Imagine blissful seclusion in the heart of one of Thailand's most beautiful National Parks. Just off Phuket, on the unspoilt Phra Nang headland of Krabi.

Reminiscent of a southern Thai village, the timber pavilions and villas are scattered throughout tropical gardens in a 26 acre coconut plantation. The two-storey pavilions are furnished in chic earth tones with Thai silk cushions and beautiful pottery as ornaments, which can be bought in the resort's boutique as a stylish memento of your stay. A curved stairway links the elegant living/dining room with the airy bedrooms above, each with king-size beds and shuttered picture windows that let the light flood in.

The resort accesses three separate beaches, each dominated by imposing limestone outcrops that provide dramatic contrast to the resort 's forest surrounds. Spend your days snorkelling, canoeing or dinghy sailing in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, or take a dip in the stunning free - formswimming pool overlooking Raitalay Beach.

No visit would be complete without a visit to the spa, a relaxing sanctuary offering traditional Thai treatments and reviving therapies from around the world. Brass sculptures of monkeys decorate its seven treatment rooms, symbolic of the real creatures that chatter in the surrounding forest of the national park.

For dining, The Grotto is a particularly atmospheric spot to enjoy some dinner. The bar and restaurant are built into a rock cave, with lovely views of the sunset and the fishing boats bobbing in the bay.

Among Rayavadee's extensive programme of activities are more unusual diversions such as reef walks and mountain treks through the spectacular terrain of the surrounding National Park. In addition, the resort runs a seasonal series of special classes for guests' enjoyment, ranging fro m learning the traditional art of batik painting to Thai cookery tuition. These classes are available at a minimal extra cost.

accommodation

Boasting 98 enchanting two-story pavilions and 4 luxurious private villas spread over 26 acres of coconut groves and tropical gardens and bordered by three beaches. The award-winning architecture blends with its natural surroundings to create a unique atmosphere reminiscent of an idyllic southern Thai village.

facilities

◾4 Restaurants
◾2 bars
◾Boutique
◾2 floodlit tennis courts
◾air-conditioned squash court
◾lagoon-style pool
◾Rayavadee Spa complete with 7 treatment rooms offering both spa and beauty treatments
◾Water sports
◾Excursions are available.

location

Phra-Nang Headland, 2 hours transfer from Phuket Airport and 10 minutes by high speed motorboat, or 30 minute transfer from Krabi Domestic Airport by road and sea

prices

Please call us, or use our Personal Quotation form for prices and further details.