JW Marriott reimagines beachfront resort in Khao Lak

A recent makeover sees the launch of a large-scale MICE space, new dining outlets, and additional 127 rooms and villas.

JW Marriott becomes the first resort in Thailand's Khao Lak to boast a large-scale event venue.
JW Marriott becomes the first resort in Thailand's Khao Lak to boast a large-scale event venue.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, located an hour’s drive north of Phuket International Airport, has unveiled its latest makeover that includes new accommodation, dining outlets and a dedicated MICE space.

The expansion brought 127 additional keys to the beachfront resort: 76 Deluxe Lagoon Pool View Rooms, 28 Deluxe Lagoon Pool Access Rooms, 20 Family Pool Access Studios, two One-Bedroom Villas and the 140sqm Two-Bedroom Villa.

With the latest addition, the resort now boasts a total of 420 rooms, suites and villas – including 178 with direct access to a private pool or the resort’s 2.4km long lagoon pool waterway.

The recent renovation also saw the launch of the JW Grand Ballroom, which is said to be the area's first large-scale conference venue as it can host up to 800 guests for corporate conferences and events.

Abhimanyu Singh, General Manager, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa believes the reimagining of the property will reposition Khao Lak as a unique MICE hub and support the recovery of Thailand’s tourism industry.

Other fresh additions include an aquatic playground with an outdoor swimming pool which features water slides, wave pools and a fountain trampoline.

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is home to 11 dining and social venues, spanning DRIFT Beach Bar & Grill, the JW Garden featuring its own organic produce, the Italian restaurant Olive, Thai restaurant Ta-Krai and Japanese eatery Sakura, among others.

Other existing facilities include a fitness centre, racket sports, water sports, cultural classes and the serene Quan Spa complete the extensive selection of leisure facilities.

As well, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa will soon be joined by sister property, JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites – an exclusive collection of 52 two-bedroom suites.


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