Ao Nang Princeville Resort: Pictures, Reviews and Rates

Ao Nang Princeville Resort is a lovely little hotel in the same style as the popular Somkiet Buri Resort. What it lacks in greenery compared with the latter, however, it more than makes up for with a great location - although the recent huge price hikes here mean you certainly pay for the privilege of being on the beach front. Granted, there are only a handful of resorts actually on the main road along the beach in Ao Nang, but most of them offer more competitive rates.

There are 32 rooms in all, set back down a private 50-metre lane to ensure relative quiet, and decorated in a beautiful contemporary Thai style. A certain amount of care (relatively speaking, for Krabi) has gone into the furnishings, with a nice attention to detail. The rooms, and indeed the whole resort, are spotlessly clean. The 8 superior rooms have recently been redesigned (summer 2006) and all come with double beds and are located closest to the road in a single row. They are tiled throughout and offer air con, hot water shower (no bath), TV with satellite channels, minibar, toiletries and umbrella. They all have a view of the pool from the outdoor seating area.

The deluxe rooms are housed in the new, 2-storey wing, offering sumptuous furnishings in silk and hand-carved wood; individually designed polished sandstone floors; and granite bathrooms with separate bathtub and walk-in shower. They each have a private balcony overlooking the pool; the top floor rooms also have a sea view - although if you request one of these, bear in mind that there is no lift service.The deluxe rooms offer extra facilities in the form of bathtub, IDD telephone, hairdryer, kettle with complimentary tea and coffee, and an electronic safe.

Deluxe rooms are available with double or twin beds, and for families, Ao Nang Princeville provides connecting rooms.

The swimming pool is average-sized with a children's splash pool and jacuzzi area attached. The resort also has its own restaurant, White Orchid, which serves seafood and Thai food, as well as your morning breakfast - please note that no pork will be served here as the resort owners are Muslim, from the neaby village of Klong Haeng. There is also a small massage area, close by the reception, offering Thai, foot, aromatherapy and oil massages.

The staff at Ao Nang Princeville we found to be very friendly and helpful - many have been working there since the resort opened nine years ago, so they have an attachment to the place. A tour service can be found on the main beach road at the entrance to the resort - and of course, all the other amenities of Ao Nang, including the beach, are right on your doorstep.

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