Pros
- Luxury, well-maintained resort on a private beach
- Villas have minibars, coffeemakers, and soaking tubs; some have terraces
- Some villas feature kitchenettes, and hot tubs or plunge pools
- Seaside pool with lawn seating
- Open-air restaurant and bar with sea views
- Sleek spa offers a hot tub and steam room
- Small fitness center
- Private pagoda dining terraces
- Free airport transfers for Jacuzzi and Pool Villa bookings
- Day excursions with packed lunches
- Free breakfast and Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Some wear and tear in guest rooms
- Rocky shore not ideal for swimming
- Some find the mattresses hard
- Many steps throughout the property
Bottom Line
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.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
- Spa
Scene
Small seaside resort with contemporary Thai design
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With a romantic and quiet seaside setting, the Nakamanda Resort and Spa has all the makings of a tranquil tropical getaway. This small resort utilizes a blend of traditional and contemporary Thai design elements throughout to create an attractive escape. Pathways weave through ponds and past vaulted Thai-style pavilions to the reception area. A large pitched roof pavilion hangs over stylish and modern wooden furniture in the lobby and welcome drinks are a nice touch. The atmosphere is quiet, with villas spread out throughout the grounds creating a sense of privacy, and architecture throughout has a typically Thai breezy quality, from the casual and rustic restaurant to the sleek spa. The resort draws mostly couples -- the multiple stairs throughout the property and rocky shores make it less accessible to families with children, though they stay here as well.
Location
On a rocky cove in Klong Muang, near restaurants and shops
This resort is located on Klong Muang, where at low tide the Andaman Sea recedes and allows travelers to walk to a small island. At high tide the cove offers swimming and kayaking, though it's honestly not the nicest spot for the former. A nicer beach with a sandy shore is five minutes away on foot, near the Beyond Resort Krabi. A massage parlor, market, and shops sit across from the hotel, and there are a few restaurants and a 7-Eleven within walking distance. The front desk can arrange boat trips and excursions with packed lunches to the numerous islands that dot the scenic Phang Nga Bay and nature reserve. Krabi town can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Boat trips to Ao Nang Beach take about 20 minutes, and Railay Beach is 30 minutes away. Krabi International Airport is 40 minutes away by road and Phuket International Airport is more than two hours away.
Rooms
Private, modern villas, some with plunge pools or hot tubs
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The resort offers five categories of villas, all with modern Thai decor that includes plenty of teak and large windows facing interior gardens or the sea, some have daybeds on "salas," or Thai terraces. Villas have hardwood floors, white walls, and warm hardwood furniture plus handsome wall art with Thai flourishes. Sala Villas have 56 square meters (560 square feet) of space, and some have outdoor plunge pools with whirlpool jets. One-bedroom Hydropool Villas have sectional sofas in living rooms and plunge pools. Jacuzzi Villas, with hot tubs on terraces, and one- and two-bedroom Pool Villas, with outdoor pools and hot tubs, come with kitchenettes that include microwaves and wet bars. All rooms come with coffeemakers, fresh fruit, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, air-conditioning, safes, bathrobes, and minibars. We did spot a good deal of wear and tear on furniture when we visited, and the furniture could use a bit of freshening up. Luxurious, spacious bathrooms have dressing areas, hairdryers, separate showers, toilets, and soaking tubs set against windows.
Features
Seaside swimming pool, open-air restaurant and bar, a modern gym and spa
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A lovely pool overlooks the Andaman Sea and is backed by a brick wall with lounge chairs on a grassy lawn. The resort’s restaurant also sits seaside, with an open-air dining pavilion and a bar under a glass ceiling. "Sala" pavilions on ponds offer private dining by reservation. Breakfast is free. The small fitness center, with modern cardio equipment and free weights, is located by the lobby, and the hotel also has a luxury spa with a steam room and hot tub. Private and shared airport transfers can be arranged for a fee, though they are available at no additional charge for guests booked in Jacuzzi and Pool Villas. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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Scene
Small seaside resort with contemporary Thai design
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/lobby-v4143922-1440-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/lobby-v4143922-1440-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/lobby-v4143922-1440-1024x683.jpg)
With a romantic and quiet seaside setting, the Nakamanda Resort and Spa has all the makings of a tranquil tropical getaway. This small resort utilizes a blend of traditional and contemporary Thai design elements throughout to create an attractive escape. Pathways weave through ponds and past vaulted Thai-style pavilions to the reception area. A large pitched roof pavilion hangs over stylish and modern wooden furniture in the lobby and welcome drinks are a nice touch. The atmosphere is quiet, with villas spread out throughout the grounds creating a sense of privacy, and architecture throughout has a typically Thai breezy quality, from the casual and rustic restaurant to the sleek spa. The resort draws mostly couples -- the multiple stairs throughout the property and rocky shores make it less accessible to families with children, though they stay here as well.
Location
On a rocky cove in Klong Muang, near restaurants and shops
This resort is located on Klong Muang, where at low tide the Andaman Sea recedes and allows travelers to walk to a small island. At high tide the cove offers swimming and kayaking, though it's honestly not the nicest spot for the former. A nicer beach with a sandy shore is five minutes away on foot, near the Beyond Resort Krabi. A massage parlor, market, and shops sit across from the hotel, and there are a few restaurants and a 7-Eleven within walking distance. The front desk can arrange boat trips and excursions with packed lunches to the numerous islands that dot the scenic Phang Nga Bay and nature reserve. Krabi town can be reached in 30 minutes by car. Boat trips to Ao Nang Beach take about 20 minutes, and Railay Beach is 30 minutes away. Krabi International Airport is 40 minutes away by road and Phuket International Airport is more than two hours away.
Rooms
Private, modern villas, some with plunge pools or hot tubs
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/hydropool-villa-v4143950-1440-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/hydropool-villa-v4143950-1440-1024x683.jpg)
![](https://www.oyster.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2019/05/hydropool-villa-v4143950-1440-1024x683.jpg)
The resort offers five categories of villas, all with modern Thai decor that includes plenty of teak and large windows facing interior gardens or the sea, some have daybeds on "salas," or Thai terraces. Villas have hardwood floors, white walls, and warm hardwood furniture plus handsome wall art with Thai flourishes. Sala Villas have 56 square meters (560 square feet) of space, and some have outdoor plunge pools with whirlpool jets. One-bedroom Hydropool Villas have sectional sofas in living rooms and plunge pools. Jacuzzi Villas, with hot tubs on terraces, and one- and two-bedroom Pool Villas, with outdoor pools and hot tubs, come with kitchenettes that include microwaves and wet bars. All rooms come with coffeemakers, fresh fruit, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, air-conditioning, safes, bathrobes, and minibars. We did spot a good deal of wear and tear on furniture when we visited, and the furniture could use a bit of freshening up. Luxurious, spacious bathrooms have dressing areas, hairdryers, separate showers, toilets, and soaking tubs set against windows.
Features
Seaside swimming pool, open-air restaurant and bar, a modern gym and spa
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A lovely pool overlooks the Andaman Sea and is backed by a brick wall with lounge chairs on a grassy lawn. The resort’s restaurant also sits seaside, with an open-air dining pavilion and a bar under a glass ceiling. "Sala" pavilions on ponds offer private dining by reservation. Breakfast is free. The small fitness center, with modern cardio equipment and free weights, is located by the lobby, and the hotel also has a luxury spa with a steam room and hot tub. Private and shared airport transfers can be arranged for a fee, though they are available at no additional charge for guests booked in Jacuzzi and Pool Villas. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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