All-Inclusive Resorts in Khao Lak

Le Meridien Khao Lak is one of Thailand's most genuine all-inclusive resorts when you add the 'Destination Unlocked' package — unlimited free-flow drinks from noon to 10pm and meals across four restaurants, not a half-board fudge. Three lagoon pools winding through the grounds and a wide, quiet stretch of Bangsak Beach make it one of the prettiest family resorts in the region, and Marriott Bonvoy members get real loyalty value. The honest caveats: the all-inclusive is a paid upgrade rather than the default, the spirits are local brands, and it is a long way from the airport. For families and couples who want a stylish, low-key Andaman beach week with everything handled, it is an excellent pick.

• + Genuine 'Destination Unlocked' all-inclusive: meals at four restaurants plus unlimited free-flow drinks noon to 10pm
• − All-inclusive is a paid add-on (around THB 1,500 per person per night), not the default rate

Avani+ Khao Lak is the newest of Khao Lak's three big all-inclusive players, and its family infrastructure is the best of the bunch — a water park, skatepark, tennis court and a two-storey, three-zone kids' club covering ages 1 through teen. The 'All-Inclusive Getaway' package is genuine, bundling meals, unlimited free-flow drinks from 11am to 10pm, and free daily water sports. Add a fresh 327-key oceanfront design and the wide, quiet sands of Bangsak Beach, and it becomes a top pick for active families. The trade-offs are the standard Khao Lak ones: local-brand spirits, a single beach bar, a per-child supplement, and a long airport transfer. For families who want maximum on-site activity with everything handled, it is excellent value.

• + Genuine 'All-Inclusive Getaway' package: meals plus unlimited free-flow drinks 11am-10pm and free daily water sports
• − Only one beach bar, so a poolside drink can mean a walk from the far rooms