Rayavadee, Railay Beach

Rayavadee - A luxury beachfront resort with tropical gardens, private pavilions, and spa treatments

Rayavadee features 94 two-story pavilions and 7 villas set within 10.5 hectares of tropical gardens near Railay and Phranang Beaches. Accommodations include Deluxe Pavilions with Thai-inspired decor, Terrace Pavilions with open living spaces, and Spa Pavilions with outdoor Jacuzzis. The resort’s four dining venues serve international, Asian, and Thai cuisine, with Railay Terrace offering breakfast options like tuna sashimi and truffle omelettes. Guests can explore the Phranang Peninsula’s limestone cliffs and marine life through guided excursions, kayaking, or rock climbing. The Rayavadee Spa provides traditional Thai therapies, while the on-site boutique stocks over 2500 curated items. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Rayavadee’s main restaurant.

Pros

The resort’s gardens feature over 120 types of palms and 250 varieties of ferns.

Private speedboat excursions provide access to Phi Phi Island in 35 minutes.

Family Pavilions include additional ground-floor bedrooms with two queen beds.

The spa offers treatments based on ancient Thai healing traditions.

Cons

The nearest airport, Phuket International, requires a 2-hour 15-minute drive followed by a boat transfer.

Shared van and boat transfers may involve waiting times up to 30 minutes for other guests.