The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Bang Niang Beach. You can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Italian cuisine is served at Amici Italian Bistro, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include 7 outdoor pools, a poolside bar and a fitness centre.
Languages
English, Thai
At a glance
Hotel size
189 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2011
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fitness centre
7 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Mediterranean architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Sila Spa. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy.
Dining
Amici Italian Bistro – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 2500 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for THB 1300 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Waters Khao Lak Katathani Hotel
Waters Katathani Hotel
Waters Khao Lak Katathani
Waters Katathani
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani Hotel
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani Takua Pa
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani SHA Plus
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani Hotel Takua Pa
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani SHA Extra Plus
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Yes, there are 7 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is THB 2500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and snorkelling, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 7 outdoor swimming pools. The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani also has a fitness centre and spa services, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani?
Yes, Amici Italian Bistro offers Italian cuisine.
Does The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani like?
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani is a short 5-minute walk from Bang Niang Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Bang Niang Market.
The Waters Khao Lak by Katathani Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
7 November 2024
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
22 September 2024
Made a confirmed reservation for a Bay Romance room for its bathtub-in-the-room concept but when I arrived, I was told that it was not available as the wing was under renovation.
Initially, I was told an impressive reason that I was given an upgrade to a pool access room but when I probed, I was told that there was no bathtub in the room. I mentioned that my decision to book Waters was because of the bathtub-in-the-room. I was then told that only the 2 bedder has it. I was brought to the room but the bathtub was a normal one.
Very disappointed experience.
Hun
Hun, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
I can’t fault this hotel
Kevin
Kevin, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 August 2024
Great location, beautiful with friendly staff.
This hotel had everything we could have asked for. Not being the correct season for the beach in this area (monsoon) the pools were brilliant for our family (older/taller children who can swim). The only negative was the bottom of the pool, this was a little rough in places and all of us lacerated our toes at various times, I had to buy the kids water shoes in the end. The pool is deep enough to stand (I’m 165cm) and it came up to my chest. Possibly not great for younger children as they would be swimming the whole time rather than standing.
The staff were friendly and the breakfasts was plentiful, if it something wasn’t on that day they the staff would happily make it for you. We chose B&B and def made the right choice, the restaurant is an Italian style and although pleasant it would have been a shame to be tied down, especially with the low prices to eat out in the area. The Bang Niang market is minuets walk away, as is the beach and a plethora of restaurants, shops and massage opportunities, we had multiple family massages, 3 generations.
The hotel provided a wheelchair for one of our party due to accessibility needs and this was relatively easy to navigate around the complex. Going off site with this was a little trickier, the paths in the area are not always well tended and we often pushed on the road. All in all I would return to this property.
James
James, 13-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 June 2024
Overall is fine, just only the staff should have more service mind. During our stay we did not see the staff greeting the guest both reception and restaurant. We found a cockroach in the room and informed to the reception but no any action or excuses. Quite disappointed for this hotel group.
Anuchit
Anuchit, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 February 2024
Dated property, shower was full of scale and countertops of the sink was not cleaned properly, windows not clean. Staff very helpful.
Gyte
Gyte, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2023
Awesome place to stay
Andre
Andre, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 November 2023
I couldn't recommend, but it's OK for some
The good: Breakfast was OK. The pool areas were great. Gym was good (for a hotel gym). Bed was comfortable, room was clean and pillows were OK. Rooms were cleaned and serviced everyday. The hotel had free parking and every shop/resteraunt you could ever need including the beach is a 5 mintue walk.
The Bad: Gym had no air conditioning. WiFi was unreliable. After my third attempt to make a bank transfer I had to go to a nearby cafe and use their WiFi. The Air Conditioner wasn't fantastic, it was good enough to get to sleep but the room was never comfortable. The showers hot water runs hot/cold which makes for a very unhappy shower. The toilets are western, but you can't flush toilet paper down, have to use a nearby bin. The photos of the rooms "conveniently" omit the sign advising the toilet style.
The Worst: Each night, around 10pm and lasting to anywhere from 10:30pm to Midnight, the nearby bar starts the live music which for any light to medium sleepers would keep you awake. Our room had ZERO noise insulation. The hotel outright stole from us at the bar. She paid in cash, however the hotel then tried to charge us on checkout for the drinks. They let us go, telling us everything was OK and we wouldn't be charged. A day later we noticed my credit card had being charged for the amount of the drinks. This is straight up, no way to avoid it, stealing and theft by the hotel. I never authorised the credit card transaction.
Stephen
Stephen, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2023
Great service. Plenty of pools to use. Staff very friendly. Nice rooms with plenty of space
Felt very relaxed at the hotel
David
David, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2023
4th visit and we'll be back
This was our 4th visit to the waters and god willing we will be going back. We can't fault anything. Its not beach front but only a short walk and with the amount of pool area it no problem. The location is great due to the amout of small restaurants and bars nearby. We always feel a bit guilty for not making use of the hotel dining room in the evenings but we like to eat out in the previously mentioned local places.
peter
peter, 8-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2023
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2023
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 May 2023
Very clean, friendly and quiet.
Helen
Helen, 13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 April 2023
David
David, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 March 2023
Beautiful resort-our room was modern & sparkling clean. Loved relaxing on our private balcony and the steps led straight down into the pool, which was great. The included buffet breakfast was delicious. I especially liked the resort’s efforts towards sustainability.
Shannon
Shannon, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
5 March 2023
kin on
kin on, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 February 2023
Our room 212 looked out to a wall & a yard where staff collected their supplies for the day. We were only stopping for 1 week, so wasn’t too bothered. Beach was 10 minutes away and no facilities, which was a bit disappointing. Staff were outstanding, friendly and very helpful.
Christine
Christine, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2022
Brett
Brett, 17-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 May 2022
property needs maintenance
lorenzo
lorenzo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 January 2022
A 3 star hotel
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 January 2022
Spacious hotel close to beach and eateries
Very helpful and friendly staff. We received upgrade to pool access upon check-in. Room is spacious and while designed. It’s better priced and just few steps from beach front resorts that cost quite a bit more.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2021
TRAVELYARD
TRAVELYARD, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 November 2021
Perfect location for your holidays
We only staid 2 nights, but we wish we could have been there longer.
Friendly service and a great location with pool for everybody. The beach is also nearby.
Perfect place for a great holiday :)
Philipp
Philipp, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 November 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2020
Pool areas were excellent with plenty of lounges. The breakfast was good and its location is close to shopping and restaurants