The Krabi Forest Homestay

This stand-alone bungalow is super conveniently located, very close to Ao Nang Beach, the night market, and the main street. Right across the street, there's a boat ticket office, and the pier is just 200 meters away, perfect for trips to Railay Beach and various islands. The room itself is simple and clean, actually better than what the pictures show. The staff are incredibly friendly and warm, with great attention to detail in their service. Breakfast is à la carte, with a limited but tasty selection. We received two massage vouchers for the place next door. An hour-long oil Thai massage was only 250B, and the masseuses were all experienced older women. After one session, we went every day! It's so much more affordable than in Beijing, and they don't slack off at all; their technique is excellent. The room was larger than expected, feeling more spacious than similarly sized rooms in China. The bed was also wider than the advertised 1.5 meters, which was great when traveling with a child. Additionally, the front desk had plenty of snacks, offered beach towels for a 100B deposit, and could arrange various tours and airport transfers. After we checked out, we didn't leave until the evening, and the staff even offered complimentary shower service after we came back from our activities, which was very thoughtful.