Name: The Racha
Address: Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, 42/12-13, Phuket, 83130, TH

The Racha

Phuket · Thailand

Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, 42/12-13View location

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Asia

Brilliant and accommodating staff, stunning beach and amazing food. The only criticism is lack of baby changing facilities when at restaurants or at the pool and the AC was a bit temperamental

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kristen

Great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2025

Lisa

Staying at this resort was like a dream come true.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

James

Beautiful location
Great accommodations
Good food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Bianca

Amazing location and overall vibe of the resort, quiet and relaxing few days.
Would recommend to improve the Speed Boat transfer, having no ladder to climb on vs having to use the tyre attached to the dock was surprising along with the food on the menus needs a refreshed approach to make the experience even better.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Sara

Overall stay was excellent however there are very limited food options, though the main restaurant is really delicious.. service was really satisfying my little kid suffered from Rota ( most likely not from the hotel as we stayed in phuket before going to The racha) and the nurse was extremely helpful, sweet and provided all medications needed for the condition until we went back to Phuket..

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2023

MINSANG

매우 만족스러운 여행이였습니다.

매우 만족합니다. 수중환경도 좋고 화이트비치, 에메랄드 바다, 이국적인 자연환경이 아름답습니다. 리조트 음식도 걱정했던 것과 달리 맛있었습니다. 다음에 또 방문하고 싶내요.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2023

Ricki

The property is gorgeous, the racha has a unique arrival lounge.
The property feels like it is a world away and has the 5 stars to make the stay unbelievable. The pool villas are devine

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2023

Paul Andrew St

We stayed there about 15 years ago. It was great. Now..it's a dirty run down hole. The 100s or day tourist that ruin the xperience compound the disaster. We booked 7 nights and left after 1. It's just awful....I mean awful, terrible.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2023

Vincent

Very nice.
The sunset restaurant on the beach was never open but we soon learnt that it was not part of the hotel.
Boat trips were available but as they were expensive they were regularly cancelled on the day of the trip.
Internet availability was awful. It was very slow and you had to sign in to each area of the hotel you were in. Each sign in only lasted a day so a bit disappointed really.
On site Hotel Spa was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Shweta

Property is bang on blue sea and white sand beach, property is very beautiful and well kept and service is very good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2022

George

Great property. Staff was helpful and excellent. Rooms were spacious and amenities were ample. Great view in front. Lots activities available. Would definitely come again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2022

Fatema binta

Beautiful view.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2021

PEDRO

Superb location!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Jeremie

Magnificent stay and hotel

The hotel and the staff are just perfect. Everyday the staff has kind attentions. The beach is beautiful, the food delicious and the villas have high European comfort standards. We were so delighted that we extended our stay twice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Great service

It was perfect and nice. The only thing to comment is the turist comming in with boats every day to see the island on the beach and They where very loud, even made the beach dirty. That was not relaxing. But the resort was amazing and great service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2019

Phillip

Perfect Asian getaway

I am reluctant to give a good rating as I want to keep the Racha to ourselves! Wonderful place. Complete revitalisation. Really friendly and helpful staff. Lovely food and spa. Perfect for our wedding anniversary.

Partner

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2019

Victoria

Worst resort we’ve been at so far and we’ve been to many. Wayyyy too overpriced and not worth your money. Food is garbage and overpriced. Nothing was good here . The beach was the best thing . Never recommending this resort to anyone

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2019

Jennifer

A Beautiful Resort

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Racha. When day-trippers flooded the beach, it was nice to have on the grounds to relax in that were not accessible by them. We were greeted with a nice bottle of wine in our room as well as a little treat every night with turn-down service. This made us feel special. My mom and sister had a very unrelaxing massage experience but management rectified the situation. Other than that, the only real complaint is that the food is a bit inconsistent at Sunset Beach Restaurant. My mom enjoyed her veg curry both times, but I did not like my pad thai when I ordered it (too saucy), however, it was good when my brother-in-law ordered it a few days later. The same went with their dinner menu (items either over-cooked or under-cooked). Overall, a wonderful experience at a sustainable, 5-star resort. I would definitely return and recommend the Racha to others.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Very nice staff. Can feel that the hotel cares about making good impression to guests.

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Anderson

the hotel provides good services given it is located in an isolated island. the beach adjacent to the hotel is very swimmer friendly, pristine sands, turquoise sea water and the staff are very friendly and helpful. it is a wonderful time though the restuarant selection is a bit limit and the complex itslf is a little dated. if you enjoy the beach the downsides can easily outweighed by the awesome beach.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2018

Anees

For a Tranquil Getaway

Its an amazing location. White sand beaches and crystal clear water. It does get crowded with public between 11:30 AM and 4 PM. But other times its very private. You can snorkel & dive right on the island coast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2018

Fabian

One of the best resort I have stayed in the region! The beach is picturesque and accessible from the resort. The resort have private benches only for hotel guest which is excellent. Staff are all helpful and polite as expected from a 5 stars resort and they never disappoint. I will highly recommend The Racha resort for couples looking for a nice and quiet getaway! Just take note and do your research of the right season to go before booking. Thumbs up for all the staff that I encountered during my stay!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Gron

Outstanding hotel. One of the best I’ve ever stayed in.
Stunning location, lovely staff and great room.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2018

A little gem

Amazing location and a nice change after coming to phuket and her surrounding islands for more than 12 years.

We had one small issue with our room which was fixed - although with a little difficulty initially.

It was rainy season so getting around the island was not easy due to large mud puddles and my fear of monitor lizards...... but they had ATVs nearby which was a great way to look around.

There were a couple of minimarts on the island (no atm that I noticed) and a few additional restaurants of you like basic street food.

The hotel food was great - we stayed 5 days so by the 5th day the menu was a bit predictable - not a complaint - just something to be mindful of.

The only downside was that ithe resort and surrounding beaches (day trippers) seemed to be a resort only for Chinese?? And I felt not so much a tourist in Thailand but rather a foreigner in China.

Other than the boards of daytrippers swimming in life jackets - the beaches were stunning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2018

Kun Tak

Amazing stay in the racha. I hope to visit again asap!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

view is the best

The racha is placed in island. so It's not easy to get there. but it was worth to get there. beautiful islands, sees, hotels. when I was in the pool in my room(2bed room) , the view was amazing. I really loved it. I'm planning to go to the racha again

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Check out /check in

Check out process will leave you waiting around. It was an awkward experience where they made us feel like everything needed to be checked before we left. Loading out to the boat was late when they pushed us to make sure we were there an hour before we actually left

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2018

Fumiaki

2 thumbs up!

We have a 3 year old daughter but all hotel stuffs were very frindly and we could enjoy our stay, We were there between dry and rainy season but weather was luckily good and rate was good also for low season . The best beach resort ever by far!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2018

Peter

Great Hotel!

Extremely nice hotel. We will definitely be going back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2018

jaj

Great for a relaxing break

The Racha provided a wonderful holiday experience. Great staff, lsoacious and airy accommodation, high-quality food and plenty of activities (spa, gym, water sports) for those not simply content with lying by the pool or on the beach. Very highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2018

PUI LAM

Great view and beautiful beach

Great beach and calm water good for kids. Views on the island were stunning! Very quite and private after the daily tour groups left.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Go to The Racha.

Real neat hotel. Food is great. Take the Thai cooking class. Beach is busy but they all are. I wanted to do something islandish while in Thailand but I get seasick. So being only 15 miles off shore and speedboat transport available it worked out great. Even I can hold out for 20-30 minutes on the ocean. Snokling was amazing for no actual reef. Just big rocks. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2018

Ludvig

Fantastic resort and beach

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jan 2018

Louisa

Quite disappointed

Resort itself was nice but the beach is way too crowded, not as good as years ago anymore, quite disappointed.
Hotel staff were lack of communication.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2017

Matthew

Love the Racha

Amazing place, amazing staff - great place for a bit of luxury

Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2017

Abdul

Terrible Experince

I was in Thailand for a 24 days vacation and my stay in the racha was the worst among all other hotels since I stayed in about seven different hotels. We got a food poisoning from one of their restaurants, I called the hotel late night around 2 am so they sent some medicines, I thought I'll be find but after that I was still sick so I had to call them in the morning to see the nurse and she was available aound 9am. She prescribed me a couple of medicines and a special diet. It's a five stars hotel and food is not clean. the next day my wife and my son were sick as well 10 days after our trip to the Racha and after that our entire to Thailand trip has flipped to a terrible experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2017

Ritu

A must visit.

A must stay if you visiting phuket.
Couldnt have asked for more. We had special diet requirements which the hotele ensured was met with. From breakfast to dinner they met the requirements amazingly. The staff is alwas smiling and there for you at anytime for everything.
Beach is perfect and the water is beautiful for snorkelling.
Over all experience was excellent. They pamper you and spoil you with their hospitality.
Thank you Racha for amazing stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

Jason

5 Stars is not Enough!

5 Stars it not enough! The pictures don't do the result justice. The Devan and Monika, went so far out of their way to make our stay exceptional! To pull off a miracle that most places would of just said sorry we can't do it or we need more time. Thank you guys!! The Food A++, the Rooms A++, The Experiences A++ Worth every penny! I wanted to move there. LOL

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2017

PAWANJIT SINGH

Stay at Paradise

Amazing location
Beautiful place
White sand private pool

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Gorgeous property and wonderful staff

The hotel is exquisite in every way - beautiful architecture, turquoise waters, great staff, beach front restaurants and bars and a lovely spa. We went with our teenage daughters and we all had a wonderful time. It is perfect for a relaxing vacation and the diving on location is fantastic.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

wonderful and romantic stay

The racha made me and my bf holiday absolutely perfect and romantic. We have probably chosen the best room type which has private pool and being the closet to the sea. we can enjoy the view and access to all hotel facilities with minimal walk. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Hotel food is nice so we don;t bother to go out to look for cheaper alternatives in the island. can only think of 4 things that are deductions to our trip: losing our fav prada sunglasses in the strong waves (hotel should have warmed the guests that the beach is really not ideal for swimming during rainy seasons) , hotel doesn;t sell the lemongrass essential oil that has been burning in our room at the gift shop which we absolutely love, no body lotion available in the hotel room while our skin is quite dry due to the exposure to the sun and sea water, not very stable wifi. But still, highly recommend this hotel for couples who want a romantic retreat. Me and my bf are very satisfied with the Racha.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2017

Adina

Amazing experience

Our vacation at The Racha has been one of the best we have ever had! From the airport pick-up and drop off service (including the speed boat ride to the island) and the natural beauty of The Ko Racha Yei , we LOVED it all! The service was outstanding, our villa was well maintained and had everything we needed. The food was very good and there were plenty of choices and from varied cousins. We really enjoyed that all the facilities were available on short notice and all included in our stay. Although the resort does not have specifically designed children areas/ playgrounds, our four year old LOVED the pools and the beach and could not have enough of playing and studying the native animals around.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2017

Matt

Good - but something is missing....

The location is great and perfect if you want something not to far from Phuket mainland, however, away from the craziness of Phuket.

My wife and I thought the place was good, however, they seem to miss a few simple things which would make the resort and stay amazing, the foundation is there...

Staff can be more engaging - a handful were great, however many food & bev staff lacked some initiative.
The main restaurant and bar were hidden away in a big white \"bunker\" this seemed a bit odd to us.
It felt like the resort needed some ambient music at the restaurants and bars, all venues seemed a bit sterile.
The \"Club Del Mar\" was a huge missed opportunity, a great pool with good shade etc however, again, poorly staffed and lacked ambiance.
Expensive!! - the island is not cheap, it's the most expensive place in Thailand we've stayed at....

We ended up thinking The Racha were trying on many luxury touches and ignoring the simple touches that make a big impact.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2017

Kannikar

Overall was good. Landscape was nice. Beach were so crowded by tourists but before 10 am and after 4 pm was ok. Staffs at breakfast were very good but Thai restaurant staffs and front office can be more friendly and hel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2017

HomerHudson

A childhood friend and I recently stayed for 3 delicious nights at The Racha. We planned a serene weekend of indulgence and relaxation and that is exactly what we got. Everything from the limo service, pier check in, speedboat, staff, food, accommodation, spa evening sunsets and ambiance was perfection. The waters in front of the resort are aqua and there is plenty of fish for snorkeling. The Racha has its own sunbeds out the front so you don't need to wrestle for space with the daytrippers who appear for approximately 5 hours in the middle of the day. The staff were very friendly and accommodated every request we made. We plan on making this a yearly ritual :) I would highly recommend to anyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic experience

Fabulous hotel and a gorgeous island. We didn't want to leave!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2017

Jane

Amazing place and staff, will definitely be returning without a doubt. 10 out of 10 in everything they do.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2017

Hayden

An amazing hotel on an even more amazing beach. The only down side is the restaurant prices are excessive. I am well traveled and expect to be charge a premium when you stay in a resort such as this in a location such as this but the prices were up to 4 times the price of other places in Thailand and as good as the food was it doesn't justify the price. On every occasion that we ordered meat it was terribly prepared and had to be redone, the staff in the restaurants are also possibly the worst I have ever experienced in all my travels. Outside of the restaurant issues this is a place you should have on your bucket list.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2017

Aviva

Where the experience exceeds high expectations

Of our almost three weeklong honeymoon, our stay at The Racha was the most phenomenal. There is virtually nothing we would change about it - except perhaps the too-short duration of stay! It is a real paradise. The attention to detail was unparalleled - each night found a different and unique gift left on our pillows by staff. The food was always delicious, and the breakfast, especially, was of a quality beyond that which we experienced elsewhere on our honeymoon. Also, the GM, Devan, went out of his way to get to know each of the guests and their different \"stories,\" really making us feel at home. Thailand is far from New York, but my husband and I vowed that we would sometime soon find our way back to the Racha - it was THAT special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2016

Verified traveler

The Racha

This place is beautiful! A short boatride from Phuket. You can snorkle on the beach infront of the resort. The water is so clear.

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2016

ann

Nice beach but crowded

Not a private beach , people comes around all day. Breakfast is good. Great service. Love this place

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2016

ann

Crowded on the beach around 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Nice hotel. Crystal clear sea water. Not a private beach. Every thing overpriced.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2016

Brad and Masami

Pure Heaven!

Stunningly beautiful, warm and considerate staff, delicious food...the list goes on.
We had never stayed at a resort like The Racha before with every sight and experience utterly perfect right down to the ecologically friendly touches (heat generated from your air conditioner heats the pool, new coral reef added for the marine life, etc.).
A world famous spa awaits you, with sumptuous herbal oils and fragrances to soothe body and mind.
Simply put, this luxury resort is everything you could ever want.
Come for the view, stay for the opulent experience.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2016

I'll be back !!

Rooms are very clean. The best thing was the movie library that kept us occupied on this island, so much so that we are spoilt for choices on what to watch ! The staff are very nice, special shout out to Devan - the GM and Monika from F&B , whom we enjoyed chatting to very much as they share their experiences and stories at Racha. Not forgetting the hotel's adorable cats Samli and Wan! They are gorgeous ! Do not worry if you afraid of cats as they can't be bothered with you much either. Haha !

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2016

James

A place you will never regret visiting!\n

The Racha promotes peace, tranquility and features 85 luxurious villas and strives to be recognized as a
leader in responsible and environmentally sustainable tourism. This white sand beach with clear water enables you to see parrot fish, angel fish, and many more just by snorkelling by beach.

Not to mention about the hotel's service, every staff will ensure your requests are well taken care off and always aim to make you feel welcomed!

Hotel restaurant notably Sunset Beach Restaurant serves good Thai food and fresh seafood. Breakfast at Earth Cafe has a wide variety of food selections too. The hotel bar serve splendid Piña colada too.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2016

HITOMI

The luxury stay

Just 1.5h from Phuket airport. They picked us up at the port and send to hotel smoothly. The hotel welcomed us with luxury room and gave a small happy gift. There is 2 shower room. One is the normal one and the other one is outside one! We usually used the outside one. It was so nice.
The beach in front of the hotel was so beautiful. You can reach there only one step from the hotel.
They provided the beach activity as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2016

Roy

A beautiful Island

Had an arrangement for a pick up to their chalong pier lounge. Everything is perfect with a BMW limousine drive to their lounge and check in starts even before you reach your Hotel at Ratcha island. Serve with complimentary dessert & coffee and everything is so professional and efficient. Had a short walk to the pier where we are fetch by some charter TUK TUK taxi to their pier where we board the speed boat and miracally the speed boat look exceptionally clean and comfortable despite the rough tide. Reach the island was behind of Ratcha Beach and there is a small open air bus to bring us to the Lobby. Check in with no hassle and went to our room.
Booked a Beach view with infinite pool but not what i expect from here because it does seem abit different in picture and the price are much high than normal. Rooms are clean & big, with Juccuzzi bath, a seperate living room with a transparent Glass door where you can see the pool but view to the sea slightly block but overall it is good.
White sand, crystal clear blue water, blue sky, slightly abit crowd due to travel agency bring people here & there but it is perfect in the morning where the whole beach belong to you :)
Overall i love the hotel!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Over The Moon

Our stay at The Racha was simply amazing! We were picked up at the airport in a very comfortable BMW. Our driver was so great and he showed us around Phuket before we boarded the boat to transfer to The Racha. When we arrived to the resort, we were greeted by a lovely staff member, View. View was excellent in familiarizing us with the grounds. We received a room upgrade upon our arrival which far exceeded our expectation.

The rooms were absolutely perfect with excellent finishes. Everything at The Racha is very thought out and personalized. The grounds are well kept and as beautiful as the natural surroundings.

While at The Racha we took advantage of the complimentary bikes, yoga classes and exercise facilities. We also enjoyed a guided hiking tour and we got to know the friendly staff. The staff was kind enough to let my husband and I play a game of soccer with them one evening. We cannot thank the staff enough for making our stay so memorable.

Another great thing about The Racha is the proximity to \"town\". The \"town\" is very small but we managed to find a great restaurant where we ate lunch many days. We also found the locals to be extremely nice and welcoming. My husband learned the native game of Takraw and played in their nightly games.

Thank you to The Racha for making our stay so special. We cannot wait to come back!

Kailey and Moriba Diallo

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

I request front service to pick up my baggage in the morning.
But nobody come and call to request again.
Finally I walk to lobby with my baggage.
On the way to lobby, I got the service.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2016

Verified traveler

didn't want to leave!

from the moment we were greeted in rachas office in the port to the time we said good bye it was a 6 star experience and we were treated like stars. luckily we were upgraded to a villa with a pool next to the beach which was specious clean and comfortable. rooms were cleaned twice a day and everyday the staff did something special like bringing newspaper, putting info sheets about local fauna on our bed etc. hotel provides a range of free activities (snorkeling gear, kayaking, paddle boards, bycicles, yoga classes) so there is always something to do. breakfast is nice and includes champagne :) the only bad thing is that we could not stay there longer! :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2016

Tomas

A walk into paradise!

This is a fantastic hotel, not the cheapest hotel we been on, but certainly one of the best!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2016

Sara

Wonderful retreat!

We enjoyed a perfect 4 night stay at the Racha, my only regret is that it wasn't longer. Until we meet again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2015

Steven

Wonderful

I never write reviews but this place was awesome!! The beach, the food, the resort, everything about this place was very good. We had an unforgettable getaway and will definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2015

angel

Don't book anywhere else!!!!

Better than any hotel I ever stayed at!!!!!!!! Better then the photos.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2015

Udo

Great stay in a great Resort

3rd stay at the Racha. First in 2004 (before Tsunami), 2nd in 2008 and last in April 2015. This Hotel is great, one of the best experiences ever. The beach isn't as clean as in 2004 but still much better than the rest in Thailand. From my point of view too much daily visitors in the time between 10:00 - 16:00, that is disturbing the silence (and the corals)very much. Due to that fact that was probably my last trip to Racha Island.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2015

Ali

Luxury getaway

This is perhaps one of the best hotels we have stayed at.

the hotel arranged airport pickup and boat transfer to the island which was hassle free. Check in was quick and we ended up with a beautiful ocean view villa that was a few minutes away from the beach, and with our own outdoor garden shower. everything about our stay was topnotch. The attention to detail, the staff remembering us by name. there is a lot to do from kayaking, snorkeling, massages, cooking classes, to hiking etc. the hotel even helped arrange a romatic dinner on the beach for us the was spectacular. You can see a lot of stars at night.

The few cons i had are that the boat trips to khophiphi and other islands is quite expensive, so we arranged those trips once back on phuket. The beach does get very busy during the afternoon due to tourists but that didnt bother us much since we used that time to explore the island and do activities mostly between 10am to 3pm. Finally, the food is good but i would expect better of such a high quality hotel.

bottom line, this is a quiet getaway, we loved our time here, would highly recommend it to everyone.

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2015

Picky Guy

Very crowded public beach 40 feet from room

The staff was very rude when we arrived and we had to ask to our luggage to be sent to the room twice. They just gave us the keys, pointed to the room and left. Not a good start.

The beach shown on the picture is not accurate. The beach fills up starting around 10:30 with boats unloading people for the beach until 4pm. When I mean unloaded, it's a new boat every 10m unloading 20-30 people. The deluxe rooms are also about 40 feet from that beach so 0 privacy and noisy all day. There are 2 other beaches that were nice including 1 on the other side of the island (15m walk) where there is no one and stunning.

The breakfast buffet is very weak and it's the same food served daily and also felt like it was left overs sometimes. Food the rest of the day was poor. There is a small set of local restaurants 10 minute walk from it that were awesome and cheap.

The staff is also suspicious, they tried to charge me for broken snorkeling fins and for stealing slippers which we had to show them.

It's also very popular by chinese travelers (85%).

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2015

Amer

Luxurious Honeymoon

I surprised my partner by taking her here for our honeymoon. It was an AMAZING experience!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Scott

Fantastic get away

Best place we stayed in Thailand! Hotel and Service were fantastic. Food was very good, with choice of 3 different restaurants. Spa was great and Yoga class very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

Great hotel

Great hotel. Beach is busy during day but great in the morning and nights. Breakfasts could be better but overall a great experience. Wish there had been more Thai themed dinners!

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2014

Scott

Three Star hotel masquerading as five star

The Racha is a good three star hotel, but it is nowhere near the standard implied on the website or in the price.

The majority of the rooms are tired and in need of renovation, and we discovered that there is significant variety of standard within each room type. To be fair the staff did allow us to move to a better room after we objected to the one that we were given, but for the premium they charge you should not have to do this.

The restaurant staff did an adequate job, but I couldn't help feeling that they seemed overworked and demotivated, there was a marked contrast between Racha and other places that we stayed.

I don't understand how they get the good customer reviews given our experience.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2014

joshua

pretty good

nice food, beautiful beach, excellent scene,pretty good,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2014

Eric

Paradise

Paradise! Really a beautiful place to stay. Very quiet and romantic.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2014

Bernard

Disappointing road leading to an over-rated resort

When you arrived at the island, it seems you had arrived at a worn down tribe by sea side. You had to ride the most worn down lorry to get to the Racha hotel. If you consider meandering around narrow unpaved mountain sandy road an experience, you got it. The hotel room is fine.
Not much food choice, breakfast is sub par compared to a normal 5 stars hotel . The swimming pool by the hotel rooms is fine and well maintained. The beach is small, the sand close by the embarkment is fine, which need lots of transportation effort from elsewhere.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2014

Becky Mitchell

Beautiful!!!!

The Racha Resort which is beautiful and quiet, built facing out to a stunning bay with powdery white sand and clear water. Our villa had its own pool (with Jacuzzi jets!) and was so luxurious in every way. The only thing I can fault with the room is the hot water as it was more tepid than hot. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful, the restaurants served varied and delicious food, there are mountain bikes that guests can borrow for free and staff will give you a map of some nice places to cycle. Brilliant!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2014

Intan

Perfect honeymoon & excellent stay at The Racha!

Our recent stay at The Racha resort which is by the way is our 5th visit to Thailand was hands down the best holiday experience we've ever had in the country. Sure Phuket is famously known for its beautiful beaches but besides that being its attraction, the resort took our holiday experience to another level. The facilities were excellent and staffs were ever so friendly and accommodating. The travelling too from its mainland office to the island was well-organized and timely. Upon arrival at the resort, we were warmly greeted by the hotel staff and the General Manager and later treated with a clean, spacious and modern room which had a private pool in it. Furthermore, since it was my husband's birthday and also our anniversary, we were surprised by a candle light dinner and a birthday cake making the day more memorable and special. Simply put, the whole stay was nothing but enjoyable, making a return there in the future all but confirmed. Thank you The Racha!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful resort in a beautiful part of the world

White sand Crystal blue waters
Very good spa / massage
Would have been good to see Cafe Del Mar open to Hotel guests instead of day trippers
I would have given this place a 10/10
Except for one very rude staff member in ice bar Her name is \" Moo \"
Avoid her at all cost .. She will ruin ur holiday..;
I'm told staff don't use their real names, I now know why 'So they can get away with being rude'
As for all other staff & Managers they are amazing !!!
Overall this place is beautiful .. Highly recommend...

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2014

Harin

Luxurious island resort

We have stayed 3 night, including one night of upgraded deluxe pool villa. I might says everything is nearly to be perfect. A calm beach and turquoise sea. A 5 star standard room and everything to be expected. I have spent wonderful holiday with the resort. All staff is very friendly especially in a dive center. Just only the pool villa is a bit overprice and infact they didn't have much different with standard room which only half of the pool villa price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2014

Christian & Jean

Almost Heaven

The Racha is a hotel that is 'almost' heaven in every way, but I emphasise the 'almost.' Firstly, the location is the real reason to go, it's the island that is the true experience. The nearby beaches are perfect snorkelling and diving sites, with colorful fishes and clear warm waters. We snorkelled every day particularly at Kon Kare Bay at the back of the Ban Raya resort.

The Racha itself is a beautiful eco-friendly resort, with spacious, luxurious rooms. But the service isn't there to match the architecture, staff are young, inexperienced and rarely visible. The massage center was already booked solid for the weekend when we just arrived and the food is unimpressive at the three available restaurants. One important exception here was the do-it-yourself room porch bbq option we ordered at The Racha. A BBQ with marinated meats is brought to your porch, sides of salads, rice and sauces all included and we cooked our own dinner as the sun went down. It was brilliant. I couldn't quite reconcile how the main food was so poor, while this was so well prepared.

Yes the main beach is flooded with day trippers, and by late afternoon when they're leaving, the beach water and sand are often left dirty. The Racha can't change that, but it's good to be aware of .. and made me aware of something else, that the daytrippers might have the right idea; staying on the mainland and visiting, rather than staying at The Racha itself.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2014

Vthang

Very nice

I really enjoyed staying at the Racha. The hotel, location, quality of service are great. The island is beautiful - with crystal clear water (you can swim with fishes in the morning)! It's probably better for couple looking for a romantic vacation than a family spot as food options/activities are limited.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2014

nlondonlad

Paradise

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Beautiful location, and villas are fabulous. Can't recommend highly enough - book it, you won't regret it.

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2013

Rolf W.

The Racha

-check schedule of flight Arrival and boat departure to the Island. We arrived too late and had to stay near the Airport for one night.
- Hotel Services were perfect
- personnel very friendly
- beach is clean and beautiful, public (between 10am to 3pm busy with Island hoppers).
- rooms are extraordenary
- very good restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2013

Julia

The Racha is a place I want to stay again. The sands is really white sands and the ocean view is awesome. Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2013

Wen,shu-ying

Beautiful resort in very low price

The scheduled speedboat is bumping& scaring, but everyting worth when you see the resort, stay as long as you can or you'll regret it!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2013

Brandon

Escape from the City to paradise

The experience was great! It starts at the office at phuket where we wait for the ferry, we were provided refreshments and and were given a choice of scents for our room, this came to encompass the soaps and the aroma oils for the room.

The infinity pool gave a great view of the beach and we felt the crowd was alright despite other reviews given here. Hanging out by the pool all day, the staff would actually hand out refreshments like ice lollies and mango smoothie shots.

We hit the beach in the morning after breakfast before the day trippers arrived and again after they left (about 3.30pm). No issue, the beach felt like it was ours.

Our room was cleaned twice a day and we especially loved the \"Good Night\" Card and a little gift which they left on our bed each evening.

The food was quite pricey, and the variety not enough. We chose to walk out back (about 10mins) to a little gathering of shops called Raya Dive Village for food, which taste great and was priced decently.

Overall a great place to forget the worries of the City life. Would recommend it to everyone and definitely return.

P.S. The sand on the beach was like powder, the water, so clear you'd think its mineral water.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2013

Louise

Beautiful location and hotel

One of the best location hotels in the world. We love this resort. It was my second time back to the racha and I think it's one of the best resorts in the area. I have visited Phuket 6 times and stayed in about 15 hotels here. It's no1 in my book. You cannot go wrong booking this resort.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2013

Richard

Wonderful 4 day stay at The Racha, April 2013

The Racha is one of the most beautiful and romantic hotels and settings I have ever seen. The staff provides excellent attentive service.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

pure heaven for us

this was our second visit to the racha ,so we knew what to expect and again was not dissapointed. Wonderfull feel to the whole hotel ,relaxing ,casual and luxuriant. Hotel staff are very professional and friendly. Saving up for our third visit

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2013

Louise

Fabulous return visit to racha

Return visit, hotel still as good as ever! Great staff,lovely rooms and fantastic beach (busy with day trippers 10am to 3pm but lovely pools to getaway from it all if you want to. Nice to people watch it bough and the hotel has reserved loungers)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2013

Happy

Excellent Holiday

Good environment, good air, sunshine & beach, what amazing island here~

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2013

Abi

A bit of paradise...

Great small luxury resort, well run with good staff and service. The grounds and general location are beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Had a pool villa, so could spend time here as well as at the main resort pool or beach front.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2013

nada

Great Hotel -Loved it! Definitely recommend it

Amazing hotel! The staff were all superb and accommodating. The beach was amazing - I just wish this was my final destination in Thailand because I went to Patong (Phuket) and Chewang (Koh Samui) after it and I couldn't help comparing them to the beauty of Racha's beach!
We got a pool villa but I don't think you need your own pool because nothing compares to the beach.
Overall, an unforgettable experience and I recommend this hotel to everyone - families, couples, friends, etc...

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2012

Kim

Facilities: Good, Modern; Value: Costly; Service: Professional, Courteous; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2012

Verified traveler

where the sand is white and the water blue

The spa was a big disappointment, the food was ok but nothing to write home about; however, we had wonderfully fresh fish simply cooked at the shack on the rocks next to the hotel.
Other then that, a nice resort in a gorgeous location.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2012

Ryan

Relaxing Island Resort

Very helpful and experienced staff as soon as you check in before you take the speed boat to the island. It's very clean and it has everything you could need. They even have a pillow menu with a choice of 4 types of pillows if you dont like the one supplied. The outdoor raindrop shower was very relaxing. Obvioulsy alot more expensive than the rest of Phuket but its worth the splurge even if only for a few days of relaxation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2012

Mark

Facilities: Outstanding; Service: Flawless, Remarkable, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Pristine;

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2012

Mark

Service: Flawless, Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Immaculate;

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2012

Fantastic hotel!

A fantastic 4 night stay, friendly staff and an awesome hotel.
Great little island, not much else there but for a relaxing few days, plenty of beach activities, nice restaurants in the hotel which were reasonably priced.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2012

Verified traveler

Excellent, I'll be back!

Everything is excellent. I regret I don't stay longer.

Only one caveats, the bed is too hard, I hope it will offer different mattress.