8 Best Hotels in Nang Cape/Railay Beach, Phuket and the Andaman Coast

The 24 houses that make up this "beach club" are unique in design and sleep between 2 and 8 people, and most have large decks and kitchens. Solly's House, a two-story glass house on the beach, is particularly popular. Powdery white sand is a short walk away, and kayaks are available. The main clubhouse has a bar and a common area with great views. There are no restaurants on the property, but you can order a breakfast basket delivery, get groceries delivered, or even book a private Thai chef.

This resort in East Railay has a lovely infinity pool and a popular spa. Rooms are spacious, and the bathrooms each have a large sunken soapstone bath tub, great for relaxing aching muscles after a day of rock climbing.

On the island of Koh Jum, in Phang Nga Bay between Krabi, Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta, Koh Jum Lodge has rooms in 20 wooden cottages designed in traditional Thai architectural style, on the grounds of a coconut palm plantation in a tropical garden setting. All cottages are near the beach, facing Phi Phi Islands to the west, each benefiting from sunset and sea views. Although the resort is open all year, public boats do not service it year-round. During the high season (November to mid-May), boats from Krabi to Koh Lanta stop offshore, where longtail boats ferry you to the island. The remainder of the year you must contact the resort to hire a B3,000 longtail for the 40-minute ride out to the island from Krabi.

In the center of West Railay, this resort offers comfortable cottages and more opulent villas. Added bonuses are great Thai food and a beachside patio and bar from which you can watch the sunset. You can also get a massage in a room overlooking the beach and pool. The minimart is nearby.

Among the best of the less expensive options on Railay, this place has clean bungalows in a garden setting and a great location near the beach. Ask for a bungalow up the hill for almost no extra charge and much better views. The management is friendly and can help you plan boat transfers at no extra charge, as well as offer a few suggestions about the area.

From practically everywhere you stand at this resort, you can enjoy overwhelming vistas of the bay and gorgeous limestone cliffs. Bungalows and rooms are set back in the hillside, spread out among the trees, along with a pool. It's popular with rock climbers.

Thai-style lamps and silk throw pillows on the beds and sofas are colorful touches at this quiet retreat midway between East and West Railay beaches. All rooms have balconies that look out over the lotus pool and the fishpond to the surrounding cliffs. A teak walkway connects the restaurant to the swimming pool.

Scattered across 26 landscaped acres, this magnificent resort is set in coconut groves with white-sand beaches on three sides. The lobby faces East Railay, the pool looks out over West Railay Bay, and the beach bar and restaurant are the only structures on Phra Nang Beach—Rayavadee has the only direct access to this beautiful stretch of sand. Circular pavilions built in traditional Thai style have spacious living rooms with curving staircases that lead up to opulent bedrooms and baths with huge round tubs. Some of the best rooms have secluded gardens with private hot tubs. Four restaurants assure variety—the beachfront Krua Pranang, set in a breezy pavilion, serves outstanding Thai food.