Marriott Vacation Club, Khao Lak Beach Resort

The resort and its setting

Marriott Vacation Club Khao Lak Beach Resort is a timeshare property on Khuk Khak beach, in Amphoe Takua Pa, Phang-nga — the stretch of Thailand's Andaman coast that sits north of Phuket and is generally quieter and less built-up than the islands further south. The resort carries a 4.7 out of 5 rating from Google reviewers (27 reviews at time of writing), which points to consistently positive guest experiences. As a Marriott Vacation Club property, it's built around the brand's usual week- or points-based ownership structure, with the beachfront location as its defining feature.

The area and things to do

Khuk Khak and the wider Khao Lak area grew up around their long sandy beaches and relaxed pace, and the area remains a base for day trips out to the Similan and Surin island groups when conditions allow, as well as diving, snorkelling, and boat excursions along this stretch of coast. Khao Lak town itself has the usual spread of restaurants, markets and massage shops that spring up around a coastal resort strip, while Khao Sok National Park's limestone hills and rainforest lie inland for those wanting a change from the beach. Phuket International Airport is the usual gateway, with the drive north to Khuk Khak passing through scenery typical of this part of the coast.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week or points at Marriott Vacation Club Khao Lak and are thinking of moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform. We charge a one-time listing fee and take 0% commission on the sale — there's no cut taken out of whatever price you agree with a buyer.

Before listing, it helps to understand how Marriott handles resale transfers, since these terms will shape what a buyer actually receives. According to Marriott, resale buyers of points pay a transfer fee of $750 per 250 points, with a $3,000 minimum, plus fees — this typically includes a $300 education fee for first-time owners and a $95 fee when Marriott waives its right of first refusal. For US legacy weeks, the transfer fee is lower: $25 plus a $95 right-of-first-refusal fee, as listed by RedWeek. Marriott holds a right of first refusal on resale transfers, typically exercised within 15–30 days depending on the resort, meaning Marriott can step in and buy back the week or points on the agreed terms before the sale completes. Owners report that a transfer typically takes three to four months to finalise once a buyer is found.

It's also worth being upfront with buyers about what resale ownership does and doesn't include: resale points don't count toward Marriott's Reserve or Pinnacle membership tiers, and resale legacy weeks cannot be enrolled in Abound or converted to Marriott Bonvoy points. This resort participates in the Interval International exchange network, which resale owners can typically still access — but buyers should confirm current enrolment terms before agreeing a price, since Marriott doesn't publish these fees openly and the owner portal requires a login to check specifics.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Renters researching this resort are usually looking at the beachfront setting on Khuk Khak and the Khao Lak area's mix of beach time, diving access and nearby national park scenery. Buyers should ask current owners for the maintenance fee amount, any special assessments, and confirm unit size and view category before making an offer, since these details vary by unit and aren't standardised across the resort.