Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Krabi Town, Thailand
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Is Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.8/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: beyond-imagination butler service; huge elegant villas; beautiful sunsets. Main complaint: mosquitoes bite daily.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Butler-serviced villas on a sunset bay”
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve draws thirteen-time repeaters: huge, high-ceilinged villas with skylit bathrooms, in-room check-in, and butlers who re-clean rooms each time guests leave, arrange elephant camps and Hong island boats, and once quietly washed a guest's dirty car. Sunsets, the wine reception, Michelin-listed Sritrang and fresh seafood all shine. Honest notes: a 2009 property whose fittings and toilet show age, a bloodstained bathrobe once, mosquitoes that bite daily if windows open, disappointing island snorkeling visibility, and a bed so large it exits on one side only.
- Rooms
- Huge, high-ceilinged villas; an old toilet and oversized bed draw notes.
- Service
- Butlers surpass imagination, even washing a guest's car.
- Location
- A remote sunset bay, worth the Bangkok connection.
- Food
- Praised Thai and seafood; fine dining was average once.
- Facilities
- A fine pool, wine reception and island trips; mosquitoes abound.
- Beyond-imagination butler service
- Huge elegant villas
- Beautiful sunsets
- Great Thai dining and activities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Mosquitoes bite daily
- Some fittings show age
- Poor snorkeling visibility
- Far from the centre (10 km)
Best forCouplesHoneymoonsRelaxing getaways
How it compares
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve ranks #1 of 17 hotels Staylist lists in Krabi Town and #1 of 6 5-star hotels there. At about $718 a night it is 103% above the median for 5-star hotels in Krabi Town ($353). The closest listed alternative is Amari Vogue Krabi, 1 km away (score 8.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- 111 Moo 3 Nongthalay, Muang, Nong Thale, Krabi Town, Krabi Province, 81000, Thailand
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Ritz-Carlton (Marriott)
- Opened
- 2009
- Renovated
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 10.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Krabi Airport (36.7 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Amari Vogue Krabi1 km · 8.1 · $155
- Banyan Tree Krabi1.2 km · 8.8 · $746
- Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort2.5 km · 8.0 · $353
- Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort3.7 km · 8.5 · $202
Amenities
- Golf course
- Sunbathing area
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Table tennis room
- 3 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Secretarial services
- Playground
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Krabi Airport, about 36.7 km away.
- How far is Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve from the centre of Krabi Town?
- About 10.4 km.
- Is Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.