Railay Beach Travel Guide

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Panoramic aerial sunrise view of the beautiful Railay beach, Krabi, Thailand, lush rain forest and emerald sea
Panoramic aerial sunrise view of the beautiful Railay beach, Krabi, Thailand, lush rain forest and emerald sea
Thai traditional wooden longtail boat and beautiful sand Railay Beach in Krabi province. Ao Nang, Thailand.
Beautiful rock on the Railay beach, Krabi, Thailand
Railay Beach

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Our pick of the best Railay Beach Hotel Deals

Sand Sea Resort

Sand Sea Resort

4 out of 5
Railay Beach, 192 Moo 5, Saithai Krabi Krabi
The price is AU$224 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$224
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Service was outstanding. Rooms were cleaned spotless every day. All staff were so nice and smiled all the time. 5 stars all the way around!!

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Sand Sea Resort
Railay Phutawan Resort

Railay Phutawan Resort

3 out of 5
516 Moo 2 Railay Beach Aonang Muang Krabi Krabi
The price is AU$226 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$226
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Ao Nang Beach and West Railay Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
The Staff were exceptionely kind, professional and ready to help with a big smile. We felt so taken care of. Location of hotel AMAZING with stunning view. Breakfast buffet amazing. Everything is as written on their site⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All We Can say is: THANK YOU

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Railay Phutawan Resort
Rayavadee

Rayavadee

5 out of 5
214 Moo 2, Tumbon Ao-Nang, Amphur Muang Krabi Krabi
The price is AU$1,297 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$1,297
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (672 reviews)
Everything was amazing!

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Rayavadee
Tonsai Bay Resort

Tonsai Bay Resort

3 out of 5
18 Moo 2 Krabi Krabi
Stay at this beach resort in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ao Nang Beach and West Railay Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
Things to watch for. Upon check in there’s a 5% charge on the bill for using a credit card. Unless you are a series rock climber there’s nothing much to do. The longboats try and rip you off. Take cash as I didn’t see any ATMS and a couple of times paying for food/dinner cash only. That said rooms ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Tonsai Bay Resort
Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Villas Railay

Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Villas Railay

4 out of 5
479 Moo 2, Railay East, Ao Nang, Muang Krabi Krabi
The price is AU$276 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$276
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
What a fabulous hotel! The staff, the rooms, the pool and the amazing breakfast, I would highly recommend it. The location is perfect as well.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Bhu Nga Thani Resort & Villas Railay
Railay Village Resort

Railay Village Resort

4 out of 5
544 Moo 2 Ao Nang, Muang Krabi Krabi
The price is AU$394 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$394
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Krabi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Ao Nang Beach and West Railay Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (590 reviews)
Nice place, well cleaned . Nice plants and nature. Pool area was good. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Railay Village Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Railay Beach

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Ao Nang

If you're spending some time in Ao Nang, Ao Nang Beach and Ao Nang Landmark Night Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ao Nang
The shell graveyard Krabi , Fossil Shell Beach Krabi , Thailand; Shutterstock ID 231601087

Sai Thai

Unique features of Sai Thai include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Ao Nam Mao or Klong Jilad Pier while you're exploring the area.

Sai Thai
Krabi Town showing night scenes and a river or creek

Downtown Krabi

4/5(13 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the hot springs and festivals in Downtown Krabi. You might want to make time for a stop at Krabi Town Weekend Night Market or Crab Sculptures of Krabi.

Downtown Krabi
One of the many beautiful lookouts on the Dragon Crest Trail. A 3.7km walk on sandy, muddy, rocky and tree roots! Literally a walk through the jungle! 

#nature #hiking

Nong Thale

Travellers to Nong Thale praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tubkaek Beach and Khlong Muang Beach.

Nong Thale


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