Situated in the heart of a coconut grove in the north of the Phuket peninsula, in the Khao Lak region, the Kappa Club Thai Beach Resort 5* is renowned for its authenticity and superb beaches bordering the Andaman Sea.
The French-speaking team has succeeded in immersing us in the heart of local life, while respecting traditions. The excellent all-inclusive formula gives us free access to the restaurants and bars of our choice. We can treat ourselves and stay within our budget.
Mojito, daiquiri, piña colada? Glass in hand, we sit back and relax by the beach.
We want to get to know the local population? We're heading for the Bang Niang Thai food market, where we'll be the only Europeans.
With the mouth-watering smell of grilled meats and exotic fruits, we're immersed in the everyday life of Thai shoppers.
The Takua Pa temple, next to the market, is a real treat: after taking off our shoes and sitting cross-legged or on our knees, we can share an intimate moment of prayer with the Buddhist monks.
Buddhist monks reading sacred texts in the Takua Pa temple.
Back to the hotel. David and his French-speaking team respect the tranquillity we need and prepare what we call these "Kappa moments" for us: learning traditional Thai cuisine, introduction to Thai boxing, introduction to massage, tasting local products, mountain bike rides or cultural discoveries.
Catharina and Benjamin, aged 50 and 57, say: "We love it! Yesterday, after the White and Tongs evening organised under the stars on the beach, we went for a romantic stroll under the stars along the beach, only to be hailed by a Thai man, who whisked us away under a straw hut, cocktail in hand, to chat with their group of friends. We had a lot of laughs, and it felt really good. We laughed a lot, and it was good for us.
The Kappa Club Thaï Beach Resort 5* has a magnificent location on the sandy beach of Bangsak on the coast of Phang Nga.
The hotel in which Kappa Club Phuket has chosen to establish itself is one of the best in the region, and in addition to its excellent Thai Spa, offers top-of-the-range services.
Samira, 32: "The first thing I do when I wake up is keep my eyes closed, slide open my patio door and slide into the azure blue pool in front of my bedroom, amongst the coconut palms.
Kappa Club also offers a wide range of activities to help you discover Thailand: elephant rides in Khao Sok National Park, unusual excursions to the Virgin Islands or the authentic island of Koh Yao Yai, trekking in Sri Phang Nga National Park where you can meet mygales? All in all, it's a great package at a great price.
Elephant ride in the Khao Sok palm grove.
We didn't meet the kappa, the devil known for stealing food from villages, letting off gas and looking up women's skirts. Instead, we met the generous, open and charming Thai people, whose smiles disarmed even the most recalcitrant of us.
Finally, we take care of our children too! Kappa Fun" evenings are organised for them, so that we can enjoy a romantic getaway or a dinner for two.
At Kappa Club Thaï Beach Resort 5*, we discover a different idea of the club, enjoy a new holiday experience and share some exceptional moments. The personalised programme offered by an efficient team of French-speaking entertainers will win you over with its innovative, à la carte activities, perfectly adaptable to the rhythms and aspirations of each individual.
Text: Capucine Ferry
Photos: Kappa Club and Capucine Ferry
Practical info
The Kappa Club Thai Beach Resort 5* has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016.
Value for money is undoubtedly another key factor in the success of the Kappa Club Thaï Beach Resort, which this year starts at 1199 euros for an all-inclusive week, including flights and transfers.
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Hello, my family and I were in Mexico last year at the same time and we loved the complex and its pools and beaches, not to mention all the sites to visit and the lovely staff, not to mention the top team of Manu, Charline, Adrien, Adrian and not forgetting Eva, This year we're in Thailand with Collin and his equally adorable team, so thank you kappa for these unforgettable holidays with people who give us French an example of kindness, friendliness, humility and honesty, so thank you and see you next time in Bali or Zanzibar! Big kisses to Manu Charline Adrian and Adrien as well as eva who has decided to take a break.
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