In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 69 guest reviews of Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Food & restaurants and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Many feel the stay does not justify the price. Many rooms feel dated, and bathrooms need renovating.
Surrounded by a lush rainforest, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra features comfortable accommodation with warm hospitality and recreational facilities including a 7000 m² outdoor swimming pool.
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra's Victorian-style rooms offers views of the islands and the Andaman Sea. Spacious and elegant, rooms feature wooden teak floors. Room service is available 24-hours, daily.
Guests can indulge with a pampering experience at the spa or relax on a private yacht. Other facilities include a golf course, tennis courts and kids club.
Sofitel Krabi's White Lotus serves Thai and Indian dishes. Poda offers a delicious poolside barbecue. A variety of International cuisines accompanied by ocean views can be enjoyed at Maya Restaurant, while Italian dishes are served at Ristorante Venezia. The pool bar, Koh Poda, provides cocktails and refreshing drinks, while Le Glacie has ice cream and pastries.
This resort is located near Ao Nang, as well as the popular Phi Phi and James Bond Island.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort is a resort for guests who want everything in one place. It sits on Klong Muang Beach, a calmer stretch near Ao Nang, and is built around a 7,000 m² pool with gardens that guests describe as immaculate. The rooms are spacious, with teak floors and views towards the islands, and the staff are the part of a stay guests praise most, often for small personal touches. Families appreciate the kids' club and the activities. The trade-off is the setting and the bill. Ao Nang is some way off and there is little to eat nearby outside the resort, so most meals happen on site, where several guests found prices high and the buffet dinners merely pleasant. Some found the beds firm, and the pool closes around sundown. Families and couples who plan to stay in will find a generous, well-run resort; travellers who want nightlife on the doorstep should look closer to Ao Nang.
Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Krabi is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- The 7,000 m² outdoor pool is the feature guests mention most. They describe it as fantastic, big and beautifully laid out, with plenty of space around it even when the resort is busy.
- Staff are praised in review after review for being friendly and welcoming. Guests notice small personal touches, such as drinks remembered from the day before, and say the team makes them feel part of the family.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found the restaurants and the pool bar expensive for what they serve, and some felt the buffet dinners were pleasant rather than memorable. A few preferred the small local restaurants further along the beach.
- Klong Muang is calm, which many guests like, but it is some way from Ao Nang and there is little choice of food outside the resort. Outside the peak months not every restaurant on site is open.
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Should you book it?
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort is worth booking for families who want a big pool, a kids' club and room to spread out — but pick somewhere else if you want to walk to bars and restaurants in the evening.
Book it if you want
- Families who want a big pool, a kids' club and room to spread out
- Couples looking for a calm beach resort as a base for island trips
Pick somewhere else if
- You want to walk to bars and restaurants in the evening
- You like to swim after dark
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 69 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +A generous breakfast buffet with a wide choice
- +Well-liked Italian, Indian and other restaurants
- +A lively bar with cocktails and live music
- –Breakfast and restaurant menus some found limited or average
- –Meals felt expensive for the quality and portion size
- –Breakfast can feel crowded and chaotic
”The bar, the Italian restaurant and the Indian restaurant were excellent.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff with personal touches, such as remembering your drinks
- +A helpful concierge and guest relations team for tours, transfers and boat trips
- +Birthdays and other celebrations thoughtfully arranged
- –Reception staff some guests found cold, slow or unhelpful
- –Slow room service and requests that went unanswered
- –Free activities not always explained at check-in
”Staff make you feel part of the Sofitel family with little personal touches, such as remembering your drinks from the day before.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +A huge pool with separate areas for families and adults
- +Slides, inflatables and play areas that children love
- +The beach is just across the road, reached through the hotel's own gate
- –A rocky beach that is not great for swimming and is sometimes littered
- –Little shade, and the pool water can get very warm
- –The slides and pool bar close early in the evening
”The swimming pool is spacious, with a section for families and another for adults.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, comfortable rooms and suites
- +Comfortable beds and good bed linen
- +Ground-floor rooms that open straight onto the pool
- –Many rooms feel dated, and bathrooms need renovating
- –Hard beds and poor soundproofing for some guests
- –Practical niggles such as few sockets and older air-conditioning controls
”The rooms, while very comfortable, were very outdated.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Grounds and lawns that are well maintained
- +Rooms kept clean despite their age
- –An ageing resort with worn fittings and cracks in places
- –Lapses such as dusty vents, stained curtains and dirty plates
- –Renovation work under way during some stays
”Lush, well-manicured lawns. A bit old, but well maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A quiet setting away from the crowds of Ao Nang
- +Beautiful, lush grounds with lovely views
- +Local bars and massage places within reach
- –Isolated, with little within walking distance
- –Hard to get around without your own transport
- –Long walks from some rooms to the pool and the sea
”The location was a bit away from the usual crowds. It was relaxing.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Renovation work that some guests never heard
- +Peace and quiet away from the busy town
- –Thin walls and slamming doors that carry sound
- –Road noise and daytime building work
”The room was pretty, but the soundproofing was dreadful.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Many feel the stay does not justify the price
- –High prices at the restaurants, bars and pool for the quality
- –An extra delivery charge on room service
”Overall value for money is poor compared with other five-star hotels.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort from the airport?
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort is 27 km from Krabi International Airport (KBV).
How far is Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort from the centre of Krabi?
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort is 3.7 km from the centre of Krabi.
How do guests rate Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort?
On Booking.com it scores 8.8/10 from 460 guest reviews.
How many stars does Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort have?
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort offer?
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort offers beachfront, outdoor Swimming Pool, free Wifi, family Rooms, kids' Club and spa.
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