Idyllic hidden Thailand beach stay

Aava Resort & Spa, Khanom, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Time-limited

9.4

Excellent

304 reviews

Deluxe bungalow
Deluxe bungalow
Poolside villa
Poolside villa
Poolside villa
Deluxe bungalow

Property details

Excellent Resort Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Wellness Hotel

Top 1% in city

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Escape to a hidden beach retreat on Thailand's Central Gulf Coast - includes breakfast, a pink dolphin tour, return airport transfers, and more optional perks
  • Dreamy location: Set on the edge of endless white sands, Aava Resort & Spa is as idyllic as it gets. Finnish owned, the contemporary resort marries clean minimalism with Thai motifs - a concept that's even caught Tatler’s eye. Think day beds with billowing linen drapes, dark woods and modern, cubist buildings.

  • Award-wining dining: Sporting nothing less than a World Luxury Restaurants award, the hotel's Aalto Restaurant serves up Asian, European and creative fusion dishes in a sultry space right on the beach. The ambience is romantic and upscale with a suitably curated wine list, while over at Aava Pizzeria & Bakery you can savour freshly-baked bread and pastries or authentic wood-fired pizza.

  • Indulgent spa bliss: Paying homage to ancient Thai traditions, the serene Aava Spa is the perfect place to restore body and mind. You'll find a Finnish sauna and relaxing beachfront tubs that can be scented with rose petals, plus a selection of pampering treatments and knot-kneading massages (fees apply). Top it up with a range of classes in Muay Thai, yoga and more, or a tailored holistic wellness programme for the ultimate wellness experience.

How to get there

Located in Khanom, the closest airport to Aava Resort & Spa is Surat Thani International, just over an hour's drive away. Many of Thailand’s international airports serve Surat Thani with short domestic flights, but you can also take a taxi and ferry from nearby Koh Samui.

Good to know

Please be aware that the best time to see pink dolphins is from February to September.

Please also note, fees may apply for some wellness activities. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Dreamy location: Set on the edge of endless white sands, Aava Resort & Spa is as idyllic as it gets. Finnish owned, the contemporary resort marries clean minimalism with Thai motifs - a concept that's even caught Tatler’s eye. Think day beds with billowing linen drapes, dark woods and modern, cubist buildings.

  • Award-wining dining: Sporting nothing less than a World Luxury Restaurants award, the hotel's Aalto Restaurant serves up Asian, European and creative fusion dishes in a sultry space right on the beach. The ambience is romantic and upscale with a suitably curated wine list, while over at Aava Pizzeria & Bakery you can savour freshly-baked bread and pastries or authentic wood-fired pizza.

  • Indulgent spa bliss: Paying homage to ancient Thai traditions, the serene Aava Spa is the perfect place to restore body and mind. You'll find a Finnish sauna and relaxing beachfront tubs that can be scented with rose petals, plus a selection of pampering treatments and knot-kneading massages (fees apply). Top it up with a range of classes in Muay Thai, yoga and more, or a tailored holistic wellness programme for the ultimate wellness experience.

How to get there

Located in Khanom, the closest airport to Aava Resort & Spa is Surat Thani International, just over an hour's drive away. Many of Thailand’s international airports serve Surat Thani with short domestic flights, but you can also take a taxi and ferry from nearby Koh Samui.

Good to know

Please be aware that the best time to see pink dolphins is from February to September.

Please also note, fees may apply for some wellness activities. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Spa

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool x2

  • Bar

  • Restaurant x2

  • Reception

  • Pet friendly

  • Terrace

  • Family-friendly facilities

  • Room service

  • Beach

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Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Aava Resort & Spa, Sai Rong-ngan Khanom Pang Rd, Tha Talat, Khanom, Nakhon Pathom 80210, Thailand

Khanom is so tucked away in southern Thailand that you’d be hard-pressed to point it out on a map. This sought-after remoteness certainly comes with its perks - an uncrowded white-sand beach that fringes the coastline for nine kilometres, with little more than the occasional fisherman for company. When you aren't spending long lazy days under the sun, venture out on a traditional long-tailed boat to spot the region’s rare pink dolphins: their presence adds a touch of magic to this coastal paradise, making Khanom a cherished sanctuary for these rare marine creatures.