According to Google the Railay Great View is a 3 star Hotel which means it should offer a broad range of amenities and the service & design are of good quality. In this regard the hotel by exceeded my expectations hense the 5 star review. Knowing Railay is famous for its bars & parties I wanted somewhere far enough from the action to be sheltered from it and near enough for my 21 year old to get there at night himself. Also on the wish list was a pool, some character, Wi-Fi and ideally a nice veranda, again I came up trumps with the Railay Great view. Accessible from Railay West pier by traditional long tail boat or a 15 minute walk on a paved trail (just about manageable with a stroller). The resort is located on a steep rocky incline which means it’s definitely unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues or high blood pressure…that said once the effort is made to climb to your room through the jungle foliage the reward is worth it with stunning chalets, decorated in a traditional red woods style but complete with room service, stocked minibars (no alcohol), boiling hot rainwater showers, air con, tea & coffee making and generous verandas. The trees are filled with monkeys and the grounds full of lizards and orchids. There are two small private beaches at the resort but both could do with some TLC from the litter fairies and perhaps a deck chair or two, but the pool is spotless with picturesque views of West Railay beach through the trees. There were no other children at the resort & no bar (the restaurant served alcohol but closed at 9pm) so expect a quiet but idyllic atmosphere. We paid just under €60 per room per night including breakfast so great value too. In conclusion while my feelings on the Railay area are mixed I would return in a heartbeat if only to stay at this resort again. #Tip: if booking request room 1, 2, 3 or 4, these are in the best location and are being renovated at the moment so are likely to have the wow factor when finished, failing this challet 32 & 33 are accessible without climbing steps.
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