The two-and-a-half-pearl, 44-room Ao-Nang Sunset Hotel offers tourists simple lodgings and a convenient location. It's a three-minute walk from Ao Nang Beach, with plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants in the surrounding area. Rooms are nothing fancy, but fine for a short stay, equipped with chunky wooden furniture, air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and furnished balconies -- some with nice pool views. The small outdoor pool has a decked terrace and relaxed atmosphere, with a few sun loungers for tanning. There's an all-day Thai and European restaurant at the front of the property with outdoor seating, serving a generous breakfast buffet for a reasonable fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Families with small children might prefer the AoNang Villa Resort, which adds a beachfront location and excellent family-friendly facilities.
The two-and-a-half-pearl, 44-room Ao-Nang Sunset Hotel offers tourists simple lodgings and a convenient location. It's a three-minute walk from Ao Nang Beach, with plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants in the surrounding area. Rooms are nothing fancy, but fine for a short stay, equipped with chunky wooden furniture, air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and furnished balconies -- some with nice pool views. The small outdoor pool has a decked terrace and relaxed atmosphere, with a few sun loungers for tanning. There's an all-day Thai and European restaurant at the front of the property with outdoor seating, serving a generous breakfast buffet for a reasonable fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Families with small children might prefer the AoNang Villa Resort, which adds a beachfront location and excellent family-friendly facilities.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach is hands-down the most family-friendly spot in the Andaman region. Family and Kids Suites have kid-size showers, and some rooms have private access to the communal pool. The hotel has the area's largest kids' club, and among the three huge swimming pools, one is completely designed for children, with waterslides, a playground, and plenty of shallow water. Couples will appreciate a swim-up bar and free breakfast buffet, along with a dedicated Couples Wing and adults-only pool. The Holiday Inn Krabi sits right across from the beach in the middle of the Ao Nang and Noppharat Tara Beach Road, but it's more suitable for sunsets than sunbathing. For the price, the resort offers excellent value for Ao Nang.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach is hands-down the most family-friendly spot in the Andaman region. Family and Kids Suites have kid-size showers, and some rooms have private access to the communal pool. The hotel has the area's largest kids' club, and among the three huge swimming pools, one is completely designed for children, with waterslides, a playground, and plenty of shallow water. Couples will appreciate a swim-up bar and free breakfast buffet, along with a dedicated Couples Wing and adults-only pool. The Holiday Inn Krabi sits right across from the beach in the middle of the Ao Nang and Noppharat Tara Beach Road, but it's more suitable for sunsets than sunbathing. For the price, the resort offers excellent value for Ao Nang.
Although the small and quiet Aonang Phu Petra Resort sits a mere five minutes' from the main road through Ao Nang town, it feels worlds away. Surrounded by limestone karst mountains and plenty of greenery, this quiet, four-pearl spot is a welcome retreat from the noisy Ao Nang scene. 25 bungalows are spacious and have pleasant terraces to sit on, but mosquitoes can be an issue. Rooms set around the central swimming pool feel less private than those on the hillside. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi are nice perks.
Although the small and quiet Aonang Phu Petra Resort sits a mere five minutes' from the main road through Ao Nang town, it feels worlds away. Surrounded by limestone karst mountains and plenty of greenery, this quiet, four-pearl spot is a welcome retreat from the noisy Ao Nang scene. 25 bungalows are spacious and have pleasant terraces to sit on, but mosquitoes can be an issue. Rooms set around the central swimming pool feel less private than those on the hillside. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi are nice perks.
Decked out in red tones, with an ambient lobby and large happening pool area, the cutting-edge Red Ginger Chic Resort is about as fashionable and boutique a property as you will find in Ao Nang. Rooms come with stylish robes, beach baskets, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, and all come with pool views or direct pool access. The swimming pool and its trendy pool bar are the centerpiece of the resort, and there's a meeting room and a fitness room but they're small. The mid-range resort is just minutes from the beach and plenty of drinking and dining choices in central Ao Nang.
Decked out in red tones, with an ambient lobby and large happening pool area, the cutting-edge Red Ginger Chic Resort is about as fashionable and boutique a property as you will find in Ao Nang. Rooms come with stylish robes, beach baskets, free Wi-Fi, and satellite TV, and all come with pool views or direct pool access. The swimming pool and its trendy pool bar are the centerpiece of the resort, and there's a meeting room and a fitness room but they're small. The mid-range resort is just minutes from the beach and plenty of drinking and dining choices in central Ao Nang.
The 48-room Sunda Resort offers peace and quiet in a tropical setting about a 10-minute drive away from the crowds of Ao Nang. Not a place for partygoers, this three-pearl property is for those looking for a low-key hideaway. The bungalow-style rooms come with cable (tube-style TVs, no flat-screens), mini-fridges, air-conditioning, coffeemakers, and terraces or balconies. The resort has two swimming pools, including a section for kids, and free Wi-Fi, along with motor bike rental and plenty of planked walkways that cut through the property. Rooms are small and basic; lime-green, hot-pink, and orange accent walls break up the monotony and add cheer. More boutique-style lodgings with more amenities are available right in town, though, for about the same price. Since the Sunda Resort serves a large number of Malaysian travelers, its small, covered outdoor restaurant is strictly halal, and does not serve alcohol or pork. The hotel runs a free shuttle service to the beach at scheduled times throughout the day.
The 48-room Sunda Resort offers peace and quiet in a tropical setting about a 10-minute drive away from the crowds of Ao Nang. Not a place for partygoers, this three-pearl property is for those looking for a low-key hideaway. The bungalow-style rooms come with cable (tube-style TVs, no flat-screens), mini-fridges, air-conditioning, coffeemakers, and terraces or balconies. The resort has two swimming pools, including a section for kids, and free Wi-Fi, along with motor bike rental and plenty of planked walkways that cut through the property. Rooms are small and basic; lime-green, hot-pink, and orange accent walls break up the monotony and add cheer. More boutique-style lodgings with more amenities are available right in town, though, for about the same price. Since the Sunda Resort serves a large number of Malaysian travelers, its small, covered outdoor restaurant is strictly halal, and does not serve alcohol or pork. The hotel runs a free shuttle service to the beach at scheduled times throughout the day.
The Centara Anda Dhevi is one of Ao Nang's more elegant resorts. Located on a side street just up from the beach in central Ao Nang, the Centara is surrounded by other high-end boutique properties. Thai-style rooms have balconies or terraces as well as marble bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. There's a large swimming pool with a small waterslide, and the on-site Palm Court Restaurant is among Ao Nang's finest, serving gourmet international cuisine. The only major drawback beside the high room rates is that the nearby beach isn't the most pleasant in the area.
The Centara Anda Dhevi is one of Ao Nang's more elegant resorts. Located on a side street just up from the beach in central Ao Nang, the Centara is surrounded by other high-end boutique properties. Thai-style rooms have balconies or terraces as well as marble bathrooms with separate tubs and rainfall showers. There's a large swimming pool with a small waterslide, and the on-site Palm Court Restaurant is among Ao Nang's finest, serving gourmet international cuisine. The only major drawback beside the high room rates is that the nearby beach isn't the most pleasant in the area.
The Krabi La Playa Resort, contrary to its name, is not right on the beach, but a five- to 10-minute walk away. Set back on a small hill, the 79-room, mid-range Krabi La Playa is quiet, and with several adjoining swimming pools, feels like a holiday resort. Almost all the rooms face the pool, and have balconies or patios -- some of the higher-end rooms have direct pool access. Rooms are large, and decorated in Thai style. The poolside Spice restaurant, with a swim-up bar, serves breakfast, and beautifully presented Thai and seafood dishes.
The Krabi La Playa Resort, contrary to its name, is not right on the beach, but a five- to 10-minute walk away. Set back on a small hill, the 79-room, mid-range Krabi La Playa is quiet, and with several adjoining swimming pools, feels like a holiday resort. Almost all the rooms face the pool, and have balconies or patios -- some of the higher-end rooms have direct pool access. Rooms are large, and decorated in Thai style. The poolside Spice restaurant, with a swim-up bar, serves breakfast, and beautifully presented Thai and seafood dishes.
The large, mid-range Peace Laguna Resort is hidden away from the bustle of Ao Nang, even though it's just off the main road. Although it is not on the beach, it's only a 10-minute walk to the sand, and its setting is dramatic -- it sits right under the towering limestone cliffs, and is surrounded by plenty of water. The resort includes three swimming pools, and its cute cottages sit along either side of a lagoon. The Standard Rooms are not as picturesque as the cottages, but they're spacious and peaceful, include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, and cost less. For a price that isn't much more than its competitors', this is a good choice for those looking for a true resort feel close to all the action.
The large, mid-range Peace Laguna Resort is hidden away from the bustle of Ao Nang, even though it's just off the main road. Although it is not on the beach, it's only a 10-minute walk to the sand, and its setting is dramatic -- it sits right under the towering limestone cliffs, and is surrounded by plenty of water. The resort includes three swimming pools, and its cute cottages sit along either side of a lagoon. The Standard Rooms are not as picturesque as the cottages, but they're spacious and peaceful, include mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs, and cost less. For a price that isn't much more than its competitors', this is a good choice for those looking for a true resort feel close to all the action.
The Aonang Paradise is a value property with a quiet ambience despite being just off the main road that leads into town. The 34 rooms here are basic but bright and cheery. There's also a giant villa that was the home of one of the past owners and is large enough for groups or families. Property features include a small swimming pool with dramatic cliff views, a tiny fitness center, a massage room for Thai massages, and a little restaurant.
The Aonang Paradise is a value property with a quiet ambience despite being just off the main road that leads into town. The 34 rooms here are basic but bright and cheery. There's also a giant villa that was the home of one of the past owners and is large enough for groups or families. Property features include a small swimming pool with dramatic cliff views, a tiny fitness center, a massage room for Thai massages, and a little restaurant.
The Ananta Burin Resort is a smallish boutique hotel located on the aptly nicknamed Soi Chic, a side road running up from the main beach road that's home to some of the better properties in Ao Nang. The rooms here are a mix of Thai and modern styles, and while not overly spacious, they do have balconies. A large swimming pool sits at the heart of the resort, and while there is no fitness center and only a tiny massage area, there is a gourmet eatery, Buddy Restaurant, which serves excellent Thai and seafood dishes. The upper-mid-range resort is not quite of the same caliber as some of its neighbors, but it's also not as expensive. The closest beach takes under 10-minutes to reach on foot, but the water is shallow and the shore is rocky.
The Ananta Burin Resort is a smallish boutique hotel located on the aptly nicknamed Soi Chic, a side road running up from the main beach road that's home to some of the better properties in Ao Nang. The rooms here are a mix of Thai and modern styles, and while not overly spacious, they do have balconies. A large swimming pool sits at the heart of the resort, and while there is no fitness center and only a tiny massage area, there is a gourmet eatery, Buddy Restaurant, which serves excellent Thai and seafood dishes. The upper-mid-range resort is not quite of the same caliber as some of its neighbors, but it's also not as expensive. The closest beach takes under 10-minutes to reach on foot, but the water is shallow and the shore is rocky.