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#2 of 25 hotels in Khanom
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4.4
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4.4
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3.8
Aava Resort and Spa is spa resort in Khanom, southeast Thailand. Scandinavian influence can be seen in our unique architecture and design. Aava-design is created by Finland's top designers. Aava Resort and Spa combines traditional Thai friendliness and family values with Scandinavian quality and elegance. The values of Aava Resort and Spa evolved from the idea of serving our guests with traditional Thai friendliness without compromising high European standards. Rating 4 star.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Hiking
Kids club
Airport transportation
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Poolside bar
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Concierge
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
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Private balcony
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Room service
Safe
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Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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28 / 3 Moo 6, Nadan Beach, Khanom 80210 Thailand
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I absolutely loved our stay here. The resort looks gorgeous and the atmosphere there was so peaceful. All the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. The resort is Travelife certified sustainable accomodation, so huge plus for that! The resort is right infront of the beach and they also have a lovely swimming pool where to relax and charge your batteries. And if you want some action the resort had many intresting trips going out. Also the resort's restaurant is located in front of the beach with a great view. We ate many times there - breakfasts, lunch and dinners. The food was delicious and so nicely presented as well! They had an own menu for vegetarians and vegans, as a vegetarian I found it so helpful. Thank you so much, we truly enjoyed!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Outstanding resort more boutique than resort type - reception / a bar/restaurant- small private pool bang by beach which is long flat white sands and lovely clear warm sea water - odd jellyfish but far and few seen 3 in water snorkelling and about 6 washed up on beach in 5 days. Other beach bars /restaurants in area short walk. Highly recommend the grilled lamb chops main at Aava restaurant- breakfast is short menu but very adequate- also provide complimentary fruit - bread types - coffee / tea / juice. It also has a really good massage / spa on site which they advised can do treatment there or at room or on sunbed. - would recommend upgrading room to the pool bungalows bigger and all walk in pool and sea facing. Staff are very attentive friendly & professional they cant do enough for you just perfect. This is for relaxation sea & sun dont be expecting tourist nightlife and clubbing as its not here. We split this holiday to 3 days City Bangkok then 3 days Jungle elephant hills finishing off 5 days here at Aava Khanom couldnt of planned it any better with Aava chilling us out and an ending highlight 🇹🇭…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: We came end November- very quiet for couple days had entire complex / beach to ourselves - its...
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We drove from Kuala Lumpur to Khanom, primarily to see the wild pink Dolphins. A family of four, we checked into a 2-room family suite, which is quite self-contained with 2 twin beds on the first floor, and a king on the ground floor, both en suite. It unlikely you will get a fantastic view from this suite but it served us well. What I didn't quite appreciate was the pebbles lining the basin - which looked pleasing but not after a pandemic when we would want everything sanitised through and through. The reception is inviting and the vastness of space when we walked to the suites, passing the little spa centre. Our request for a beach-dinner and dolphin tour was pre-arranged. Dining by the beach was the highlight as we appreciated being out in the open under the stars. The Dolphin tour with Khun Sa as our guide was another highlight. An amazing, amazing experience in the long boats. We plan to come again to this wonderful resort, with lovely staff. And it has to be for a longer stay. Do check out the new ocean drive roads. Its spectacular, to say the least.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Great hotel for a calm, rejuvenating stay in Khanom. Very friendly, considerate staff. Everyone speaks good English. Bungalows and rooms with nice design and very clean. There were no technical issues during our stay. Breakfast was as diverse as the Restaurant‘s menu. We loved all our meals. Great tours offered to explore Khanom and Surat Thani - private or in groups as you choose. We had a very good guide that introduced us to the local treasures.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Sara Shipton wrote a review Apr 2022
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First of all I chose Khanom because of the pink dolphins that live there. The staff were all so kind and courteous and made us very welcome. It was a fine sandy white beach and the Andaman sea was so warm as was the pool. It wasn't a big hotel but actually I really like that because it made it a very personal experience. They threw in a complimentary half day trip to see the dolphins for good measure which I wasn't going to miss for the world. We did a few trips out and spent the rest of the time just relaxing on the beach and in the pool. Sa and Ae our driver (I apologise if I have the names wrong) were amazing and really looked after us. The pink dolphin tour which was on a longboat was wonderful. I loved seeing these beautiful pod of dolphins playing and swimming in their natural environment. I just hope that they are there forever. The City tour to Nakhon Si Thammarat was also very interesting and the high point of the trip was visiting The Shadow House of Suchat Sapsin which has a museum filled with puppets from different parts of the world. However it also has a puppet theatre which puts on about a 30 minute performance of a puppet show which they have an explanation for in English. It has a small cafe and some souvenirs such as shadow puppets that you can buy. Basically you look around the museum, you watch the show which is just magical and then a member of the family shows you how they make the puppets which are made out of cow skin. In fact her English is really good. We had a lovely lunch in the City and we went in a cave which had great stalactites and stalagmites and to top it all bats ( I belong to a bat group). To add to that because we ran out of time to go to the waterfall Sa and Ae took us to it the next morning where we stayed for an hour and then they picked us up. The rooms were very clean, the food was wonderful and it was lovely drinking a cocktail watching the ocean. We actually met the owner a couple of times at the hotel who was very keen to know our thoughts on his hotel. In fact he said that all the staff loved having the English visitors there especially as there were mainly a lot of Thai people staying there some with their families. He actually thanked me for letting him know that there was a leak around the bottom of the toilet when we left saying that he would make sure it was sorted out. The Thai massage I had on the last night was great because she did it on the beach so I could hear the ocean when she did it. Bliss. In fact I cried because I didn't want to leave and I got a hug from one of the restaurant staff. Khanom is perfect if you love wildlife, chilling, the beach, Thai massages and happy to do a couple of interesting trips.…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Lovely clean room with a little terrace outside. A nice touch was that they left us a couple of...
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I had the most wonderful time in my last COVID year with Aava. I and my family were warmly welcomed with helpful and polite staff. They friendly recommended the must-visit places in Khanom since this is our first time here. The design is unique and has a mix of Asian and European styles. I stayed in Superior Bungalow which is so spacious and fully furnished with high standard. The room offers all of what I need: a king-size bed, comfy sofa, private garden terrace, a beach bag and flip flop. I’m highly impressed with such a large bathroom. I love the options that I can choose showering with either a rain shower head or a bathtub where I could soak, sip a glass of wine, relax myself and see the moon and stars through the crystal clear window overhead. The decorations are also pretty: the traditional ladder for hanging the towels, etc. The views are so stunning! I spent all of my evenings enjoying the sea view and lying down on a beach bed near the pool and two-step to the sea. I got hundreds of nice photos ready to post from the sea view and every corner of the hotel. They are beautifully decorated and designed. I had breakfast at the lounge next to the beach. Aava offers not a buffet breakfast like others, but with a la carte with a variety of food: Thai, Westerns. The food is cooked to orders. I couldn’t remember how much I order, but when they were served, there was no area left to put my phone on. They also provide us with various kinds of bread/ croissants together with watermelon, pineapple, oranges and refreshing drinks. Unfortunately, some dishes might not suit my taste. A steak beef was quite tough and too salty. Side-dish vegetables were also uncooked and dried. However, the rest were quite good. The overall experience of my stay was great. My life is fulfilled with Aava. Hopefully, I could come back here so soon :)…
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Date of stay: December 2020
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What an absolutely delightful retreat, in our case a babymoon... My wife in her seventh pregnancy month and our 3-year old daughter loved every moment of our weeklong stay at Aava and so did I. Clear highlights were the people, the setting and indeed the food. The very attentive, knowledgeable and sweet staff were consistently one step ahead; big thank you Ms Sa for a thrilling safari successfully “hunting” pink dolphins in a traditional long boat. The food both Thai and farang is of very high international standards and choices are well enough for seven days (wood pizza oven...!) at very reasonable prices. Note: small kids eat for free! Front office arranged for a very skillful pregnancy therapist. Owner Mr Atte was readily available and very helpful, thank you! We’ll be back.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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We had an amazing time here at AAVA. The staff are beyond helpful and friendly. Food at the restaurant is high quality. The poolside villas are incredible. I will definitely stay here again! I want to thank Atte & his staff for their great hospitality. Many Thanks Gavin
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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10 adults and 8 children for two weeks - and we all had an amazing time. Pros and cons below: + Staff helpfulness and service level, food quality, facilities for relaxation - Food prices, heavy noise from aircondition
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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I normally stay exclusively in hotels which are part of my regular hotel chains to maximize benefits but as far as I know, there are no hotel chains in Khanom except for Aava Resort which is part of Mr & Mrs Smith and soon to be in partnership with IHG (possible to earn / redeem points). We had a decent stay; unsurprisingly the value for the money might not be as stellar as when booking at hotel chains where we have elite status and generous room upgrades, but that was expected. Nonetheless I could see some strong points to this hotel and I can recommend it. In normal conditions Khanom is far quieter than Koh Samui and less known to foreign tourists. There is a beach several kilometers long and it is far cheaper to stay there than the overpriced Samui nearby so it can be a good choice for people who are cost-conscious and even more so for people without elite status in any hotel chain - in that case, booking at an independent hotel in Khanom might be comparatively more attractive than chain hotels in Samui. The lowest two room types at Aava Resort are the deluxe bungalow and the superior bungalow. I went with the poolside villa instead which has a view not only of the pool but also the sea, unlike the bungalows which are further back on the resort. Another advantage is that the poolside villas are a bit larger at 38 square meters (plus the terrace outside) compared to the bungalows which are 25 sq m and 34 sq m. We were close enough to the beach that in addition to the sea view, we could also hear the waves from our bedroom which was nice and probably the best aspect of this property. The exterior design of the villas was well thought out because the patio doors and windows looked like a partially tinted mirror from the outside so it was not very easy to see inside the villas especially during a sunny day, yet from the room you can see outside without any problem. The interior of our villa was well done and reminded me of the Design Hotel brand (part of Marriott). The villas are a bit aging but nothing that clearly required maintenance in my opinion. I liked the absence of carpet and several features were unique rather than standard boring hotel rooms, for example the angled roof with the rectangular window immediately underneath. The downside is that light would come through the room early morning as there were no curtains up there near the ceiling. There was a sliding panel behind the bed which is the separation to the bathroom. I guess it can be useful to have more light in the bathroom but then you end up with no privacy at all for the toilet so we kept it closed during our stay. The bathroom does not lack natural light anyway because there was a window on the ceiling above the toilet/shower area in addition to a small frosted window on the side of the shower, which combined with the stone wall it made that part of the bathroom visually pleasing. The shower had good water pressure but the way it was designed was probably the main oddity of the entire villa. I liked the wood beams on the floor for water drainage and the white pebbles all around, however not having any door or curtain meant that we flooded the bathroom every time we took our shower, which some people might see as a negative. Water from the shower would never get very warm so we had to take a moderately cool shower which was refreshing given the weather outside but a few degrees warmer might desirable. The air conditioning worked very well during our stay however it was not central AC: there was a wall unit above the main entrance door so it kept the bedroom cool but the bathroom remained a bit warmer and humid because of the placement of the AC. The main restaurant of the hotel was by the beach not far from the pool so all guests could enjoy their breakfast with the fresh sea breeze which was nice. While most hotels do not offer a breakfast buffet at the moment because of the virus outbreak, I think at Aava resort they offer a la carte year-round which is a nice luxury feature. The menu had some Scandinavian roots like the rest of the design of the hotel, but they had some Asian dishes as well. Overall the quality of the food was acceptable given the price point of this hotel. As mentioned above the beach is very long and perfect for jogging. I did not see trash floating in the water and there was only a modest amount of rubbish on the beach, depending which section of the beach it was (in front of a hotel or public beach). I am assuming that given the virus outbreak, trash pick-up might not be the most urgent task for hotel staff (some of which were closed), so I am not sure how the beach would look like in normal circumstances, but at this time of year it was ok. It was not as great as Chaweng beach in Koh Samui or some beaches in Phuket, but it was still decent and much better than the trash littered beaches I have seen in other places, Bali for example. As there were so few guests on the resort, service was good and attentive during our stay. Housekeeping was done always exactly at the time we requested during our breakfast which helped maximize our time in the villa which we appreciated. However the bed sheets were not always sparkling white and on occasion there were some spots; cleanliness standards were not perfect. Overall we had a nice stay and my main takeaway is that Aava resort is sort of like a poor man’s Library Hotel (Design) in Koh Samui: great location right on the beach, restaurant by the beach as well for a nice relaxing breakfast in a beautiful environment, well maintained common spaces, good food, and rooms interesting and unique despite some quirks. The main difference between Library and Aava is the price tag with Library being more upscale and luxurious all around, and Aava is 4-star (no room service, no gym) unlike Koh Samui which has plenty of 5-star hotels to be found if you want to pay for it. Upon returning to Khanom I would probably stay at Aava once again. During our stay I walked to the more recent resorts (Khanom Beach Resort, Wis Beach Resort) to have an idea and while they have good hardware, they did not seem to have rooms with sea view as close to the beach as Aava other than their most expensive room types, unlike Aava’s poolside villas. For the kind of money that Aava’s competitors want for a room by the beach, I would rather go to Koh Samui instead, but for a reasonable price tag I found the poolside villas at Aava to be a decent choice.…
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Date of stay: April 2020
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PRICE RANGE
$72 - $104 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
ThailandNakhon Si Thammarat ProvinceKhanom
NUMBER OF ROOMS
32
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aava Resort & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Aava Resort & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Khanom Beach (2.0 miles), Khanom's Saturday Night, Walking Street Night Market (4.5 miles), and Ao Thong Yee (3.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Aava Resort & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Aava Resort & Spa?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Aava Resort & Spa?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Aava Resort & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Dusty Gecko Restaurant & Deli Shop, Khanom Hill Resort Restaurant, and Le Petit Saint Tropez restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Aava Resort & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Aava Resort & Spa have airport transportation?
Yes, Aava Resort & Spa offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Aava Resort & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Thai.