Smiling Albino

Beach Escape - Ao Nang Krabi

Located 850km south of Bangkok, Krabi province is quickly becoming the sun and fun destination in Thailand. This exhilarating experience at the southern beach paradise of Ao Nang Beach is the perfect way to round out your time in Thailand.

Intro

Total Trip - 4 days

Nearby Railay Bay, climbers dangle from limestone cliffs hundreds of feet up from the ocean, it's a short boat ride away and a perfect place to enjoy your days on one of the many beaches in the area. For those who enjoy activity, it's the perfect place to paddle a sea kayak, take a climbing course, snorkel, scuba dive, hike, bike or learn how to be a fire-juggler from one of the locals. While you're in the area, listen carefully and the sound of jaws dropping can be heard - it's really that spectacular.

Ao Nang Bay features dozens of hotel and resort options for all travel enthusiasts. Rather than an exhausted and redundant list of every possible place to stay we have highlighted some of our favorites - encompassing the best locations, finest experiences, featuring a range of resort styles and prices.

Details

These unescorted extensions include return airfare from Bangkok to Krabi aboard Thai Airways, return airport transfer from the Krabi International Airport to your hotel, air conditioned accommodation, breakfast daily and our handy Smiling Albino Krabi Tips Kit full of suggestions to help make the most of your time.

Choose from the following great properties:

Alis Resort

At-a-Glance

Great for all comers
Very funky
Super value for money
Close to everything

This charming property is a one-of-kind at Ao Nang. Family owned with just 34 rooms, it's designed in a Moroccan-Thai theme, featuring bright colors, spacious lobby, charming rooftop pool and a small sensual spa, creating a very sabai (relaxed) environment.

Rooms are tropical-cool and ultra laidback, with stylish furniture, funky hanging beads and a wonderful rainfall shower. It's almost tough at times to leave the peaceful bliss of your room. For those craving a beautiful, different, personalized place to call home, this is it. Situated 300m from the beach, getting to the action is easy and you'll always be happy to come home.

Superior rooms are 32sqm while Club rooms are 80sqm, including a mezzanine-level, outdoor balcony featuring a huge wooden bathtub.

April 16, 2009 - Nov 15, 2009

Single	Double (P/P)	Extra Nights
Superior Room; 4 day, 3 night package
US$515	US$425	US$65
Club Room; 4 day, 3 night package
US$590	US$450	US$90

Nov 16, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010*

Single	Double (P/P)	Extra Nights
Superior Room; 4 day, 3 night package
US$660	US$480	US$115
Club Room; 4 day, 3 night package
US$750	US$525	US$145

* Peak Season, December 20th - January 10th, prices increase by 30%

Baan Oriental

At-a-Glance

Private luxury hideaway
perfect for a family or two
hire a private chef
comforts of home

A different concept in holiday lodgings, Baan Oriental is truly paradise. This stylish villa is perfectly suited for groups of 4-6 people, but can accommodate up to 10 if needed. Featuring beautifully landscaped grounds, a 10m x 7m outdoor swimming pool, three master bedrooms, entertainment center with tv/dvd, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, computer with Internet, mobile phone, security guard and more, everything here is yours to enjoy and totally private.

Located 3km from Ao Nang Beach (complimentary shuttle is at your beck and call) this is truly a property to unwind, relax and have fun at with friends and family.

At request, masseuses, private chefs and almost anything else your heart desires can be arranged to be at the villa making your dreams come true at the drop of a hat. It just doesn't get much better than this.

May 1, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009

2 people (P/P)	4 people (P/P)	6 people (P/P)	extra nights
Pool Villa ; 4 day, 3 night package
US$820	US$560	US$485	US$340

Nov 1, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010*

2 people (P/P)	4 people (P/P)	6 people (P/P)	extra nights
Pool Villa ; 4 day, 3 night package
US$990	US$645	US$540	US$450

* Peak Season, December 20th - January 10th, prices increase by 20%

Peace Laguna Resort

At-a-Glance

Beautiful grounds
Stunning pool
Romantic rooms
Perfect for singles, couples & families

Situated about 300m from the beach, Peace Laguna is a stylish, comfy, and relaxing venue. Beautiful bungalows surround a pond as limestone-mountains form an incredible postcard-worthy backdrop. Eighty-three spacious rooms make up this very personal property. Accented with dark wood, an indoor jet-tub in every room and semi-outdoor shower, lodgings ooze relaxing ambience.

Waste away the days lounging on your private balcony, by one of three resort pools, or venture out to enjoy everything from paddling along limestone-mountains, a run on the beach, cooking classes, dinner along the ocean or a few evening drinks. Options abound. This is the perfect choice for those craving a bit of pampering and style while not breaking the budget. The resort affords quick access to the town's main strip - a great choice for all comers and a superb value for money.

Superior and Deluxe rooms are roughly 70sqm, with Superior rooms being on the bottom floor of the bungalow and Deluxe rooms situated on the second floor. Deluxe rooms feature slightly different design and a high, vaulted ceiling.

May 1, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009

Single	Double (P/P)	Extra Nights
Superior Cottage; 4 day, 3 night package
US$725	US$485	US$130
Deluxe Cottage; 4 day, 3 night package
US$780	US$540	US$155

Nov 1, 2009 - Apr 30, 2010*

Single	Double (P/P)	Extra Nights
Superior Cottage; 4 day, 3 night package
US$835	US$540	US$170
Deluxe Cottage; 4 day, 3 night package
US$925	US$595	US$200

* Peak Season, December 20th - January 10th, prices increase by 25%

Ao Nang Paradise

At-a-Glance

Very quiet
Excellent value
Friendly staff
Perfect for families

Located 500m from the beach, Ao Nang Paradise is a wonderfully quiet home away from home. Backing on to jungle-covered mountains, you'll stay in one of 40 charming bungalows, with the proper comforts to help you enjoy your tropical escape. Rooms are tastefully decorated, equipped with cable TV, refrigerator and of course air conditioning. A pool backing onto limestone limestone rounds things out. This is the perfect venue for those who don't need to be right on the beach. The resort also features a swimming pool to cool off.

May 1, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009