Overview
5-star island resort with World Travel Awards 2022 - Best Island Resort, set on Batok Beach with private Infinity pools and complimentary speedboat transfers
Amenities & Facilities
The Racha Hotel Koh Racha Yai offers two swimming pools: an adults-only infinity pool overlooking the Andaman Sea and a separate family pool. Guests have access to free watersports equipment including kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkeling gear. The resort also provides tennis courts, bicycle rental, and daily yoga classes for all skill levels.
Accommodations
The Racha features 85 villas, of which 30 include private Infinity pools. Room categories range from Garden View Villas to the two-bedroom Grand Pool Suites and the unique 5-story Lighthouse accommodation with panoramic sea views. Each villa has a private terrace, iPod dock, and DVD player.
Location & Arrival
The resort is set directly on Batok Beach, a stretch of white sand on Racha Yai Island. Guests arrive via complimentary speedboat transfers from Chalong Bay in Phuket, a 35-minute ride. Nearby diving sites include Lucy's Reef and several natural beauty spots across the island.
Dining
Dining options include four on-site venues: Sunset Beach Restaurant for grilled seafood and steaks, Earth Cafe for international dishes, Fire Grill for fine dining, and Bamboo Restaurant. The resort offers farm-to-table ingredients grown on the island and a daily happy hour at the beachside Ice Bar. Special diet menus and kids' meals are available upon request.
Wellness & Activities
The Anumba Spa provides private treatment rooms for body massages, flower baths, and steam rooms. The on-site dive center offers PADI scuba diving courses, guided snorkeling tours, and fishing trips. Guests can also join guided hikes to viewpoint, cooking classes, or walking tours of the island's local culture.
- Awards: World Travel Awards 2022 - Best Island Resort
- Location: 5-star resort on Batok Beach, 35-min speedboat from Chalong Bay
- Rooms: 85 villas, 30 with private pools, 5-story Lighthouse accommodation
- Dining: 4 restaurants including Sunset Beach Restaurant and Fire Grill
- Pools: Adults-only infinity pool and family pool with views
- Wellness: Anumba Spa with private treatment rooms, flower baths, yoga classes
Rooms and availability
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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds
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Shower
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Private pool

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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Jacuzzi

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Max:5 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
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Sea view
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Jacuzzi
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's menu
Cots
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Pool view
- Partial View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
Essential information about The Racha Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 178 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 48.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Phuket, HKT |
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