With the only access being by boat from nearby Krabi, the Rayavadee is an exclusive hideaway set on dazzling white sands, backed by rugged limestone cliffs and lapped by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort's characterful two-storey round houses weave through the palm filled gardens and are decorated with dark woods, harmonious tones and handcrafted, Thai-inspired details.
While days can easily be whiled away in complete relaxation on the soft sands, there is also plenty to explore offshore. Board one of the resort's luxury speedboats for a trip to Bamboo Island, snorkel among a whole host of tropical fish around the Poda and Chicken Islands or canoe through mangroves in the Ta Lane Nature Reserve. In line with their sustainable ethos, staff at Rayavadee regularly organise mangrove planting, beach cleans and marine repopulation activities. There is also an engaging programme of activities on offer for children including tennis, cookery lessons and arts and crafts. Adults, meanwhile, can revitalise in the spa with a range of therapies drawing on ancient Thai healing traditions.
