This Family-Fave Beach Resort in Khao Lak Has Gotten a Game-Changing Facelift

A familiar face on this coast of expansive beaches and spectacular sunsets, the JW Marriott Khao Lak has long been a favourite in these parts. The resort recently underwent an extensive 18-month renovation and expansion. The nip and tuck resulted in a younger, smoother look, but despite the addition of 127 rooms and villas that bring the total number to a whopping 420, the renovation, designed by Clint Nagata and his team at award-winning Blink Design, whom I sat down with recently, is seamless.

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