Discover faultless service and hi-tech gadgetry - classic Ritz-Carlton touches, along with plenty of Thai character in this retreat that lies by the Andaman Sea set on a private peninsula in Krabi.
Why you'll love it here
- A truly luxurious sanctuary with beautiful villas, personalised butler service and traditional Thai design
- Enormous indoor bathrooms and spacious walk-in wardrobes in each of the resort’s villas and pavilions
- Enjoy fine dining across the restaurants serving signature Thai cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired delicacies
- Savour incredible views of Phang Nga Bay’s ancient limestone karst formations from the infinity pool
- Relax at the spa and vitality pool or re-energise with Pilates at the wellness studio
Best For
- Honeymoon,
Ricky
Travel Specialist
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Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Located just 20 minutes from Ao Nang sits the charming Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
Coupling sophistication with delectable dining and natural beauty, this resort is a luxury break at its finest.
The hotel sits at the edge of a virgin forest, and each of the 54 villas and pavilions offers incredible vistas out across the gin-clear Andaman Sea or the immaculate grounds in which it is set. Guests are encouraged to kick back and relax making use of the incredible facilities – ranging from the large lagoon-style swimming pool to moonlit yoga, the fitness centre or the beach. The spa is world-class and guests can indulge in a treatment from the extensive spa menu which blends ancient and modern therapies and includes an exclusive treatment for couples and honeymooners.
The dining scene has been carefully thought out too with six restaurants offering a range of cuisines. Each restaurant has been designed to cater only to a small number of guests at a time ensuring that the experience is intimate and memorable. Wherever you choose to dine, rest assured that the ambience will be romantic and the views will be exquisite.
With an emphasis on personalised, experiences, guests can design their visit to perfectly suit their needs. A personal villa butler can organise a light BBQ lunch on the beach, a meditation class with local monks, a seaplane tour of the region’s dramatic scenery, or a boat journey to surrounding islands – the possibilities are endless.
Room Options
54 one bedroom pavilions and villas all uniquely spacious and well-appointed. Each villa includes outdoor baths and private plunge pools.
Royal Beach Villa
- View Floor Plan Offering an incredible 580 sqm of in and outdoor space, the Royal Beach Villa boasts an unobstructed sea view - even from the bed! Features include an infinity pool with hydro jets, indoor and outdoor bath facilities with rainforest showers, private gardens and a veranda with lounge beds. This villa provides an expansive and truly private and secluded tropical sanctuary.
Reserve Pool Villa
- View Floor Plan 350 sqm in size, the Reserve Pool Villas are elegant and spacious. The large indoor bathroom leads out into a wonderfully private courtyard with an intimate outdoor bathtub. The bedroom opens out onto a private terrace and pool set in a walled garden. Sea View Reserve Pool Villas are available at a supplement.
Ocean Pavilion
- View Floor Plan Ocean Pavilions are set on the upper floor, above the Reserve Pavilions. Offering 108 sqm of space, they feature a large bedroom and indoor bathroom,and an expansive sundeck with outdoor lounge beds and unobstructed sea views.
Beach VIlla
- View Floor Plan Beach Villas are located close to the sea front. The intimate 50sqm of indoor space is complemented with a grand 365 sqm of private outdoor space including a spacious private sundeck with plunge pool and private outdoor bath facilities .
Reserve Pavilion
- View Floor Plan Reserve Pavilions offer an incredible 179 sqm of in and outdoor space including an expansive bathroom area with his and hers walk-in wardrobes, an oval shape freestanding bathtub surrounded by floor to ceiling glass windows and a separate outdoor bathtub set in a private courtyard. The bedroom leads out onto a large terrace with outdoor day beds and a view over the tropical gardens towards the ocean.Facilities/Amenities
Honeymoon
Couples choosing The Phulay Bay for their honeymoon will be visiting a hotel with the honour of being one of the select few within the luxurious Ritz Carlton Reserve property portfolio. It is located west of the main town of Krabi, overlooking the shimmering Andaman Sea, around 35 minutes from Krabi airport.
Phulay Bay is a breathtakingly beautiful luxury reserve and is a peaceful haven, set on a private peninsula. The Pavilions and Villas feature a contemporary fusion of Thai and Arabian design and are lavishly appointed with rainforest showers, outdoor baths, verandas with lounge beds are set in tropical gardens or with ocean views.
Couples will have their every need catered to by their personal butler service and can choose from a tantalising selection of laid back and formal dining options including local and international cuisine. During the day, simply relax or explore the area’s natural beauty on board the hotel’s private boat, spend the day on a nearby secluded beach or enjoy the variety of facilities that the resort offers.
Our Advice
- For maximum privacy and unobstructed sea views book the Royal Beach Villa
- Unwind with a session of candle light yoga - candles, aroma therapy oils and relaxing music are used to totally relax your mind.
- The place to be at sunset, relaxing on a plush lounge bed, sipping a cocktail is Chomtawan - Sunset Lounge.
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- Time zone: +7 GMT
- Flight time: 11-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: Thai Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Currency: Thai baht
- Tipping guideline: Tipping is not customary in Thailand, but small tips for good service are appreciated.
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in the rural, forested borders of Thailand with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. There is a very low risk of malaria in the remaining areas of Thailand. There is no risk of yellow fever in Thailand, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Bangkok
- Population: 71,650,197
- National languages: Thai, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type A, B, C, F, & O, 220 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage with several mobile service providers available.
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Thailand if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 30 days
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