The setting for this award-winning Thai hideaway is just about as tropical screen-saver as you can ever imagine; with limestone cliffs and palm trees juxtaposed against white sand and the warm blues of the Andaman Sea. Thanks to the location, adjacent to Krabi Marine National Park, you'll find no end of excuses to stroll and soak up the scenery with beautiful gardens, coconut groves and faraway islands helping to pleasure all of your senses. Rayavadee's award-winning architecture also pays homage to the surrounding environment and local culture with an arrangement of exceptional guest pavilions presenting an authentic and calming Thai village ambience. What with the sights and sounds of Thailand fulfilling your wildest dreams it almost seems greedy to wish for anything more although, as you're on holiday, dining out is always an extra treat that's not to be missed. Five-star grills, signature dishes, romantic settings and sunset views, from underneath a limestone cliff, are what you have to look forward to and if you're expecting rice with everything then be prepared to fully increase your expectations. No trip to Thailand would be complete without a trip to the spa and as Rayavadee offers an extensive range of tailor-made packages you're bound to find the right blend of beauty, pampering and spiritual relaxation to suit your every mood. It's no surprise that Rayavadee has won a plethora of awards with Best Hotel in the World, Certificates of Excellence and The Royal Gold Medal for Environmentally-conscious Architecture all helping you get a feel for things to come.
Amenities
Kayaking
Scuba Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Where is it
At the heart of the stunning Phranang Peninsular on the edge of Krabi Marine National Park. Transfer time from Krabi Airport: 40 minutes (20 minutes by land from Krabi Airport to pier and 20 minutes from pier to resort).
Hotel information
94 two-storey guest pavilions are scattered throughout the resort’s gardens and coconut groves. All of the circular pavilions feature tropical décor with polished wood and handcrafted details throughout. Deluxe Pavilions sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Terrace Pavilions feature an open and airy ground floor which opens up to a spacious outdoor terrace situated amongst the lush gardens, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (up to 12 years).
The luxurious Pool Pavilions feature a private 3x8 metre pool with Jacuzzi set in a lush tropical garden with sun loungers - perfect for those looking for some privacy! Sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (up to 12 years).
Family Pavilions sleep maximum 5 people with an additional bedroom on the ground floor. Family Pavilions with Pool are also available with private 3x8 metre pool and Jacuzzi with sun loungers offering plenty of space.
4 restaurants: Raya Dining (fine-dining menu; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Krua Phranang (classic Thai dishes; open for dinner), Raitalay Terrace (International cuisine and cocktails; open for lunch and dinner), The Grotto (light bites, sunset dinner and cocktails).
Freeform swimming pool. Rayavadee Spa*. Fully-equipped fitness centre, tennis courts*, nature trails*, rock climbing wall*, Thai cooking classes*, snorkelling* and sea kayaks*. Rayavadee's Just for Kids activities include: tennis, Thai cooking, arts and crafts and Garden Discovery Walk (4-12 years of age). Boutique jewellery and craft store.
Complimentary WiFi access in all pavilions and public areas. Babysitting service available*. 24-hour room service*. Laundry/valet service*.
5 nights between 28 Dec - 1 Jan.
No check in/out policy for stays on 31 Dec.
* Denotes local charge.
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It offers a once in a lifetime experience to stay in tropical gardens in a villa but have all the luxuries of a five sta
Dec 25, 2024cakayWest Sussex, United Kingdom
This hotel is expensive. If a friend of mine didn’t highly recommend it and convince me to go, I would think twice.
I’m so glad that I did listen to him and went there with my family. My children are 11 and 13 years old and we booked a two bedroom villa with a swimming pool.
The hotel is all that you read about and see and more. The access to…
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This hotel is expensive. If a friend of mine didn’t highly recommend it and convince me to go, I would think twice.
I’m so glad that I did listen to him and went there with my family. My children are 11 and 13 years old and we booked a two bedroom villa with a swimming pool.
The hotel is all that you read about and see and more. The access to the beach to watch sunset after everybody is gone and having a walk at night to see the stars. The quality of the room and breakfast is exceptional.
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Second time visiting, still as great as I remember
Dec 23, 2024hxrsh_97London, United Kingdom
Words cannot fully capture the breathtaking beauty of this place. This was our second visit, and without a doubt, there will be many more to come. Everything about this destination is flawless. The staff are some of the kindest and most welcoming people you’ll ever meet, the food is exceptional, and the villas are so well designed and kept.
The…
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Words cannot fully capture the breathtaking beauty of this place. This was our second visit, and without a doubt, there will be many more to come. Everything about this destination is flawless. The staff are some of the kindest and most welcoming people you’ll ever meet, the food is exceptional, and the villas are so well designed and kept.
The grounds are meticulously cared for, and the views from all three beaches are simply unparalleled, rivalling some of the most stunning places on Earth. The experience here is nothing short of extraordinary, and the list of praises could go on endlessly. I highly recommend this hotel—it’s an absolute must-visit.
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5 Star and then some
Dec 13, 2024Jason LManhattan Beach, California
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Extremely unique at a surreal location.
Monkeys, Boat Excursions, Water sports, Spa, Cute town, fantastic service and one of, if not, the best resort experience I've had.....and I've done it twice!
Fantastic in every way
Dec 6, 2024baker3061Koloni, Cyprus
Our stay was both magical and memorable. The location is amazing. The views from the beaches are hard to beat anywhere in the world.
The resorts 26 acres are impressive and well looked after. They look both stunning and natural, lots of wide life roam freely around and it creates a feeling of peace and tranquillity. The staff and service are…
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Our stay was both magical and memorable. The location is amazing. The views from the beaches are hard to beat anywhere in the world.
The resorts 26 acres are impressive and well looked after. They look both stunning and natural, lots of wide life roam freely around and it creates a feeling of peace and tranquillity. The staff and service are exceptional. A truly relaxing experience.
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Overpriced and very noisy
Dec 3, 2024Richard R
Positives:
-lush, well-landscaped territory.
-level of service from almost all staff. Especially Luna and Ammy.
-very pretty views from various places in the resort.
-nice breakfast.
Negatives:
-the 3 beaches near the hotel are all public and overrun. They have boats and diesel smell (plus blackened sand from the diesel) and huge noise. …
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Positives:
-lush, well-landscaped territory.
-level of service from almost all staff. Especially Luna and Ammy.
-very pretty views from various places in the resort.
-nice breakfast.
Negatives:
-the 3 beaches near the hotel are all public and overrun. They have boats and diesel smell (plus blackened sand from the diesel) and huge noise. Even at 7.30 people are descending and 10am they are flooded with people.
-the aforementioned boats are audible even in your villa, in the middle of the resort, or in the spa when having massage with music on! We needed to use ear plugs all night, the boots are even occasionally noisy at 3am.
-if you are paying this kind of money, I don’t think you’d be used to these kinds of beaches. The people you are sharing the beach with are coming from hostels and very cheap hotels with package tours.
-The privacy is lacking, in our outside terrace we see the neighbors including their air con unit and boiler. I’d suggest adding screens to block these from sight, they are visible all over the resort and that’s an easy fix.
-Assistant manager (french guy, called Roman maybe) was awful - quite aggressive!
Recommendation: If you must be in Krabi, Stay in Ritz Reserve instead. Much better. I feel like prices at Rayavadee are too high. But overall you can do better than Thailand for a beach/island holiday - Seychelles, Maldives, Caribbean, etc. Ritz is a much more luxurious vibe, better breakfast, better finish, more quiet, huge rooms, better in all regards. We paid about 20% more at Ritz (for a huge room) than at Rayavadee but it felt like it was 2x better.
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It offers a once in a lifetime experience to stay in tropical gardens in a villa but have all the luxuries of a five sta
