Le Menara Khao Lak

Thailand , Khao Lak and Phang Nga
NORTH KHAO LAK (BANGLUT), TAKUAPA, Moo2, North Khao Lak (Banglut, Takuapa, Phang-Nga, 15
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20 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Alain

Fantastic stay! Everything was perfect.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2025

David

Very remote
Basic breakfast
Lost electricity few time

Great pool
Very nice romms

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Pangbourne James Dominic

LE MENARA’s gentle authentic charm offered the perfect retreat of comfort for us to recharge.

We woke up each morning to pleasant birdsong and were welcomed by the shimmering blue of their 130m swimming pool as we enjoyed our morning swim. Whether we explored the area by foot as waves lapped at our feet, or took a scenic ride to the nearest shop or activity, LE MENARA is conveniently situated.

The poolside villa we stayed at was very comfortable and spacious, always refreshed to our liking. We marvelled at the bespoke hand-painted murals which echoed the hotel’s natural surroundings, and we adored the faint happy chirping of baby sparrows outside our roof!

The service is exceptional - they deliver our every request with efficiency and gentle friendly smiles. What distinguishes LE MENARA far above any standardised 5-star hotel is their attentiveness and that consistent authentic personal touch - they thoughtfully tailored every detail to our preference.

If you are looking for an authentic retreat to recharge, we recommend this hotel as our top choice - for its quality, and the tranquility in the atmosphere at LE MENARA is simply magical.

A very special mention to the hotel manager, Marco, who is tirelessly dedicated to the hotel. This was our 5th visit & we didn’t think it could get better, but it did! He nurtures a multicultural staff with efficiency, excellence, discipline and kindness. We enjoyed every moment!!

You’re missing out if you haven’t been to this gem!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2023

Chinnawit

Lobby check in needto improve

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

2 Nights away

Pros: Nice property with own private beach.
Rooms were clean and service was good.
Cons: Lots of insects and mosquitos at night. Buffet breakfast pretty average.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2019

Amy&James

This is a repeat visit for us. Le Menara is tucked away in North Khao Lak, a little away from the town centre with its own quiet strip of beach heaven. Fantastic location for those looking for a chilled getaway from the bustle of office/city life. Scenery is postcard perfect everywhere you turn. Rooms are spacious and service friendly. For swimming buffs, this one is for you, complete with an outdoors 120m pool one way (that’s more than double the usual Olympic sized pools).

Imagine you’re in a lap of luxury amidst Castaway settings (that Tom Hanks movie, for those who know it), and you’re there.

Even more notable is their head chef, Mana, at the hotel restaurant, L’Amore. He is an excellent chef, skilled across a range of local and international cuisines. Not only is his technique and execution world class, he consistently delivers wonderful dishes that accompany each other so well. He is also thoughtful, remembers your preferences and is very skilled at tailoring a menu to suit your palate on any given day.

We have stayed at various different five- and six-star hotels around the globe and we would seriously return just to eat with him again!! If you visit, help us say a friendly hello to Mana from Amy and James please.

Adore this scenic place - more so since they are now equipped with an incredible chef at their restaurant so you’d never have to venture far to get great food!

P.S. As with anywhere else in Thailand, bring insect repellent!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

this is a totally relaxing place, and we felt just that. but don't expect 5 star luxury, although it has some of those attributes; beautiful rooms, lovely bathroom. other aspects like the food quality don't reflect 5 star rating.However the food etc. is more than adequate, and really it is quite a steal at the price. Staff tried their best to help at all times, although limited by the English.....this will improve with time, glad to see they employ locals.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Eben

Must visit

a Definite must for relaxing in comfort.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2019

MareeG

Beautifully appointed rooms. Bungalow was huge & couldn’t fault it. Spotless facilities. Pool was huge & always clean. Cleaning & ground staff were very efficient. Disappointed the beach was unkept & not suitable for swimming. Food was good but could be better. Wait staff were nice but could be more proactive & have some basic English. Overall, it is a beautiful resort for pure relaxation.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Apr 2019

Anh

Not a 5 Stars Hotel

Hotel not worth to rate 4.5 star. More like 3.5 stars

Family

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, nice waiting staff who had no proper training and NO ENGLISH SPOKEN, substandard food and not a lot of it, lots of mosquitoes etc
We don’t think Expedia visited the hotel otherwise would not give it a 5*ranking and such high feedback .Will not be booking Expedia holiday on the back of your ranking.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2018

Alex

Not really 5 stars, everything is a bit random, breakfast is average. In summary nothing to write home about, but also not a terrible experience.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing property, amazing pool, area, amazing beach. . The rooms are large, clean and the most comfortable beds we have had in Thailand. The beach was clean as well. This was the nicest resort we have stayed in in years!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2018

James

Great place, beautiful beach

This hotel was perfectly fine in every way. There is absolutely nothing around this hotel, which was fine with us, but might put some people off.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2018

Mei

This hotel is very remote. Extremely glad we had a car and full itinerary during our 2 night stay and didn't spend too much time on the property. The pool was impressive. Room was clean (bathroom was ok) but is located next to some wetlands so it's quite buggy, especially at night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2018

Damian

Great place to get away

We just stayed for the night as my wife’s family live every close and we had seen this hotel being built and wanted to see what it was like

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Absolutely amazing! Staff was terrific! Massage was divine! Breakfast was delicious! A hidden paradise!

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2018

John

Nice Hotel but with thigs to do to make it 5*

this is a brand new hotel and is on a soft opening there are clearly snags that need sorting in the rooms and also fitness centre machines not bolted down and there is a ridiculous charge to use the sauna which is in the changing rooms. The fitness room is not up to 5 *.The breakfast area is very good though there is a problem with birds getting to the bread and jams which is a health issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2018

Peter

Brand new luxury resort

Lovely brand new luxury resort. Not quite finished, but large resortwith huge pooland large private villas on serene and uncrowded beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2018

Yamine

The perfect place for honeymooners

As it still is experiencing a soft opening phase, Le Menara offers brand new facilities.
The main feature remains the over 100 meter swimming pool. The hotel offers a free activity everyday from yoga, cycling, beach walking, Thai boxing and even massage lessons or Thai cooking class.
We were upgraded to a honeymoon villa near the beach and the room was just perfect with even a jacuzzi.
Banglut is definitely one of the best beach in Khaolak. The beach is very clean with fine powdery sand. The sea is perfect for swimmers. For the time being, the beach remains quiet and isolated, perfect for peace hunters, the exact opposite of Patong.
The restaurant offers refined Thai food although the choice is not very wide. A second restaurant will open within the year.

Partner