What do you think of the Khao Lak area?

I will be staying in a resort there for a week. Saw online it will be rainy daily but Google also says rain will be short with sunny hours.

I wanted a more laidback place, planning to avoid Bangla road area this time. I saw are a few towns in Khao Lak (Nang Thong, Bang Niang) where I can go for dining/massages.

Anyone there now?