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Bernard S.
Families with young children
Belgium,
August 10, 2011
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The hotel is quite nice, there is only one restaurant totally disorganised. The Raily beach is very nice for the children to play in the sand and the sea. There is the possibility to do some rock climbing; the instructors were good and the equipment also. Outside there are quite a few restaurant, some are good the other no. There are several mini or family marts, you can buy what you forgot at home but the price is twice as the one in Bangkok.
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Yewbee O.
Groups
Singapore,
August 10, 2011
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Hotel away from the maddening crowd
The sea which practically surround three quarter of the hotel area.
7
All the happennings you could find in Patong Beach could be found here. Only scale- down a little. All transports out are by boats. Around Railay Bay by foot only. No vehicles. Come to Krabi must stay here for a complete relaxation.
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Hui H.
Couples
Singapore,
August 9, 2011
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Beautiful resort but hard to get to!
Friendly staff, spacious rooms
7
this resort is quite an adventure to get to! prepare for the trip by wearing shorts (above knee length!), since the only way there is via longboat at ao nang or ao nammao pier. don't be fooled by the word 'pier' - getting onto the longboat requires you to wade in almost knee length water to get to! be prepared for a fantastic view on the way there, punctuated with sprays of salty seawater.
once you've reached railay beach, however, a beautiful sight awaits. the waters are (almost) untainted, and the beach itself is full of greenery and natural beauty. railay bay resort and spa is easily the best resort on the beach, and the service there is impeccable, despite any slight difficulty that you might face in understanding their accentuated english.
we stayed in the privacy cottage, which was spacious and relaxing. the rooms could have been cleaner, but the place was otherwise of great standards.
a few gripes though:
- the staff lit up some pungent aromatherapy oils (presumably to freshen up the room), which my nose didn't react well to. we left a note asking them to light it up, which they did on the second day, but lit up again on the third day (with the note still there). quite annoying, but otherwise good
- the air conditioning went down on the third day. it was unfortunate that it was blistering hot on that day, and they took about 1-2 hours to fix the air conditioning. we then realized that our cottage wasn't so 'private' after all, with staff able to access the back of the cottage without any warning! it was possible to peek into the cottage via a full length window beside the bed that was not quite fully closed by the flimsy blinds, which made the whole ordeal rather uncomfortable for us.
- the jacuzzi was outdoors, and the surfaces of the jacuzzi were very rough - be careful not to get slight abrasions while using it!
all in all, though, railay bay spa & resort is still a beautiful place to go for a nice, relaxing trip. i might consider goin
Nightlife Tip:
staying out late means that the longboat trip will be more expensive, and only available from ao nammao pier after 6pm. so if you're planning a late trip out, do catch a tuk tuk or taxi from ao nang (where the nightlife is) to ao nammao, and you should be on your way, provided the waves aren't too choppy!
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Anne G.
Couples
France,
August 9, 2011
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Beautiful beaches and nice rooms
Easy access to the beach , 2 swimming pools, good service
6.7
Railay Bay Resort & Spa is a nice hotel - if you are looking for luxury you need to go to the neighboughing Rayavadee. We took one of the nicer bungalows - I loved the outdoor shower - it was very pretty and big. I did find it expensive though and was expecting a slightly higher standard for the price, but we were there in August during the high season. It should also be noted that you can only reach Railay by boat - so plan on shorts and flip flops once your are off the plane to avoid ruining nicer clothes.
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Maria C.
Solo travelers
Russia,
August 8, 2011
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Wonderful location, nice hotel
location on the railay beach east is splendid, easy access to the beach, wonderful view from pool area and restaurant
7.3
the logistics of arriving and departing from the resort (car + long boat) are very well coordinated, check-in and check-out process hassle free.
living units are nicely scattered among the greenery which creates a peaceful and quiet environment.
rooms are spacious, furnishing simple and in-style with tropical surroundings. the only disadvantage in my case was an exceptionally noisy airconditioner that was either too old or badly required maintenance.
hotel staff is very friendly and helpful though except for reception, they do not speak very good english.
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Angelia H.
Families with young children
Singapore,
August 8, 2011
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Nice hotel with accessible cool beaches
6.7
the privacy cottage was a nice size for a small family, with enough outdoor area for my toddler to run around. the outdoor area also had a small fish pond that kept my boy fascinated. only quibble i have is that the toilet could be better. it was a little run down and had a foul sewer smell at times.
the hotel had nice sized pools and was right next to the beach. my boy was playing in the sand while we kept an eye on him during breakfast. my boy loved it there!
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Anouk M.
Families with young children
Australia,
August 7, 2011
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Amazing location, fantastic resort, loved it.
Location and size of rooms.
9.3
loved every moment of our stay. rooms (privacy cottage) were large, beds big and comfortable and with an interconnecting room plenty of space for our family of 5. the resort spans from east to west. the west is the better side - restaurant, pool and reception is there. staff are friendly and speak english. towels provided by the pool. mini marts are everywhere to by alcohol, basic foods etc. we will definately come again. dvd supplied in rooms. 5 minute walk from our room to the restaurant and pool. the location is just idylic. the only thing we didn't like where the waiters at night in the resort restaurant and the cats that are everywhere.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
go to phra nang beach - walk towards east side, turn right and follow signs. takes 15 mins but by far the best beach. go the east side for food, drinks, massages and booking trips. it's much cheaper than the resort.
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Ling Q.
Groups
Singapore,
August 7, 2011
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Great Location Right on the Beach - Lovely Rooms
outdoor shower; great bbq seafood dinner; amazing beach front; shooting stars at night
10
the staff at the hotel were very helpful and accomodating. rooms were beautiful for the price we paid, was a real bargain! i'd go back in a heartbeat.
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Laura M.
Couples
France,
August 7, 2011
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Lovely hotel with great staff
close to the beachs, 2 swimming pools
9.3
We spend two night there and it was perfect. The hotel has a great location 5 min for a really relaxing and beautiful beach and from restaurants and bars. The staff is really nice and the breakfast generous and tasty.
It's a good place to relax and have fun!
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Kenneth L.
Couples
Australia,
August 6, 2011
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Good Location
The beachfront resturant is lovely to sit at and watch the goings on
5
This our third time here. Lovely tropical location with the hotel stretching from the ocean to the inlet and mangrove area which happens to be quite active. Thought we would go back to see what it was like now. Terribly busy as is everywhere even at this time of year which is supposed to be quiet. The hotel is very nice but areas need work. The beds are ridiculously hard and need a foam overlay so you at least don't have to put up with the uncomfortable gap where mattress are joined. You may think you can move from one to another but the bed is made up as one. The rain shower head was so calcified it was just about impossible to have a decent shower and the shower curtain was in need of a good clean. I am afraid they still have not seen fit to put comfortable reading chairs either inside or outside the rooms. I guess we chose the cheaper end of their rooms but they to me are actually the best located, they are large and modern with a bungalow feel with lots of light. All we really want is clean comfort especialy on an island getaway. We don't need all the airy fairy extras of hotels. I am afraid these rooms are lacking some of that and I say still.
Hotel Feature Tip:
Ensure you wear casual shorts and sand waterwalking footwear as access to the island is usually lifting legs over the side of boats and walking in water both on and off.
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