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The Racha


Hotel class 5.0 of 5
42/12-13 Moo 5 Rawai, Muang, Racha Yai Island, Phuket 83130, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars
hoopfrank   7 contributions
uk
5 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Family New

We loved this place. The sea was gorgeous as were the views from the hotel. The staff where genuine and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the food and the bbq evening with Thai dancing and music was well worth it. The only downside is the beach is a public one and it gets filled with day trippers during the... more

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5 of 5 stars
2pd4mqv   5 contributions
SYDMEY
1 Feb 2010 | Trip type: Couples

My wife and I stayed at The Racha for 4 nights during mid January. The check-in process was handled very professionally in the Racha lounge at Chalong Pier, and the transfer to the hotel by boat, was reasonably quick, and pleasant. As we approched the hotel pier, our impression was one of surpirise, as there were at least 50 boats... more

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5 of 5 stars
SW47   26 contributions
Liverpool, UK
12 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Family
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person found this review helpful

I just love this resort! I could stop there and it would say it all, but clearly it wouldn't explain much! Right from the chauffer collection and speedboat terminal the service is fantastic, we were offered a choice of scents that would make up room oils and toiletries for the week whilst we were sipping on juice and using the... more

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5 of 5 stars
MichelleandEric   1 contribution
Los Angeles, CA
6 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples
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My husband and I travel monthly and have never written a review about a hotel (positive or negative) but this hotel was so outstanding that I felt very compelled to write this. We stayed at The Racha for a week last month and have never experienced such amazing service and attention to detail. The setting is obviously beautiful, but the... more

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5 of 5 stars
membertrip   276 contributions
Switzerland
26 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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person found this review helpful

It was our second time at the racha (first time in 2006) and we loved it again. In 2006 we booked a grand pool suite (we got the most beautiful room in the whole resort with best bay view, number 102) while this time, we had one of the two new junior pool suite, we had number 304. Originally, this... more

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5 of 5 stars
NyclovingThailand   3 contributions
NYC
15 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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person found this review helpful

My husband and I were there for our honeymoon. Prior to arriving at The Racha, we were in Bangkok, Patong beach and the Elephant Hills, north of Phuket. When we arrived at the Racha, we couldn't believe the clarity of the water and the beautiful fish we were able to encounter. The personal touches was most appreciated. Even before we... more

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5 of 5 stars
cccedinburgh   4 contributions
edinburgh
6 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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Everything about this place is wonderful. The only gripe would be that the food was international, dull and expensive, but there are a couple of restaurants on the island that serve great, fresh, cheap thai food. After the first night we eat out every time and really enjoyed it, especially the one on the rocks to the right of the... more

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3 of 5 stars
ClaraSingapore   1 contribution
Singapore
30 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

The Racha itself is AMAZING, the set up of the place makes you feel like you are in paradise and I had an amazing time because I went with my boyfriend and the beach is just incredible. The resort's decor is stunning and very well designed. However, the staff NEEDS TRAINING! It was very disappointing considering we paid about US$500/night.... more

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Gerard Tan, General Manager

Dear Clara, Thank you kindly for your valuable comments on TripAdvisor. We are glad to hear you found The Racha “amazing” and had an “amazing time” with us. Unfortunately, we do apologize for the following events which did not meet with your expectations and we wish to let you know that we have taken steps to address these as follows:...

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5 of 5 stars
theretreat   1 contribution
South Australia
18 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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On this site I tend to read the reviews rather than write any myself but after reading some bad reviews about The Racha, I thought it was time to set the record straight. First of all, for the people who say the food is expensive and there are no other options but the resort's food, remember you are on an... more

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4 of 5 stars
Shambeladze   8 contributions
Glasgow
19 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

The Racha looks every bit as good in the flesh as the pictures on their website. We were delighted with our grand deluxe villa and the view overlooking the bay. The air con was very effective, bed comfortable and the mini-bar reasonably priced. The resort facilities are great; well equiped gym, lovely pools and free bike and snorkelling hire( the... more

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Address: 42/12-13 Moo 5 Rawai, Muang, Racha Yai Island, Phuket 83130, Thailand
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