Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi

Let me start by saying: I highly recommend staying here if you're in Ao Nang! 👏🏻 My ideal beach vacation means stepping directly from the hotel onto the sand, having loungers available, and not needing to lug a ton of stuff. This hotel completely delivers! 1️⃣ **Location:** It's on the easternmost side of Ao Nang Beach, and I honestly think it's the only hotel on the entire beach with its own beachfront loungers. You can literally be in the sea in 1 second – super convenient! Plus, it's only a 5-minute walk to the main street for dining. I recommend the Angel Gang restaurant; it's very authentic Thai and incredibly affordable. We paid about 120 RMB for a whole table of food. 2️⃣ **Ambiance:** The hotel has two swimming pools, both very clean. The service is generally good; any issues we had were resolved quickly. 3️⃣ **Breakfast:** Served from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM by the pool. There's a good selection, though not very Chinese-oriented, but the ingredients are all high quality! A bowl of Tom Yum soup with noodles each morning is perfect for fitness enthusiasts! Now, for some advice based on issues we encountered: 1️⃣ **Avoid the most basic room types** (they might be next to a smelly ditch or noisy outdoor AC units – steer clear of rooms 4206 and 4207). The pool access and sea view rooms are much better! 2️⃣ The hotel staff initially weren't very friendly towards Chinese guests, especially when we had requested a quiet room in advance and were still given such a problematic one. Thankfully, Ctrip helped us sort it out.

The location is a bit out of the way, but it's very close to the beach, just a few minutes' walk. The pool is also beautiful.

What a pleasant surprise this hotel was! It's right by Ao Nang Beach, and the hotel's pool club connects directly to the beach. The location is at the southernmost tip of Ao Nang Beach. The breakfast is incredibly extensive – we practically ate it as brunch every day and couldn't fit in lunch. It's about 2 kilometers from the Ao Nang Night Market, which is further north on the beach, while the hotel is at the south end. However, the entire 3-kilometer stretch of beach is the most bustling, and you'll want to explore it anyway. So, a walk to the night market and back isn't a problem at all. The hotel staff are warm and friendly, especially to Chinese guests. Kids will love the water slides, and adults can enjoy the beach club. In the evenings, there are even fire shows and live performers – absolutely fantastic!

Excellent service and a heartwarming price – incredible value for money! The family room was very comfortable, and the breakfast was abundant. It's super close to the beach, and there are many seafood restaurants nearby. Prices here are really much more affordable than in Phuket, and it's not crowded. I'll definitely stay here again next time.

A resort hotel on Krabi Beach with a great swimming pool. I stayed on the second floor, and the duvet was quite damp.