The Hotel was amazing!!! The grounds are just gorgeous & the staff are absolutely fantastic. We could not have asked for more. We travelled to Khao Lak and stayed at the Marriott for 9 nights with our 15 month old son. He was treated like a King (as were we) the whole time we were there. There was a porta-cot set up in our room on arrival and the car that picked us up from the airport had a baby car seat fitted. By the 2nd day most of the staff knew our son's name and were doting on him day & night. The breakfast was divine. There were cooked foods, a smoothie bar, fresh fuits and breads, omlette's made on request. Each morning the staff would play/look after our boy while we enjoyed a lovely breakfast looking out over the beach. I cannot say enough about how friendly, helpful, accommodating, and just wonderful the staff were. Each day they went out of their way to make sure everything for our stay was just perfect. The facilities at the resort were excellent. There is a supermarket in town were you can get most of the essentials from home you would need including nappies, wipes, snacks, bread, beer etc. The hotel restaurants were great - especially 'Olive'. More expensive than the local ones but worth it for the experience. There are 2 great restaurant/massage places just down the beach from the resort which you have to try at least once while you're there - great food and lovely people. Overall an excellent resort (for familes & couples alike) and we can't wait to return!

Absolutely fantastic stay at the Maikhao Natai resort. If you are looking for a relaxing, high end resort on the beach, this is the place for you. It is far from anything else, which was exactly what I wanted and is right on the beach - no other resorts nearby so you pretty much have the whole beach to yourself. I took a 1hr walk and saw only 1 other person. The pool is great, gym is well equipped and evenings are very relaxing. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The resort is well planned and relatively small so no issues with too many people or finding someone to lay out under the sun. Breakfast was very good. Lunch and dinner also great & right on the beach. Room was beautiful and with fresh fruit and nice ammenities. I went alone for 2 nights of chilling out and was very glad i chose to stay here. If you want to save a buck on transport, take a metered taxi (30 mins). Otherwise you will be paying ~1.5k Bhat with a private car which is a nice option also. Very highly recommended, especially at the price range.