Railay Bay Resort & Spa Krabi
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145 Moo 2, Aonang Amphur Muang Krabi, Thailand, 81000, 66-7562-2570
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After spending 8 days here in March 2007 - my return to the resort was a welcome retreat, leaving cold and snowy London behind.
Krabi, Thailand cingmire
We had a pretty uneventful bus journey from Hat Yai to Krabi - stopping on the way for a plate of Green Chicken Curry for 50 baht (about a pound).
We visited Krabi and Railay in 2004, about 8 weeks before the Tsunami and we were both really looking forward to going back. Railay is a peninsular which can only be reached by long tail boat from the "mainland" - there are four beaches on the peninsular, two of which are really spectacular (Railay West and Phranang), with white sand and jagged ...
Aaron and I are not married, but we are on our 18th honeymoon. This one, in particular, is second-to-none. We are bunked up in a beach bungalow (gorgeous, with an outdoor shower) at the Railay Bay Resort and I don't think we are ever leaving. We are surrounded by aqua-marine water and I'm pretty sure I have a screen-saver of this exact place (you have the same one). We made a quick departure out of Bangkok and arrived into Krabi (a southern island in Thailand on the Andaman Sea). We arbitrari...
Krabi, Thailand johonna_g
We had booked a serious incredible hotel through wotif, at an awesome rate. It came with a king size bed, day bed, cable tv and jacuzzi... And it was magical!! We wanted the cable TV in particular to watch the Singapore F1 race on Sunday and we couldn't have picked a better place for it. Railay beach for the most of the time we were there, was overcast and wet (in the high 20s at it's coldest so it's a real hardship). We spent our time cheerful between the pool, jacuzzi and beach, swimming. W...
Railay, Thailand katd
Forgot to mention that when I arrived in Bangkok airport, I passed through a thermo-controlled area guarded by 4 nurses - I saw a lot of people wearing masks too. I guess if you had a high temperature, it would have shown on the camera, and the nurses would have absconded you to test for swine flu!
Flew down to Krabi airport and caught the bus to Ao Nong pier to get the boat to Railay Beach in the Krabi Province. I'd switched my phone on to text Steve to say I was on my way, when I rec...
We were sorry to leave Bangkok, but looking forward to laying on the beach in Railay. We arrive at the Krabi airport, and take a taxi to the Ao Nang pier, which is a bit of a misnomer as there is no actual pier there, but that is besides the point. We arrive at Ao Nang and try to hire a boat to take us to Railay. We are informed that we will have to wait until more people arrive so they can fill up the long boat. We order some squid salad and fried shrimp and wait for the people. After a bit,...
Krabi, Thailand kimmieb
I have to say it is so strange meeting people on a secluded beach in Thailand. You spend hours with them drinking Sing Ha on a beach front patio of a cheap restaurant, talking for hours about life in their respective countries as well as your own and just as quickly as you meet, you venture your separate ways. It is most likely that I will never see most of these people again, but you exchange email addresses anyway and say "see you when I see you..." Such is life on the beach in Thailand. We...
Railey Beach, Thailand lisaludwig
Back to Krabi It's amazing that 7 months have passed. It seemed like such a long time in the future when we were home and planning to meet our parents sometime in October in Krabi. The time went by so fast. Ana and I must have looked at over 30 hotels in Ao nang trying to find the best one for our moms. We settled on spending a few days in the beautiful Railay Beach, only accessible by boat because it is a beach enclave backed by huge impenetrable limestone rocks. It makes for a dramatic back...
Krabi, Thailand, Thailand mericanomad
Off to catch boat as only way into and out of Railay Bay. Had to pay double fare as could not be bothered to wait for another 4 people to travel to Railay. Nice trip on the Longboats as sea very smooth today. Hels fear of having to carry her rucksack above her head as she waded out to the boat was eased by her fluttering her eyelashes and glancing downwards to a young boatman on the beach......works even at her age! Booked in at Railay Bay resort.....very nice. White beach, beautiful bay enci...
Railay Beach, Thailand tony-helenHistorical Traveler Reviews of Railay Bay Resort & Spa Krabi
Bedbugs at Railay Bay Resort and Spa
The rooms are separate bungalows and I was given Bungalow # 5 which was good size , with a queen size bed, sofa, mini-bar and nice bathroom. Everything was fine until I went to bed and was attacked by bed bugs.
When I turned on the light, there were bugs all over me and my sheets. I needed to change rooms immediately. The reception area was closed and all lights were out. I found the night watchman who, after much prodding, went to wake up someone from reception. The attendant helped me move my things and put me in an upgraded room, which I thought was very nice.
When I went to check out, the manager, Mr. Pon, charged me for the upgrade. I was really surprised he would do this in light of the problem. Though other hotel personnel were very sympathetic to my problem, and even gave me calamine lotion and ice to put on the bites, he had no compassion. Two days later I had to go to the Phuket International Hospital for treatment as I had over 250 bug itchy, blistery and oozing bites . The doctor gave me prescription medication to control the itching and swelling, tested for parasites and checked for lice.
Though I realize what happened to me was bad luck, I want to warn travelers about staying in Bungalow #5 in case the problem hasn't been eradicated.
The word customer is not in their dictionary
We stayed in Thailand for 32 nights (Samui/Bangkok/Phuket/Phi Phi and then Krabi) and our stay at the Railay Beach Resort was the worst. Our room was the marketed as best at the resort (a suite) which was basic for the price, however the private outdoor shower was the only stand out feature of the entire hotel.
The service was down right pathetic. The staff did not care about service or ensuring that patrons were looked after.
Breakfast was even worse. A meager offering of bread and 3 types of fruit, made worse by the hoards of "Von Dutch" wearing heathens crowding around the toaster to re-toast their bread 3 times whilst lines were building up.
Around noon, the staff were more interested in playing sport on the beach and those working were busy watching their staff play while guest were starving. On average we waited 30 minutes for a softdrink and then an additional 40 minutes for the food to arrive.
After 4 nights we were so disappointed with the service and staff that we checked into the Rayavadee next door. You may want to think twice about booking this hotel.
Nice hotel in a great location
Stunning location- Nice stay
The Railay bay resort is located right next to 5 star resort Rayavadee so location wise you can't beat this. We paid 2500 bhats a night and for this price it is very good value for money.
Rooms were nice, large, very clean and comfortable but not luxurious. The pool was fantastic though busy with families at times. Breakfast was average.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Overall would recommend this resort for its magical location and good facilities.
We also stayed at the Princess Resort hotel which belongs to the same owners as this hotel but is newer. Rooms were much more modern and felt more luxurious but it is not right on the beach (Only 5 mn walk)
Railay is a magical place, make sure you go there!!
Not too great...
Railay Bay Resort
The hotel is in a good spot on the sunset beach near all the action on that side of Railay. The only down side of staying here was the breakfasts - very unispiring food and often with long queues, but this was peak season. The hotel restaurant was one of my least favourite places to eat generally, and we tried plenty of better places around Railay (I love thai food :o).
Basic accomodation in paradise
Loved Railey Bay - Hotel suits lower budgeted travellers
Railey Bay is stunning, the beach is fabulous, the weather was fantastic, and we did some island hopping, rock climbing, and sunbathing. Had a GREAT Time.
We booked a bungalow, which when we came to check in , found to be fairly worn out and a bit scruffy, We upgraded to a delux room in the blocks, which was spot on, Wooden furniture, marble floors etc and a spacious balcony with nice wooden furniture too.
The meals here were ok, but there are so many places along railey bay to go to, that you wont need to eat in the same place more than twice in a fortnight.
Railey is a fantastic location, and I would definately go back. Maybe to a different hotel, but all in all I would give the resort 7/10
Depends!
Depends what you're looking for
This isn't a bad hotel, especially if you're looking for a cheap
beachside location.
Railay is one of the most beautiful parts of Thailand -
surrounded by the stunning limestone cliffs of Krabi.
The hotel is fine, but definitely more of a three star than
anything else. The hotel has a number of bungalows and then
accommodation in deluxe rooms and suites. We stayed in one of
the deluxe rooms, which was clean and comfortable - with most of
the things you'd expect. However the safe deposit (a rather
primitive plastic bag - though quite safe!) is behind the front
desk.
When we were there the hotel was having a new pool built (after
three longtail boats landed in it in the tsunami), so we never
got to use it - had to use the pool at Sand and Sea, but it
looked very nice.
The rooms at Railay Bay are nice enough (if you chose the deluxe
ones - I've heard that the bungalows at Sand and Sea are better)
but it was the service that let the place down. The staff were
fairly helpful but our toiletries were rarely topped
up/replaced, we were without toilet roll for a day, you had to
get a voucher each day for the poor breakfast offering (which
made me feel like a child who couldn't be trusted with all the
vouchers at once!), the restaurant was also poor.
However, it's the location that makes Railay - you have to take
a long tail boat to get there and will undoubtedly get your feet
and legs wet getting on and off - but it's beautiful!
Staff at Railay Bay and everywhere else in Krabi really need the
tourists to return - to miss out on Krabi would be a mistake -
GO!
My only word of warning - be careful with the longtail boat
drivers - they will try to rip you off especially when returning
to Railay in the evening!
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