Ban Raya Resort & Spa
Koh Racha, Phuket, Thailand
Secluded Hotel, Nature Lovers Resort, Eco Resort, Diving Hotel, Bungalow Style, Beachfront Hotel |
Today's rate: 63 USD |
Ban Raya is a Resort located on the beautiful, unspoiled and unsophisticated, Island of Racha Yai, located 12 Nautical Miles south of Phuket Island. The Resort is suitable for young or eco-nature lovers travelers.
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Ban Raya is situated 2 minutes walk away from a lovely snorkeling & diving beach and 20 minutes walk away from the main beach and boat anchorage. Ban Raya only has 38 rustic bungalows situated in a garden atmosphere so that everyone has a feeling of space and relaxation. 24 of these rooms are air-conditioned and all have en-suite bathrooms and are furnished to international standards. Showers are cool and refreshing and the emphasis is on maintaining the natural environment at Ban Raya. Ban Raya consists of 60 acres on the south east corner of the island. The resort sits on a headland and the property stretches down to two bays. The first Ao Konkare has some of the best diving and snorkeling in the region and the other, Ao Tue, has beautiful white sands and shallow safe water for swimming and snorkeling. Ao Tue also has safe sheltered moorings in the Green season when the popular west coast bay, Ao Paktok, tends to be exposed to the south west monsoon.
Getting to Racha is part of the experience and you can choose from a number of alternatives. Fast speed boats takes visitors there in about 20 min., while a more leisurely way is by traditional long tail boat which takes about 1-2 hours. Daily speed boat service is available in the high season or travelers can hire a own speed boat. Long tails are available at any time but may be dependent on the weather particularly in the rainy season (May-October). Most daily services depart from Phuket in the morning and return late afternoon. In order to meet flight schedules etc. it may be necessary to spend a night in Phuket. Transportation to the island & Ban Raya can be arranged by the resort. There are no shops, nightlife or restaurants on Racha Island but a limited range of toiletries and souvenirs are available at the Resort. The sea around Racha Yai and its neighbor Racha Noi is famous for game fishing and trips can be arranged at the resort. While snorkeling equipment is available at the resort for guests, arrangements can be made for those who wish to dive in what is possibly the best location in the area. Many guests travel to Racha for the diving particularly during the High Season (Nov-April).
Facilities: Communication with the outside world is not encouraged and there are no telephones in the rooms but a public telephone is available on the resort for those who must keep in touch. The main restaurant of the Resort specializes in healthy eating using the freshest of local products from both land and sea. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty and other dietary requirements can be catered for. A feature of Ban Raya is their specially selected menus at both Lunch and Dinner but an A La Carte menu is always available and meals can be served at any time from 7 am till 10 pm. A beach bar is situated on the beach at Ao Tue where a selection of refreshments and snacks is available for those who wish stay on the beach. Both restaurants have bar facilities and there is a good selection of Beer, Wines and Spirits. However because of the island location stocks are limited but special requirements will be catered for as far as possible. The emphasis is on personal service. (Electricity service commences at 6:00 pm to 8:30 am)