Krabi

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Rialto Score 9.5+

A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

From your first glance, Phulay Bay elicits a sense of jaw-dropping awe and blissful joy. Designed for the discerning traveler, this exquisite eco-resort’s 54 villas meld seamlessly into their stunning environs while providing incredible indulgences. You’ll find spacious verandas with inviting lounges, indoor/outdoor baths, rain-forest showers, and 24-hour attention to your every whim. Explore the enchanting wonders that surround you – including the mazelike grounds. Take a class in Thai cooking or batik painting. And ask your personal butler to arrange a picnic on a nearby island.

111 Moo 3, Nongthalay, Muang, 81180 Krabi, Thailand
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

About Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Insider tip

Be sure to visit nearby Tiger Cave Temple, an amazing Buddhist monastery, and pick up some good-luck amulets blessed by Thailand’s “good-luck monk.”

In the hotel’s own words

Venture to a captivating corner of the world, where glistening sands and blue skies converge with the Andaman Sea, and where the charm and natural beauty of Thailand blends with an aura of serenity and discovery. Once there, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, envelops you in an incomparable setting featuring:

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Luxury villas in Thailand conveniently located 35 minutes from Krabi International Airport and one hour by speed boat transfer or two hours by car from Phuket International Airport

Outstanding opportunities to explore the area';s wealth of natural beauty with pristine islands and Panom Benja National Park

Personalized service to attend to your needs and whims, 24-hours-a-day

Spacious, luxuriously appointed Krabi villas set in tropical gardens or featuring ocean views

Lavish amenities, including rainforest showers, indoor and outdoor baths, spacious walk-in wardrobes and verandas with lounge beds

Alluring facilities, including an infinity pool, destination spa, fitness center, shopping, cooking classes and Thai Batik painting

Thailand luxury villas are complemented by a selection of casual and formal dining, including gourmet Royal Thai specialties, extensive wine lists, live entertainment and captivating views

Unique event space that accommodates up to 80, perfect for weddings, with a dedicated catering manager to ensure that your requests are satisfied

Accommodations:

As the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay embodies the attributes, philosophy and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. It has been designed for those who seek to escape the stresses of everyday life and immerse themselves into a completely bespoke and personally-tailored-to-suit vacation experience.

Set on the shores of the Andaman Sea, Phulay Bay is a striking 54-villa and pavilion boutique hotel offering unspoilt views of the naturally rugged shoreline and dramatic limestone karsts which make up this beautiful part of southern Thailand.

The resort is the vision and work of in-demand Thai architect Lek Bunnag, and is an awe-inspiring combination of modern styling and architecture; grand and oversized in scale with distinctive accents from not only Thai, but Middle Eastern and Moroccan cultures. Bunnag takes inspiration from beautiful things from around the world to create an environment where the senses are continuously triggered and enlivened from the moment guests enter the resort driveway to the moment they leave.

An exhilarating sense of arrival will immediately let guests know they are somewhere special: 20ft high aubergine walls and ‘hedges’ made from indigenous trees create a sense of wonder from the outside and a great sense of peace and stillness once on the inside. Guests enter the resort through the high walls and walk over a stepping-stone pathway that leads them to a magnificent pitched-roof Thai pavilion situated on an island surrounded by thousands of gently flickering candles.

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  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
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  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Villas
Size
1Reserve Pavilion
Next applicable upgrade category - Ocean Pavilion · 13 villas · Tropical garden views, spacious beds (2m x 4m), walk-in wardrobes and wash basins, rainforest showers, indoor oval shaped bath surrounded by floor to ceiling glass window and/or intimate outdoor bath, and veranda with outdoor lounge beds.
2,045 ft²
2Ocean Pavilion
Next applicable upgrade category - Beach Villa · 11 villas · Pavilion with sundeck overlooking the sea, spacious beds (2m x 4m), walk-in wardrobes and wash basins, rainforest showers, indoor orchid shaped bath surrounded by floor to ceiling glass window and/or intimate outdoor bath, and veranda with outdoor lounge…
1,292 ft²
3Beach Villa
Next applicable upgrade category - Reserve Pool Villa · 8 villas · Villa near the sea front with spacious sundeck, Jacuzzi, spacious beds (2m x 2m), walk-in wardrobes and wash basins, rainforest showers, outdoor bath facilities, private pool and veranda with sun beds.
Members only
4Reserve Pool Villa
Next applicable upgrade category - Reserve Pool Villa Sea View · 12 villas · Elegant and spacious villa with garden view, spacious beds (2m x 4m), walk-in wardrobes and wash basins, rainforest showers, indoor bath facilities, private plunge pool, garden and veranda with lounge beds.
Members only
5Royal Beach Villa
Next applicable upgrade category - N/A · 5 villas · Most prestigious villa with sea view, spacious beds (2m x 3m), walk-in wardrobe and wash basins, outdoor and indoor bath facilities with rainforest showers, private infinity plunge pools with hydrojets, garden and veranda with lounge beds.
Members only
6Royal Andaman Sea Villa
Full frontal Andaman Sea View; infinity pool with hydro jets, indoor and outdoor bath facilities with rainforest showers, private gardens and a veranda with lounge beds.
Members only
7Reserve Pool Villa Sea View
Next applicable upgrade category - Royal Beach Villa · 4 villas · Elegant and spacious villa with sea view, spacious beds (2m x 4m), walk-in wardrobes and wash basins, rainforest showers, indoor bath facilities, private plunge pool, garden and veranda with lounge beds. · Each villa’s layout varies slightly.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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