3 stars Hotels in Krabi

Positives: -Not far from Ao Nang centre -Room clean and tidy -Friendly staff willing to help Negatives: -Hotel still being built. At around midday heard drilling from workers into the wall next to my head. The noise was awful and apart pierced my ears when I was lying in bed. Best be out b/w 10am-5pm. Be mindful this is not am aggrieved patron you WILL experience this - hotel staff really struggle with their English so don't expect much communication unless you need the basics - shonky architecture in the bathrooms. Thai engineering at its finest :) Overall clean and close to the action. Not bad you get what you pay for.

We booked this hotel as the details were that is was near Ao Nang and Krabi and seemed good value. What wasn't advised in the details about the hotel was that it is in a bay that is only accessible by longtail boat. These leave Ao Nang when they have eight people on board and you have to carry your suitcases in the sea to load them. This would be fine if we knew in advance! We had to leave a day early as the boats are not reliable as to leaving times and we had a plane to catch the final day.

From the moment we arrived we felt so welcome. The reception staff and the kitchen staff were all friendly and obliging. The room was large and comfortable. Our balcony on the third floor was very private with a small table and casual chairs. It overlooked the lovely gardens and pool. The location is great, as the beach is directly across the road from the hotel. There is also a large choice of shops and restaurants along the beachfront road. The Ao nang Princeville is all halal, as are many of the other local restaurants, which made food choices very easy. Although we travelled as a couple, we would love to bring our whole family back. This resort was a perfect choice for us.

Staying at Maritime Park and Spa was a fantastic experience ... if we come to Krabi again we will definitely stay here for sure and keep more time in hand to just spend at the resort ... the staff were polite, very helpful and friendly and organized trips for us at short notice (Phi Phi Island tour). The staff organized a midnight delivery of a cake and a bottle of sparkling wine for our 10th marriage anniversary ... which was made all the more memorable by the scenic resort and the day trip to Phi Phi Islands ... Additionally, strolling through the resort grounds was a very soothing experience .... the placid lake ... the small waterfront cottage ... these were very endearing ! The view from the balcony was superb... because of the way our room was placed we had the twin hills to the left and the pool and the entire view of the lake right in front ! The breakfast on the lawns was nice. What we liked the most was the way every small thing had been decorated or designed - for instance, the way the jackfruit growing on the trees were covered up ! The Chaofah viewing point on the 8th floor was interesting ! All in all a great experience !

This is a "top" 3.5 star choice! We had a wonderful 8 days. Centrally located allows easy access to beaches, Krabitown and surroundings but just far enough away to get away from the hectic pace. Need a scooter ... Otherwise lots of other transportation options. Definitely an excellent choice. Beautiful grounds. Lovely pool. Friendly.

They say you get what you pay for and in this case, it's true. It's a budget resort, so don't have high expectations, but I'm not disappointed with what we got for the price. Bathrooms were basic, but serviceable, beds were hard but not uncomfortable, breakfast was pretty good with eggs made to order (I recommend an omelette with the lot). Stayed two nights, the first in a Standard, the second in a Deluxe Cabin. The extra $20 was worth it, if only not to have the noise of the locals playing soccer after midnight (it would depend where your room is as to whether this was an issue). Free WiFi, pool and breakfast buffet included, overall a satisfactory experience. Railay itself was lovely and I was sad to leave after two short days. Do be aware that you will most likely be stepping in and out of the boat in knee to thigh deep water, wear appropriate clothes, bring appropriate luggage!

Loved the sand sea resort, railay is incredible and sand sea is the perfect place to stay, only a short walk from the beach and the staff are very kind. The bungalow itself is awesome, very clean and comfortable, they even provide a beach bag and mat to lay on which we used a lot! Highly recommend