In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 65 guest reviews of The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, Location and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Restaurant and bar prices feel high for the portions and quality. Far from shops, restaurants and sights, so taxis are needed.
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.
Tubkaak Boutique Resort’s rooms feature wooden interiors, giving them a cosy feel. Guests can sit and enjoy mountain views from the balcony. Each room has an outdoor, tropical-style bathroom.
With oversized armchairs and a collection of books and magazines, the library is great for quiet reading. Sun loungers are provided on the beach and by the pool. The resort also offers tour arrangements and cooking classes.
The Arundina restaurant serves Thai and European dishes. Surrounded by water lily ponds, it boasts a relaxing atmosphere with ocean views. Private meals on the beach can also be arranged, while drinks are available at the library’s bar.
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is 20 minutes’ drive from Ao Nang Beach. Krabi Airport is a 45-minute drive away.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is a place to slow down. It sits right on Tubkaak Beach, a quiet stretch north of Ao Nang where limestone islands rise from the bay and the sun sets over the water. Rooms are wood-panelled and cosy, with balconies and open-air bathrooms, and the Arundina restaurant looks out over water lily ponds to the sea. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who are described as kind and personal, along with the beach, the views and the calm, well-kept gardens. The trade-offs follow from its size and seclusion. Rooms suit two best, and several guests found them smaller than expected. Ao Nang is around 20 minutes away by car, so most meals happen at the resort, and some guests found the prices high. Couples who want peace, a spa and attentive service will feel well looked after; groups who need more room may prefer somewhere larger.
Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Krabi is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- The resort sits right on Tubkaak Beach, and guests keep returning to the view: limestone islands rising from the bay, calm water and sunsets they describe as spectacular.
- Staff are the most praised part of a stay. Guests describe the team as kind, professional and personal, with many naming individual staff members who went out of their way to make the stay special.
Things to Consider
- Several guests found the rooms smaller than expected, and three adults sharing felt cramped. A few also noticed footsteps from the room above and found the air conditioning very cold.
- With little else nearby, most meals are eaten at the resort, and some guests felt that food and drinks were expensive for what they were. A couple of guests also wished for a wider breakfast selection.
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Should you book it?
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is worth booking for couples looking for a quiet, romantic beach stay — but pick somewhere else if you are three adults sharing one room.
Book it if you want
- Couples looking for a quiet, romantic beach stay
- Travellers who value personal service and a spa
Pick somewhere else if
- You are three adults sharing one room
- You want restaurants and nightlife within walking distance
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 65 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
- +Breakfast is praised as varied and indulgent, with a view of the sea
- +Both the Thai and the Italian restaurant win praise for delicious food
- –Restaurant portions feel small for the price
- –Breakfast could offer more variety, with few options for children
- –Some found the quality at the Thai restaurant uneven
”Breakfast was indulgent and varied, with a magical sea view.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Warm, attentive staff who go above and beyond
- +Staff make guests feel at home, including families with small children
- +Early check-in arranged with another room to use while waiting
- –Reception does not always solve problems
- –A strict cancellation policy with little flexibility
- –Service can be slow
”The staff were so attentive and friendly. They went above and beyond to make our stay as special as possible.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Beautiful private beach that feels calm and secluded
- +Excellent pools that never feel crowded
- +Easy boat trips from the beach to nearby islands
- –Some found the beach rocky and littered with debris
- –Little shade on the beach in the middle of the day
”The beach is beautiful, calm and peaceful, and the pool was excellent and never felt crowded.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Beautifully designed, comfortable rooms
- +Villas and rooms with a private pool, some just steps from the beach
- +Open-air showers and outdoor baths add a special touch
- +Sea-view rooms provided on request
- –Some rooms are small and do not suit three people
- –Little privacy in some villas, with an outdoor shower visible from outside
- –Some rooms feel dark or cramped
”Rooms were beautiful – the private pool was a huge plus.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotlessly clean rooms
- +Beautiful, well-maintained grounds
- –Some guests feel the resort has aged and become worn
- –Patchy cleaning in some villas
- –Power cuts left one room without air conditioning
”It feels that the hotel has aged and got worn out; you can feel it in the rooms and the level of cleaning.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Peaceful, secluded setting surrounded by nature
- +Stunning sea views with limestone islands and sunsets
- –Far from shops, restaurants and sights, so taxis are needed
- –Many steps around the grounds, hard going with a pushchair or limited mobility
”The view was stunning – long-tail boats, limestone islands, beautiful waters and wildlife.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +Quiet, serene atmosphere that is ideal for relaxing
- +Calm beach and pool areas
- –Construction work and tree cutting nearby disturbed one stay
- –Footsteps from upstairs neighbours and noisy showers
”The setting is idyllic and calm, really pleasant for resting in a romantic atmosphere.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Restaurant and bar prices feel high for the portions and quality
- –Hotel transport and excursions feel overpriced
- –Room rates feel steep for an older property
”The restaurant was very overpriced for the portion size, quality and service.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort from the airport?
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is 26 km from Krabi International Airport (KBV).
How far is The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort from the centre of Krabi?
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is 5 km from the centre of Krabi.
How do guests rate The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort?
On Booking.com it scores 9.4/10 from 792 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort have?
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort offer?
The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort offers beachfront, outdoor Pool, free Wifi, spa, airport Shuttle and library.
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123 Moo 3, Tumbol Nongtalay, Amphur Muang, Krabi, 81180 Tab Kaek Beach, Thailand