Railay Great View Resort, Railay Beach

Railay Great View Resort - A jungle hillside retreat with private beach access, ocean-view pool, and traditional Thai cottages

Railay Great View Resort offers 42 villas tucked into the jungle hillside, featuring wooden furnishings, private balconies with partial ocean or garden views, and modern amenities like air conditioning, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. The main swimming pool overlooks Railay’s ocean and mountain ranges, while Lae Lay restaurant serves Thai and Western dishes, including a breakfast buffet with fresh fruit, Thai dishes, and made-to-order eggs. Guests can arrange boat transfers from Ao Nam Mao Pier (10 minutes) or Krabi Airport (26 km), with additional shuttle services available. The resort provides access to rock climbing, sea kayaking, and island-hopping trips to Phi Phi, Poda, or Chicken Island. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Railay Great View Resort.

Pros

The private beach and ocean-view pool offer secluded relaxation.

Traditional Thai-style cottages with wooden furnishings and jungle hillside privacy.

Proximity to rock climbing sites and island-hopping excursions.

Breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, Thai dishes, and made-to-order eggs.

Cons

Accessible only by boat, with limited shuttle schedules.

Partial ocean views in some rooms may not meet expectations of full panoramas.