Krabi guest houses - Bungalows Krabi
Most of the beachside accomodation in Krabi is upmarket, with the guesthouses packed into Krabi town which is a 20 minute drive to Ao Nang. But there are some options, and Ton Sai beach which is adjacent to Railay has some budget options on the beach - but they book up quickly.
Ao Nang is the main resort area, and you can find something for under 300 baht further up the road, about five minutes walk from the beach. You’ll be in among the action and more likely to find something affordable than in Phuket’s popular areas.
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Here are some recommended guesthouses in Krabi.
Update: Jan. 2010
Krabi Town guesthouses
Not quite at the beach, but close enough if you’re really on a budget. It has the true atmosphere of a Southern Thailand town without all the tourists.
Chan Cha Lay Guesthouse
Modern, new and clean, this place is organised, with internet café and travellers’ services, likely to be full in high season with 15 rooms. 250 baht fan room, 55 Utarakit road, +66 (0)7 562 0952. chanchalay@hotmail.com.
Chao Fa Valley Guesthouse
This one has a nice atmosphere, with comfortable bungalows surrounding a garden, they’re generally clean and not too small. Bit more expensive than the rest but worth it. 300 - 600 baht fan room, Jao Fah road, 075 630317, chaina_ans66@hotmail.com.
A Mansion Guesthouse
A bit more upmarket with very nice rooms including TV, it’s a good all round deal with nice restaurant and bar, laundry service and friendly staff. 350 - 450 baht fan/air-con room, 12/6 Jao Fah road, +66 (0)7 563 0511.
Good Dream Guesthouse
Located in the centre of town, this is a convenient and friendly place with good value rooms with own bathrooms and hot water. 120-300 baht fan room. 83 Uttarakit Road, tel: +66 (0) 7562 2993, krabidream@gmail.com.
Ao Nang Guesthouses
This is the main resort area of Krabi, with a beach and longtail boats to the offshore islands. It has plenty of tourist facilities.
Ao Nang Orchid Bungalows
Nice, roomy bungalows with optional air-con, comfortable and nice environment with a small garden, nearer the beach. 1500 - 1800 baht fan/air-con rooms (seasonal rates), Krabi road, +66 (0) 75 638426 -8, Contact email.
Lavinia Guesthouse
Very close to the beach, though tucked behind a row of shophouses, this is a small but homely sort of place (only 6 rooms), clean and modern. 200 - 1300 baht fan/air-con (seasonal rates), Beach road, +66 (0) 75 695403-4, rsvn @ krabitropicalbeach.com.
J Mansion
More like a small hotel but in the budget range with decent rooms that are spacious and clean with TV and private bathrooms, quite central. 500 - 1000 baht fan/air-con (seasonal rates), Beach road, +66 (0) 75 695128, j_mansion10@hotmail.com.
Ton Sai Beach Bungalows
Ton Sai is reached via a 10 minute longtail boat ride from Ao Nang, it is cut off from the mainland by karst cliffs and has limited facilities, but has the best climbing. + 66 (0) 75 660 511,
Ton Sai Bungalows
Dozens of simple bamboo bungalows set among the coconut trees, different prices the closer you are to the beach, has a ‘climbers’ atmosphere in the bar and kayaks for rent. 80 - 800 baht (season and location dependent) +66 0) 75 660 511, info@tonsaibayresort.com.
Green Valley Resort
Hardly a resort but a cut above the other budget places with pleasant interiors to the rooms, also right on the beach in a pleasant tropical setting. 200 - 400 baht (seasonal rates), +66 (0) 75 660729, 637021, grvalleyresort@yahoo.com.
Krabi Mountain Resort
More in the hotel price range but affordable considering what you get, nice clean rooms in a great environment and atmospheric bar populated with climbers. 600 - 1400 baht fan/air-con rooms (seasonal rates), +66 (0) 75 – 660501-2, info@krabimountainviewresort.com.
Note! All these places will book out in the high season. There are no budget options on the popular and space-limited Railay Beach though you can walk between the two at low tide.
Phi Phi Island bungalows
There is much less accomodation avaialble on Phi Phi island since the tsunami and indecision about new development laws have hampered recovery. However it is still possible to show up in the off season and find something cheap on this beautiful island. In the high season you’re better off making a day trip, or booking well in advance. See the accomodation page on our complete Phi Phi island guide.
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