Top 10 Krabi Hotels & Resorts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.