MJ Boutique Hotel Khao Lak

First of all - thanks to Raila and all the team! Raila helped so much with taxi from and to the airport, trip to Similan islands (our boat was one of the first at the main viewpoint so we did not have to elbow with others), recommended to visit a market in Khao Lak. The team was always ready to help with any request. The hotel is small and cozy, 50 steps (literally) from the beach. The second floor rooms with a seaview and the sound of the waves. The room was clean, with all necessary features and even more - there were beach mats, beach towels, bottle of water (every day), little hairdryer, umbrellas, small shampoo and shower gel. The bed was comfortable. Tasty was the breakfast, included a choice of eggs main part, yogurt with banana, fruits, tea/coffee, little juice and water. The beach is rather wide, not overcrowded and shows magnificent sunsets. The only disappointing thing is that the beach area is not as clean as it could be. There are a massage point and fresh fruit drinks near on the right (massage 350-500 bat, coconut 50 bat, fruit shakes 70-80 bat). The rest part of the beach (to the left) also provides these activities, there is also a outdoor surf club with an artificial waves. There is a beach restaurant just next to the hotel with all the most popular dishes. In 5 minutes walk there is a market street with souvenir shops, restaurants, exchange points and supermarkets. It seemed too stressing for me to go there by the high-traffic road, there is also a way through the beach (right behind the surf club) though. My strong recommendations for this hotel! Truly hidden gem)

Listed as a two star property on ***********, but room facilities reflected 3 star quality. Beach towels, beach matts, beach bag provided, plus good quality toiletries. Breakfast included. Very helpful staff. Great location and we found it quiet and had no trouble sleeping. Quiet beach location, excellent for visiting local beach bars and restaurants. Far exceeded our expectations, to the extent that we will revisit early 2024, despite the 90 minute drive, *********** describe this as 250 mtrs from the resort centre. This implies the centre of Khao Lak, which is incorrect. It is a 10 minute drive to the centre of Khao Lak. The resort centre referred to is actually a 10 minute walk away and contains a supermarket and a few bars and restaurants serving local hotels. Having stayed in Khao Lak before, I would thoroughly recommend this nearby resort, unless you want to be in the centre of the action, in which case then taxi/drive or stay in Khao Lak town.

Lovely, small hotel with super friendly and helpful staff, which really felt like family! Bed and pillow were decent, while a little bit on the harder side (which seems to commonly be the norm in Thailand). Very quiet place - unless there is a party in the neighbouring restaurant... I can fully recommend this hotel and am even considering returning there one day with my family.

A nice clean, modern hotel close to quiet Merlin beach. The staff were friendly and helpful, it’s a shame that Jo Seafood Restaurant. I didn’t experience the breakfast so can’t comment on that. If you want a no thrills, quiet (apart from the odd motorbike driving around on the area adjacent to the hotel) clean hotel for a few nights or longer if you just like to lie on the beach all day then fine. Personally, this is fine for a night or two but we found it almost too quiet and lacking in atmosphere. Plus this is also about 5-6k outside of the actual centre of Khao Lak. Also note: there aren’t any beach beds or chairs on the beach as such, you’d need to stay at the bigger resorts like Eden (see my other review on that). Hope this helps…

My mum and I have just stayed at this hotel to get a break away from the chaos in Krabi and we really wish we could stay longer. It’s small and personal and the staff are very friendly and helpful and we were given a lovely room with a beautiful sea view. It’s very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing and pleasant stay. You even get given towels and mats to use on the beach in a wicker beach bag.The gorgeous Sandy beach is a very short walk from the hotel and the shops and restaurants are also within a short walking distance.The breakfast is also very tasty with lots of choice. We would definitely stay here again.