Rayavadee
Krabi, Thailand
Description
Rayavadee’s setting on the edge of Krabi’s National Marine Park at the heart of the stunning Phranang Peninsula perfectly blends lush foliage, limestone cliffs, white sand beaches and the emerald waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort’s award winning architecture and tropical landscapes were inspired by the atmosphere of a southern Thai village.
Location
Krabi province is located on the Andaman coast 800 kilometers south of Bangkok and is served by Krabi International Airport with numerous daily flights from Bangkok. From Krabi airport guests need 30 minutes to the pier plus 20 minutes per speedboat to get to the resort. Neighboring Phuket is just a two hour drive by road.
The resort’s 94 two-storey pavilions and 7 luxurious, partly beachfront villas are dotted throughout tropical gardens and coconut groves and feature fully equipped, spacious accommodation and stylish details throughout. The pavilions’ unique circular design blends perfectly with the resort’s natural surroundings.
The resort offers 62 Deluxe Pavilions boast fully equipped, spacious accommodation and stylish, tropical decor with polished wood, richly colored fabrics and handcrafted details throughout as well as an outdoor terrace with seating.
The 16 Terrace Pavilions offer a contemporary take on our popular Deluxe Pavilion design featuring an open and airy ground floor living plan with tropical décor and glass doors that open onto a breezy outdoor terrace with lounge area and lots of space for relaxation and private barbecue dinners surrounded by lush palms and garden greenery.
Rayavadee also provides 12 Pool Pavilions. Each Pool Pavilion provide a heightened sense of luxury with the addition of a 3 x 8 meter private pool situated in a lushly-landscaped tropical garden with sun lounges and a terrace. An ideal option for those looking to enjoy indoor-outdoor living in perfect privacy.
For families Rayavadee features 2 Family Pavilions with an additional ground floor bedroom as well as an outdoor dining area, sun lounges and a terrace. The additional 2 Family Pavilions with Pool offer an additional luxurious freshwater, 3 x 8 meter private pool set in a spectacular enclosed tropical garden with sun lounges and a dining area.
Furthermore there are 3 Family Villas featuring a bigger pool with 3 x 12 meters with Jacuzzi and providing a lot of space for families (in total: 345 m²): 2 bedrooms (master bedroom on the ground floor, 2nd bedroom on the upper level) as well as a living room and space for outdoor lounging around.
The 4 luxurious beachfront villas are the Raitalay Villa, which is set on a sheltered corner of beautiful Railay Beach, overlooking the clear blue waters of the Andaman Sea, the Rayavadee Villa, which has its own free-form swimming pool with Jacuzzi and views overlooking Phranang Beach and 2 Phranang Villas, which are discreetly hidden amidst a dramatic landscape of limestone cliffs with views overlooking world renowned Phranang Beach.
Rayavadee serves delicious gourmet cuisine in venues offering everything from elegant dining to casual beachside fare.
The Raya Dining features international cuisine in an elegant yet informal setting. The restaurant’s newly-launched ‘grill concept’ introduces wholesome, uncomplicated cuisine with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients that include locally-sourced seafood, top cuts of meat and a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Air-conditioned indoor and open-air seating is available.
Stroll along a moonlit path to Phranang Beach and experience a memorable dinner by the sea at Krua Phranang, the resort’s romantic Thai restaurant. The dining room offers air-conditioned and open-air seating with views over the stunning beach, limestone cliffs and outlying islands.
Raitalay Terrace offers a menu of tempting international favourites in a stylish, beachside setting. Open for lunch and dinner.
The Grotto nestles under an ancient limestone cliff on the edge of Phranang Beach. Enjoy a leisurely lunch here with your favourite book or lose yourself in the magic of a perfect sunset. Special seafood barbecue dinners are served here several times each week.
The Rayavadee Spa‘s extensive range of therapies draw on ancient Thai healing traditions and a philosophy of well-being that combines body, mind and spirit to create treatments that impart a deeply felt sense of relaxation in luxurious, private surroundings. Choose between revitalizing facials and scrubs, energizing body wraps, soothing massages and a variety of salon treatments or combine several offerings into a package individually-tailored to your needs.
Rayavadee’s Activities Centre offers a full range of excursions to Krabi’s most interesting sites as well as half and full-day trips aboard its luxury speedboats to the area’s outlying islands. In addition, sea canoes, snorkeling and wind surfing equipment is available at the Water Sports Centre. The Fitness Centre is located next to the resort’s tennis and squash courts. Cultural offerings include Thai cooking classes, batik printing, flower garland making and learning the art of traditional Thai fruit carving.
Facts
- 5* Resort, member of the Leading Hotels of the World
- 94 Pavilions & 7 Villas
- 1 Pool
- 4 Restaurants
- Spa
- Excursion packages to the surrounding islands
