Rayavadee is Krabi's classic luxury resort, set on a headland between Railay West, Phra Nang Beach and the cliffs. The resort has 94 two-storey pavilions and 7 villas scattered through coconut gardens, with four dining venues and a full-service spa. Expedia lists it as a luxury five-star property with an exceptional guest rating of 9.6 from more than 700 reviews. Guests reach it by boat: from Krabi airport the transfer to Nong Nuch Pier takes about twenty minutes, followed by roughly twenty minutes on the water.
Location and getting around: the resort sits on the Phranang Peninsula, so you wake up beside the beaches that day-trippers spend an hour travelling to see. Phra Nang Beach and its cave are on the doorstep, Railay West is a short walk and the climbing walls rise above the garden. There are no cars, so everything is on foot or by boat. Shared speedboat schedules are published on the resort website, and a longtail to Ao Nang is available if you want to go out for the evening. The resort also runs activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and boat tours.
The rooms: categories run from Deluxe Pavilions of about 90 square metres to Terrace and Pool Pavilions with a private pool, family pavilions for up to five and a large family villa. Pavilions have a separate sitting area and a balcony or terrace, and the scale is generous. The dormitory beds listed on Expedia are a quirk of the property rather than the norm. Four restaurants cover Thai and international food, including The Grotto, which is set in a cave by the sea. There is a free-form pool, a children's pool, tennis and a 24-hour fitness room. Tennis courts are on site; the resort listed a tennis court renovation to 31 October 2026, so ask about it when you book.
Who it suits and what to know: couples on a honeymoon, families with older children and anyone who wants the beaches to themselves. The trade-off is price, which sits at the top of the Krabi market, and the logistics of boat arrivals, which can be affected by tides and weather in the monsoon. Breakfast is charged separately on some rates and airport transfers carry a surcharge, so read the booking terms. Book a pavilion with a terrace for the best views and ask about family pavilions if you are travelling with children.
Why stay here
- ✓Boat-access peninsula setting
- ✓Two-storey garden pavilions
- ✓Beachfront on Phra Nang and Railay West
- ✓Four restaurants including The Grotto
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Kayaking, snorkelling and boat tours
- ✓24-hour fitness room
Good questions
How do I get to Rayavadee?+
From Krabi airport it is about twenty minutes by road to Nong Nuch Pier, then about twenty minutes by boat. Shared speedboat schedules are on the resort website.
Is Rayavadee on Railay Beach?+
It sits on the Phranang Peninsula between Railay West and Phra Nang Beach, with direct access to both. The Railay area is a short walk away.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, there are family pavilions that sleep five, a children pool and calm beaches. The boat arrival and lack of cars suit older children best.
