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Hidden away in a cove surrounded by tropical forest, a stay at the Centara Grand Beach Resort will leave you feeling like you have entered a different world. Arriving by boat is an adventure in itself and there is plenty to do during a stay here. To switch off completely, take a book and lounge on a sun bed on Pai Plong Bay before cooling off in the sea or the swimming pool. Children have their own pool and kids’ club to keep them entertained while you sink into the Jacuzzi or unwind with a treatment at the superb SPA Cenvaree. There are also watersports, fantastic snorkelling opportunities and a well-equipped fitness centre. There’s a great variety of dining options; On The Rocks is right on the beach and has a casual ambience while Hagi Restaurant is a small and intimate, serving up spectacular Japanese cuisine. For international and Asian dishes, choose the Lotus Court Restaurant. The Suan Bua Restaurant is a must for an authentic Thai meal featuring tasty seafood. Deluxe rooms all have a balcony and you can upgrade your garden view for one of the sea. For relaxation, opt for a Spa Deluxe Oceanfacing Room, which not only has its own Jacuzzi but SPA Cenvaree amenities too. If you like the luxury of having your own pool, we recommend the One Bedroom Oceanfacing Pool Villas. There are also a selection of Club rooms that come with additional benefits.
This one-of-a-kind resort on the Phranang Peninsula to the south of Thailand blends seamlessly with its stunning natural environment. Fringing three national marine park beaches and surrounded by 26 acres of coconut groves and tropical gardens, beautiful Rayavadee has panoramic views of emerald-green waters and dramatic cliffs. Even the beachfront swimming pool is like no other. The resort has a choice of four restaurants, ranging from innovative five-star cuisine at Raya Dining to classic Thai dishes served beside the sea at Krua Phranang. The Raitalay Terrace is open for lunch and dinner and serves a wide range of international dishes to the beautiful backdrop of Railay Beach. The Grotto is a firm favourite – a unique dining venue underneath an ancient limestone cliff with barbecue nights. Reminiscent of a Thai village, the two-storey pavilions and luxurious private villas are scattered throughout the grounds. Deluxe Pavilions have a circular design with an upstairs bedroom, while Terrace Pavilions have an outdoor area. Family Pavilions are recommended for groups and families – they have plenty of space with two bedrooms and a private pool.
Sink into a beanbag on the beach and watch as a dash of pink sunset illuminates dreamy island silhouettes in the distance. You can easily lose track of time on quiet Tub Kaek Beach so it’s handy that you’re only steps away from your hotel, which is hidden within the tropical trees behind you. The view of distant rocky islands across the sea is one of the resort’s highlights. Thanks to the protection from the islands, the sea is calm and swimmable almost all year round and you can be snorkelling among classic Krabi cliff-backed beaches in a 30-minute transfer to the Hong Islands. The resort’s location and mood are better suited to adults; it’s quiet and blissfully secluded from the tourist-filled areas. There are just a few restaurants down the beach and just minutes away there’s a rewarding, and entirely optional, hiking trail with panoramic views of Krabi. The resort’s two restaurants are both great spots for beachside dining. Choose from classic Thai at The Arundina or tuck into the area’s best Italian food at Di Mare. For absolute relaxation, a session in one of the spectacular spa treatment rooms is a must. An hour-long Thai oil massage melts away every worry, and it’s impossible not to feel at peace when you’re protected in a cocoon-shaped room where dark wooden panels soar upwards to reveal an open skylight at the top. The two-storey villas around the resort are home to the Superior Rooms on the lower floor and Deluxe Rooms on the upper. Each room is designed to be soft and soothing and is complete with a romance-inducing outdoor bathtub so you can share a relaxing soak under the stars. Superior Rooms have a ground-floor terrace so you’re seconds from the freeform pool, while Deluxe Rooms are on the upper floor with bedrooms under a pitched roof and a balcony overlooking the pool. Upgrade to a Sea View Suite to make the most of luxurious desert island surrounds in a standalone villa, with spacious living areas and a porch looking out to the beach.
This 10-acre hideaway is surrounded by unspoilt nature – the lush jungle landscapes of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park are on the doorstep and the resort backs the delightfully quiet Tubkaek Beach. And then there are the views over to the limestone islands perched out in the Andaman Sea. The architecture and interior design really makes an impression as soon as you step into the grand lobby with its circular waterfall at its centre that cascades down into The Grotto below, and the framed vistas of karst islands ahead of you. A natural spring water stream that flows from the hills behind the jungle-cloaked hills backing the resort has been routed to create an ‘island’ where you’ll find a couple of the resort’s restaurants, the spa, kids’ facilities and the open-air Kredkaew Bar which is just a few steps from the sand. Banyan Tree’s spas are legendary and this resort’s tranquil and ultra-modern wellness retreat, The Rainforest, has all the hallmarks of this respected brand such as holistic treatments using all natural ingredients and therapists who’ve graduated from the highly regarded Spa Academy. Head here for a reviving hydrotherapy experience or signature massage. The resort’s dining options are as unforgettable as its setting, spa and design. There’s the all-day Naga Kitchen where you can sit down to a wide selection of international and Thai dishes, and the open-air signature restaurant, Saffron. The unique and wonderfully romantic Bird’s Nest restaurant is going to be one of the hot tables in Krabi thanks to its setting on platforms above the lush jungle floor, the views out over the glittering sea and the mouth-watering Thai dishes. Each of the resort’s suites and villas feature a salt-water chlorinated pool, jet pool and cool and calming interiors. The tones are light and neutral and the settings range from the jungle to the beachfront. We particularly love the spacious Beachfront Pool Villas with their wrap-around swimming pools, jet pool and large al fresco terrace with sun beds and a dining area. The Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villas are set to be a hit with groups and families while the tucked-away Deluxe Garden Pool Suite, Partial Ocean Pool Suite and sea-view Premium Ocean Pool Suite are a fine choice for couples.
Centara Grand Beach Resort
Rayavadee
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort
Banyan Tree Krabi
