Rustic facilities. Staff was mostly friendly, but check-in staff seemed jaded and bored to deal with us. A little enthusiasm would’ve been nice given the price we paid and the effort we made to stay here.

Located on the drier side of Ko Racha, this rustic resort feels almost like summer camp. ROOM: Our original room was facing a hot, dry semi-forested field. There was NO FRIDGE in the room (meaning we had no option for cold drinks or perishable foods for 7 days). Because we booked a 7-night stay (do not make the same mistake we did!), we went straight back to the check-in area and requested another room. We ended up paying double the cost to upgrade to a villa. The villa was nicer, BUT not a value for the money we outlaid. There was a fridge in the room and a lot of strange wasted spaces that we never utilized. The bathroom was huge, but not climate-controlled, so it was hot and sticky every time you used the restroom. The jacuzzi tub was there, but the water came out in a mere trickle, so good luck filling the tub. We never used it. FACILITIES: There is a small snorkeling beach where you can explore underwater. Mask/snorkel are free, but fins will cost 100 bhat. The infinity pool is nice- especially at night. The bar is fine, but mixed cocktails were weak. Our breakfast was part of the package and it was decent, but got old after 7 days. TRANSPORT TO/FROM: We had to pay an additional fee to get a speed boat to/from Rawai pier to Ko Racha. A wagon pulled by a tractor picked us up from the beach and took us across the tiny island to the resort. Rough, but charming and a great photo op. WILDLIFE: The resort had lots of giant monitor lizards roaming about along with peacocks, kitties, and some chickens. Ko Racha had lots of water buffalo wandering around. We took lots of walks through forested paths and enjoyed seeing the variety of wildlife. Cautionary note: there are poisonous snakes on the island, so tread carefully and bring lighting if you are out at night. SUMMARY: The Ko Racha Resort on the other side of the island seems MUCH NICER. We would’ve been happier staying there for pretty much the same cost we ended up paying at Bann Raya.

Stayed in April 2024

Was missing some food more adjusted to "western taste", like fx some european breakfast items and less spicy dinner alternatives.

Great location, nice small beach with excellent snorkling. Colorful, amazing underwater life. Mask and snorkel could be used for free as a guest at Ban Raya. Fins or shoes could be rented for 100 baht. Staff was extremely sweet and accommodating, even playful. Everybody was so friendly. Room was ok value for the money.

Stayed in March 2024

Shower dribbled and was not strong pressure , breakfast was poor. Could have tables outside on balcony as opposed to all under cover - bit like a canteen - individual tables on de k with candle light would be great

Enjoyed our stay and pretty reasonable price. Breakfast was basic and could be improved ( no moly for coffee) could have some more fruit cereals yoghurt etc. we loved the pool and views and snorkeling was impressive being so close to shore.

Stayed in March 2024

Peacocks on the territory. Nice view. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Stayed in March 2024

They didn't clean the room at all during my stay and they didn't even take out the trash.

Lovely beach and the pool was amazing. Good snorkeling spot right from the beach. Peaceful location.

Stayed in March 2024

Food!!!

beautiful setting, beautiful ocean, quiet, lots of wild live, best snorkelling spot!

Stayed in March 2024

Could do with a bit of maintenance a few things around property was broken and not enough sun beds around pool

Lovely grounds rooms were basic but very clean

Stayed in January 2024

The bungalows are aging but that wouldn’t be an issue if they were properly cleaned. Bathrooms are super moldy and full of ants and cockroaches!

Absolutely stunning view from the cliff! Perfect place for the snorkelling with beautiful sea world accessible just a few steps from the bungalow. Great place for chill out with amazing scenery.

Stayed in February 2024

more fruit available, a bit more variety for breakfast

my room, view, location, friendliness,

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms and the staff were Not a 10/10 … Rooms pretty expensive for what you get and the staff could almost not speak English , which made our stay (for 1 week) Much more difficult

Nice hotel , very nice location ! Super beautiful beach & good food :)

Stayed in January 2024

It was ok!

I liked it much! Perfect to calm down and resting! The food can be improved! Rest I liked it.

Stayed in January 2024

Not much to do outside of the hotel, although other guests enjoyed their diving experience in a different part of the island. Some parts of the island / local roads had lots of rubbish which spoils the island's natural beauty. Clean up!

Snorkelling at the hotel's beach was really good, lovely views from the main swimming pool, also liked the swings in the main garden. Clean rooms. The food was OK.

Stayed in December 2023

The property could be taken a lot better care. We didn’t get the nicest room but some rooms have extremely nice views. Cleaning could improve

The location is ideal we stayed here for 1 night. The

Stayed in December 2023

Food can be a bit hit and miss.

Incredible location, very nice infinity pool! A piece of paradise. Regular transport available to the other side of the island! Nice staff. Good snorkeling location right at the hotel.

Stayed in January 2024

Atmosphere and calmness

The beach on the property was great for snorkeling, and the views were great.

Stayed in December 2023

4 days stay, no change of towels or cleaning the room. Broken tiles in swimming pool. Overall need refreshments.

Location, nature, view

Stayed in December 2023

Ant infestation in bathroom first night but was resolved with upgrade second night, which we were very thankful for.

Pool was great, ocean snorkelling excellent. Resolution to issues.

Stayed in November 2023

The beds were not too comfortable, breakfast was ok, was a buffet style so some items not too fresh

The resort was lovely, great pool, staff were friendly. Food in the evening was delicious

Stayed in April 2024

The aircon was not cold enough for my first room. After we upgraded to another room the aircon worked better. It might be due to the solar power supply. The variety of food could be improved. The schedule of the boat to the island could be improved so that we could check-in immediately upon arriving at the resort. It would be better to leave Chalong Pier at 1p.m. It would be nice to have a table fan in the room. Checkout time should not be put at 11a.m. since the pickup time from the resort to the boat was at 1p.m. There was no point waiting for nothing for almost 2 hours considering the weather was burning hot outside in this season. We asked to checkout late but the resort didn't charge us extra although it was stated 1000baht extra for late checkout.

The view is spectacular. Snorkeling should be fun but the weather was too melting hot so we didn't join the program. It's a quiet place to relax. The guy who arranged the speedboat was nice, friendly, informative and helpful. His name is Ah Wen. The staff there were very responsible.

Stayed in April 2024

N/a

Beautiful property nestled away in the trees with a private beach, crystal clear water.

Stayed in March 2024

The stay was so horrible we decided to Cut our stay short and leave After only 1 Night. First of the communication is awful. We got a message the day prior to our arrival that we had to book their boat option 2 days in advance (what the ****) after a stressful day we finally managed to find a different option that would take us. 4000thb was the cost…. None of the staff knows more than 1 or 2 words English (not even the receptionist) and we weren’t informed prior to the stay about the fee involved with card payment. And with the only atm 1km away we ourself had to walk to it (surrounded by 1 meter long lizard and big Thai bulls) The place is completely filthy everywhere, but the pool and snorkelling area, with trashbags all over. The food is microwaved, inedible moldy food. We payed 250thb for a burger with chicken. Where it was frozen meat that was cold and chewy. With no other option available due to the small island they charged 3-4 times the average price for needs. The ac was loud and the rooms had no fridge and therefore the 2 small free water bottles they provided were burning hot upon arrival. Overall the worst hotel we have ever witnessed and we were glad to pay extra for a boat back as that was cheaper than spending more money for water and food here.

The view was the only positive thing about the stay

Stayed in April 2024

Fifteen years later, I took my children to Emperor Island again and stayed at Banraya. The familiar sensory taste, charming scenery, and white sandy beach and clear water remain the same. The hotel's environmental style and public facilities are still perfect and well maintained. The facilities in the guest rooms are a bit outdated, but the hotel services still maintain a high standard and are warm and welcoming. However, considering the fact that there are mostly foreign customers, the friendly and friendly reception is still not enough.

Stayed in March 2024

The hotel service is very good, the rooms are comfortable, and the sea view is unbeatable, especially after the day trippers leave in the morning and evening. We rented an ATV and traveled around the island with a family of three. We went to three other beaches and two hotels. They each felt unique. I would like to stay a few more days next time. We also encountered various animals on the road, including large lizards, old cows, and various birds. , Peacock, etc., very fun, a happy experience.

Stayed in March 2024

Take a taxi to the reception desk at Chalong Pier. They will gather people and pull them to the pier. It is very convenient to take a half-hour speedboat to the island. The water is clean and you can see small fish. The room is a stand-alone room. The white and wooden natural-style decoration is very beautiful. I love this small yard. The room rate includes breakfast. For dinner, if two people order a large table, 2600🐷 is not expensive for a meal. I booked snorkeling at the hotel for 1500. My stay was too short. I wanted to stay for two more days and go cycling on the island.

Stayed in March 2024