Krabi Travel Forum

Will be arriving in Krabi on Sunday 27th Dec late afternoon (possibly 16.00hrs or later). We need to get to Phi Phi as we are booked into a hotel there but unfortunately I have noticed that the last ferry from Krabi to Phi Phi is 15.00hrs. Does anyone know of any other ferries/speedboats etc that leave later than 15.00hrs. Any info, (websites etc) would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Hi,

My husband & I will be in Krabi at Christmas and we were hoping to stay in Railay. The hotels are pretty expensive, especially since they are charging an obligatory Christmas Eve dinner ($2000 - $2500 Baht each). On top of that, I've been reading reviews on Trip Advisor and many people have mentioned "bed bugs" at the Sand Sea Resort - does anyone know if this is true??

I really want to be in Railay, but would Ao Nang be a better option? Is it easy to get from Ao Nang to Railay, especially for those wonderful sunsets I heard about? It would be great to hear your thoughts and if anyone knows of any great bungalows in Ao Nang (under 1500 THB), that would be much appreciated

Thanks! K.

Thinking of venturing out to one of the islands while in Krabi next spring. Im travelling with my mother who deserves a much needed vacation and I want to take her somewhere very special. Koh Lanta has caught my eye and I can't decide between Layana and Pimalai. Help!
Any Koh Lanta tips welcome too or if there is a better island and fantastik resort I should be considering instead, let me know!

hi, i've been given 2 choices of hotels by the travel agent:

islanda village resort
rawiwarin resort n spa

which do you think is a better hotel? i;m looking for a clean place with nice facilities. i;d also like a place nearby areas where i can hang out at nights in clubs. at the same time, i'd like to go for island hopping so would be good if the place is nearby beach. pls also let me know about the hotel transfers as my holiday package doesnt include this. thanks!

cheers!
veens

Hey all
We've just booked to stay at AoNang Paradise Resorts for 3 days next week.
The address is 25/18 Moo 2 | Aonang Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand.

The hotel's pick up service cost THB600 but it sounds a bit too much for 40mins journey considering we paid THB300 in Bangkok from airport to hotel for about same distance.

Are there many meter taxis outside Krabi airport like in Bangkok or not? Or is THB600 a fair deal?

Many thanks!

Hi,

Could you advise me please on how and where can i rent one villa or condo around Ao Nang or can be even close to Krabi City.

Thanks a lot
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Hello,

My family of 4 would like to make a trip to krabi from Hatyai. Pls help with the following info:-

Which is the bus station and how much to get the tickets to krabi from Hatyai?
which is a decent hotel is Krabi, would prefer one with beach as hubby needs to de-stress from overload at work!!
What are the interesting places to visit in Krabi

Hoping to spend 3 days from 11th Jun to 13th Jun 2009.

Any good advice?? Thanks a million

Pat

I'm wondering where in this area I should book a hotel. I'm with my wife and senior parents. We are looking to stay about 6 days in the Ao Nang area. I'm looking at Nopparat Beach as a reasonably quiet, relaxed, beach front spot to stay with esy access to boats and taxis to the town (ao Nang)and surrounding areas. Any comments or recommendations of hotels would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi Im trying to find somewhere nice to stay in Krabi for around 2,000baht/night. We are a family of 5 2 Adults & 3 kids(tweens). I'm looking at the Central Krabi (Golden Hotel I think it's called) or the Tipa Resort...or of course, if anyone has another suggestion, basically value for money, the kids are impressed with a nice pool or access to nice beach & if they're happy we're happy!
We leave next Wednesday 13/5/09 for 4 nights in Krabi then off to phi phi.

Look forward to leading lots of tips - thanks for your help.
Jane

Hi VTers,

Wondering if anyone can recommend a few Krabi hotels / resorts which are suitable for a family (2 adults, children are 11, 10, 7).

Looking for things like family suites, kids club, activities.

Any other recommendations (even if you want to recommend another part of Thailand) will be happily accepted.

Thanks for reading.

CL1706

Hi guys just wondering if someone could let me know how long it takes by bus from Krabi to Phuket?

and secondly has anyoone stayed at Centara Grand Beach Resort Krabi? Any hints/ comments?

Much appreciated, : )

We are staying 3 nights in Krabi in march, and we're not sure wether to stay on Railey Beach East or Railey Beach West. We heard that the West beach is the most beautiful, but it looks like the hotels there are more expensive. Any recommendations for a nice, not too expensive hotel?

We are planning to end our 2-week Thailand-trip in Krabi, staying there for 3 nights, then take the ferry to Phi Phi islands and stay there for 1 night, and then continue to Phuket, where we are flying back home.

Does anyone know the ferry times and rates from Krabi to Phi Phi islands, and from Phi Phi islands to Phuket? Will the sea be rough in march? Also, which ferry terminal in Phuket will the boat from Phi Phi islands arrive at - and how far is it from there to the airport, and is taxi the best way getting to the airport?

We also need advice on a nice and not too expensive hotel in Krabi and Phi Phi.

I am going to Krabi end march 2009 and would really like to know hotel somewhere at AO nang beach .my budgect around 2500 baht a night with 2 kids along .any suggestion ??
Can I rent a car as i did in phuker before ?any rental car company around AO nang Beach??

I'm planning a 2 week holiday in southern Thailand, hoping to snorkel, rock-climb, etc - could you suggest when the best time is for us to travel - we're flexible between May and August.

Thank you!

I would like some advise on how to take the government bus from Krabi to Donsak for the ferry to Koh Samui.What would the cost be like.

Hi,

We are coming on honeymoon to Thailand in March and plan to spend 2-3 days in Krabi. Our budget is around 3000-4000 TBH but can extend it a bit more if the accommodation is very good. A few friends who have been there suggested below hotels to us:

Krabi Resort
Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Golf & Spa Resort
Sunrise Tropical Resort Railey
Railey Beach Princess Hotel

Can you pls advise how they are.. any other recommendations are also welcome.

Thanks very much for your help
Annie.

Hi guys!

Since I visit Krabi 2 years ago I have been dreaming with come back...The problem is that I just can now take Holidays in July or August. I know it's rainy season during summer but in which of this 2 months the rainings are less heavy?

Thanks!

Hi ,
Do You have any knowlidg about caves in kRABI AREA AND any recommendation for diving ?
Thanks and best regards Petr

Hey fellow virtual tourists, has anybody any information for
" The Small Resort" Tambom , Aonang .

Its web pages identifies that is connected to the La Playa Hotel, which itself is a good value hotel with deep pools a great find in Thailand.

Any information will be appreciated.
cheers
misse

on my way from khao lak to ko lanta I could easily stop in krabi to buy a new lense for my camera (unfortunately spoiled). can anybody help me finding a store in krabi?

Is it to much of a hazzle just to get to Railey beach to even consider going there with a one year old toddler?

Best
Frederik

Hi,

We are looking to take the ferry from phuket to krabi to spend a couple of nites,how long would it take from the ferry port to the best beaches?is there transportation avaliable?
Which beach would be best for a 2 nite stay,2 adults and my 8yrs old daughter? and any thought on a nice beach hotel mid price range?

Many many thanks

I am going to be in Krabi in mid-February, and would really like to get some suggestions for a nice, well-located hotel. So far, after looking on the Internet, I am considering the Tubkaak, the Amari, the Rayavadee and the Sheraton. If anyone has stayed at any of these places and can offer some feed-back, that would be very helpful. If there are other places that you would recommend that are better than these, I would like to hear about those as well.

Thanks.

Hi, can anyone tell me:

1. Is it necessary to book accommodation in Krabi Town and surrounding resorts at the beginning of February?
2. If so, can you recommend a hotel to stay in Krabi town for a couple of nights? Not too expensive $30 -$40 a night. Maybe I am being unrealistic about prices?
3. And a nice resort or Island? Want to be able to have a late drink and a chat, meeting other people, but nothing hectic. We intend to do sea Kayaking and snorkling.

I am only in the are for around 10 days, and don't really want to book 1 place, I want to keep my options open.

I'd be grateful for any ideas.

Thanks =)

A bunch of us are planning to go pp on full moon on Dec 12. Our trip happens same time. So could we know for a fact anyone is able to provide an idea how great the full moon party. I do know Phangan near Koh Samui is the famous spot for full moon party but then we have our chances with Krabi only this time. So anyone knows anything abt this. please speak up. :) Thank you!

Does anybody have any up-to-date information on the ongoing renovation work at Ao Nang Villas Resort? I think the work was scheduled to be completed sometime in November but have heard there have been delays. I am due to stay there in January and was wondering if the work would be completed by then.

Hi all, we are planning a trip in May 2009 and are planning on staying in Krabi for a bit and then going to Koh Lanta. I heard that the ferry is not running at that time and wondered what other options are there to get to Koh Lanta. We were quoted 3,000 baht to get to the resort is this reasonable (that is for four people) and how long does it take to drive there? any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Broni

hi guys,

we are flying in from samui in jan for about 10 days but having never been to krabi before we are not sure where to go to. i have been to phuket, pattaya and koh samui many times before so is it similar to any of these places? i am a bit fed up with such mad places such as patong so would prefer to go somewhere a bit less crazy. any suggestions?

many thanks in advance,

mike

Need some advice of Aonang hotel booking. Is it cheaper if I just go to any tour agency around ao nang beach to book for hotels or to use the various online hotels travel booking portal? thanks