
31 May Beyond Resort Krabi – truly beachfront hotel on Andaman sea
Heading north from Ao Nang – Krabi’s centre of entertainment and nightlife you will find a litle secluded Klong Muang. Place where time has stopped, where people still live traditionally, slowly and willing to talk for hours with no pressure at all. No matter of some luxury hotels which find their home here, local people still don’t feel over touristy and don’t bother you with their goods and services.
We stayed in Beyond Resort Krabi that is 45 minutes’ drive away from Krabi Airport in southern Thailand. Private, luxurious and truly beach resort. It offers everything for a quality leisure holiday, and there is no real reason to go outside the hotel, only if you are in search for some adventure or tradition. It is perfect for people who want a quiet, luxury break or an escape from the usual holiday crowd It is heaven for families and also honeymooners. From here you can still easily explore the islands and inland of Krabi region.
Beautifully designed hotel is a part of Phuket’s well-known Kata Group that is celebrating 36 years, and offers accommodations in a small hotel block that is surrounded by more individual villas. It enjoys a prime spot overlooking an excellent part of Klong Muang Beach; 80 meters of excellent beachfront with nice locally owned beach bar and beach massage.
Besides Beyond hotel in Krabi you can also find other hotels from Kata Group in Phuket: Kata Beach Resort & Spa, Phuket Orchid Resort & Spa and Beyond Resort Karon. Hotel Beyond Resort Khaolak in Phang Nga.
Lobby with a view
It’s a stunning four-star hotel that’s been open since July 2012, so it’s still very new. There are 170 rooms, including cute bungalows and really impressive suites. Rates start at 120€ per night during the main season.
From your first step in the hotel you will be amazed with a great view, as the lobby of the hotel is on 5th floor, it gives you the opportunity to enjoy a great panorama of Andaman sea and beautiful infinity pool with lush greenery all around it.
There is a colorful lounge next to the lobby where you can enjoy your drink with a breathtaking view. The hotel restaurant is next to the beach and pool, serving Thai and international cuisines, buffet breakfast with lots of choices. When you step out of the hotel you will find yourself on the main street that is still very simple, and village like with small houses and people living true traditional life. Here you can still feel like time had stopped and worries have left to some other places.
Infinity pool overlooking the little island and private beach
What’s really amazing is that the infinity pool is just next to the beach, it is divided in two parts, one large part suitable for babies and smaller kids, and another where you can have a nice swim. In the pool that is surrounded with beautiful tropical greenery and flowers you can enjoy in the few whirlpools which make day near the pool even nicer.
A nice stretch of the beach with a soft more whiter sand than in Ao Nang is at the front. Here you will also see some boats and skippers which can take you to other small islands. A great part of the view is a small island 200-300 metres away from the beach, you can walk to it and take an adventure at low tide, but you need to be careful and avoid the shells on the rocks.
The unique uphill rooms and villas
Beyond Resort Krabi has 170 rooms which are divided into six types, ranging from 300 to 700 square feet. Rooms are designed in modern Thai style, they are clean and comfortable, all of the rooms have a balcony where most of them have a sea view. There are garden villas and pool villas. One villa has 2 units, one is on upper level, and another one is on lower level, each with a separate entrance.
The villas are designed in hexagonal, it is very unique. We stayed in a garden villa with a spacious terrace and lush greenery of its gardens. Having been here and not overlooking the sea gave us the opportunity to enjoy true tropical garden feeling with just a step away from pool and sandy beach. It is great place for kids as they can find a lots of places to play hide and seek and to enjoy in the garden while you relax on the terrace. Villa Garden View Room has 48 sqm, and is inspired by the honeycomb of bees with spacious bathroom that reminds on a cave.
Besides villa garden rooms you can chose between Cottage garden room – a cosy cottage that will delight couples looking for value, offering stylish design and surrounded by mature tropical gardens and flowers. Deluxe Sea View Room – all rooms reveal spectacular sea and pool views and are furnished with modern facilities, deluxe amenities and showcase contemporary design. Villa Sea View Room – offer a private terrace or balcony set amidst tropical greenery, offering spectacular sea views. Each Villa comprises two units with separate, private entrances ,and Villa Pamukale which is a private and spacious pool villa set steps away from the beach, featuring spectacular views over two limestone, a private plunge pool and stylish furniture.
The hotel is a place for itself
Here you can enjoy a modern indoor-outdoor all-day dining outlet at Beyond Café offering a variety of special dishes from the Far East and the Western world, relax in @Beach Bar & Restaurant, spend more relaxation in Kanda Spa Kata Group’s signature spa which offers a fusion of eastern and western treatments and services which can be enjoyed in two large and luxurious treatment rooms or stay active during the holidays in Beyond Fitness Centre Fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment.
For business needs it offers Meeting packages available depending on the duration and numbers expected at your next meeting. A highlight is Beyond Krabi’s Business on the Beach; barefoot boardroom options and state of the art meetings technology, full light and sound system. It is not kind a place where you will truly want to work but if that’s the goal of your travel than Beyond hotel can be a right choice as it is peaceful and relaxing place to think at. Just to mention that Wi-Fi is great and working perfectly all around the resort.
Beachfront wedding
Beyond hotel offers Thai and Western wedding packages with absolute beachfront location and luxurious touches to make your Big Day unforgettable. Packages include bouquet for the bride and corsage for the groom, flower tray for wedding rings, MC for personalized ceremony, two-tier wedding cake and photographer service plus an album of 100 images and a wedding certificate as standard.
Also with add-ons including room stays for honeymooners, wine and champagne, hair styling and make up, floral arrangements and tabletop architecture, pampered spa treatments and romantic breakfast and dinner experiences. But not only weddings here you can also arrange special tailor made beach dinner only for two. It looks funny but if you want to feel like honeymooner again it is worth to take a try.
More info about Beyond Resort Krabi
Photo Credits: Beyond Resort Krabi – Kata Group, magic4.club