UD Rating - 4 Stars

Year Round

15 Hours

All Levels

From £1495

Khaolak Merlin Resort

A serene beachfront eco-resort surrounded by rainforest and tropical gardens on Thailand’s Andaman coast.

Khaolak Merlin Resort is a beachfront eco-resort located in Khao Lak, Thailand, along the scenic Andaman Sea coast approximately one hour from Phuket International Airport. Surrounded by preserved rainforest and lush tropical gardens, the resort offers a peaceful natural setting where guests can experience both the beauty of the coastline and the tranquillity of the forest environment.

Accommodation at the resort includes a range of comfortable rooms and villas designed with modern Thai décor and natural materials. Many rooms feature private balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens or pools, while beachfront villas provide additional space and privacy. All accommodation is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, satellite television, minibar and complimentary Wi-Fi to ensure a comfortable stay.

The resort offers extensive leisure facilities, including multiple lagoon-style swimming pools connected by waterfalls, direct access to Khao Lak Beach, a full-service spa, fitness centre and tennis court. Guests can also enjoy activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, yoga and Thai cooking classes, or simply relax by the beach and enjoy sunsets over the Andaman Sea.

With its combination of tropical rainforest surroundings, beachfront access and diverse leisure facilities, Khaolak Merlin Resort provides a relaxing escape for travellers seeking nature, comfort and the laid-back charm of Thailand’s Andaman coast.

Board Basis

Bed & Breakfast Daily breakfast
Half Board Daily breakfast and dinner
All-Inclusive Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can have lunch and dinner in any of the outlets during the regular operation hours.

Superior

The Superior Rooms feature a king-size bed or twin beds and accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child. Each room includes a private balcony overlooking the resort’s tropical gardens, offering a comfortable and relaxing setting within the lush rainforest surroundings.

  • Mini Bar
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • T.V.
  • Balcony
  • Telephone
  • WC/Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Private Balcony
  • Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Fridge
  • Kettle

Deluxe

The Deluxe Rooms provide a king-size bed or twin beds and accommodate up to 2 adults and 1 child. Larger than the Superior category, they feature spacious interiors and a private balcony with views of the resort’s gardens or pools.

  • Mini Bar
  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • T.V.
  • Telephone
  • WC/Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Private Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Wi-Fi
  • Towels
  • Table and Chairs
  • Wardrobe
  • Fridge
  • Kettle

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Sea Bees

Palm Garden Resort, Khao Lak

Sea Bees is a well-established SSI/PADI accredited diving operation that has been successfully working in Thailand for more than 20 years. The fully trained and knowledgably bilingual staff will ensure you have a fantastic dive experience whether you are new to diving or are an avid diver. The main office and teaching centre is conveniently located in Palm Garden Resort Phang Na, a real diver’s paradise and only 60 km north of Phuket, the mountains of Khao Lak National Park make an amazing backdrop against the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea.

The modern state of the art dive centre facilities include air-conditioned classrooms, equipment sales showroom and equipment rental and servicing, including tank service and filling station. Offering guest’s an array of diving opportunities including, day trips, liveaboards and a full range of courses to suit all levels of divers this is great place to visit.

A diver’s paradise, just 60 km north of Phuket. The mountains of Khao Lak National Park make an amazing backdrop against the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. This is just one of the many beautiful spots in Phang Nga, Thailand.

The Sea Bees Diving Dive Center in Khao Lak is in its third year & continues to grow! Our quality facilities include an air-conditioned class room, equipment showroom, and rental and service areas.

Diving Courses:

All courses include learning material. Certification fees is paid locally.



Please Note:

The National Park entrance fee of THB600 per day per diver in not included in the diving packages and will be collected in cash prior to departure

All prices include transfer from your hotel in Khao Lak, 2 dives, tanks & weights, dive guide, breakfast, lunch, fruits and hot drinks.



PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The Advanced Open Water Diver program gives you the opportunity to take your diving skill to the next level through three new areas of diving.
You complete your Deep Dive, Underwater Navigation Dive, Night Dive and two other dives for a total of five to attain your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

This certification includes five dives, including the Deep Diver, the Underwater Navigation Diver and three of the following: You’ll plan your learning path with your instructor by choosing from a long list of Adventure Dives. There are two required dives – Deep and Underwater Navigation – and you choose the other three, for a total of five dives. During the Deep Adventure Dive, you learn how to plan dives to deal with the physiological effects and challenges of deeper scuba diving. The Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive refines your compass navigation skills and helps you better navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time.

The other knowledge and skills you get vary with your interest and the adventures you have – photography, buoyancy control, fish identification, exploring wrecks and many more.

PADI Open Water Diver (Inc Equipment)

This is the most popular dive program in the world! And can be your chance to have a lifetime of intense adventures.

The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge Development ( online, independent study or in a classroom) to understand basic principles of scuba diving
Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills
Open Water Dives to use your skills and explore!

PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver

The most popular PADI specialty course. Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives.

You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practical session, and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll:

PADI Rescue Diver

Become a Rescue Diver. A great level to be. You will have the skills to aid your fellow divers in an emergency.

The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include: