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Top 10 Krabi Hotels & Resorts
The winners
The great thing about hotels in Krabi Province is that guests are never far from the beach. In fact many hotels are right on the beach. Mother Nature is the star in this region: with its magnificent limestone outcrops, turquoise sea and white-sand beaches, Krabi is becoming better and better known as a choice destination. Here are our Top Ten hotels for Krabi Province, every one a winner in its own right. If you are after five-star accommodation in an idyllic location, Krabi offers many options. |
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Centara has 192 Andaman-facing rooms with a
beautiful green limestone mountain backdrop.
Sounds tempting? It gets better; this resort
is situated on Pai Plong, an isolated and idyllic
white-sand beach that can be accessed by a fun
footpath and by boat. Room sizes start off at
a generous 72sqm and feature extensive 'living
room-style' terraces. With five food and beverage
outlets serving up international food and exotic
cocktails and a fully equipped Cenvaree Spa
you'll not be wanting much but if you do decide
to get some shopping in, bustling and fun Ao
Nang is merely minutes away by complimentary
shuttle boat. |
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Tubkaak' translates as 'visitors' cove' and
never was a hotel so aptly named. With isolated
villa-style accommodation on the beautiful beach
and views out over Phang Nga Bay's epic islands,
you're onto a winner at Tubkaak. You can dine
in complete beachside tranquillity at the resort's
Arundina gourmet restaurant after an afternoon
at the spa or perhaps in a private yoga class.
No crowds; no jetskis; no hassle, just pure
peace and quiet. There are three different types
of rooms and two suites to choose from in this
compact 40-room resort. Enjoy the sea breeze
by day and by night at Tubkaak Boutique Resort. |
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Pimalai straddles 100 acres of lush tropical
hillside grounds overlooking the sea on picturesque
Lanta Island. The resort offers five different
types of accommodation with a total of 121 rooms
and villas. Pimalai has garnished armloads of
awards for its accommodation, spa and wine list
and all you have to do is get there to enjoy
it all. In a secluded and peaceful western-facing
spot in the south of Lanta, the resort capitalises
on its verdant surroundings and marine location
by offering eco-based activities by day while
it has top-notch dining and wining by night.
A truly great combination. |
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If you want the most beautiful beach setting
imaginable with turquoise sea and mouth watering
views out over the seascape look no further
than Holiday Inn in Phi Phi. The island is already
world-renowned for its natural charms and Holiday
Inn has chosen a luscious 20-acre spot on its
north-eastern coast to place its 80 bungalows.
The bungalows feature a king-size bed and a
single, catering for three guests and the beachside
bungalows are to die for. Holiday Inn Phi Phi
is also no slouch when it comes to facilities,
with excellent water sports options (a must
here) and a good range of dining and recreational
choices. |
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Layana Resort has 44 garden pavilion rooms,
three beach suites and three ocean deluxe suites,
all by the azure Andaman. All accommodation
at Layana makes extensive use of hardwoods,
silk and other indigenous textiles and materials
to create a uniquely Thai experience. Dining
beachside here is a lesson in sensory pampering;
what could be better than great food with a
night sea breeze and the sand between your toes?
Layana also offers unique activities such as
an island-wide tour and Lanta is a fascinating
island to discover. For a breezy and tranquil
vacation Layana Resort & Spa is hard to
beat. |
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Sheraton Krabi's grounds are simply huge. In
fact there are an amazing 16 hectares of them!
With 246 guest rooms including 30 Zen Rooms
and six executive suites just about every taste
and need can be catered for. At Sheraton there
are great pool arrangements (kids included)
and beach activities including free non-motorised
sea sports equipment, aerobic classes, a world-class
spa and excellent restaurants. All this may
sound state-of-the-art which it is, but the
real star of Sheraton's constellation is its
surroundings. The beachside location is the
icing on the cake here and the views out over
Phang Nga Bay's islands are unforgettable. |
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The Rayavadee Resort stretches from Phra Nang
Beach to Railay East and is a haven of jungle
coolness. Overlooked by some of the most prolific
limestone formations in the world, the resort
has a wonderful and atmospheric location. There
are 77 pavilions set throughout the lush grounds;
eight pavilions come with an outdoor Jacuzzi
and nine have 'hydro pools' which feature a
4.5x2.5 metre pool. The Grotto, one of Rayavadee's
four restaurants, is set in a real, on-site
cave and has got to be one of the most unusual
eateries in Thailand. Private dining is available
24 hours a day. There is also a classic library,
spa and tennis court. |
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The 'Village' is made up of Superior Bungalows,
Deluxe Bungalows, Beachfront Junior Suites,
and Hillside Pool Villas and these options range
from 35sqm to a sumptuous 110sqm. There are
five food and beverage outlets as well as a
handy beach service that enables you to be fed
and watered without moving from your favourite
spot. Phi Phi Island Village also has a unique
mini movie-theatre as well as a Chaba gift shop.
In case you are concerned with making your flight
connection the resort also offers a speedboat
service to Phuket during high season. |
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There are few places in the world to match
the natural splendour of Railay Beach and by
extension, Railay Beach Resort and Spa is onto
an absolute winner. The resort has a range of
accommodation featuring from Superior Garden
Cottages to Sea View Villas and has undergone
an extensive renovation. The Railay Restaurant
is popular even with outsiders and the Sun Set
Bar the perfect place to watch the nightly kaleidoscope
of colours that makes up sunset at Railay. This
is the perfect location to make the most of
this awesome beach and its environs and is also
a great place for chilling in style. |
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Set in the hillside, overlooking Klong Tob
Bay in wonderful Koh Lanta, Langham is an eco-friendly
resort where luxury goes arm-in-arm with natural
and unspoilt surroundings. Try out the unique
'ocean swimming pool' or one of the other four
pools or revitalise yourself through one of
the 20 holistic treatments at the 'Chuan' (flowing
water) Spa. Langham Lanta has a top-of-the-line
gym and fitness room for those who want to wax
energetic and a laconic line in relaxation for
those who want to get away from it all. The
Langham Group has won more awards in the travel
industry that can be listed here so go and enjoy
in a beautiful setting. |
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