Palm Garden Resort Khao Lak - Thailand

HOLIDAY PACKAGE - FROM £2045

For visitors travelling to Khao Lak for scuba diving, Palm Garden Resort Khao Lak is considered an ideal place to stay. Located just a short drive from Tap Lamu Pier, the main departure point for dive boats heading to the Similan Islands, the resort offers a peaceful setting while remaining close to all diving activity.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 7 Nights Accommodation
  • Room Only
  • Flights
  • Airport - Hotel Transfers
  • 5 Days Diving
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • A tranquil tropical oasis
  • Close to Khao Lak centre
  • Sea Bees dive centre on-site
  • Thai & International cuisine
  • Traditional Thai-style bungalow
  • Large central swimming pool

Palm Garden Resort Khao Lak is a peaceful tropical retreat located just outside the main town area, offering a quiet escape while still being close to local restaurants, shops, and nearby attractions. Surrounded by lush greenery and swaying palm trees, the resort is designed as a garden-style oasis, with traditional bungalows arranged around a large central swimming pool that serves as the focal point of the property. The atmosphere is relaxed and tranquil, making it a popular choice for travellers seeking downtime after diving excursions or exploring nearby national parks.

The resort is also closely associated with scuba diving in the region and maintains a strong connection with Sea Bees Diving, one of Thailand’s well-established dive operators. An on-site dive centre provides added convenience, making it easy for guests to join trips to the Similan and Surin Islands, with Tap Lamu Pier located within accessible reach for boat departures. Many diving enthusiasts choose Palm Garden Resort as a base due to the seamless arrangement of courses, equipment, and dive excursions directly through the property.

Accommodation at Palm Garden Resort features comfortable Thai-style bungalows equipped with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and outdoor terraces, many of which include hammocks for relaxation. The on-site restaurant serves a selection of Thai and international cuisine in a peaceful garden setting. With its natural surroundings, diver-friendly facilities, and laid-back atmosphere, the resort provides a simple yet comfortable base for experiencing the coastal beauty and marine life of Khao Lak.

Bungalows

Double Room Palm Garden

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Sitting area
  • Private Garden
  • Bathroom
  • Private Balcony

The bungalows are designed in a traditional Thai style, set within lush tropical gardens that create a sense of privacy and calm. Each bungalow is surrounded by greenery, giving guests a peaceful retreat atmosphere. It can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.

At Palm Garden Resort Khao Lak, the dining experience features freshly prepared Thai and international cuisine served in the on-site restaurant set within a tropical garden environment. The restaurant offers meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a relaxed and casual setting surrounded by greenery.

The resort’s kitchen focuses on simple, freshly cooked dishes, combining authentic Thai flavours with a selection of familiar international options to suit a variety of tastes. Guests can enjoy their meals in the open-air restaurant, which provides views of the lush gardens and reinforces the resort’s laid-back, natural atmosphere.

Overall, dining at the resort is designed to be convenient and unpretentious, allowing guests to enjoy easy, comfortable meals within the peaceful surroundings of the property.

Diving in Khao Lak is one of the region’s most popular experiences, thanks to its close access to the world-renowned Similan Islands. The area is celebrated for its exceptionally clear waters, healthy coral reefs, and rich marine biodiversity, including sightings of manta rays, whale sharks, and sea turtles.

Most dive trips from Khao Lak are centred around the Similan Islands, making it a premier gateway for divers from around the world. As the islands are located offshore, diving excursions are typically full-day liveaboard or day-boat trips, with the most spectacular dive sites found further out in the national park area.

Khao Lak offers excellent diving opportunities for all experience levels, from beginners completing their first open water dives to advanced divers seeking more challenging deep-water sites. With a wide variety of reefs, pinnacles, and marine encounters, the region delivers consistently rewarding underwater experiences.

The diving season in Khao Lak is governed by the opening period of the Similan Islands National Park, which typically runs from November to April, while the park is closed from May to October due to monsoon conditions.

Thailand, located in Southeast Asia, is bordered by the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east. The best time to visit is during the cool season, from November to February, offering ideal conditions for both sightseeing and diving. The hottest months, from March to May, bring rising temperatures and increased humidity. The monsoon season, from June to October, is characterised by heavy rainfall and high humidity.

Thailand offers a diving experience like no other, from vibrant coral reefs teeming with clownfish and seahorses to exciting encounters with majestic whale sharks, graceful manta rays, and elusive leopard sharks. Macro enthusiasts will delight in discovering tiny treasures such as nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, and harlequin shrimp nestled among the coral. Whether you're an experienced diver or just beginning your underwater adventure, this tropical paradise has something to offer every diver.

Average temperatures in the dry season (November-April) Air 25-30°c / Sea 24-28°c

Average temperatures in wet season (May-October) Air 26-32°c / Sea 27-30°c

Travelling to Thailand from the UK is straightforward, with direct flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok available with British Airways, Thai Airways, and EVA Air. For more flexibility, connecting flights are available from various UK airports with airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM, and Turkish Airlines.

For Phuket-bound travellers, direct flights are also available from Manchester and London Gatwick with TUI, while indirect options are offered with British Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Domestic connections within Thailand are frequent, with airlines such as Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, and Thai VietJet Air operating regular flights between Bangkok and destinations including Krabi, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.

The Thai Baht is the currency in Thailand
The time difference is GMT +7 hours
The calling code is +066
The plug type is A, B, C, & O / 220v voltage
Please follow this link for up-to-date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/health

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