Located on Klong Muang, the mid-range Bliss Resort Krabi is a peaceful little guesthouse with a handful of cute rooms, some right on the beach. The air-conditioned units all have minibars and satellite flat-screen TVs, but beachfront and sea-view units are hugely worth the price bump, as the other rooms face an alley that affords little natural light and sense of privacy. Bliss doesn't have a pool or full restaurant (though free breakfast is served) and its beach is rocky and within sight of a commercial mining pier; however, this is the cheapest property in the area that's truly beachfront. For budget travelers looking for a self-catering beach stay away in quiet Klong Muang, this is it -- though those who don't mind sleeping across the street could check out the similarly priced Krabi Sands Resort, which has a pool and a restaurant on the beach.
Located on Klong Muang, the mid-range Bliss Resort Krabi is a peaceful little guesthouse with a handful of cute rooms, some right on the beach. The air-conditioned units all have minibars and satellite flat-screen TVs, but beachfront and sea-view units are hugely worth the price bump, as the other rooms face an alley that affords little natural light and sense of privacy. Bliss doesn't have a pool or full restaurant (though free breakfast is served) and its beach is rocky and within sight of a commercial mining pier; however, this is the cheapest property in the area that's truly beachfront. For budget travelers looking for a self-catering beach stay away in quiet Klong Muang, this is it -- though those who don't mind sleeping across the street could check out the similarly priced Krabi Sands Resort, which has a pool and a restaurant on the beach.
The Nantra de Deluxe is a budget beach resort in remote Had Yao, about an hour’s drive from Ao Nang. The quiet beach, freestanding rooms, and low rates are all pros; however, upkeep and operational issues run rampant. (On our 2018 visit, we spotted mildew-blackened patios and a pocked pool deck -- and not a single other guest.) The 21 attractive villas feature flat-screen TVs, coffee and tea facilities, mini-fridges, and terraces with daybeds. Two units have oceanfront terraces and private pools. A beach-facing restaurant technically serves all meals, but it is often out of items and there are no other dining options in this isolated location. Our take: Low-maintenance, seclusion-seeking, and travelers comfortable with driving on the left could be pleased with this pick, but most visitors will be happier staying closer to or in tourist-friendly Ao Nang (though those will probably lack Nantra's pretty beach and sea views).
The Nantra de Deluxe is a budget beach resort in remote Had Yao, about an hour’s drive from Ao Nang. The quiet beach, freestanding rooms, and low rates are all pros; however, upkeep and operational issues run rampant. (On our 2018 visit, we spotted mildew-blackened patios and a pocked pool deck -- and not a single other guest.) The 21 attractive villas feature flat-screen TVs, coffee and tea facilities, mini-fridges, and terraces with daybeds. Two units have oceanfront terraces and private pools. A beach-facing restaurant technically serves all meals, but it is often out of items and there are no other dining options in this isolated location. Our take: Low-maintenance, seclusion-seeking, and travelers comfortable with driving on the left could be pleased with this pick, but most visitors will be happier staying closer to or in tourist-friendly Ao Nang (though those will probably lack Nantra's pretty beach and sea views).
The 70-room Aonang Buri Resort is a mid-range pick across the street from the beach in Ao Nang. Rooms have minibars (fee), free coffee and tea, and private balconies or terraces -- some of which have direct access to the lovely garden pool -- but bathrooms are hopelessly out of date. The hotel's street-facing restaurant is open all day, starting with the free breakfast buffet, and, in high season, the pool bar serves drinks until mid evening. Thai massages are available in a communal room near the pool, but there's no full spa or fitness center. Both features can be found at the next-door (and pricier) Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach.
The 70-room Aonang Buri Resort is a mid-range pick across the street from the beach in Ao Nang. Rooms have minibars (fee), free coffee and tea, and private balconies or terraces -- some of which have direct access to the lovely garden pool -- but bathrooms are hopelessly out of date. The hotel's street-facing restaurant is open all day, starting with the free breakfast buffet, and, in high season, the pool bar serves drinks until mid evening. Thai massages are available in a communal room near the pool, but there's no full spa or fitness center. Both features can be found at the next-door (and pricier) Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach.
LaRio Hotel Krabi is a 25-room value hotel located 20 minutes by foot from the beach in Ao Nang. Built in 2017, the hotel has a fresh and stylish coastal-inspired design (picture lots of blues and rattan accents) throughout its common areas and rooms. Guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free safes, and larger units -- including two-bedroom suites with bunk beds -- are great options for families and groups. In the mornings, a simple breakfast is served in a small breakfast room alongside LaRio's narrow dipping pool. Guests generally love the hotel for its tidiness, modern design, and friendly staff. Nonetheless, it's worth comparing LaRio's rates to the ones at the across-the-street Centra by Centara Phu Pano Resort Krabi, which has a full-service restaurant and a proper swimming pool.
LaRio Hotel Krabi is a 25-room value hotel located 20 minutes by foot from the beach in Ao Nang. Built in 2017, the hotel has a fresh and stylish coastal-inspired design (picture lots of blues and rattan accents) throughout its common areas and rooms. Guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free safes, and larger units -- including two-bedroom suites with bunk beds -- are great options for families and groups. In the mornings, a simple breakfast is served in a small breakfast room alongside LaRio's narrow dipping pool. Guests generally love the hotel for its tidiness, modern design, and friendly staff. Nonetheless, it's worth comparing LaRio's rates to the ones at the across-the-street Centra by Centara Phu Pano Resort Krabi, which has a full-service restaurant and a proper swimming pool.
A 2018 arrival, the upper-middle-range Panan Krabi Resort has a chic, contemporary look that is sharp enough to stand out in Ao Nang. In addition to trendy decor, the 199-room hotel has an all-day restaurant with a great free breakfast, a kids' club, an activity program for all ages, and two pools with bars. The rooftop infinity pool is a noteworthy feature for downtown Ao Nang (few properties have this), plus it has, at this writing, some of the town's best and clearest views of the cliffs (which may be compromised by new construction). The large, air-conditioned rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Some rooms have swim-out terraces connecting to the main pool, and others have private whirlpool terraces. BlueSotel is a comparably modern and priced property; it adds a spa, but is slightly farther from the beach and loses the rooftop pool and bar.
A 2018 arrival, the upper-middle-range Panan Krabi Resort has a chic, contemporary look that is sharp enough to stand out in Ao Nang. In addition to trendy decor, the 199-room hotel has an all-day restaurant with a great free breakfast, a kids' club, an activity program for all ages, and two pools with bars. The rooftop infinity pool is a noteworthy feature for downtown Ao Nang (few properties have this), plus it has, at this writing, some of the town's best and clearest views of the cliffs (which may be compromised by new construction). The large, air-conditioned rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Some rooms have swim-out terraces connecting to the main pool, and others have private whirlpool terraces. BlueSotel is a comparably modern and priced property; it adds a spa, but is slightly farther from the beach and loses the rooftop pool and bar.
The 40-room Ban Sainai Resort is an upper-middle-range property nestled amid gorgeous tropical landscaping and views of Krabi's limestone karsts. Several restaurants and bars are within walking distance, but the beach is about a five-minute drive and the hotel provides free tuk-tuks to the shore. Rooms are spacious and have bright details, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. All also have balconies or terraces with lovely views. Breakfast is free, and lunch and dinner are also served, but beware that alcohol isn't available. The outdoor pool is beautiful and relaxing, and massage services can be arranged, but there is no spa. Guests who would like to be closer to the beach could check out the Anyavee Ban Ao Nang Bay Resort Krabi, which also has lower rates.
The 40-room Ban Sainai Resort is an upper-middle-range property nestled amid gorgeous tropical landscaping and views of Krabi's limestone karsts. Several restaurants and bars are within walking distance, but the beach is about a five-minute drive and the hotel provides free tuk-tuks to the shore. Rooms are spacious and have bright details, with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and air-conditioning. All also have balconies or terraces with lovely views. Breakfast is free, and lunch and dinner are also served, but beware that alcohol isn't available. The outdoor pool is beautiful and relaxing, and massage services can be arranged, but there is no spa. Guests who would like to be closer to the beach could check out the Anyavee Ban Ao Nang Bay Resort Krabi, which also has lower rates.
Built in 2016, the upscale Nine Thipthara Klongson Resort offers 17 modern bungalows in a peaceful garden setting full of tropical plants and elephant and Hindu god statuary. At the center sits the Nine's garden pool, which has submerged loungers and a neighboring massage pavilion. The teak bungalows are spacious and lovely, with hand-carved double doors leading to bathrooms/vanity suites with jetted tubs and outdoor waterfall showers. Breakfast is free and served at the hotel's restaurant, which is open all day. Guests (almost entirely couples) rave about the property, but generally find its location a setback -- a vehicle is required to get around, as there's nothing in walking distance and Ao Nang Beach is about a 10-minute drive away. Romantics who want to be closer to the shore could look into Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, which sits on a private bay, but costs more.
Built in 2016, the upscale Nine Thipthara Klongson Resort offers 17 modern bungalows in a peaceful garden setting full of tropical plants and elephant and Hindu god statuary. At the center sits the Nine's garden pool, which has submerged loungers and a neighboring massage pavilion. The teak bungalows are spacious and lovely, with hand-carved double doors leading to bathrooms/vanity suites with jetted tubs and outdoor waterfall showers. Breakfast is free and served at the hotel's restaurant, which is open all day. Guests (almost entirely couples) rave about the property, but generally find its location a setback -- a vehicle is required to get around, as there's nothing in walking distance and Ao Nang Beach is about a 10-minute drive away. Romantics who want to be closer to the shore could look into Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi, which sits on a private bay, but costs more.