We stayed at Railay bay resort and spa in march 2012, stunning beach! and cliffs, we enjoyed the location as we could eat out at restuarants along the beach,i would say there was around 6 and a bar for cocktails.This was a plus as we normally visit secluded locations.We did try an evening meal at the hotel which was pleasant,all the restaurants are pretty similar on Railegh west.
Raleigh east also has restaurants the best meal we ate was actually in a shack called the bat bar with neon lights and a younger crowd,so its not romantic or a restaurant but fab food and menu.-The flame thrower show was amusing well worth a look and boxing match was also very funny to watch, which was down the road.Raleigh East comes to life at night but I wouldn't recommend staying here as the beach is a marsh for some of the day.
Good points - beautiful surroundings, the resort had 2 lovely pools although the one by the beach didn't have enough sun loungers and was a bit crowded but very interesting to watch the long tail boats and people passing, the beach is quite busy with a fair bit of noise but we liked something to watch. We preferred the other pool as it was tucked away,peaceful,with a cliff backdrop and we always managed to find a sun lounger.So something for everyone.
Bad points - absolutely no exageration I had NO SLEEP for the duration of our stay ! Monkeys playing on our tin roof most of the night, along with a generator noise and terrible noisy air conditioner. Reception kindly offered to move us but it wasnt much better sadly.
My partner left his watch in the safe when we moved rooms.As we were nearly at the end of our stay he didnt realise until we had left the hotel. We e-mailed and e-mailed but we never got a response which is terrible after 4 emails so we gave up, which leaves us unhappy and very dissopointed.Look after your belongings.
Over all this holiday had a sence of adventure and fun I must also mention the long tail boats are difficult to get in and out of and I can't believe you hop off in the sea and are expected to carry your suit case on your head! or pull it in the sea?.Amusing to watch though !
We have also stayed at the Rayvadee, next door to Railagh resort and spa and it is just another world if you have the budget stay here even for one night we were speechless and I got an amazing nights sleep-just when I didn't want it!!! Do not hesitate to book the Rayavadee egnor other trip advisor reports that are bad only because they dont let in non residents so some people get the hump! But thats excellent when your staying here,and how can people rate a hotel bad when they haven't even stayed in it! When you stay here you feel so special and that's one of the reasons why it's exclusive.Every detail is thought out an umbrella by your front door, silent air con,such comfy beds, padded sun loungers,spotlessly clean,high spec I actually felt a little emotional and overwhelmed at it all,beautiful grounds you are in a forest.So much more I could tell you but I don't want to spoil it for you.
The room was a privacy cottage which we felt was a bit tired.
