Rayavadee

The room was very clean and kept cool, a stark contrast to the heat outside. The entire villa cabin was nestled among the trees, with lizards, squirrels, and many monkeys roaming around. The service was handled via an app, which sometimes had slow response times, requiring a phone call instead. The hotel grounds are quite large, so you need to call for a buggy service, which usually takes about 5 minutes after contacting them. The hotel's Spa service was excellent. For a boutique hotel, the location is quite good, but the internal restaurants are quite poor value for money. Their prices are several times higher than market rates, plus a 10% service charge and 7% tax. Fortunately, Railay Beach has a night market with delicious food. The hotel's breakfast buffet was good with plenty of choices, but the afternoon tea and wine were just mediocre. The chocolates provided during turn-down service were also too sweet. The free canoe experience at the hotel is a must-try. Other activities offer a higher degree of exclusivity but are also more expensive compared to outside tours, so you can choose based on your preference. The morning yoga group classes at this hotel are chargeable and not cheap. Aside from the unexpectedly high internal consumption costs, other aspects of the hotel were quite good.

Loved it! The jungle cabin offered great privacy. My only minor complaint is that it was a bit quiet at night, but otherwise, my four-day stay was absolutely delightful. On the last day, it rained, and I was so reluctant to leave, lol.

The service here is incredibly thoughtful; every staff member greets you warmly. The hotel's environment is like a massive jungle, making it easy to get lost at night, but the shuttle service is very convenient. You might encounter monkeys, lizards, and other wildlife – we even saw a snake one evening, so be careful! The hotel offers many classes, and the gym is open 24/7. Breakfast is a mix of buffet and à la carte, and I made sure to have a Thai milk tea every morning. For someone who loves natural surroundings, this place is absolutely perfect! I'll definitely be back!

Coming from a stay at a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, I felt a slight drop in the overall hotel experience. Getting in and out of the hotel requires a speedboat, and it was quite interesting to see a large tractor pull the boat ashore as we approached the hotel pier. Since getting on and off the island is a bit inconvenient, I personally felt the dining prices on the island were a little high. However, witnessing a breathtaking sunset on the island made it all worthwhile.

It was amazing! Everything was great.

An absolutely ridiculous stay: Around 2 AM, something was frantically scratching inside a wooden cabinet in a non-accessible area on the second floor of my room. The staff couldn't figure out where it was coming from, so I had to change rooms in the middle of the night.