Best Golf Courses in Khao Lak, Thailand 2026/2027

Khao Lak is what Phuket was before the resorts arrived. The stretch of coastline running through Phang Nga Province about 80 kilometers north of Phuket airport is a string of beach villages tucked between forested limestone hills and quiet Andaman beaches, with a pace of life several notches slower than anything available on the island to the south. For golfers who want the Andaman coast without the Phuket crowds, it works well, and the four courses here provide a genuinely different playing experience from the standard Phuket resort circuit.

Aquella Golf and Country Club is the headline draw, a Pacific Coast Design layout running 7,019 yards along Thai Muang Beach with the par-3 11th hole playing directly on the shoreline. That combination of full championship length and oceanfront holes is not available anywhere in Phuket itself. Katathong Golf Resort sits inland between three mountains on land that has been mined for tin since the 15th century, and the old mining relics visible around the routing give it a historical character unlike any other course in southern Thailand. Tublamu Navy Golf Course has five holes running along the Andaman Sea at a considerably more accessible green fee. Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course in Surat Thani province to the east adds a reservoir-and-jungle option for golfers staying for a longer program.

Best golf courses in Khao Lak

Four courses serve the Khao Lak area within a manageable transfer range.

1. Aquella Golf and Country Club

Aquella Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 7,019 yards, designed by Pacific Coast Design, located at Thai Muang Beach in Phang Nga according to the club. The course is laid on rolling beachside terrain covered with Platinum Paspalum grass, with flowing streams and sand bunkers throughout. The par-3 11th hole playing directly on the shoreline gives Aquella a visual moment that stands apart from every other Andaman coast course in the area.

Publicly available course descriptions note the resort also includes accommodation, giving golfers the option to stay on site rather than commuting from Khao Lak town or Phuket. Green fees are in the 4,500 to 5,500 THB range.

It suits golfers who want a properly premium Andaman coast experience, those specifically looking for a course with oceanfront holes, and couples who want to base at a beachside resort with golf on site.

2. Katathong Golf Resort

Katathong Golf Resort is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 7,023 yards according to the resort, situated between three mountains in Mueang Phang Nga district. Course information describes the setting between Khao Nang Hong, Khao Tao, and a third peak, with dense vegetation and fine views throughout the routing. The tin mining history of the land means exposed rock, old drainage channels, and a terrain that carries more geological history than a purpose-built resort course.

The mountain enclosure and the 7,000-yard length from the tips give Katathong a stronger test than the more open terrain at Aquella. Green fees are in the 4,500 to 5,500 THB range. It suits golfers who want mountain scenery, historical terrain character, and a proper test from the back tees.

3. Tublamu Navy Golf Course

Tublamu Navy Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 6,825 yards, owned and operated by the Royal Thai Navy, located in Thai Mueang in Phang Nga. Publicly available course descriptions note five holes running along the Andaman Sea, which gives the most affordable course in the area some of the most scenic individual holes. Green fees are in the 1,500 THB range making it the value option for a second or third round day during a longer Khao Lak stay.

4. Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course

Rajjaprabha Dam Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 layout measuring 6,820 yards, located at the Rajjaprabha Dam in Surat Thani province. Publicly available descriptions note a superlative layout in a picturesque dam and jungle setting. The Rajjaprabha Reservoir, known for its submerged tree stumps visible above the waterline, gives the surrounding landscape an unusual character that makes the drive to the course worth the longer transfer from Khao Lak. It suits golfers building a longer western Andaman coast program who want a genuinely different fourth round setting.

Which course is better?

Aquella is the first choice for oceanfront holes and the most premium Khao Lak experience. Katathong is the right call for mountain setting and historical character. Tublamu offers sea views at the most accessible price point. Rajjaprabha adds a fourth round with dam and jungle scenery for golfers staying longer. A standard Khao Lak two-round day program uses Aquella and Katathong on consecutive mornings, with Tublamu as an optional third.

Best time to play golf in Khao Lak

Khao Lak faces the Andaman Sea and shares Phuket’s seasonal pattern, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavier rain from May through October. The high season runs November to March with the coolest and driest conditions, and that even during the low season mornings are usually clear enough for a round.

November to March is the most reliable window. Temperatures sit around 28 to 33 degrees Celsius with sea breezes from the Andaman keeping conditions more comfortable than central Thailand in the same period. The Similan and Surin Islands are open for snorkeling and diving day trips from November through May, which aligns well with the golf season for non-golfing partners.

April and May are the hottest months. These are the most uncomfortable for playing, and early morning tee times before 7:30am are sensible if you travel in this window.

June to October is the rainy season, heavier showers but also significantly lower green fees and accommodation rates. Mornings at all four courses are generally still playable. The Similan Islands close during this period, which removes one of the main non-golf activities for Khao Lak visitors.

Khao Lak golf holidays and package tours

Khao Lak works best as part of a combined Phuket and Khao Lak program rather than as a standalone golf destination. Most visitors fly into Phuket Airport and drive 80 kilometers north, taking about 80 minutes. For a seven-day trip, a practical structure is three Phuket rounds at Blue Canyon, Red Mountain, and one other, a transfer north to Khao Lak for two nights, two rounds at Aquella and Katathong, and a return south for departure.

For golfers staying in Khao Lak as their primary base, the on-site accommodation at Aquella makes it the natural center for a two or three night golf stop. Day trips to Phuket courses are possible from Khao Lak given the 80-minute drive, though the reverse direction is more common.

A typical Khao Lak golf package covers luxury resort or beachfront accommodation in Khao Lak or at Aquella on site, Phuket airport transfer, tee times at Aquella and Katathong, and at least one non-golf activity such as a Similan Islands day trip or a Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park walk. Private airport transfers and course-to-hotel shuttles can be arranged.

For couples, Khao Lak is one of the more naturally balanced golf destinations in southern Thailand. The beaches at Nang Thong and Bang Niang are quieter and less developed than Phuket’s west coast beaches, the Similan Islands are considered among Thailand’s best snorkeling destinations according to Thailand’s Tourism Authority, and the longer, uncrowded shoreline gives non-golfing partners a full independent program without needing to navigate Phuket’s busier resort strip. Browse Phuket golf packages which can incorporate Khao Lak rounds, or create a custom Andaman coast itinerary combining both destinations.

Golf with the Similan Islands and Khao Lak’s quieter Andaman coast

Khao Lak’s strongest appeal for non-golfing partners is the Similan Islands. Thailand’s Tourism Authority notes the Similan Islands National Park as one of Thailand’s most significant marine parks, known internationally for underwater visibility, coral diversity, and whale shark sightings. Day trips operate by speedboat from Thap Lamu pier about 10 kilometers from Khao Lak town, with departures in the morning and returns in the late afternoon. The park is open from approximately November through May each year, closing during the monsoon season to allow reef recovery.

Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park, running along the coastline through the area, has jungle walking trails, waterfalls, and a stretch of beach with regular hornbill sightings. The park’s terrain overlaps with the limestone hills that frame Katathong Golf Resort to the south, giving the driving route between the course and the Khao Lak resort strip genuine scenic interest in both directions.

Book tee times in Khao Lak

Aquella and Katathong are the two premium courses and should be booked in advance for December and January slots when Phuket-based golfers occasionally make the drive north. Outside of peak season, a few days’ notice is generally sufficient. Tublamu and Rajjaprabha are more accessible with shorter advance notice.

When organizing your Khao Lak golf visits, confirm tee times at Aquella and Katathong as priority bookings for peak season, private transfer arrangements from Phuket Airport or Phuket resort hotels, accommodation at Aquella on site or at a Khao Lak beach resort, club rental requirements, and how any Similan Islands day trip aligns with your playing schedule.

Green fees are in the 1,500 THB range at Tublamu up to 4,500 to 5,500 THB at Aquella and Katathong during the high season, with caddie fees of 400 to 500 THB and cart rental of 700 to 900 THB additional. Booking through GolfLux typically secures better rates than walk-in pricing. Start planning here or view Phuket golf packages to find an Andaman coast itinerary that includes Khao Lak alongside Phuket.