Just a two-minute walk from the beach
Close to shops, bars, and restaurants
Wrap-around pool and rooftop pool with sun loungers
Modern, elegant rooms and suites; some with direct pool access
All rooms have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars
Bright all-day restaurant serving Thai and Western cuisines
Excellent breakfast buffet with egg station
24-hour front desk and airport shuttle
Free self-parking and Wi-Fi
Breakfast not included in rates
No fitness center or spa
Ground-floor pool doesn't get sun
This three-pearl, 38-room hotel has a prime location in Ao Nang, just a two-minute walk from Noppharat Thara Beach and a five-minute walk from Ao Nang Beach. It's also near plenty of restaurants, bars, and convenience stores, making it an ideal location seeking looking for just a bit of action. The hotel blends Thai-style decor with modern touches, offering reasonably fresh rooms and suites with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have furnished balconies or terraces; some with direct access to the wrap-around pool. There's a second pool on the roof with superb area views, plus an all-day restaurant serving a varied breakfast buffet (fee). Travelers with young children should consider the Holiday Inn Krabi Ao Nang Beach instead, which has a huge kids' pool with waterslides.
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Scene
Modern boutique hotel with wrap-around pool and relaxed atmosphere
The Small Hotel stands out from the crowd thanks to its bright red and orange facade. The entrance is marked by a cluster of thick red poles reminiscent of a Shinto shrine, alongside large vases and well-manicured foliage. On the inside, the hotel is bright and modern with a relaxed vibe. The lobby has light tiled floors plus wicker seating areas and traditional Moroccan-style lanterns suspended from the ceiling. White tables and chairs plus outdoor seating facing the street, making the restaurant a great spot for people-watching. A sparkling blue swimming pool wraps around the entire building, surrounded by sun loungers and daybeds for tanning, and there's a rooftop pool which offers superb views over the town. Most guests tend to chill out poolside when they're not at the beach, but the area rarely feels overcrowded. The majority of those staying here are couples and groups rather than families, owing to the lack of family-friendly facilities.
Location
A three-minute walk from the beach, amid bars, restaurants, and shops
The hotel is situated on a corner between Noppharat Thara Beach and Ao Nang Beach, both of which can be reached in less than five minutes on foot. It's set just outside the busy area of Ao Nang, offering travelers a slightly more peaceful stay. There are plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants within easy walking distance, plus there's a market with street food stalls just down the road. Sights like the Phra Nang Caves and Princess Lagoon are both a 10-minute drive away. It's also well-located for anyone planning excursions to neighboring islands. Nopparat Thara Pier, for ferries to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta, just five minutes away by car. Krabi Airport is roughly a 35-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Pleasantly modern rooms with furnished balconies or terraces; some with pool access and private jacuzzis
The hotel has 38 air-conditioned rooms and suites with a pleasantly modern Thai style. All are bright and spacious with warm red and purples tones, wood-paneled walls, large double beds, minimalist furniture, and seating areas. Each has a furnished balcony or terrace with either town or pool views; some with direct pool access and private jetted areas. Standard in-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, stocked minibars, safes, phones, hairdryers, free Wi-Fi, and free robes and slippers. Some suites add iPod docking stations, as well as rooftop moon decks for stargazing. Modern bathrooms are spacious and well-finished, and all include rainfall showers and toiletries. Upgraded rooms have separate deep-soaking bath tubs. Most previous guests report a good night's sleep thanks to minimal external noise.
Features
Two outdoor pools, all-day restaurant, breakfast buffet, free parking, and free Wi-Fi
The all-day Parsley and Basil Restaurant is bright and modern, with white tables and chairs, plus outdoor seating facing the street. Its kitchen serves a mix of international and Thai dishes, plus a good breakfast buffet for a fee. Breakfast includes varied hot and cold options like eggs, pastries, toast, cereals, and coffee. Room service is available, but only during certain hours. The hotel has a tranquil wrap-around pool that's lined with sun loungers and daybeds for relaxing, plus a second rooftop pool with a decked area for tanning and great views over the town and surrounding hillsides. Keep in mind that the wrap-around pool doesn't get much sun. The only downside is the lack of a spa or fitness center. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free, and laundry services are available. Airport shuttles cost extra.
