The Sands by Katathani

Victoria Duncan

We had a wonderful stay at The Sands for our honeymoon. I had read a few reviews beforehand mentioning there were lots of kids, but honestly it wasn’t an issue at all. The families mostly stayed around the kids’ pool and play areas, and there were adult-only spaces as well, so we always found quiet spots to relax together. The staff were a real highlight. Everyone was welcoming, kind, and genuinely helpful throughout our stay. We also really enjoyed some of the activities on offer. We tried the Thai boxing and a language class, and both were such fun experiences that added something extra to the trip. The resort itself has a great mix of spaces. Whether we wanted to swim, read, have a drink, or just sit somewhere peaceful, there was always a spot that suited our mood. Food-wise, there was plenty of variety across the menus. One thing to keep in mind is that while western dishes are available, they won’t taste exactly like home, and that’s okay. The local Thai options were absolutely delicious and easily the standout for us. The location is another big plus. It’s an easy walk to the main street where there are cafes, shops, and restaurants at much lower prices than the resort. We found a few great coffee spots there too if you’re craving something closer to an Aussie-style brew. Overall, The Sands was a fantastic place to spend our honeymoon and we’d happily recommend it.

R Hutch

Absolutely incredible hotel. Everything from the grounds, the rooms, staff and food was exceptional. The rooms were spacious and clean, we had a room with a view of the adults pool. Really happy they had an adults only section for the buffet, food was good there also. Main restaurant near the beach was reasonably priced and food/drink also delicious. Staff were very friendly and the amenities were more than enough for out 5 day stay there. Hotel is well located and a 10min walk from the main road near the restaurants, you can also get a tuk tuk if you hant be bothered to walk. Highly recommend staying here.

Kate Cooper

The staff were fantastic, friendly and helpful all the time. The facilities were great, kids had a super time at kids club and the pools. Breakfast was amazing. Found the dinner and room service menu a bit bland, the Thai dishes either didn't have much flavour, or had too much fish sauce so we're too salty, preferred to eat dinner out on the street, which was a 5 minute walk away. We really had a great stay and the place is lovely. Was nice to have stalls set up at night and all the lights for Christmas. It was really special for the kids. Close by to elephants and turtles as well as shops, with lots of tours and experiences offered. The Sands staff were all wonderful, from the airport transfer to being driven to our room and the entire stay. They made our first visit to Thailand really easy and stress free.

Vivian N

Absolutely perfect stay. The pools are fantastic, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the pizzas are great. The resort is located on a very family-friendly strip of Khao Lak with plenty of food options, so it’s easy to walk out for dinner. There are laundry facilities on site, which is a big plus for families. The beach is quiet, clean, and relaxing, far from the hustle and bustle of the main Phuket area. Highly recommended for a peaceful, family-oriented getaway.

Benjamas Brown

We just spent the last 8 nights in the Sands pool access room. I went with my mum, my husband and 2 children aged 6 months and 2 years old. The rooms were perfect. The staff were so friendly. Examples such as walking home from the beach in the pouring rain a member of staff came up to us and gave us their umbrella even though it meant they would get wet! Another example was I was walking home from the Main Street in the sweltering heat and someone driving past on a buggy came and picked us up. The room service was excellent. The pizzas were so tasty and reasonably priced. The hotel is so handy for local restaurants too. The beach was lovely. I was worried as I had read some reviews about the hotel being too noisy and the pool access rooms being damp? I certainly didn’t think the hotel was noisy at all and the rooms were not damp. My two year old loved the fish feeding. Breakfast was great- lots of choice. We also borrowed a stroller which was really handy. Overall had an amazing time, thank you!