The Hip Resort @ Khao Lak

Hotels
Independent
9 (47 reviews)
12/3, Moo 2, Bang Muang , Takua Pa , TH

Pets allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Nice beach
Cons:
Run-down villas
Hard beds
Ants in bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
There were mentions of ants in the bathroom and kitchenette, which negatively impacted cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Numerous reviews highlight the very kind and helpful personnel, indicating strong service quality.
Location
9.34
Proximity to the beach and convenience of shuttles mentioned positively, despite some traffic issues.
Room Quality
7.79
Comments about run-down villas and hard beds suggest room quality needs improvement.
Amenities
9.32
The availability of bicycles, free water refills, and shuttles were positively noted.
Value for Money
9.28
Guests expressed satisfaction with the quality of services and amenities relative to the price.
Food and Beverage
9.33
The breakfast received consistent praise across multiple reviews, enhancing the food and beverage experience.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall guest sentiment was very positive, with several highlights on service, amenities, and pleasant atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 20:11

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Outdoor Pool
Indulge in relaxation at our spa with invigorating massages or bask in the sun at the private beach or outdoor pool for the ultimate rejuvenation.

Fine Dining and Leisure Options
Savor delicious meals at our restaurant, grab snacks at the cafe, and unwind with a drink at the bar or beach bar. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Comfortable Accommodations
Experience comfort in our air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, private balconies, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Plus, explore nearby attractions with ease using our area shuttle service.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at The Hip Resort @ Khao Lak? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

* One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
* Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Eran couple il
8
Pros:

Good hotel, good location and good private pool. We loved it very much!

Cons:

The only thing that was bit weird was a constant strange smell in the room

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Ben couple gb
8
Stunning location, well worth visiting.
Pros:

Amazing location, beach was exceptional, breakfast was great. Kao Lak is a really fun place with loads to see and do.
It seemed the Hip resort wasn't being managed fully as it was part of another resort (where we had breakfast) so it was sometimes slightly tricky to get responses to our requests.
Bed was very very hard in the room so after 5 nights it was enough.
Also got washing done by the resort and it was insanely expensive, priced per item like a hotel. Cost about £40 to get a few kilos of washing done!

Cons:

The cost of washing!

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
10
perfect chill out
Pros:

Quite and cozy location still good distance to interesting places and sights is Khao Lak Friendly staff and comfortable room.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Mariann couple th
10
Beautiful resort near quiet sunset 🏖️
Pros:

Our villa was super comfy, a big room with a comfy big bed made up daily. A lovely terrace with seats and loungers with garden surroundings and nature sounds.The other villas were not too close to us so we felt quite private. Thai life resort that manages The hip resort had the breakfast facilities and swimming pool was a short walk to us. We didn't particularly enjoy the breakfast quality but it was handy and the cafe was in the beautiful garden of Thai life resort.The biggest plus for us was the beautiful beach a short walk away, this was one of the quietest and best kept beaches we encountered in Thailand. It was very peaceful and clean and we could watch the beautiful sunset and use the loungers and beach towels. Amenities like a few restaurants,a convenience store and tuk tuk stand were also nearby. We really enjoyed the mix of quiet and natural settings and easy to reach amenities nearby.

Cons:

The nearest restaurant was the Thailife resorts beach restaurant, we found it a bit overpriced and the food quality was lower than other beach restaurants. We think this would be nice to improve as well as the included breakfast's quality.
The road next to our villa was quite noisy in the mornings so we had to wear earplugs.
We understood at check in to communicate with reception through WhatsApp but we didn't get any reaction when we messaged them here.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Peter couple de
8
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Vladimir couple th
7
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Peaceful stay in comfortable accommodation with a touch of luxury
Pros:

Own small
pool great for cooling down. Good spacious bathroom. Large bedroom space.
Parking. Lovely quiet surroundings. Near to a walkable to beach. Excellent breakfast. A lovely experience if you seek a peaceful location in a very Thai area. Local restaurant at entry to the complex.

Cons:

Bed and aircon unit both need replacement. Limited things to do in area.
This could be 5 star but needs investment. Thai life now runs this . Works well but a bit confusing when first arrive.

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Venessa solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

This resort is about 25 minutes north of Khao Lak strip but that was great! Rooms were big with kitchenette and good A/c and clean. Breakfast was also really good. The beach is beautiful about a 10 minute walk but the resort also loans out bikes free of charge. The beach had a great little restaurant owned by the hotel but there were other choices nearby.

We'd read about the road being noisy. Personally that seems a bit ridiculous. It's a small road on the resort which is also used to access the Marriott next door. It wasn't at all noisy

Cons:

The beds are hard but got used to them pretty quickly.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Franziska couple de
9
Quiet, beautiful beach nearby
Pros:

The complex is in a very quiet location. Our Bungalow was really nice and spacious. We walked to the beach 10 Minutes (there are some sunbeds with shadow, beach was very empty, great for long walks). The breakfast was delicious!! You need a scooter to get away. Grab was not available.

Cons:

Mattress is really hard! When we checked in, we were told that we would be invited to a WhatsApp group so that we could communicate with the staff, but unfortunately that didn't work.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Laszlo couple hu
9
Átutazóban jó választás volt.
Pros:

Udvarias személyzet, tökéletes tisztaság.

Cons:

A szálloda strandján kevés nyugágy, árnyék és napernyő kevés.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Günter couple de
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Christian extended_group de
9
Geräumiges Zimmer mit Guter Lage.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war für uns sehr ausreichend und die Zimmer sehr groß. Die Lage, nur 350m zum sehr schönen Strand war gut.

Cons:

Die Fahrräder könnten mal erneuert werden und die Liegen am Strand sind von den Langzeitgästen bereits ab 7:00 Uhr reserviert.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Gerhard couple at
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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fabio couple it
9
tutto molto bello, inclusi tutti i servizi
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Marjo extended_group fi
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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SochJ couple se
8
We focused on the simplicity and kind personnel
Pros:

The superkind personnel working at this hotel. Some more talkative than others.

Breakfast was good! And they have free shuttle to closest minimart and to the beach. They use WhatsApp to communicate and it worked very well for us.

You can also walk if you want! Is not far, but very convenient when it's hot outside.

Free water and bottle refills whenever needed.

The beach is very nice.

Cons:

The villas are a bit run down unfortunately... And the beds are horrible if you're not used to the hard Thaibeds...

The bathrooms are not nice. So if you are picky with shower and toilet be prepared.

Also... A lot of ants in the bathroom and kitchenette.

Some noise from the Marriott hotel in the evenings...

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Lobse solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Ich musste leider zwei mal den Bungalow wechseln (davon eine Nacht im Thai Life) mit Blick auf den See. Wirklich sehr schön! Wüde das nächste Mal dort buchen. Engfa (Stuff) hat mir meinen Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht. Danke dafür. Frühstück war inklusive und eine grosse Auswahl. Café Latte sehr lecker. Roller kann man an der Rezeption buchen.

Cons:

Autos und Roller die durch die Anlage zum Strand oder zum Marriot Hotel gefahren sind. Aber ab 23-24 Uhr ist es ruhig.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Markus couple de
5
Pros:

Der sehr gute Service und das sehr freundlich ,zuvorkommende Personal.Das sehr gute Frühstück im Thailife Restaurant . Der Bungalow war geräumig Küche und Bad separat.Fahrräder wurden bei Bedarf kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt.

Cons:

Die Lage direkt an der Zufahrtstraße zu einem sehr großen Hotel direkt am Strand.
Tag und Nacht Durchgangsverkehr Mopeds ,Autos, Busse, Lkws hat uns sehr gestört, was die eigentlich sehr schöne Lage des Resorts zerstört.Sehr schade. Vor dem Bau des Hotelbunkers am Strand befand sich das Resort in einer traumhaften Gegend

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Karel couple be
8
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Karel couple cz
9
2026-01-01 via Nuitee