The 65-room Elements Krabi Resort is an upscale property near quiet Klong Muang Beach with family-friendly and romantic features. There's a swim-up bar in the lagoon pool, and the hotel has a buffet restaurant, karaoke lounge, and recreation room with billiards. There’s also a kids’ club, eight-room spa, and fitness center. Rooms have contemporary Thai furnishings, minibars, and balconies or patios; villas with direct pool access and kitchenettes are also available. A free shuttle goes to Ao Nang, but this remote location may not appeal to some travelers who might prefer the Railay Village Resort, which is near eateries and shops.
The 65-room Elements Krabi Resort is an upscale property near quiet Klong Muang Beach with family-friendly and romantic features. There's a swim-up bar in the lagoon pool, and the hotel has a buffet restaurant, karaoke lounge, and recreation room with billiards. There’s also a kids’ club, eight-room spa, and fitness center. Rooms have contemporary Thai furnishings, minibars, and balconies or patios; villas with direct pool access and kitchenettes are also available. A free shuttle goes to Ao Nang, but this remote location may not appeal to some travelers who might prefer the Railay Village Resort, which is near eateries and shops.
This four-and-a-half-pearl, 57-room boutique resort hotel holds a private spot on Thailand’s gorgeous Tubkaek Beach. Luxurious rooms and villas are furnished with local accents and gorgeous natural wood, and feature massive bathrooms and private balconies -- some even have private plunge pools or hot tubs. Although it is a little isolated, being 10 minutes from the nearest village, the property offers all the ingredients for a relaxing beach vacation for couples in particular, with its full-service spa, swimming pool, delightful beachfront restaurant, and view of the Hong Islands. Prices in the on-site restaurant and bar can be a bit steep, though, and shuttle transport into town can add up.
This four-and-a-half-pearl, 57-room boutique resort hotel holds a private spot on Thailand’s gorgeous Tubkaek Beach. Luxurious rooms and villas are furnished with local accents and gorgeous natural wood, and feature massive bathrooms and private balconies -- some even have private plunge pools or hot tubs. Although it is a little isolated, being 10 minutes from the nearest village, the property offers all the ingredients for a relaxing beach vacation for couples in particular, with its full-service spa, swimming pool, delightful beachfront restaurant, and view of the Hong Islands. Prices in the on-site restaurant and bar can be a bit steep, though, and shuttle transport into town can add up.
The 39-room Nakamanda Resort and Spa is an upscale romantic retreat on a secluded cove with traditional Thai decor and attractive tropical grounds. An outdoor pool and an open-air bar with two private terraces face the Andaman Sea, and there’s also a full-service spa and a fitness center. Stylish, modern villas have soaking bathtubs, and some come with kitchenettes and hot tubs or pools. Nakamanda Resort & Spa provides a romantic retreat, but the property’s many steps and rocky shores are less than ideal for kids or guests with limited mobility. Guests looking for a resort with a sandy beach should consider the Amari Vogue Krabi, though it's a bit more expensive.
The 39-room Nakamanda Resort and Spa is an upscale romantic retreat on a secluded cove with traditional Thai decor and attractive tropical grounds. An outdoor pool and an open-air bar with two private terraces face the Andaman Sea, and there’s also a full-service spa and a fitness center. Stylish, modern villas have soaking bathtubs, and some come with kitchenettes and hot tubs or pools. Nakamanda Resort & Spa provides a romantic retreat, but the property’s many steps and rocky shores are less than ideal for kids or guests with limited mobility. Guests looking for a resort with a sandy beach should consider the Amari Vogue Krabi, though it's a bit more expensive.
This 276-room luxury resort is among the largest in Krabi. It's also one of the most expensive, but golfers and swimmers delight in the nine-hole golf course and one of the largest outdoor pools in Thailand -- though the beach is across the road. The Thai-Victorian decor is elegant, and rooms and suites are incredibly spacious, with a simple, breezy, and bright aesthetic. This resort is ideal for couples, business travelers, and families, and features everything from tennis courts and a spa to children’s activities and multiple restaurants. Aside from the beach, though, there isn't much within easy walking distance.
This 276-room luxury resort is among the largest in Krabi. It's also one of the most expensive, but golfers and swimmers delight in the nine-hole golf course and one of the largest outdoor pools in Thailand -- though the beach is across the road. The Thai-Victorian decor is elegant, and rooms and suites are incredibly spacious, with a simple, breezy, and bright aesthetic. This resort is ideal for couples, business travelers, and families, and features everything from tennis courts and a spa to children’s activities and multiple restaurants. Aside from the beach, though, there isn't much within easy walking distance.
Situated on Klong Muang Beach in laid-back Krabi, Beyond Resort is a 170-room, four-pearl resort that embraces the area’s paradise-like appeal. There are a variety of spacious and contemporary rooms and villas, all featuring a private balcony or patio, some with spectacular sea views. The resort has a beach, pool, and restaurants, but there is nothing commercial within walking distance -- it's an ideal escape for couples and families seeking a quiet, tropical beach vacation. For a slightly splashier resort stay with more traditionally Thai decor, travelers may want to consider the Amari Vogue Krabi, a 10-minute drive up the coast.
Situated on Klong Muang Beach in laid-back Krabi, Beyond Resort is a 170-room, four-pearl resort that embraces the area’s paradise-like appeal. There are a variety of spacious and contemporary rooms and villas, all featuring a private balcony or patio, some with spectacular sea views. The resort has a beach, pool, and restaurants, but there is nothing commercial within walking distance -- it's an ideal escape for couples and families seeking a quiet, tropical beach vacation. For a slightly splashier resort stay with more traditionally Thai decor, travelers may want to consider the Amari Vogue Krabi, a 10-minute drive up the coast.
Formerly the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, the Dusit Thani is a 240-room, family-friendly resort on the white sands of Klong Muang Beach. This sharp, luxury property offers a large fitness center, a kids' club, and several dining and drinking options, though it has less traditional Thai flavor than other resorts in the area. All rooms are stylish and contemporary and feature free Wi-Fi -- many have balconies with sea views and some suites even have private pools. The aesthetic can be a little corporate for those seeking an authentic Thai experience, and guests may want to consider the isolated Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas for a tropical Thai escape.
Formerly the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, the Dusit Thani is a 240-room, family-friendly resort on the white sands of Klong Muang Beach. This sharp, luxury property offers a large fitness center, a kids' club, and several dining and drinking options, though it has less traditional Thai flavor than other resorts in the area. All rooms are stylish and contemporary and feature free Wi-Fi -- many have balconies with sea views and some suites even have private pools. The aesthetic can be a little corporate for those seeking an authentic Thai experience, and guests may want to consider the isolated Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas for a tropical Thai escape.
Occupying a beautiful waterfront spot in coastal Krabi, the luxury Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of the most palatial resorts in the region. Its 54 pavilion rooms and villas are categorically gorgeous, with upscale Thai decor, opulent his-and-her bathrooms, and private balconies or terraces with daybeds. Round-the-clock butler service is provided for each room. Phulay Bay's lush, beautifully maintained grounds contain several fine-dining restaurants, including an intimate seafood spot, as well as a sunset bar and an exquisite spa. The one drawback is that there is no sandy, swimmable beach; Phulay Bay's coastline is rocky and within sight of a gypsum quarry pier to the south. Those looking for lower rates and a proper beach could check out the nearby Amari Vogue Krabi, though the accommodations aren't in the same class by a mile.
Occupying a beautiful waterfront spot in coastal Krabi, the luxury Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of the most palatial resorts in the region. Its 54 pavilion rooms and villas are categorically gorgeous, with upscale Thai decor, opulent his-and-her bathrooms, and private balconies or terraces with daybeds. Round-the-clock butler service is provided for each room. Phulay Bay's lush, beautifully maintained grounds contain several fine-dining restaurants, including an intimate seafood spot, as well as a sunset bar and an exquisite spa. The one drawback is that there is no sandy, swimmable beach; Phulay Bay's coastline is rocky and within sight of a gypsum quarry pier to the south. Those looking for lower rates and a proper beach could check out the nearby Amari Vogue Krabi, though the accommodations aren't in the same class by a mile.
The mid-range Royal Lanta Resort and Spa is a large property set on beautiful grounds with abundant facilities and only 48 rooms. The resort sits right in the middle of Khlong Dao -- the island's most popular and northernmost beach -- close to both the ferry terminal and main Saladan town. Rooms are spacious and have wooden floors, teak furniture, and traditional Thai decor, along with terraces overlooking the shaded grounds. The resort has two swimming pools along with kiddy pools and a hot tub, and there's a spa, a fitness center, and a beachfront restaurant where a free breakfast is served. Wi-Fi, however, is only available in common areas, although there are plans to extend it to reach all the rooms in the near future.
The mid-range Royal Lanta Resort and Spa is a large property set on beautiful grounds with abundant facilities and only 48 rooms. The resort sits right in the middle of Khlong Dao -- the island's most popular and northernmost beach -- close to both the ferry terminal and main Saladan town. Rooms are spacious and have wooden floors, teak furniture, and traditional Thai decor, along with terraces overlooking the shaded grounds. The resort has two swimming pools along with kiddy pools and a hot tub, and there's a spa, a fitness center, and a beachfront restaurant where a free breakfast is served. Wi-Fi, however, is only available in common areas, although there are plans to extend it to reach all the rooms in the near future.
The Lanta Sand Resort and Spa is one of the larger resorts on Koh Lanta, with 78 rooms and villas spread out in a lovely garden in the middle of Long Beach, the island's biggest beach. This upper-middle-range resort is near waterfront bars and restaurants, but it's otherwise isolated -- a taxi is needed to go to the main road and neighboring towns. Rooms are spacious, with mini-fridges, safes, and DVD players, but TVs are dated and lack English channels. Some rooms have direct pool access, while others have private gardens with open-air showers and bathtubs. The hotel has two attractive pools, a spa, and a beachside restaurant and bar, along with conference facilities. Room rates are higher than the decor and amenities suggest, so travelers should comparison shop; the Twin Lotus, for example, has a lower price and a more upscale feel.
The Lanta Sand Resort and Spa is one of the larger resorts on Koh Lanta, with 78 rooms and villas spread out in a lovely garden in the middle of Long Beach, the island's biggest beach. This upper-middle-range resort is near waterfront bars and restaurants, but it's otherwise isolated -- a taxi is needed to go to the main road and neighboring towns. Rooms are spacious, with mini-fridges, safes, and DVD players, but TVs are dated and lack English channels. Some rooms have direct pool access, while others have private gardens with open-air showers and bathtubs. The hotel has two attractive pools, a spa, and a beachside restaurant and bar, along with conference facilities. Room rates are higher than the decor and amenities suggest, so travelers should comparison shop; the Twin Lotus, for example, has a lower price and a more upscale feel.
Lanta Casuarina Resort is a 65-room, mid-range resort set on the southern end of Long Beach, not quite halfway down the west coast of Koh Lanta. Rooms are spacious and have roomy terraces -- some of which face the sea -- and all come with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. While the rooms won't win any design awards, they are functional pleasant enough. There's also a beautiful swimming pool right by the beach, a beach bar for watching the west coast sunsets, a restaurant, and meeting rooms. Prices are on par with other nearby properties such as Long Beach Chalets and Lanta Pearl Beach, but Lanta Casuarina offers more bang for your buck.
Lanta Casuarina Resort is a 65-room, mid-range resort set on the southern end of Long Beach, not quite halfway down the west coast of Koh Lanta. Rooms are spacious and have roomy terraces -- some of which face the sea -- and all come with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges. While the rooms won't win any design awards, they are functional pleasant enough. There's also a beautiful swimming pool right by the beach, a beach bar for watching the west coast sunsets, a restaurant, and meeting rooms. Prices are on par with other nearby properties such as Long Beach Chalets and Lanta Pearl Beach, but Lanta Casuarina offers more bang for your buck.