Marriott International has announced a new agreement with KS Hotels and Resorts to develop two hotels in Matalay, Khao Lak, Thailand. The project will include Moxy Khao Lak Memories Beach and Matalay Khao Lak, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, marking the brand's first apartment-style offering in Thailand. These developments will be located on the northern end of Memories Beach, with a 3 km track connecting them to the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa.
Moxy Khao Lak Memories Beach will be the first Moxy Hotel in Southern Thailand, featuring 160 rooms with a retro design inspired by surfing culture. The hotel will include a freeform pool, Moxy Bar & Restaurant, and a beachfront events lawn. Meanwhile, Matalay Khao Lak, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy will offer 60 two-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a kitchen and washer-dryer, catering to families and digital nomads seeking longer stays.
Rajeev Menon, President of Asia Pacific excluding China at Marriott International, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "Matalay is a ground-breaking development that will elevate Phang Nga from a tourist resort to a holistic lifestyle destination."
The hotels will provide guests with various activities, including surf lessons, kayaking, and wellness facilities. Located 75 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the area is set to become a significant lifestyle destination. The airport is undergoing expansion to accommodate 18 million passengers annually by 2029
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