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Surrounded by greenery and cliffs, Tonsai Bay Resort is a 2-minute walk from Tonsai Beach and offers villas with private balconies. It features a diving centre, beachfront restaurant and bar.

Tonsai Bay Resort is reachable via boat only by a 10-minute boat ride from Aow-Nang Pier, which is a 30-minute drive from Krabi International Airport.

Maybe the best location in the Railay Peninsula, definitely the best in Tonsai Bay. The premises are well kept and nicely gardened, the staff are exceeding in friendliness and service. They communicate well and organize transport, the hotel restaurant has the best beachfront setting and the food, while marginally more expensive than the options hidden further back, is well presented and good after a day of climbing. Breakfast buffet is very good value, especially if you are a climber. The room at the main resort is excellent value. Contrary to reports, we had electricity all day almost every day in two separate one week stays in November. Amazing for a cooling afternoon nap when the conditions are too hot to climb anymore. We were warned that electricity would be down between 3-5pm, but I only noticed this 3 times in 14 days, so I think Tonsai Bay is running its own electricity generation. We received drinking water every day, the beds were made and room cleaned daily, and fresh towels were always available. Scented liquid soap and shampoo is provided. The room itself is simple, discrete and clean. The double mattress is firm and seemed quite new, and the sheets were smooth high grade cotton. The bathroom has an electric shower for hot water, a nice looking sink, new toilet and its own ventilation. I’ve stayed all over Railay and for the price, this set up is great value and very comfortable. Lastly, if you are a climber, at the doorstep of the resort is the Rock Shop whose owner writes the Thailand guide for rock climbing. He currently has the most comprehensive gear rental on the peninsular, and definitely the best local knowledge on routes which he is happy to share. There is a shop adjacent where you can buy large 6L bottles of water and do laundry. The popular climber’s bar under the Tonsai Roof is a short walk around the corner and thankfully out of ear shot, so sleeping at Tonsai Bay Resort was always deep and quiet.

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8.2
Very good
407 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Set in Tonsai Beach, within 500 metres of Tonsai Beach and 600 metres of Pai Plong Beach, Garden View Resort Tonsai offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property is around 2.4 km from Railay Beach, 2.6 km from Phra Nang Cave and 2.6 km from Princess Lagoon.

Loved our stay here. We stayed here for 4 nights. The room was very spacious. It wasn’t too warm in the room with it being amongst the trees. It was nice to have a balcony to dry some wet clothes on. They provided complimentary water bottles each day and the option to fill your own water bottle in the lobby. The staff were very friendly and were able to answer all the questions we had. Because Tonsai is not connected to the government electrical grid, this area is powered by generators. So there is not power here between 10 am and 5 pm. Not really an issue if you plan things accordingly. The water pressure is also low in the mornings.

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7.9
Good
143 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Resort located on Tonsai beach and only accessible by boat. It is just a 10-minute walk from the Ton Sai Bay Pier.

Dream Valley Resort offers an accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and views of the limestone mountain.

Lovely resort! In a lovely location. The swimming pool area was lovely

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7.4
Good
358 reviews

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi provides a free speedboat shuttle to Nopparatthara Pier. Krabi International Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Airport transfers can be arranged at an additional charge.

all facilities! staff amazing!!!! beach beautiful! water was clean and clear! rooms with great ac! sunsets spectacular! great ocean view from our room! pools were fantastic! breakfast good!

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7.9
Good
1,272 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

Situated on the white sands of West Railay Beach and surrounded by the beautiful limestone cliffs, Railay Village Resort offers private villas and rooms with pool views. It also has an outdoor pool.

The resort is entirely surrounded by limestone cliffs and is only accessible by boat. Ao Nang Beach is a 15 minutes' boat ride away.

The fact that the Railay Village is very rural. No traffic. Located on the beach and in walking distance from everything you may want to do. Exploring the islands are also easy from Railay.

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8.2
Very good
870 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Located along Krabi’s Railey West Beach, Sand Sea Resort Railay Beach offers rooms with a private balcony. It boasts an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Sea Sand Resort is a 15-minute boat ride from Ao Nang Beach and a 45-minute boat ride from Krabi Town.

great property. location and staff are amazing

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7.7
Good
2,057 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Stretching across the white sands of Railay Beach, Railay Resort & Spa offers spacious cottages set in tropical landscapes. It features free WiFi throughout, a beachfront outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Staying at Railay Bay was like a dream. The best staff, so kind, so inviting and always happy to help. Room service was exceptional. Resort is so close to the beach it’s really convenient. All services are available at the reception, and the receptionists are just so kind. Really got to relax here and will come again. I recommend this place to anyone planning to stay near Railay beach in Krabi. The restaurant has great food, they make great Thai food but also western dishes. Their steak was on point. There was a band playing live music at the restaurant the first day we arrived.

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8.2
Very good
2,460 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Railay Phutawan Resort is located along Railay Beach in Krabi, surrounded by green mountains and the beautiful Andaman Sea. This tropical getaway enjoys easy access to the nearby islands.

Guests may arrange an exciting day trip at the tour desk. The resort also provides a sun terrace and scenic landscaped gardens, ideal locations for an evening stroll.

The staff was very attentive at all times, they gave me immediate help when I couldn't open the safe and when my keys were left in the room. The facilities are dreamlike, the view of the infinity pool, the breakfast is very varied and delicious with views of the sea and jungle. The room was very well maintained and clean. If I return to Riley, I would definitely stay longer at this resort.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,624 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Just a 5-minute walk to Phranang Cave beach on the peaceful East Railay Bay, this hotel offers 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre.

Rooms at the Railay Princess Resort & Spa have Thai-style furnishings and include a satellite TV, a seating area and a private balcony with garden and pool views.

Super location, staff were excellent, monkeys were fun.

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7.8
Good
1,240 reviews
Price from
£53
per night

This luxurious resort on East Railay Beach in Krabi is surrounded by the exotic mountain landscape and emerald waves of the Andaman Sea. A 15-minute boat ride from Nam Mao Pier, it has an outdoor pool and rooms with views.

Absolutely incredible staff, they were so kind and helpful. Insanely comfortable bed and a wonderful swimming pool. Had an amazing time here.

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8.7
Fabulous
840 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £40.92
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    Tonsai Bay Resort is just the place to kick back and watch the world go by. It’s a haven for climbers and away, a short walk, from the more hectic Railay Bay. To sit on the beach as dusk approaches is sublime.
    tom
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £40.92
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    I like the fact the resort is near the climbing area and they provide buggy service to recieve you or drop you off at the boat area. They also change your towel daily by the housekeeping
    Benjamin
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £40.92
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    This is a beach resort that is frequented by rockclimbers. excellent facilities. The beach is very nice. This resort is not extremely luxurious, has no swimming pool and a nice basic restaurant. Staff is very friendly. You can walk to another beach but you have to climb a little or walk at low tide along the beach. This neighbouring beach is rather touristic.
    Petra Mommersteeg-Smeyer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.07
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 685 reviews
    Most amazing resort of our trip to Thailand, employees are amazing and the landscape around is the most beautiful I have seen for a hotel
    Leonardo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £19.49
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 143 reviews
    Read the other reviews and this is what you get. The place suffered after COVID-19. What was meant to become a more fancy 'resort style' hotel never got finished. So there are pros and cons. The rooms are huge and you have 24-hr electricty so the fan and internet will work at all times. The rooms are unfinished (ceiling unpainted, some damage in the wooden walls), but for the price of a backpacker place it's good value. Management is friendly and helpful. For meals (incl. breakfast) you need to go somewhere else.
    Mareile
    Family with young children
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 358 reviews
    The swimming pool 💙 The nature around and inside the resort, you could see and hear the birds. The room was quite spacious, nice chairs outside near the door. They give you a ride to the beach after stay. Good wifi and really nice breakfast, they cook you eggs on the spot and there's also plenty of choices.
    Egle Elne
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.92
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 407 reviews
    Quiet and beautiful bay only accessible by boat. Popular with climbers, but there were all kinds of people as well, including families. The beach was not crowded at all, compared to Railay Beach. There is a whole village kind of hidden in the jungle behind the resort. The hike to Railay Beach is very interesting. In the room we got a bunch of free snacks and water.
    Dominique
    Young couple
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 358 reviews
    The staff was very nice and helpful. The pool was nice. If you want to be close to Railay it's good. The resort is very near Tonsai beach.
    Sharon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £81.07
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 685 reviews
    what’s not to like about Tinidee Beach Resort, the location is amazing, arriving by long boat and seeing the accommodation on stilts with the beautiful views in front was wonderful
    Jo
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £17.77
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 341 reviews
    the vibe and the location of this place is just unbelievably magical . if you go rock climbing this is your place ‘cause you’ll meet likeminded ppl. it’s really quite, and doesn’t feel like touristic at all. now they are recovering from Covid but they are already getting ready for high season. if I come back to Thailand, I’ll make sure to pay them a visit :) if you expect some luxury resort, I think this is not your place to stay :) the place is just nice as it is, and it’s part of its charm.
    M
    María
    Solo traveller