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    Railay Beach

    4,973 Reviews
    #3 of 4 things to do in Railay Beach
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
    Railay Beach, Krabi Town 81000, Thailand
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    Phuket to Railay Beach by Ao Nang Princess Ferry
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    From US$ 23.52*
    4 Island Speed Boat Tour by Sea Eagle from Krabi including National Park Fees
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    4-Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi
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    Railay Beach, Krabi Town 81000, Thailand
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Fabulous place must see

    We took a boat from Ao Nang 100B per trip the place has 3 easy accessible beaches west the place where the boat left us, East and southand another beach which can be reach by foot or by cayac. The landscape it's just great, a...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Nicoara R
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Dreamy

    Beautiful destination. It is a bit more pricey then the other resorts around but it is lovely! The view point is worth climbing.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank NeliI12
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Beautiful sunsets

    Beautiful beach with long tail boats. The area has become far more built up in recent years but has still retained its calm, relaxed charm. I don’t want to go home!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank bingabonga
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Gorgeous, but Way too crowded

    If you get the chance to visit here, I'd recommend doing it outside the main tourism season (Late April / May would be a great time). It has been totally filled from one side of the peninsula to the other with concrete hotels path roadways,...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank Smol p
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Still interesting beach!

    We took a boat from Aonang to Railay - 200 baht return. Railay West beach is good for swimming. We climbed to the lookout 2 years ago but did not do so this time as there is a sign posted warning us not to climb....More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank 27Vivien77
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Lost its charme, tourists everywhere ;)

    The beach itself is nice, but the only way you get there is by boat. The beach is exploited by tourist industry. There is no peace and quiet as there is boats with loud engines coming in and out all day. The view is nice...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank danielpaniel93
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great beaches and people

    A nice variety of landscape and a lot of wild life. We saw water monitors. Lots of birds, and monkeys. Lots of nearby islands for day trips.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank lindacA5927XB
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Paradise

    Accessible by a long tail boat this must surely be one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Quieter than Ao Nang beach it has everything you need in the way of facilities. Plus monkeys!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank CazTad
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Holiday

    Went to railey beach for a change on a longtail boat the bar bit is great very lively but the beach is not much diffrent to ao nong beach really , very crowed

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank seanboardman49
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Serene

    We visited this beautiful beach around 4:45pm, had heard a lot about it's magical sunset views we reached at perfect time, we swimmed in crystal clear waters and just loved the time we spent here. Would definitely recommend visitors to reach by 3pm this beach...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    SeekingTravel1234
    We are going to Thailand the first two weeks of December. We plan to be on the beaches the first week. I can't decide which island, most the information I found is dated. I am debating between Railay, Phuket, or Koh Lanta. I'm afraid Phuket is going to be way too busy. Is Railay also? The things that I want are to be able to look out to the cliff rock formations, teal water, decent snorkeling, and hopefully the least amount of people. Obviously, there will be people, but I want some space and not jammed packed and loud. We would also prefer cheaper but still relatively nice accommodations. It will just be my husband and I, we are young 30s. We don't care about shopping and don't need fancy food options. Mostly just hanging on the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, and exploring a little. Thank you for the help!
    15 November 2018|
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    Response from B2025EYmatth | Reviewed this property |
    Phuket is very very crowded. The tourist beach area is almost a bit like Bangkok. Railay is not crowded at all but you can only access it with those dodgy longboats. They Cost money and can be quite annoying as not all... More
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    Response from Benji H | Reviewed this property |
    hello, i find relay beach nice to visit nut not for staying, everything too expensive, touristic and and not good standard..better stay in ao nang.. or spend alot money for a good place. be careful with ice in coctails(at... More
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    Response from Kimberly C | Reviewed this property |
    We loved Railay! We stayed 3 days and have decided we would even go back again. We are traveling for 42 days with kids so we have been in budget rooms. I do not recommend CAN ONLY rooms - its too hot there! Lots of nice... More
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