La Vela is a modern resort with rustic charm located on beautiful Bang Niang Beach in Khao Lak, one of the loveliest barefoot beach escapes in the South of Thailand.

LOCATION
Khao Lak.

ACCOMMODATION
The resort’s 181 rooms are divided into 8 different categories.

Deluxe Poolside Rooms (Size: 54m²)
Floor to ceiling glass windows open onto a private balcony overlooking the pools.
The spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower and a stylish bathtub.
Double beds and twin beds are available

Deluxe Oceanside Rooms (Size: 57m²)
These rooms are designed for relaxation in privacy while enjoying splendid views.
The balcony is equipped with an outdoor bathtub and a sofa.

Deluxe Seaview Rooms (Size: 57m²)
Private balconies are fitted with an outdoor bathtub and sofa and overlook the beach and the ocean.
Spacious interiors have a bathroom with walk-in shower.

Family Rooms (Size: 54m²)
The Family rooms are divided with a sliding partition and an extra large daybed is converted into a double bed suitable for 2 children.
The large bathroom has a separate shower and a jacuzzi bathtub.
The private balcony overlooks the pool and gardens.

Pool Access Room (Size: 54m²)
Floor to ceiling glass windows open onto a private terrace providing direct access to the pool.
The spacious bathroom features a walk-in shower and a stylish bathtub.
This room category is fitted with a double bed.

Pool Access Grand Rooms (Size: 60m²)
These rooms have private access to the pool and also have an outdoor jacuzzi on the terrace. Other features include a large double bed, a sofa and a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower.

ROOM FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Digital TV
• Large fridge
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Electronic safe
• Separate shower and bathtub
• Jacuzzi bathtub in Family Rooms, Pool Access Grand and Pool Access Grand Seaview Rooms
• Bathrobes
• Private terraces or balconies

DINING
The resort operates on a Bed & Breakfast basis with the option to upgrade to Half Board or All Inclusive

Half Board includes:

• Breakfast at Sire and dinner at Kokulo

All Inclusive includes:

• Breakfast
• Set Thai or Western menu for lunch
• A choice of Thai or Western Menus for dinner
• All day snacks from 11h00 to 17h00
• Drinks including wines, local beers, locally bottled whisky, brandy, gin, vodka, rum and bourbon, fresh juices, milkshakes, tea and coffee.
• All inclusive beverages are available at the Beach Club (11h00 – 22h00) and Miner’s Bar (11h00 – 19h00)

Spices Restaurant
Spices is the resort’s breakfast venue and provides a sumptuous buffet every morning.
Open 06h30 – 10h30

Kokulo Beach Club
This all dining restaurant opens from 10h00. Whether its mouth watering pasta, pizza, a dock-to-dish seafood bounty or whatever you fancy, you will be spoilt for choice at the myriad of live cooking stations. Seating is available inside and outside around the pool.
Open 10h00 – 24h00

Cotton Café & Library
With its laid back vibe and poolside location the Cotton Café is the ideal place to kick back and relax. The menu includes fresh salads, sandwiches, delectable confections, smoothies, exotic teas and fresh coffees courtesy of experienced baristas.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.

Miner’s Bar
The bar is located adjacent to the Oceanside Pool. The menu includes quick bites, big bites, classic and not-so-classic cocktails as well as a full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.

SPA
The rich wood textures and rattan décor impart a warm, relaxed feel in the Spa Qaqula. Signature massages, restorative therapies, facials and body treatments are offered across fie dedicated treatment rooms and products are made of natural and botanical ingredients.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.

KIDS CLUB
The Petit Captain Kids Club is equipped with Montessori-inspired toys and edutainment activities to keep younger guests busy whilst having fun under the watchful eyes of experienced staff.
Open 09h00 – 19h00.

• Swimming pools
• Fitness Centre
• Library
• Water Sports *
• Excursions Desk *

Welcome to Thailand. Or should we say, welcome to paradise. Thailand is blessed with some of the world’s most-enviable beaches and a myriad of off shore islands for a holiday filled with watersports, hammocks and sunset strolls along the water’s edge. Some areas are super-vibey while others offer a more serene experience.

Some of our favourite holiday destinations in Thailand include Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi and Khao Lak. You could decide to spend your holiday at just one of these destinations, or combine a few in a tailormade Thailand holiday.

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and is undeniably the country’s most popular beach destination with a vibrant nightlife, bustling market stalls, a family atmosphere or romantic seclusion. Phi Phi Island is located two hours by ferry from Phuket (some resorts also offer a speedboat service) and offers a quieter area where sandy beaches lead to aquamarine bays filled with marine life. Krabi is known for sheer limestone cliffs where over 130 islands rise majestically from the sea, and secluded beaches are accessible only by colourfully adorned long-tail boats. And finally, Khao Lak is on Thailand’s mainland west coast, and is a less crowded tourist destination with a rugged natural beauty.

Thailand is an island paradise that offers a vast selection of hotels, and the beaches supply every kind of vibe! There’s always a party or something to do if you feel like being active while you’ll also find quieter beaches and rainforest retreats if you’re travelling as a family or couple. While Thailand was once known as a cheap, budget holiday destination, it is now becoming better known for its range of luxury hotels, of which the Holiday Factory only works with the best of the best.

Thailand is a unique destination where exquisite beach resorts combine with delicious exotic cuisines, stunning natural locations, unique modern architecture, and captivating local cultures, to offer a well-rounded holiday experience quite unlike anything you’ll find in South Africa. An island holiday here is like travelling to another world and offers you a chance to not just getaway but to truly explore somewhere different from your everyday.

Thailand’s tropical climate has three main seasons: hot from March to June, rainy from July to October, and cool from November to February. Average temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C. The monsoon season in the Andaman Sea is from approximately May to October but even during this time the monsoon rains are generally short and heavy, clearing quickly and days of constant rain are rare.

The currency is the Thai Baht which is better for bargaining and shopping in markets. US Dollars, Pounds and Euros are accepted at hotels. A service charge is already included in all prices. Tips, in general, are not mandatory, and you should only give them if you are really content with the service offered. Waiters, bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers will happily accept loose change. Thailand is 5 hours ahead of South Africa. The electric current is 220 volts AC and the majority of electrical outlets take a round, two-pronged slim plug (the same as us!)

It is important to show respect for the Thai Royal Family. Do not climb over or sit on Buddha monuments. Do not touch or give anything directly to a Buddhist monk if you are a woman. It is also rude to touch people on their head or point your feet at people or an object.

Drink only bottled water and avoid ice unless you know it is made from bottled or boiled water. Be cautious when eating from food vendors on the street.

Light, cool clothes are sensible. Shorts, sleeveless shirts, tank tops and other beach-style attire are considered inappropriate dress when not actually at the beach or in a resort area. Revealing attire is not allowed in religious shrines. The dress-code for dinner is usually smart casual and gents are required to wear long trousers.