Rayavadee: A Boat-Only Pavilion Resort Among Krabi's Cliffs

Rayavadee occupies one of Thailand's most dramatic settings, the Phranang Peninsula near Krabi, reachable only by boat and cradled among the soaring limestone cliffs that define the Andaman coast. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, its two-story pavilions are scattered through coconut groves between three beaches.

The dining makes the most of the geography. The Grotto sets tables in the sand beneath an ancient limestone cliff on Phranang Beach for lantern-lit grilled seafood; Krua Phranang serves romantic Thai cuisine along the beach; Raya Dining anchors all-day meals beside a marine park; and the Raitalay Terrace offers light fare and fresh-fruit cocktails by the pool on Railay.

For a barefoot escape in one of Thailand's most beautiful corners, Rayavadee is unforgettable.

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