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Review of Rayavadee
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 13 Apr 2024
Having visited Rayavadee in Krabi several times, I am continually impressed by its unique blend of natural beauty, exceptional service, and luxurious accommodations. Nestled on the stunning Railay Beach, flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs and accessible only by boat, Rayavadee offers an exclusive escape that feels like a private paradise.

The resort is famous not just for its breathtaking location but also for its lush gardens and the local wildlife. During my stays, I've enjoyed the delightful sight of monkeys playfully roaming the grounds and even venturing near the pool area, adding a charming element of adventure to the experience.

The villas are luxurious and provide all the comforts one could expect from a world-class resort, with private pools and spacious, elegantly designed interiors. Dining at Rayavadee is a culinary journey, with several restaurants offering everything from traditional Thai cuisine to international dishes, all set against the backdrop of Krabi's iconic scenery.

One of the highlights of Rayavadee is its beaches, known to be among the best in Thailand. The crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches are ideal for relaxation and water activities. Although the beaches are public and can get busy during peak times, the mornings and late afternoons provide quieter moments to enjoy the serene setting.

Rayavadee's commitment to service is evident in the staff's attention to detail and readiness to ensure every guest's stay is memorable. Whether it's arranging a special dinner on the beach or providing insights into the local area, the staff go above and beyond.

For those seeking a luxury resort with a perfect mix of natural beauty, privacy, and top-notch amenities, Rayavadee in Krabi is an exceptional choice. It remains a favorite for my Thai getaways, and I look forward to returning soon.
Date of stay: May 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this review
Responded 21 Apr 2024
Dear Emirgermanybonn,

Greetings from the Land of the Princess! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this thoughtful review regarding you recent visit and it was a great pleasure hosting you as a returning guest at our resort.

We are thrilled to know that you found the Resort "breathtaking". We thank you for your kind compliments on our impeccable service, the resort's beautiful natural setting and our staff.

Thank you again for your wonderful detailed review and for choosing Rayavadee for your vacation. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we look forward to creating more memorable experiences for you in the future.

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

Rayavadee, Krabi
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Reviewed 5 April 2024 via mobile

A hidden oasis.
The hotel is situated between Railay, Nammao and Phranang beach. It’s an unbeatable location, the wildlife is just phenomenal, Monkeys, Lizards are just constantly seen roaming around, it’s simply a brilliant experience.
Railay beach is really busy and probably 50 plus longtail boats at any one time, these do give you an opportunity to explore local islands or go to Ao Nang, for shopping. However they do bring in lots of tourists, the hotel security are great at managing this and are all very friendly.
We were staying in a Family pool villa, it’s a fantastic space, we have two children aged 11 and 14, the villa has two large bedrooms, large lounge and a lovely outdoor private pool.
The hotel has three main restaurants, Thai, European and Asian, these are all of a great standard but ultimately and as expected higher prices than typical Thailand.
The staff are fantastic so friendly and helpful.
We went on two trips organised by the hotel, Koh Klang eco island discovery. This was amazing to see how the local Thai people live, we travelled on a tuk tuk to meet a Thai family, had lunch on the river, somewhere we wouldn’t have ever thought of eating, overall a real eye opener for all the family, certainly makes you appreciate how fortunate we are.
Second trip was to Hong island, a beautiful beach and scenery, again a great experience.
Our guides for both trips were brilliant.
There is plenty to do, our boys had a squash lesson and a Thai boxing lesson, we used kayaks/paddle boards, and the gym (which is small but I believe is being updated).
A minor niggle is the housekeeping was a be hit and miss, for example, leftover fruit was sometimes left in the villa for a while, pool towels were not always replaced and the blinds were left closed during the day, a bit strange really.
I believe the garden staff also once a day help to clear any rubbish left by tourists or the tide from all three beaches, they do a great job, tourists please take your rubbish with you or bin it!!
Overall I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone, couples or families.

Room tip: Enquire when the jellyfish season is before you travel, I’ve never seen so many! Ultimately we couldn’t swim in the sea due to so many….
Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this reviewResponded 17 April 2024

Dear ashleyl519,

Thank you so much for your amazing review of your stay at Rayavadee. We truly appreciate all of your kind compliments about the accommodation, facilities and our staff, especially the gardener. It is true that they once a day help to clear rubbish left by tourists or the tide from all beaches. They normally do in early morning. We will share this compliments to the team.

Glad you liked the grounds and all the wildlife that inhabit this area and the breathtaking beaches.

Thank you again for your wonderful detailed review and for choosing Rayavadee for your vacation. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we look forward to creating more memorable experiences for you in the future.

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

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Reviewed 4 April 2024 via mobile

We stayed for six nights. Our villa (pavilion) had a pool although we didn’t use it.
Firstly, I’d like to say how immensely polite, helpful and kind all of the staff were. Throughout our stay, everyone was brilliant. A special thank you to Lunar who helped us with many plans. I’d also like to highlight the pool side staff, who were very attentive and worked so hard.
The weather was very hot and humid. At times, a bit too uncomfortable.
The whole resort is spacious, well looked after and certainly rustic. Lots of wildlife, monkeys, giant lizards and unfortunately the sea was full of jellyfish. Literally hundreds, even littering the beaches. This soured our appetite for sea swimming and beach walks involved dodging them.
Our villa was kept very clean, and was comfortable. Lots of bottled water, snacks and quite spacious. There are clearly marked walkways and easy to navigate.
Breakfast was excellent, lunch choices very good and we tried all four evening dining options. Generally very good, but not quite the wow factor. We did their fire, ice and roast buffet at the very scenic grotto. This had plenty of choice but we found the service a tad slow.
The pool area near Railay beach was nice, although not a large number of sunbeds. The beach itself offered a nice walk but was very crowded and lots of local boats that were constantly quite noisy.
A small gym, a lovely Spa and overall a very enjoyable vacation.
The sunset view from the grotto is absolutely stunning and I think the management could develop this area for more late drinking and cocktails, maybe a cool
Chill out DJ ?
A huge thank you to all of the staff, genuinely lovely people.

Date of stay: April 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this reviewResponded 17 April 2024

Dear Nick C,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing review and experience with us at Rayavadee, Krabi.

We appreciate your compliments on our staff, in particular Khun Luna, from Guest Service who took good care of you upon your arrival and was always available to assist you during your stay. We will make sure to convey your appreciation to her, for making your stay even more enjoyable.

Glad you liked the grounds and all the wildlife that inhabit this area, also share the beautiful grounds with us.

Your wonderful comments are truly appreciated, and all of us look forward to welcoming your back again on your next visit in Krabi.

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

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Reviewed 30 March 2024

The entire stay from arrival to departure was just amazing. Straight out of a fairytale. Every staff person went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Loved the attention to detail and how we felt like we were the only ones at the resort.

Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this reviewResponded 2 April 2024

Dear 487miguelinac,

Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic experience during your recent stay with us.

We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us at Rayavadee, Krabi. Your valuable feedback will be shared with our colleagues, and it will undoubtedly motivate and inspire us to continue striving for excellence.

Thank you very much for having chosen to stay at our Resort, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future.

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

Rayavadee Resort, Krabi


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Reviewed 28 March 2024

Excellent standards in a superb setting, would highly recommend this luxurious, fantastic value resort as a heaven of calm and luxury in a beautiful edge of jungle setting. Accommodation large and luxurious with excellent facilities, five star jungle heaven.

Date of stay: March 2024
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this reviewResponded 2 April 2024

Dear Manager-Liaison,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of your recent stay at Rayavadee.

We are grateful for your kind compliments on accommodation and facilities as well as appreciated the resort's beautiful natural setting.

We hope you get the chance to visit us again in the near future!

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

Rayavadee Resort, Krabi

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Reviewed 24 March 2024

It is a special experience to arrive at a hotel on a direct speed boat journey.
It is a spectacular trip through the magnificent scenery and to be taken off the boat in a moveable platform towed by a tractor.
You are then taken through the beautiful gardens to a seating area to be given a cold drink and towel and calmly checked in by Luna who went through the details of the hotel
We arrived early so our room was not immediately ready, but we were soon taken by a buggy.
Our room was magnificent with a ground floor sitting area and upstairs bedroom and bathroom. All beautiful furnished and spotlessly clean.
Breakfast was a relaxed delight. There was an a la carte option as well as extensive buffet choices, sitting outside in the shade.
There were two areas to relax during the day.
The massive pool with plenty of sunbeds was located at Railay Beach.
The slight negative was that the beach was busy with tourists and noisy from boats, but they all disappeared after dark leaving the beach empty and quiet.
The sea was a little disappointing as there were a lot of rocks and the water went a long way out at low tide. There were also a few jellyfish whilst we were there.
On the other side of the resort was Phranang Beach which was on the edge of the beach and enjoyed natural shade.
In the evening drinks could be enjoyed watching the sunset either at Raitalay Terrace or The Grotto
Dinner was excellent at all the restaurants.
Along the beach was a small street with shops bars and restaurants.
Our time at the hotel seemed to pass in a flash and it is one of the few hotels we have been to which we would return to.
Waving goodbye as the speedboat left was a miserable experience.

Date of stay: March 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Songpop Songboon, Guest Services / Front Office at Rayavadee, responded to this reviewResponded 26 March 2024

Dear Peterb2012London,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing review and experience with us at Rayavadee, Krabi.
We are thrilled to hear that you received a very warm welcome. Ensuring that our guests feel welcome and well taken care of is our top priority.

We appreciate your kind recognition of Khun Luna, from Guest Service who took good care of you upon your arrival and was always available to assist you during your stay. We will make sure to convey your appreciation to her, for making your stay even more enjoyable.

Thank you again for your wonderful detailed review and for choosing Rayavadee for your vacation. It was our pleasure to welcome you, and we look forward to creating more memorable experiences for you in the future.

Kind Regards,

Songpop Songboon
Assistant Tonhong Manager

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