HOTELS AND RESORTS ON MAINLAND KRABI
Reviews of recommended budget resorts and hotels in Krabi
HOTEL PRICE GUIDE
The following symbols are used to indicate price of the cheapest rooms available in each resort during high season (Nov - Apr):
$ under 2000 THB
$$ 2100 - 3500 THB
$$$ 3500 - 5500 THB
$$$$ 5500 - 8000 THB
$$$$$ more than 8000 THB
As many resorts have several room categories, we have also added a plus sign (+) for every further price group the resort falls into.
DISCOUNTED RATES
Many hotels cut their room prices
May - October is traditionally the time when hotels lower their rates, but this year many are going even lower than normal, or offering "stay 3 pay 2" packages. Check out Railay Bay Resort, Peace Laguna Resort, Tipa Resort and Andaman Sunset Resort for some real bargains.
Budget hotels in Krabi
Krabi, and Ao Nang in particular, can be difficult for the budget-conscious traveller. There are, however, several nice places that fall into the budget category and they are listed below. All offer good quality accommodation in standard double or twin rooms for 800 - 2000 baht (around US$20 - $50) during the tourist high season (Nov - April). Even better deals can be found during the months of May - October. Check the individual pages for more details.
There is, of course, even cheaper accommodation available if you are prepared to turn up and look for it; unfortunately none reliably accept reservations. Decent backpacker rooms with basic facilities (fan and cold water only) can be found for around 400 baht, especially in Krabi Town and Ton Sai Beach. Super cheap rooms come in at around 200 - 300 baht, although do not offer much in the way of cleanliness or comfort.
If you prefer to stay on the islands, Koh Lanta offers the best range of budget accommodation, far cheaper than the equivalent standard rooms on the mainland or Koh Phi Phi. Click on the link provided to visit our dedicated site on Lanta hotels and resorts.
Amorn Mansion
Excellent value guesthouse with sea views in the heart of Ao Nang.
Location: Ao Nang, 150m from beach
Ao Nang Cliff View
A rustic "jungle-style" resort with pool that is also comfortable and minutes from the beach
Location: Ao Nang, 3km from beach
Ao Nang Goodwill
Good value guesthouse with brand new rooms and WI-FI internet access
Location: Ao Nang, 750m from beach
Ao Nang Inn
Rooms and self-catering apartments with sea views above a popular pub in the centre of Ao Nang
Location: Ao Nang, 80m from beach
Ao Nang Village Bungalows
Basic, but clean bungalows and rooms run by local villagers - a taste of the 'old Ao Nang'
Location: Ao Nang, 350m from beach
For You House
Decent and well-priced budget guesthouse, a stone's throw from the sand of Ao Nang Beach
Location: Ao Nang, 10m from beach
Me Mee Bungalows
Cheap, cheerful and clean rooms within walking distance of Ao Nang Beach.
Location: Ao Nang, 350m from beach
Phra Nang Place
Nice, newish guesthouse with well-appointed, spacious rooms - easily the best of the bunch in this area.
Location: Ao Nang, 500m from beach
Thip Residence
A nice, well maintained guesthouse across the road from the beach.
Location: Ao Nam Mao, 30m from beach, 5km from Ao Nang
Baan Banyan Tree
Excellent value guesthouse with seaview rooms direct on the beach front road.
Location: Nopparat Thara, 10m from beach
Noppharat Resort
Average, clean bungalows on a quite side street behind the beach. No swimming pool.
Location: Nopparat Thara, 300m from beach
Sabai Resort
European-run family bungalows, basic in style, but very friendly and with an excellent Italian restaurant.
Location: Nopparat Thara, 90m from beach
Srisuksant Resort
Beachfront, excellent value rooms, well-located for Nopparat Beach, as well as Ao Nang
Location: Nopparat Thara, 10m from beach
City Hotel
Excellently located high rise block, right in the middle of town near the night market, with recently refurbished rooms.
Location: Krabi Town centre
Golden Hill Hotel
The only hotel in town with swimming pool and sea views, this has more of a resort feel in a quieter location.
Location: Krabi Town
Countryside Resort
Up on the hill behind Ton Sai Beach, these wooden huts on stilts are popular with backpackers.
Location: Ton Sai Bay, 350m from beach
Dream Valley Resort
A large, friendly resort catering for backpackers as well as flashpackers.
Location: Ton Sai Bay, 200m from beach
Mountain View Resort
Spotlessly clean and well-maintained resort - one of the few with a/c - but otherwise lacking in-room facilities.
Location: Ton Sai Bay, 150m from beach
Phanom Bencha Mountain Resort
Eco-resort in a simply stunning location, with breathtaking views and 'natural' swimming pool.
Location: Khao Phanom, 15km from Krabi Town
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