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Luxury Hotels in Krabi

8 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.

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8 Recommended Hotels

Rayavadee

Rayavadee

Krabi, Thailand

Best overall
Booking9.6· 760 reviews
BeachfrontOutdoor PoolPrivate PoolSpaFitness Centre4 Restaurants+3 more

Luxurious beachfront accommodation along Krabi's Andaman Coast is provided at the 5-star Rayavadee, just next to Krabi Marine National Park. It has a full-service spa, 4 dining options and an outdoor… Read more

Jungle-like grounds full of wildlife
Beaches and caves right at the door
Kind, professional staff
Spacious pavilions with excellent beds
Varied dining and a full-service spa
Extras add up quickly
Neighbouring beaches can be crowded
Breakfast and room service menus uneven
Why this position

Among the three highest guest scores of the 8 hotels we rank here — 9.6 from 760 reviews. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.6 to 9.5).

Banyan Tree Krabi

Banyan Tree Krabi

Krabi, Thailand

Private pool
Booking9.5· 612 reviews
Outdoor PoolPrivate PoolSpaSaunaFitness CentreKids' Club+4 more

Banyan Tree Krabi in Krabi offers spa facilities, a saltwater swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, water sports, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar. Private check-in and check-out, steam room, wellness… Read more

Warm, highly professional staff
Stunning views and a beach with a bar
Private, comfortable villas with a pool
Excellent food and a varied breakfast
Spa treatments and a kids' club
Buggies can be slow to arrive
Some areas could use a refresh
Small slips in the rooms
Why this position

Among the three highest guest scores of the 8 hotels we rank here — 9.5 from 612 reviews. Sits behind #1 on both the score (9.5 to 9.6) and the sample it rests on (612 to 760 reviews).

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Krabi, Thailand

Beach
Booking9.9· 141 reviews
BeachfrontInfinity Pool24-hour Butler ServiceSpaFitness Centre5 Restaurants+3 more

The 5-star Phulay Bay Ritz-Carlton Reserve is located along the shores of Andaman Sea in Krabi. Boasting 24-hour butler services, it also has an infinity pool, spa and 5 restaurants… Read more

Personal butlers and exceptional service
Spacious, beautifully designed villas
Beachfront setting with sea and sunset views
ESPA spa and infinity pool
Five restaurants and attentive room service
Quiet in the evenings
Breakfast and spa not quite flawless
Compulsory New Year's Eve dinner
Why this position

Highest guest score of the 8 hotels we rank here — 9.9 from 141 reviews. Scores higher than #2 (9.9 to 9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (141 to 612).

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Hotel Adam Krabi

Hotel Adam Krabi

Krabi, Thailand

Spa & wellness
Booking9.4· 920 reviews
Rooftop poolFree WifiFamily RoomsRestaurantAirport ShuttleSpa+3 more

Hotel Adam Krabi in Ao Nang offers a 5-star experience with a rooftop swimming pool, spa facilities, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and… Read more

Warm, exceptionally attentive staff
Spotless, modern rooms
Balcony pools in some rooms
Breakfast guests keep praising
Rooftop pool and spa
Not directly on the beach
Little shade around the pools
Small gym with limited equipment
Why this position

Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (920 to 141), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.9).

The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

Krabi, Thailand

Peace and quiet
Booking9.4· 792 reviews
BeachfrontOutdoor PoolFree WifiSpaAirport ShuttleLibrary+3 more

Nestled within abundant greenery, The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort offers beachfront accommodation on Tubkaak Beach. Offering spacious rooms, it also features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool… Read more

Beautiful beach with views of the islands
Exceptionally warm and attentive staff
Cosy rooms with open-air bathrooms
Peaceful, well-kept tropical grounds
Good food at the Arundina restaurant
Rooms suit two best
On-site food and drink is pricey
Ao Nang is a 20-minute drive
Why this position

Level with #4 on the guest score (9.4) and on the reviews behind it.

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

Krabi, Thailand

Booking9.2· 1,906 reviews
Beachfront2 Swimming PoolsFree WifiFamily RoomsSpaFitness Centre+4 more

Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort - SHA Extra Plus is a 5-star property situated on the white sands of peaceful Klong Muang Beach. It features large outdoor pools in tropical gardens, a day spa and… Read more

Pools and gardens right by a clean beach
Friendly, professional staff
Spacious, spotless rooms
Plenty to do for every age
Easy for families with children
Busy breakfast room
Ao Nang is a drive away
Large grounds to cover
Why this position

The largest body of guest feedback on this page: 1,906 reviews, averaging 9.2. Rests on more guest reviews than #5 (1,906 to 792), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.4).

Nakamanda Resort and Spa

Nakamanda Resort and Spa

Krabi, Thailand

Views
Booking9.2· 779 reviews
BeachfrontOutdoor Swimming PoolFree WifiSpaRestaurantBar+4 more

Overlooking the mountain landscapes of Khao Phanom Bencha, the luxurious Nakamanda Resort and Spa is located directly on Klong Muang Beach. Offering an outdoor pool and fitness centre, it also has… Read more

Right on the beach with sea views
Warm, attentive staff
Spacious villas with large bathrooms
Breakfast and drinks by the water
Peaceful, romantic atmosphere
Litter can wash up on the beach
Plenty of steps on a sloping site
Some rooms show their age
Why this position

The same guest score as #6 (9.2), on a smaller body of reviews (779 to 1,906).

VARANA Krabi Hotel

VARANA Krabi Hotel

Krabi, Thailand

Design
Booking8.9· 1,218 reviews
4 Swimming PoolsFree WifiFamily Rooms4 RestaurantsSpaSauna+3 more

VARANA Krabi Hotel in Krabi offers a 5-star resort experience with an infinity swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, water sports facilities, and a lush garden… Read more

Calm resort with a clear wellness focus
Friendly, attentive staff
Spotless, well-designed rooms
Pools, gym and plenty of activities
Good food at breakfast and dinner
Not directly on the beach
Ao Nang needs a car or taxi
Many extras are charged
Why this position

Rests on more guest reviews than #7 (1,218 to 779), at a slightly lower score (8.9 to 9.2).

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Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 10 October 2026

Ranking updated 4 October 2026

8 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements

Compare the hotels

#HotelStarsGuest ratingBest for
1Rayavadee5★
Booking9.6· 760 reviews
Best overall
2Banyan Tree Krabi5★
Booking9.5· 612 reviews
Private pool
3Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve5★
Booking9.9· 141 reviews
Beach
4Hotel Adam Krabi5★
Booking9.4· 920 reviews
Spa & wellness
5The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort5★
Booking9.4· 792 reviews
Peace and quiet
6Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort5★
Booking9.2· 1,906 reviews
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7Nakamanda Resort and Spa5★
Booking9.2· 779 reviews
Views
8VARANA Krabi Hotel5★
Booking8.9· 1,218 reviews
Design

How we ranked these hotels

10 hotels looked at for this destination: 8 ranked above, 2 more we recommend.

The Google and Booking ratings for these hotels are based on a combined 8,474 reviews reported by the sources. This is not the number of review texts Tripplo has analysed.

How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.

Read our methodology

More hotels we recommend in Krabi

These pass the same checks as the ranked list, but sit outside our top selection for this destination. Several of them lead our all-inclusive and adults-only guides.

Weather & sea temperature — Krabi

Right now: 26° air · 31° sea

Avg daytime max (°C)Sea (°C)Warmest months
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Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Krabi — in numbers

8 ranked hotels10 verified luxury hotels in total10 five-star among the verified
8,474 reviews behind Google and Booking ratings

Most common facilities

  • Pool (10 of 10)
  • Spa & wellness (10 of 10)
  • Parking (9 of 10)
  • Gym (9 of 10)
  • Free WiFi (8 of 10)
  • Bar (8 of 10)

What these hotels do best

  • Service (10 of 10)
  • Beach access (8 of 10)
  • Dining (7 of 10)
  • Pools (7 of 10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ao Nang makes the easiest base, with restaurants, shops and boats to the islands and to Railay close at hand; Hotel Adam Krabi is here, less than 1 km from the beach. For a calmer beach stay, look at Klong Muang and Tubkaak, 15–20 minutes away by road, where Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort and The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort are found. Rayavadee at Railay suits travellers who want to wake up between cliffs and sea.

Families do well at the big resorts with a kids' club: Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, with its huge pool, and Banyan Tree Krabi. The ShellSea Krabi adds swim-up rooms and ground-floor rooms close to the pool. Couples tend to choose Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Rayavadee, The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort or Nakamanda Resort and Spa, while VARANA Krabi Hotel is built for wellness and has no kids' club.

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Banyan Tree Krabi and The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort are on Tubkaak Beach; Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort, Nakamanda Resort and Spa and Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort face Klong Muang Beach. Rayavadee lies between the beaches at Railay and The ShellSea Krabi sits beside the beach at Ao Nam Mao. VARANA Krabi Hotel is five minutes' walk from Koh Kwang Beach, and Hotel Adam Krabi a short walk from Ao Nang Beach.

VARANA Krabi Hotel is built around wellness, with a hammam, sauna, steam room and hot tub, plus yoga and Muay Thai. Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has an ESPA spa with private treatment rooms and a spa pool, and Banyan Tree Krabi a spa with a sauna and steam room. The Naga Spa at Nakamanda Resort and Spa looks out over the Andaman Sea, while Rayavadee and The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort both have full-service spas.

The Andaman coast is usually driest from roughly November to April, when calm seas suit boat trips to Hong Island, Phi Phi and the other islands. The southwest monsoon brings more rain and rougher seas from about May to October, and some boat trips may not run, though the resorts are quieter then. Christmas and New Year are busiest, and Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has a compulsory New Year's Eve dinner charged on top of the room rate.

Krabi International Airport has frequent domestic flights from Bangkok. From there, Ao Nang is roughly half an hour by road and Klong Muang and Tubkaak around 40–45 minutes. Several hotels, among them Hotel Adam Krabi, The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort and Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, offer an airport shuttle. Railay has no road access, so Rayavadee guests finish the journey by boat; the resort arranges it, but guests note the transfer comes at a cost.

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has five restaurants, including Sri Tang for Thai cooking and Lae Lay Pavilion for grilled seafood, plus Chomtawan Lounge for sunset cocktails. At Rayavadee, Raya Dining serves lobster and Krua Phranang traditional Thai food. Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort has White Lotus for Thai and Indian dishes and Ristorante Venezia for Italian, and The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort can set up dinner on the beach. Several resorts are pricey, however.

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