Baan Krating Khao Lak Resort Phang-Nga

Baan Krating is a pretty resort nestled on a hilltop, with a very good view of the Khao Lak beach and the ocean. We had one of the first row of chalets so we were very pleased with the view and the greenery around us.

The service of the staff were average, they are pretty laid back and will only attend to you if you have queries or complaints.

I wouldn't advise this resort to families with young children. We brought our 19 month old daughter and it was not possible for her to walk up and down the concrete stairs within the resort or down to the beach for that matter. It is not child-friendly at all. We also had to get the resort guys to secure the wooden balcony, which had wide gaps, big enough for my daughter to squeeze through.

Food-wise, the restaurant's fare is below average. However, there is a restaurant known as the 'Yellow Restaurant' (east of the resort) that offers delicious Thai food at very, very good prices, much better than the prices down town. Oddly, it is owned by Baan Krating too?

There is no beach front for Baan Krating since it is located on the hill. However these is a concrete platform just below the hill (quite an eyesore actually) where you can lounge on the deck chair (if you go early) and sip on the cheapest coconuts on the beach. The other resorts charge more than double for a fresh coconut.

I would recommend this resort as a means to stay near Khao Lak beach at affordable prices. It is easy to move around from Baan Krating to down, to other resorts and to the islands.

Very nice setting...but also very natural...superb pool with nice view.

Lovely small bungalows with clean and nice bathroom.

The breakfast was a la carte...but was ok. No buffet breakfast. For dinner we went to restaurants in town (cheaper). But it looks nice at the restaurant.

We enjoyed our stay very much !!!!!!