Plan your visit

May/June and September/October offer significant price reductions (30–50% below high-season prices) and fewer visitors. The weather is changeable, but rain is rare – afternoon showers clear up quickly.

Details

About the Sand Sea Resort

Here you're paying for the location, and it's hard to beat: right on Railay West, with a sandy beach at your doorstep and limestone towers framing the sunset. The prices are significantly lower than what you'd expect elsewhere in the country for a location like this – and that's precisely why you should book here.

The rooms range from simple garden bungalows to renovated deluxe cottages spread around two pools. If your budget allows, I would recommend a renovated room, as the older garden bungalows are rather basic and the difference is immediately noticeable. The beach restaurant is the absolute highlight in the evenings: tables facing west while the sky puts on a spectacular show. From the resort, you can reach Phra Nang Beach, the climbing walls, and the hiking trail to Princess Lagoon in just ten minutes on foot – so you can easily save yourself the taxi fare.

This is ideal for couples and families who want a picture-perfect view but don't want to pay the full price of a five-star hotel. Those who value nightlife or a wide selection of restaurants are better off in Ao Nang on the other side of the water.

Other top-class hotels in Krabi

My hotel selection in Krabi, in every price category, is based on Google's hotel classification. My top 10 hotels are displayed first, followed by the highest-rated ones. Each button takes you directly to the hotel's page on Booking.com, where your travel dates are already entered.

  • #1 Luxury · 5-Star Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort 4.7 (4,946 reviews) Upscale beachfront resort in Nong Thale with spa, multiple pools, and direct access to the Andaman Sea. Check prices
  • #3 Mid-range · 4-star Sea Seeker Krabi Resort 4.5 (3,332 reviews) A large beachfront resort in Ao Nang with spacious rooms, sea views, and good access to the Krabi coast. Check prices
  • Budget · 3 stars · The Fong Krabi Resort · 4.3 (450 reviews) · Check prices

    • Here in the area, on foot

    Highly rated accommodations within walking distance of the Sand Sea Resort, with the closest ones listed first. The few minutes pass at a leisurely pace in the heat.

  • 1 minute east of Railay Bay Beach · Beaches · 80 m · 4.2★
  • 2 minutes to the floating pier (East Railay) · Transport · 150 m · 4.1★
  • 3 min · Rayavadee Resort · Hotels & Resorts · 230 m · 4.6★
  • 3 min · Bang Bang Bar · Nightlife & Bars · 250 m · 4.9★
  • 4 minutes to Railay pedestrian zone · Nightlife & bars · 290 m · 4.5★
  • 4 min. Stoned Bar · Nightlife & Bars · 290 m · 4.8★

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After the Sand Sea Resort, you can round off your day in Krabi with contrasting stopovers nearby.

  • Lagoon · Activities & Tours
  • Railay West Beach Beaches
  • Railay Stalactite · Temples & Culture
  • The Last Bar · Nightlife & Bars

    • 39, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang Krabi

    Other hotels and resorts nearby

    Everything within a 2.8 km radius of the Sand Sea Resort.

    Rayavadee Resort

    Keereen Resort - Ao Nang Krabi

    Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi

    Sea Seeker Krabi Resort

    Tips for visiting hotels and resorts

    Compare the rates of online travel agencies and direct providers.

    After finding a deal on Agoda or Booking.com, you should always check the hotel's own website as well. Many Thai hotels offer a best price guarantee or extras like free breakfast when booking directly.

    A pool villa doesn't have to be expensive.

    Villas with private pools in Krabi, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai are available from around 2,500–4,000 THB per night – a fraction of the prices in Bali or the Maldives. Search specifically for "pool villa" to discover hidden gems.

    Location is more important than the stars

    A well-located 3-star hotel is often better than a remote 5-star resort. In Bangkok, proximity to a BTS or MRT station saves hours; on islands, proximity to the desired beach is crucial.

    Questions about the Sand Sea Resort

    The Sand Sea Resort has a rating of 4.1★ based on 2,359 Google reviews.

    The Sand Sea Resort is open 24 hours a day. You can find the full daily schedule in the location information on this page. Opening hours may vary on Thai public holidays, so please check before visiting on holidays.

    The best time to visit Krabi is from November to April, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from December to February; arriving early in the day generally means fewer visitors. From May to October, travel dates should be carefully considered (rough seas in the Andaman Sea).

    The Sand Sea Resort is located at Tambon Ao Nang 39, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, in Krabi. In Krabi, people usually get around by longtail boat (to the islands and Railay Beach) and songthaews (shared taxis) in Ao Nang.

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