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Railay Beach
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The area
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Restaurants
341 within 5 kms
Bang Bang Bar
369
0.4 km₹
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant & Pizza
1,807
0.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • Indian • Nepalese
Railay Family Restaurant
737
0.4 km₹ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
Local Thai Food Restaurant
609
0.4 km₹ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
One Stop Takeaway Shop
202
0.1 km₹ • Fast food • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Mangrove Restaurant
1,092
0.4 km₹ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
The Heart Restaurant
150
0.6 km₹ • Seafood • Fast food • Barbecue
Welcome Back Restaurant
165
0.6 km₹ • Seafood • Asian • Thai
CoCo 2004 Restaurant
47
0.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Italian • Seafood • Barbecue
Raitalay Terrace
87
0.4 km₹₹₹₹ • Seafood • International • Asian
Attractions
38 within 10 kms
Railay View Point
1,266
0.9 kmLookouts
PhraNang Cave Beach
6,322
0.9 kmBeaches
Lagoon
371
0.9 kmBodies of Water
Diamond Cave (Tham Phra Nang Nai)
24
0.6 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves
Phra Nang Cave
1,315
1 kmCaverns & Caves
Yaya Muaythai
4
0.8 kmSports Camps & Clinics
Monkey Trail
539
1.6 kmNational Parks
Ao Phra Nang
540
2.9 kmBeaches
Poda Island
3,892
Islands
Dao Art Gallery
43
2.5 kmArt Galleries
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Dazpee1971
30 contributions
Simply Amazing
Jun 2020 • Couples
Best place to visit in Thailand - amazing island - beaches and food are simply beautiful and out of this world. Hotels are really clean - there was nothing to complain about - outstanding
Written 26 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Prangie
Bangkok, Thailand194 contributions
Your very own tropical paradise!
Jun 2021
Conference calls on the beach aren’t so bad, especially during the pandemic where everything in the capital is on semi-lockdown.
When do you get to have Railay all to yourself?
When do you get to have Railay all to yourself?
Written 20 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Anastasia
Eriksdale, Canada1 contribution
the one thing i found amazing about this beach was the view.
Jun 2020
i would definitely go here for your vacation. It has a lovely spa and an amazing people to help you. i would say this is more of a young couple vacation and not really for kids.
Written 26 May 2021
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Kenneth
Doi Saket, Thailand4 contributions
Railay Beach Magick
Apr 2021 • Friends
Most beautiful beach on the planet. Karst limestone cliffs and caves. Azure blue crystal clear ocean. Pristine.
Written 12 May 2021
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ahmed minawa
61 contributions
An amazing beach
Mar 2021
One of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. Sometimes when the tide is out it losses a bit of its appeal but generally amazing
Written 5 April 2021
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Robinyy
Wiesbaden, Germany335 contributions
Simply one of the most beautiful beaches on this globe
Mar 2021
Simply one of the most beautiful beaches on this globe. It may be packed during normal seasons but it wasn't at the time of my visit. 90% of the resorts seem to be closed now. THE time to visit here before the masses come back
Written 9 March 2021
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TequilaPepita
Bangkok, Thailand2,571 contributions
Simply stunning!
Feb 2021 • Couples
On a recent visit to Krabi, we stayed at the nearby Tonsai beach but could not possibly miss Railay beach. The rock formations add drama to what is already a very nice beach alone.
Written 8 March 2021
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mills_whitehead
20 contributions
Tranquil
Jan 2021
The beach is fab for either a day of sunbathing or exploring, would recommend grabbing some kayaks and going round to the beach around the cove - was wonderful to just float around in the sun!
Written 14 January 2021
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Lillymungkorn
Lat Phrao, Thailand480 contributions
Nice beach
Dec 2020 • Family
It is very transquil. You can sit here all day. You can kayaking, swimming, chilling on the beach. There is market on Saturdays.
Written 29 December 2020
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sj1791
326 contributions
Enjoy a complete day at Railay Beach (April 2019)
Jan 2020
Fun beach with easy boat access from Ao Nang. Lots of things to do around the island. You can enjoy the beach, eat, shop or just chill at a cafe. Its a good place for friends, couples, family everyone. Well if you are into it then try the famous "Happy Cookie" at one of the cafes there. On the whole its a great complete day trip to enjoy.
Written 22 December 2020
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crississ
Malmö, Sweden24 contributions
Is is better the avatar or the sand beach? (I know avatar is in the other side, not in the west side)
Andreas Ruoff
Stuttgart, Germany16 contributions
Definitely the Sand Beach, the other side is nice for the Sunrise, but the Shows is on the West Side!
Janine L
2 contributions
Are there chairs and umbrellas on Railay beach ?
MindUrNaners
Bangkok, Thailand26 contributions
You don’t need chair there... just keep going till you find phra nang beach. It’s truly beautiful and it’s about a 15 min walk from railey. You’ll love it!!
stephen c
Wakefield, UK3 contributions
Is there any other boat apart from the long boats that can get to the island.
Steven F
Reno, NV31 contributions
Try Ploy Siam speed boat charters. They are a little more cost, but not as crowded and very accommodating if your schedule is tight.
They still have to shuttle you in on Long Tail boats. Prepare for a knee deep splash as you disembark the smaller boats.
Kathleen W
Maple Ridge, Canada1,051 contributions
we are flying into Krabi airport, do you know how to get from airport to Railay beach? Any suggestions for places to eat or things to do? we've booked a 4 island long boat tour with Viator. thanks in advance Kath
Dan L
Brookings, OR57 contributions
Plenty of restaurants and street food in Ao Nang, Railey, it’s busy but nice once you get settled in.
Douglas K
Seattle, WA1 contribution
I just arrived on Railey. Has anyone seen the Bioluminescence, glowing Plankton?
If yes, where exactly? It is my Quest!
27Vivien77
Singapore, Singapore184 contributions
Check with the the people handling the boats.
SeekingTravel
1 contribution
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!
Matt H
15 contributions
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 drivers are professional. Phi phi is kind of in between. Not crowded enough but everything there is a bit more classy.
We are in Ao Nang and heading to Railay tomorrow for 3 nights. We are staying on the east side. We have 2 young kids and luggage. I am worried about getting off the boat at the beach as I read we will be in waist deep water. Can we get a boat to the west side ? Any other suggestions?
Benji H
7 contributions
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 relay beach), we got sick from it!!
dmtarry
Manchester, UK7 contributions
Hi Christelle where did you stay that you would recommend at Reilly Beach?
Kimberly C
Shanghai Region, China228 contributions
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 resorts if you want to go pricey, nice mid-road too - just sort by price in trip advisor and pick which you like best... All locations are the same and you can walk from one side to the other side in 10 minutes.
Great for families, couples and singles (can read my review). Nice water too.
Zeeshan Saleem
Islamabad, Pakistan15 contributions
hi hope you are doing well, we are 3 ppl including our daughter 3 years staying in ao nang, but we are planning to visit railay on a day trip. is it safe to visit railay or should we plan something else
Dan K
The Hague, The Netherlands6,271 contributions
Perfectly safe! But be advised: the rainy season can bring in monsoons. So your concern should be: is it safe to go there by long-tail boat yes/no. Not sure what point Caryn J is making about stairs, boats and walls. You board the boat with removable steps. Something that is significantly easier at low tide than at high tide. But this isn't dangerous for children as you can always chose to lift them in the boat. So don't let people scare you, other than with the weather reports.
You will find Railay Beach to be a beautiful place.