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Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort is the essence of exotic luxe. Nestled in a lush, hidden and vast place of escape, first impressions of Le Meridien reveal nature and architecture to be seamlessly bound. Whether arriving at dusk to enjoy the blonde hues of sunset or midday in time to snatch a perfect panorama, from foliage to fixtures, the grounds are punctuated with a rhapsody of inspired design.

While chicly sensitive to its host country, the resort is framed by a stylish European posture. The essence of the Meridien experience is found in an engaging environment in which the artform of a cultivated life is revived. French joie de vivre has been set ablaze by the feral tropics inspiring guests to delight in a hospitality comparable to none as two worlds collide.

Le Spa, where a devotion to harmony is truly enshrined, is home to eight villas, individually tailored down to their scent and inclusive of a private back terrace and steam room for two. The sunken rosewater tub is a vision of true intimacy. Yet nowhere is the image of serenity more vivid than in the epicurean journey through the resort's cuisines. From Stone and Tandoor ovens to beach side BBQ and breezy al fresco, the choices are ample and tempting for any palette. The Kuk Kak Bar & Grill is open late with a rowdy live band, authentic Tex-Mex and sensational Sangria. Nestled in a verdant lagoon, Baan Thai Restaurant is the essence of exotic intimacy. Softly illuminated by tiki torches, the atmosphere is fashioned for refined dining and intimate conversation.

Inextricably bound are these natural offerings with smart design; the effect is unpretentious and demure. This harmony exists in robust form in the Ocean Front Villas. The endless beach on which they lay stimulates and awakens the senses, tickles curiosity and a personal sense of discovery as guests meander about in their own time. Overlooking powdery beaches massaged by indigo waves, just beyond a personal plunge pool, villas are ideal for those seeking the ultimate experience in tailored luxury.

Driven by the pursuit of the definitive cultured experience, the touchstone of the experience here resides in the resort's fabric so deeply that it comes alive in a magnificent explosion of honest and raw beauty. Discover a destination inspired by Thailand and cultivated in the famously French manner of Le Meridien.

SPECIALITY TREATMENTS & PROGRAMMES

Specially tailored packages at our luxury Le Spa, designed just for couples, make for an unforgettable experience, Le Spa is housed in eight individual villas with two stylishly dressed massage bed, sunken rosewater tub, and private outdoor back terrace. Unforgettable wedding and honeymoon packages are also available.

We are also celebrating our wins at the recent World Travel Awards for Asia's Leading Spa Resort and Thailand's Leading Spa Resort.

ACTIVITIES Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Sea­Canoeing, Kayaking, Volleyball, Tennis with our own Tennis Pro, Elephant Trekking, Mountain Biking, Nearby Waterfalls, Hiking in Koh Sok National Park, Golfing Packages, Temples, Gym and Water Slides on site. Child care is provided at The Penguin Club and Kids' Beach for wee waders.

FACILITIES Guests always comment on how much space there is to simply meander about in one's own time; there is room to discover and explore. For such a large property, the resort maintains an intimate feeling due to smart partitioning and organic landscape.

The contemporary Thai-style design of all 243 bedrooms, suites and villas is both elegant and refined, offering a level of comfort and relaxation that's only defined by an international luxury resort. Facilities include broadband data ports, satellite television including European and Asian channels, and air conditioning with individual climate control. All rooms have a bathroom with separate bath and rain shower.