Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort

You get what you pay for, and this price truly delivers a 5-star experience. In the mornings, the hotel organizes Tai Chi sessions, and the combination of lush greenery and palm trees is absolutely beautiful. The sands of Mengon Beach are finer than those at Ao Nang. The accommodation environment is excellent, and the coffee from the machine is rich and flavorful. Having two sinks in the bathroom is a thoughtful touch that perfectly caters to our family's needs. There are multiple swimming pools, including two large ones, both offering ample space and excellent water quality.

The staff are all delightfully friendly. While the resort's pedicure was a bit disappointing, the spa massage was absolutely fantastic. It's the perfect resort for complete healing and relaxation. The swimming pool is huge, and there is a private beach right in front where you can enjoy complimentary water sports. The breakfast was also satisfying and had a great selection. Thanks to the kind staff, it was a truly pleasant stay.

The property consists mostly of low-rise buildings and features its own private beach. Paddleboards and two-person kayaks are available for free, and you can also book various activities. The gym is nice, and the outdoor swimming pool is very clean with a wonderful view of the sea. There is a 7-Eleven and massage parlors right outside the hotel, though dining options are quite limited. It is very quiet at night, and it takes about 20 minutes by car to get to Ao Nang.

Decided to repeat my experience with Dusit, having stayed in Hua Hin last past, and I don't regret it. We stayed in Building E in a standard, non-club room. The building seems to have just been renovated; they were putting up signs one of the days, and the room felt very fresh. Breakfast is quite varied, offering European, Asian, and Indian options, plus fruits and pastries. The beach is uncrowded and clean, with a beach-grooming tractor operating daily. The sea was also clean with no waves. We rented kayaks and SUP boards a few times—one hour per day is free. There are plenty of activities; we attended yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, aqua boarding, and aqua aerobics. The beach bar was closed, but they promise to open it in November. Nearby, there is a massage parlor with a view of the sea and the sunset. A special thanks to whoever came up with this idea: the massage place doesn't belong to the hotel and offers the same prices as outside, yet you don't have to go anywhere, and watching sunsets there to the sound of the waves is an unforgettable experience. The hotel grounds are quite large, with lots of wildlife, making it simply pleasant to walk around. We never once needed to use the electric buggies.

Every staff member I encountered was incredibly friendly and the hotel itself was beautiful. My only small issue was that the room felt a bit damp on the day I left, but it improved significantly after opening the balcony door to air it out.

The service was excellent; every staff member we encountered was very welcoming and enthusiastic. The pool was fantastic, the large one must have been about 30 meters long, and it was great for swimming. We tried the hotel's complimentary kayaking, which was quite fun. The gym was good, and there were also facilities for table tennis and badminton. The beach was very quiet.

An absolutely fantastic holiday experience! This hotel is huge, boasting a private beach that stretches at least 600 meters. At high tide, the sea laps at the pine trees, and at low tide, the beach expands to a remarkable 200 meters wide. The sunsets and evening glow are simply mesmerizing. The beach is shaded by towering pine trees, where we sometimes spotted squirrels playing. There's also a rocky area on the beach, perfect for exploring at low tide. We found palm-sized swimming crabs and white sea cucumbers, and even tiny lionfish. A quick search on my phone (Doubao) revealed they were venomous – luckily, we didn't touch them! 😅 The hotel also features a mangrove forest, a lawn, and a lotus pond, where we frequently encountered large monitor lizards and troops of monkeys. The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be back if we get the chance!