The Waters Khao Lak By Katathani - Sha Extra Plus (Adults Only) – A Favorite for Families in Khao Lak

The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani offers 7 swimming pools across the resort, including a large main pool and private pool-access options from guest rooms. A swim-up bar called Bubble Bar serves drinks and snacks, with daily happy hour from 3-5 PM offering cocktails at 120 baht. Guests also have access to outdoor jacuzzis, a 24-hour fitness center with a view of the gardens, a games room with a pool table, and sun loungers with towels provided.

Rooms come in categories like Upper Pool Access Room, Water Pool Access Room, Bay Room, and Bay Grand Suite, each with a private balcony and an en suite bathroom with separate shower. The Water Pool Access Room gives direct step-down entry into the pool from a large terrace with two sunbeds and a round day bed. All rooms include a 32-inch flat screen cable TV, safety deposit box, refrigerator, minibar, and universal plug sockets that require no adapters.

The in-house restaurant Amici serves Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner using ingredients from an award-winning chef. Breakfast is a buffet spread with an omelet station, fresh pancakes from a pancake machine, and a daily changing selection of Western and local dishes. Room service from the same restaurant menu is available at a small surcharge of 10 baht per item, and a Swim-up Bar offers drinks and light meals by the pool.

The hotel sits 350 meters from Bang Niang Beach and offers a free scheduled shuttle service to the beach. Bang Niang night market is a 10-minute walk away and operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Khao Sok National Park is a 1-hour drive from the property, and Similan Island Pier is a 20-minute drive, making day trips accessible.

Spa facilities provide traditional Thai and aromatherapy massages, bookable at the reception, with treatments conducted in an outdoor Sala area. The fitness center overlooks the hotel's garden and is open 24 hours. Additional services include self-service laundry, a minimarket on site, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk that can arrange airport transfers and local tours.

Pools: 7 swimming pools including swim-up rooms

Rooms: Water Pool Access and Upper Pool Access categories

Dining: Italian cuisine by an award-winning chef at Amici

Wellness: Traditional Thai massages in outdoor Sala

Location: 350 meters from Bang Niang Beach, 10 min walk to night market

Service: Free beach shuttle, 24-hour front desk, on-site minimarket