the resort in the middle of the jungle, the sunbeds on the ocean shore, the beach and the scenery on the beach

the food at the Thai restaurant on Sunday evening together with the service that evening - probably the chef and half of the staff were missing, the massage offered free of charge by a person without experience and without proper hygiene, the lack of local fruit at breakfast - they didn't have papaya , mango, jack fruit

Unforgettable Luxury: My Experience at Rayavadee Rayavadee is undeniably one of the best hotels I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with exceptional service that surpassed all my expectations. The staff at Rayavadee are incredibly welcoming, attentive, and helpful, ensuring that every aspect of my stay was nothing short of marvelous. Throughout my time at Rayavadee, whether it was day or night, the level of service remained consistently outstanding. Every staff member went above and beyond to make me feel valued and pampered. Their dedication to ensuring a high-class experience for every guest is truly commendable. The attention to detail and the luxurious amenities provided by Rayavadee contributed to an unforgettable stay. From the elegantly appointed accommodations to the exquisite dining options and the stunning natural beauty surrounding the resort, every aspect of my experience was truly exceptional. Without a doubt, Rayavadee offers a high-class experience that is unparalleled. My stay at this luxurious hotel will forever be etched in my memory, and I look forward to returning to indulge in its splendor once again.

staff were fantastic, room beautiful and clean, complimentary activities each day - we got complimentary tea before check out. had twilight dinner in the grotto which was beautiful.

the hotel made it out like it had its own private area of the beach and the grotto was entirely private but when you sit on a lounger people lie on the beach looking at you from a few metres away and the grotto as we were out for twilight dinner there were people sunbathing on towels in front of us. this did not disturb our stay and we still had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend but I was just surprised about this at the time.

fabulous location, super friendly staff, awesome room

great location, but unfortunately mass tourism and the noisy long boats mean that this is not an exclusive resort. So whilst it is expensive resort, do not expect t an exclusive experience, as you are essentially sharing your experience with all the day trippers and backpackers,

We really loved everything about Rayavadee. I dont think we've ever met nicer people than the people in Thailand, especially at the hotel. The fact that the hotel is located in the jungle makes it such a unique experience. The smell of the jungle forest and seeing wild monkeys play in the trees was just too good. We also saw monkeys from our bedroom! In the morning you have all the beaches to yourself before the tourists come in per boat. Also, the food was really good. They have different restaurants and we tried them all. Please try the chocolate dessert.. we ordered it from our room, im not sure what its called anymore but it was the best dessert ever.

We stayed too short!

This was our third time staying at this wonderful resort, and once again, we were smitten. We cant' fault anything about Rayavadee. It is the perfect place for complete relaxation. Just take the time to stop, take it all in, and enjoy the incredibly beautiful surroundings nestled among the magnificent limestone cliffs. Everything at Rayavadee is quality. From the beautiful welcome drinks, to the delights left by your bed each night at turn down. The staff are wonderful across the board, from the moment they greet you on arrival, to waving you goodbye as you leave, and go out of their way to make your experience magical. The food is exceptional with something for everyone - worth going for the amazing breakfast alone! There are 4 restaurants to choose from, each worth a visit. The resort is perfectly placed just a couple of minutes walk from the Walking Street on Railay Beach, giving you the option to buy local wares, cheap massages, and street food. And don't forget to grab a cocktail from Railay Bay Cafe just in time for the sunset. A great improvement since our last visit is that Phranang Beach no longer lets longtail boats in so the beach is quiet, and much more protected. And the pool....just sit and take in the view from one of the most beautiful pools in the world. It really is quite exquisite. We adore this resort, and will absolutely go back as soon as we can.

Very nice hotel - up there with Four Seasons and others.

Faultless....except: We booked Thailand because we knew they had relaxed all the covid rules (Jan 2023), we have stayed in other hotels during our 2 weeks, however in this most of the staff still wore masks. Two of our (elderly) family are hard of hearing so this was disappointing that the hotel's policy still ordered most (food and bev) staff to wear masks. It meant we could not hear them very well, couldnt see their smiles, and acted as a very visual reminder of the total madness of the past 2 years. Lets hope the group that owns this hotel reviews this sooner vs later.

What not to like, can't fault this resort, Amazing staff, can't help you enough. Amazing facilities, lots of activities daily or you can book some also. Amazing accommodation. Houses are unreal, I could live in one and be happy, god send when it rains having a living room to chillax, don't get me started on the beds, pillows are like marshmallows. Breakfast is superb, best I've ever had and huge choice, all quality food and drinks. Food is exceptional in all resort restaurants, sunset at the beach restaurant is perfect. Beautiful beaches, on all sides and close to other islands if you want to explore. Monkeys, big lizards, snorkeling, I loved this place. (Maya bay only 45mins away) Plenty places to eat outside the resort along the beach if you want to explore. It may be 2/3x the price of the other hotels, but when you stay here you will soon forget that and realise why.

Absolutely nothing, booked this resort and rebooked instantly for a longer stay. I'll be back here without question.

- Truly unique hotel where you are completely immersed in Nature. Walking Access to 2 beautiful beaches that are completely different to one another ! Third one is just a small cove. - Excellent amenities - Mudsan, our dedicated hotel host was incredibly attentive and professional and really went out the way to help us with the logistics of our trip as we were flying back to Bangkok and went out of his way to provide us complimentary gifts. He was very helpful and pleasant. - The food is HALAL !! Quite a few of the staff and chefs are muslim so they will accommodate. Although if you formally email them,. They will say it’s not Halal. But I can personally vouch that they can meet this request once your actually there. - it’s the most cleanest and very unique hotel destination. - you can chill and relax at the resort grounds all day. You won’t be missing out on much visiting the local sights. - pool is beautiful and incredibly clean ! - quick and easy access to the islands. - Maya bay is closed on Aug / Sep so just bear that in mind ! We couldn’t visit unfortunately.

- it’s a little pricey but you do get what you pay for - mosquito bites !! Don’t walk around resort in shorts. - the menu is limited to just Thai food and I think if you expand a little more on the Indian and rice and curry dishes, you will truly elevate it. So far the cuisine is good but is not world class. By the standards of your facility, you should invest in it. - The hotel should proudly and openly say they offer halal food even though it’s not formally published - I can vouch that your revenue will increase !

We had a great stay. The location of the property is unique, in a jungle like setting overlooking steep cliffs and has access to three beaches. The villas are spacious, spanning two floors and providing plenty of privacy. Decor probably needs updating but it is very comfortable nevertheless. The highlight of our trip was the dining experience thanks to executive chef Jakkrit who went above and beyond to keep us happy. Cuisine here is at the highest levels and highly recommend both the grotto experience and Thai restaurant. Thank you for amazing stay.

Rooms and bathrooms might require an update, but that’s just a minor point.