This was our second time staying at Khaolak Laguna and we noticed that improvements are being made. Gone is the buffet and the smoothie menu. Instead all meals except for breakfast are a la carte and a comprehensive drinks list. There is an Asian buffet / barbecue once a week which was very nice with some traditional dances being performed. We had a siam chalet which was very clean and spacious with everything you could wish for - toiletries, beach bag, beach towels, dressing gown, slippers and robe for beach. The staff were wonderful - couldn't do enough for you. We would especially mention Sin? Who is on the egg station and makes the omlettes who has the most welcoming smile! The pools and the pool areas were spotless and there were plenty of sunbeds. There is plenty to do and see in khaolak. There are shops/restaurants etc just outside the hotel. There is also a night market at bang niang which is a tuk tuk ride away (150 baht). Good fun just to sit and watch the world go by! Also we hired a tuk tuk taxi and driver for the day through reception for 2,000 baht. Driver was great - just ask for Jim. He took us to butterfly/orchid farm, temples, waterfall, tsunami memorial park, little amazon and walking street in Takua pa and as it was Sunday it was market day - that was well worth a visit! There are a variety of nationalities here so great place to meet new people! We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back.