 12:00
- ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
- PetsNot allowed
- PaymentCard or cash
- Languages spokenEnglish, thai
Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.
Dive sites nearby
To dive, you go through a Khao Lak dive center. Liveaboards of three to six days leave from Tap Lamu, the port of Khao Lak, from October 15 to May 15. They visit Elephant Head Rock, Koh Tachai or Richelieu Rock, depending on the itinerary.
For day trips, speedboats and catamarans from Tap Lamu reach Elephant Head Rock, in the Similans. For Koh Tachai, allow 1 hour 20 minutes by boat from Khao Lak, with departures four days a week. Richelieu Rock is also a day trip, less than an hour and a half away by speedboat.

Richelieu Rock
Andaman Sea: Similan, Surin and Lanta
Koh Tachai Pinnacle
Andaman Sea: Similan, Surin and Lanta
Elephant Head Rock
Andaman Sea: Similan, Surin and LantaGuest reviews
2,554 reviews
- Cleanliness9.1
- Comfort9.1
- Facilities9.1
- Location8.1
- Staff9.1
- Value for money8.6
- Free Wifi8.6
Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can you dive from Kalima Resort Khao Lak?
Yes, through a Khao Lak dive center. You can choose between a liveaboard of several days and day trips.
When is the best time to dive from Khao Lak?
From October 15 to May 15. That is the season for liveaboards and day trips to the Similans and Richelieu Rock.
How long does it take to get to Richelieu Rock?
Less than an hour and a half by speedboat, as a day trip. Liveaboards of three to six days from Tap Lamu also go there.
How far is Phuket airport?
About 65 km. The resort offers a paid shuttle.
How far is the beach?
Khao Lak beach is 650 m from the resort.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 p.m., and check-out until noon. Give your arrival time in advance.
Does Kalima Resort Khao Lak welcome children?
Yes, children of all ages are welcome. The resort has a kids' club, a playground and family rooms.
What languages do the staff speak?
English and Thai.
Our tip
Come between October 15 and May 15, when the boats run to the Similans and Richelieu Rock. Book the Koh Tachai day trip early: it only runs four days a week.
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