Islanda Hideaway Resort

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Domitille

The logisitic on our arrival ( taxi/boat/tuk tuk) was so well organised. As we arrived late, they offered us to order food, and complete the whole check in the following day so we could rest. We had a front view bungalow, absolutely stunning.This hotel is the clean,peacefull and the staff is so kind. Would definitely recommand.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Justin

Staff was exceptional and our bungalow was beautiful, modern and tidy. The island itself is quiet but worth exploring. The locals are very friendly and you can easily access Krabi town by longtail boat on the other side of the island.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Manuel Angel

Fantastica estancia

Como todo el mundo comenta, el resort es espectacular para descansar se un viaje lleno de vuelos, compras, excursiones... es un hotel oara descansar y disfrutar de la piscina, los bungalows, el servicio.
Recomendable 100%!! A tener en cuenta que los precios del bar y comidas son mas altos que en la ciudad, donde hay mas competencia, pero se puede \"soportar\" el gasto extra.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Saranya

Will definitely book again. Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Peter

As with everywhere we went in Thailand, the kindness and care of the staff was the most memorable part of our stay. This resort is an oasis away from the main tourist areas and so ideal for those need to relax or to use as a jumping off point for island tours, as we did.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great experience, would definitely come back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2025

Mads

Helpful Staff, But Remote Location and High Costs

The hotel staff were very helpful, especially with arranging transport to and from the island, which we appreciated. However, the location is very remote, and that’s also the downside—you’ll need to budget for frequent and often transportation. Additionally, the food and drinks at the hotel were pricey, which added to the overall cost of our stay. While the staff made an effort, the high expenses and isolated location are worth considering before booking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2024

Jenny

Staff were amazing really looked after us all as a family. Tuk tuk available to book. Not near anything at all in the middle of nowhere with no shops. Need to pay 200baht via tuk tuk then 100baht to cross the water in day 200 after 7pm to get to krabi market's town which was amazing. Pool on site is lovely, few chairs need replacing. Breakfast is fantastic and good choices. Greeting to resort was the best ive ever had. Would revisit but only for a couple of days as its so remote.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Deborah

We had an excellent stay! The property is beautiful, the staff is responsive and helpful and the room was clean, spacious and well designed. We'd definitely come back to stay here if we're in Krabi again!
Thanks to everyone on the staff who helped us. Lots of love.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Island Hideaway

This stay is exactly as its name.. a hideaway. This hotel is ideal if you'd like a break for a few days and just want to chill with a nice view. Bonus points for being eco-friendly and contributing to the local community. You have to consider the additonal expected costs, however. I booked this hotel impulsively for one night without extensively reading the reviews. This hotel is in a very remote area with only locals and it is a mission to get there. The hotel will charge you about 1000-1200 bhat to arrange transportation from the airport, which includes taxi, long boat, and tuk tuk. We decided to get there ourselves, and it cost less than half of what they would've charged us. The locals will still overcharge you, however, since they know you don't have any other options. If you are planning on staying here, you should just account for this cost and pay it for the convience. Additionally, expect to pay more for food and drinks. Regarding the room, the main part is air conditioned and it cools down nicely. However, the bed was very hard. Since the connecting room to the kitchen area and the bathroom are open air, mosquitoes frequently get it. It would be nice if the bed had a mosquito net so we could open the balcony and not have to worry about chasing them out of the room after. The service was good and the staff were helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2023

Eric

Great place to get away

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2020

Eric

Great secluded get a away

Was simply amazing !!! Mr big is there for everything you need .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

This place is absolutely fabulous!! It’s away from the stress of everyday life. It’s quite and very peaceful. I loved the open concept of the rooms. It’s probably not for everyone. You need to enjoy being open to new things. Mr Big is there to help you out with whatever you need. I’ll be going back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The Front Beach Villa faces to the ocean is very nice scene and relax room. No roof bathroom is exciting and brings us close to nature. Very peaceful and very good for couple or those who love restful. GM and staff are friendly. Bicycle for guest riding is good. Good food and good vine. Just one thing that the hotel should be developed is the late check-out system for guest who requires to stay a little longer in room according to the flight time. They should have the system for late check-out that will be the most convenient for guest, even the additional fee will be applied.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It is a beautiful property in a magical location. You are on your own very much and it is a quiet and relaxing. It is a nature resort with wildlife on your doorstep. The pool is fantastic. Excellent service.

The only drawback is the massage spa service. The masseuse was untrained, didn’t know what she was doing at all. This was unfortunate.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

John C

Islanda

Great resort in the middle of no where. The food was fantastic, the staff fantastic and the accommodations nice. Loved the pool and the way the people made us feel at home. The only place to go on bicycles was the local village with little shopping. The only way to get there was boat and tuk tuk which was a unique experience and very primitive but we lived it. It would be a great place for a wedding or a family getaway if you are up to it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

Clint

Excellent hotel and facilities.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2019

ana laura

Nice location needs better food service

Overall the hotel es a Petty nice . Nice rooms and views the only exception is the food service. Not a great variety and very expensive for my taste and since there is nothing around the hotel your only option is to eat there which will cost you 450 baht per meal per dish. Extremely expensive and not at all so tastefully.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2019

Sabina

Just don’t go!

Overall the hotel itself is nice. The view from the pool is fantastic! Beautiful sunsets. Room size was ok.
So now the not so good points, I hate writing bad reviews but this “eco friendly hotel “ has nothing eco about it.
The biggest problem we found was the food, overpriced food and drinks.
“Happy hour “ is from 2 till 4, why I don’t understand!
The food is bland and overpriced.
Breakfast is a joke! £11 for breakfast and you can even eat it or if there anything left.
The bread is dry and stale no choice just a small choice of fruit ( three things ) croissants ( mini ) and stale. Overall rubbish!
This is not! And I mean not! A 4 star hotel. I completely understand this is Thailand but I’d would definitely give it a two star.
The manager takes no responsibility for the food they serve the staff are the ones I feel sorry for.
Finally it was time to leave thankfully three days was enough we found out a couple got food poisoning The night before so we happy we ever leaving.
I am a bit confused why people have given this 5/5!
I guess they have never stayed in a 4 star hotel and had Thai food.
Go if you wish but make Sure you have lots of money!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

We arrived by boat in the day and was greeted with a cold drink.
This is definitely not 4 star which is a shame as it has so much potential.
The accommodation is basic, has 3 different tooms I.e hall / kitchen ? / bedroom. The bathroom is outside which is okay, but I would say you can hear everything..... our neighbours quite clearly had food poisoning and we heard everything and was kept up all night.
Air con is in the bedroom only
You have to go through 3 doors and 2 steps to go to the bathroom which is a nuisance particularly at night time.

It is such a shame that the food and beer prices are sooo expensive, Therefore everyone eats and goes to bed usually before 21.30pm. So there is no atmosphere whatsoever.

Trips and massages are extortionate I.e massage 1500 baht in Ao Nang this is 250.

We explained to them it was our honeymoon and despite many of the ocean front huts bring free, there was no gesture at all. We were disappointed to hear other visitors were upgraded though.

The infinity pool is amazing.... peace and quiet..... Staff are good but customer service does need to be improved.

We booked in for 12 nights and left after 6. We had to the hit financially which was a shame as we had saved for this as our honeymoon. We would not return.
There are better places to visit x
This place is missing a trick but doesn’t seem to care.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The place was great overall but to get there was quite something since there are no major cars or trucks on the island So all transportation is done on motorcycles or mini type vehicles that will hold maybe 3 people and the roads are like just wide sidewalks that are rough in spots. The other thing is that it’s kinda far from shops and restaurants

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

It’s just an excellent place to relax and slow down. Great place for couples to do nothing.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2018

Sam&Cole

The resort is on an island a short boat ride away from the main island of Krabi so it's perfect for those that want to get away from the crowds. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Mr. Big and Chacha never failed to check on us to make sure we were having a good time. The sun sets on this side of the island too so expect to have some amazing views!

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2018

Josediego

The Resort is beautiful, however it is very isolated from the Island and it is quite a hassle to get to and from Krabi town. The staff were nice, but not very helpful in solving problems, we reserved some tours where they mentioned staff would be waiting for us in Krabi town, but we were giving no guidance, vouchers or names, and when we arrived no one was waiting fo rus. fortunately we were able to find a local agency to help us with that. All in all the resort is very nice, but if you are planning on doing many of the activities and sightseeing of the surrounding area, another hotel with an easier access might be preferable. Also the food was a bit expensive and not very good, for the amount and the price.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2018

Khala

Me & my partner stayed at this hotel when we where in Krabi, the manager told us that the peir we needed to go to was Thara peir, so, we caught a boat and went to Thara peir where the supposed hotel staff was waiting, yet there where no staff. So we missed the free shuttle into town, where the actual peir was, that is not marked on the map. The manager we where speaking to on the phone was really rude telling me I was wrong, and his staff where there. ANOTHER 600 baht later on us, we arrive at the correct peir. All is good from this point. The bed was like you where laying on the floor as well. The staff also mucked up taking my payment and didn’t print the receipt, instead, tried me to pay twice even though we showed them that we had already paid.. however, despite all this, the staff where really nice, especially when my partner came down with gastro whitest we where there, very helping and supportive and the rooms where very nice and very secluded. Truely was an island hideaway!

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2018

FABRICE

Nice and relaxing.

Nice and relaxing small size resort. Remote and quiet. Only 50min from the airport.

Family

4/10

Poor

03 Apr 2018

rick

Disappointed

If you like to stay at a crap place with crap food by yourself and love cats, this is the place for you

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2018

Addie

Secluded hotel perfect for some quiet

Islanda is a quiet hotel that's far from the madding crowd. It's got a beach, though not exactly swimmable during low tide (if at all). It's still great for relaxing and having some quiet time, and perfect for getting those picturesque shots in. Hotel upgraded us to a beachfront room for no extra charge - a nice touch! There's wifi throughout the resort and new release DVDs available for you to watch in your room. Great place!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2018

Fake American.

Strongly recommend

The location is in a small finishing village. Secluded from touristy things. We liked it very much.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Cut off from the world

The hotel is great, lovely staff and great surroundings. This is not a hotel for people looking for entertainment or night life. This is a wonderful retreat with a great pool and peace and quiet.

Perfect to unwind.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2018

Sophie

With a little TLC could be lovely

We stayed recently for 7 nights over new year. There are lots of positives: the location is peaceful and pretty and in very touristy Thailand this was a real highlight. The rooms are nicely done and rabbits hopping around and kittens just born meant the kids were in paradise. But there is a lot of attention needed by management. The menu is dull and there is little else around so you're stuck with the same daily menus which are really overpriced. A hot dog for instance is quite literally chopped pieces of a small sausage for 10 usd. The salads are only made up of some leaves and a small amount of tinned tuna in the case of the tuna salad, the Thai meals also very basic and not very flavoursome. Then there's the activities etc, bikes great, no kids seats or bikes, and all rusted and breaks not working, island hopping tour, over 100 usd with a long tail driver who didn't speak a word of English.. not a problem normally but very cheeky of the Hotel to call that a guided tour! Food comes at different points so you can't eat as a family, mocktails not included in happy hour.. why? .. overall lots of small annoying things that could easily be fixed to make this place really lovely! But the manager/owner needs to take care!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2018

Irene

A great place to stay. It's a 30 minute long tail boat ride to Railay Beach. Surrounding areas, Railay Beach and Krabi were incredibly busy. It was nice to arrive back home by boat to the Hideaway, where the kids swam and we enjoyed Happy Hour by the pool.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2017

Hugh

Wonderful and peaceful place outside Krabi

This is a great option for anyone who wants access to Krabi without living in the thick of it. The town is a just a simple tuk tuk and boat ride away. The resort itself feels miles away from the action which makes for a very pleasant and restful place to get away from it all.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2017

Clint

Good for getting away.

Very good stay. Clean, very friendly staff, quite. Only down fall is its very remote. It's the only thing on the island. Takes about 30-40min to get to Krabi it self. But the resort it self is great if staying for just a short time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2017

Lindsey

Great little hotel.

The hotel is great. If you're looking for somewhere close to the airport though please bare in mind there is a boat ride across to the island so you need to allow at least half an hour to 45 mins to get back to the mainland. The hotelarranged to pick us up from the ferry port and then on from there via Tuk Tuk to the hotel (its a nice journey, you'll see lots of local farming life too). The rooms are fabulous, looking out across the water. The food was great too.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2017

Fiona

A remote oasis

Hotel is remote location wise but if you want to escape mainstream it is ideal. You also get a taste of thai culture as the resort located on an island requiring a long boat and tuk tuk to get there. If you wish to explore Krabi from this hotel it will take approx 45 mins travel time to get into Krabi town. Staff were fabulous and went out of their way to assist you. Restaurant food was good but expensive. In terms of feedback resort could provide meal packages as part of their accommodation as it takes time to travel to other dining locations.

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2017

Amrit

Nice location for only a few days stay...

Good location for a quiet few days from the craziness of Krabi city. Given the limited choices of things to do in and around the resort, I would not stay there more than three nights. We were totally unprepared for the rain when we arrived during the evening and getting to the resort via minivan + a long-tail boat + subsequent 5-mile tuk-tuk ride the Hideaway. Staff were generous with their smiles, did not speak English and the menu was limited and food was not that good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2017

Stephen

Truly exotic and memorable

Wow, a truly exotic island hideaway getaway. The bungalows are nice and comfortable with wifi being pretty good closer to the front of the property. The beds are mostly comfortable. Even though it is mainly a place for couples our family of four (5, 11 yo) really enjoyed our time there.
Living in Thailand we are not accustomed to the tourist prices on food, so our food budget went over the top pretty quickly, each dish is about 3-4 times what we normally pay. The breakfast buffet is limited but good quality with choices for a few Asian dishes and western choices- cereal, eggs, toast. Lunch menu is not vast but quality is good. Dinner has more choices and is quite tasty.
The beach area is quite small but enough for our four. Waves and cleanliness not what we were hoping for but still lots of fun. We took the sea kayaks out some and had good fun free of charge. There's a nice play area with a volleyball area, exercise equipment. There are daily excursions which we did not take. The view is tremendous and the sunsets are breathtaking.
The disappearing edge pool is perfectly placed and is clean with the salt system. We could watch our girls play in the ocean as we relaxed poolside.
We would love to return someday, even as a couple.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2017

Stephanie

Awesome Stay!!!!!!

An Amazing resort. The staff was so friendly and the hotel manager was great!!!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2017

Tony

Stuck

If you like being stuck in one place this is the hotel for you. It is on an island secluded away from Krabi Town and the only way to get to Krabi is to take a Tuk Tuk through a Muslim village to a river and switch to a boat which takes you across to Krabi. It appeared to me that the village locals did not appreciate seeing Westerners being brought through their village daily. Every morning we would take the 20 min Tuk Tuk ride to the river and experience angry stares from the locals. If this wasn't enough, on our way back one night we had a local tell us he had a tuk tuk to give us a ride and tried to usher us into a small alleyway then suddenly saying he had drugs if we wanted to buy them. It was bad enough that we had to be back before 6pm but the fact that it was just not safe made the stay almost unbearable. Do yourself a favor and find another hotel.

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Not so good as pictured

Very far away from downtown takes long tuk tuk ride and boat to get there. No beach and toilet is not inside.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2017

Orni

Great resort. Very quiet and excluded.

Wonderful staff great excluded hotel. Must use a boat to get there.
Possible to rent a scooter in krabi town and take it on the boat to the hotel.

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2017

SANDIP

Select this hotel if you are going for meditation . Quiet ,away from civilisation , no beach ( the so called beach looks only during the high tide , otherwise its sandy , muddy swamp . ) , no vegetarian food , difficult to reach the hotel , if you want to go out for shopping , eating , restaurant travel for around 1 hour,
Open to sky washrooms , safety may be an issue as anyone can scale into your hotel room easily.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2017

Ken

Remote hotel with little to offer

Travel to and from hotel to difficult for older travelers. Very little to do at the girl other than a wonderful pool, beach is useless and no swimming area. Food was excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2017

John

Remote resort but worth the trek

If your looking for a good place to relax at the pool or just enjoy pure peace and quiet then you found your place. The hotel staff was very friendly and the food and drinks were great.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Bad food

The food served is not fresh despite being seround by fishers. The cook cannot cook properly.
The place is very remote so no / little possibility to get out of the hotel without taking a tuktuk.
No swimming possibility in the Andaman sea. Only swimming in the hotel pool
People and staff are very nice.

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2017

susan

idyllic quiet location

Lovely location, quiet, bungalows styled simply with outside showers. Seawater pool. Fantastic longboat for island hopping. Enjoyed tour of Ko Klang, lovely people, sites.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2017

Mary

Beach Side Pool Plus Bonus Surprise , No Cars !

While in Bangkok dealing with medical issues at Thai International Med Center , I finished a week early THEN . . . Islanda popped up on my travel site with a pic of a beach side pool . I jumped on the offer & the pool is wonderful But there was a great bonus surprise , NO cars !

After too much time in Bangkok’s famous claustrophobic traffic , Islanda’s traffic jam is sweet . . .
it is when 2 tuk-tuks meet on the road & they slow down more .
Islanda could become the escape place for people needing a week away from traffic jams .

Unfortunately way more people have traffic gridlock burn out than Islanda has rooms so it could happen that travelers will end up needing to book months in advance if the city people find out about Islanda .

Important FYI : Getting there is Best by ordering Islanda's airport shuttle directly from hotel as they have the safest pier & best boat which transits from the Krabi Marina Lagoon to their own pier on Koh Klang .

If one must come in by the public pier on the N W side , be prepared for makeshift pier made of scraps and slippery surfaces . Probably better to NOT have luggage or for elderly people unless they've been doing it for years . Do wear shoes with maximum traction .

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

we didnt expect that

we didnt expect that the beach was not a beach at all but more of a marsh but they offered island hoppings and it was really fun hotel staff and the hotel was superb

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

nice hotel. bad location

no beach.
bad location. it's on an island. you NEED boat and tuktuk (400baht) plus 1h to reach nearest city, krabi. and then from here you start your trip.
it's on a Muslim fisherman island. absolutely nothing touristic to do or see on it unless you are fan of Muslim fishing techniques.
Resort is sweet and crew is fine.
if you don't plan to visit anything in krabi and you don't mind expensive drink and food, this is your place.
check logistics, not easy to move in or out this resort..

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Excellent hotel

Stayed at the beach front villa. Really neat location of hotel. Little difficult to get there, I would recommend contacting the hotel before travelling there. ( we got ripped off on the way there- should be 50 baht for long tail boat and about 200 baht for ride to the hotel.. Not 1000 baht....)

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2016

Aw

Nature & Quiet enviro

Suitable for people who love Nature & Quiet environment

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2015

Daryl

One of my favorite getaways - have been there twic

I love it there. It's so remote and tranquil. The bungalows are wonderful too. I'd love to have my own little bungalow like that when I retire. I love the separation of bedroom and kitchen/bathroom. The pool is state-of-the-art too. Beautiful sunsets. I recommend this when when you want to get off the grid for a few days (however, internet is excellent, if you wish to stay connected).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2015

Craig

All good

Awesome stay great service beautiful grounds

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2015

Leslie

Great resort for nature lovers

The resort is about a 15-20 minute ride on a long tail boat from the krabi dock. It's situated on a little residential farming island. Very quiet and relaxing. The staff is very accommodating. The grounds are very well kept. The rooms are clean. The Lobby, bar, and restaurant are all outside but very lovely. Great for nature lovers.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2015

Daryl

Absolutely wonderful getaway

This was a very remote hotel on an island, only reachable by boat and tuk tuk (there are no cars on this small island). The bungalows were beautiful - I'd like to have a bungalow like that when I retire. It was a small plalce, with just 30 rooms. Big beautiful pool right on the beach.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Really nice hotel, but money trap

The hotel and premises were very beautiful and well kept. We were greeted with a cool towel and tea from the flowers in the garden. Quite romantic. We had 50% off our booking, so we booked one night. When we arrived to the resort (it's a ways out, but I enjoyed that) the only option for food was at the restaraunt at the resort. It was pricey (฿740 for two cocktails and around ฿740 for every meal). Food was ok. They definitely get some good money out of you. If you are in a tight budget I would not recommend this hotel. If you are wanting more luxurious place, I would recommend. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful.

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2015

Oren

NIGHTMARE!!!!!

I am truly angered that Hotels.com even offers this property. There is no cancellation policy for the worst location and hotel service I have ever stayed at.
I booked three nights and as soon as we arrived the hotel was not nearly close to the description hotels.com offered. AS I complained to management at hotel I wanted to leave and cancel my booking they did not offer me any solution and said to me: \"your loss\". I lost a fortune at a hotel I didn't want to stay at. I would like Hotels.com to do something about it! This hotel shoudl not be listed and I want a refund!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Enjoyed our stay at the resort. Clean and very friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2014

caretojoin

Quaint remote hotel

If you're looking for a quaint, remote experience as I was, this is the place to be. The peace and quiet and far away from the typical tourist areas of Thailand, but in a clean, still authentically Thai (non-westernized big hotel feel) place.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2014

Hadley

Tuk-tuk journey back in time

You take a long boat (five minutes) and tuk-tuk (25 minutes) to get there, and the journey through Muslim villages is part of the fun. Don't expect a white beach and prisitine waters (at low tide, it is mud) - but the pool is glorious, as are the sunsets. The Thai food is expensive and we were eating out most of the time at a tiny fraction of the price. This is the place to go if you don't want water sports or Buffalo Soldier playing on the beach and want to make a start on that book. If you do want the boats, islands and bars, it's doable. Just add half an hour to your journey each way.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2014

D.Strauch

Beautiful escape!!

After one week Bangkok we just wanted to find a peaceful, quiet place. And the Islanda Resort is exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful, quiet and far away from annoying tourist places. The nature is great and the resort is just breathtaking. Great rooms, almost perfect service, beautiful pool and very tasty food. Maybe the prizes of the bar are a bit high, but the fact that it is an Eco Resort do the prizes more reasonable. It is just great that they look after the nature and that they work together with the local people. If you are looking for a quiet peaceful place, you definitely have to visit this resort!

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2014

Thaimilli

Nice hotel middle of nowhere

Hotel have very good rooms with lot of space and big pool with sea views. You can not swim brown water sea and around hotel is nothing. Breakfast was very simple without fruits and fruit juices. Dinner was little bit better but overpriced.One night is ok. Can try.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2014

Sawan

Good Service and Nice rooms

We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights, particularly because we were warned on previous Hotels.com reviews that the journey to get to the hotel would take some time. It didn't take as long as we expected, the longtail from Krabi Pier took literally 5 minutes to cross over to Koh Klang, and then it was a 20 minute tuk tuk journey to the hotel. The hotel over all is very pleasant, ideal for people seeking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the other islands. There are very few people on this island, and it is very quiet, perfect for those seeking exactly that. The rooms are very well sized, and suited us perfectly, as we took advantage of staying indoors, snoozing and watching dvds that could be borrowed from the hotel. The beds are huge and comfortable, and the pool is lovely. Staff are very pleasant and eager to please, and the hotel has provided bikes and kayaks for those who wish to be a bit more active. We were disappointed with the quailty of the food provided by the hotel, the portions were small and surprisingly, it was the first place in Thailand where we actually sent food back to the kitchen because it was too salty (they immediately replaced the dish with another one of our choice). The pricing was also very high relative to Krabi, which was a shame, considering the abundance of seafood around the area. We chose to stock up instead from the local shops that sold noodles, crisps and fruit, but there is only so many noodles one can eat!

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jan 2014

Daniel

Disappointed

We were very disappointed with management. We asked hotel to provide us transportation. The ride from airport is $600 baht per person. This is double than if you do it by your own.
From the airport take a cab to Tara pier ($300-400 baht PER RIDE), then cross the river by long tail boat ($20 baht per person) and then take a tuk tuk ($200 baht PER RIDE; fits up to four people). Also make sure you book your room with breakfast in advance. There are really no other options and paying a la carte would be much more expensive.
Everything is a rip-off, transportation, tours, bikes ($3 per hour? other hotels give them for free or at most $1.5dlls per day!).
One thing that attracted me to the hotel was that after traveling for a month, I could chill and watch TV at night. The remote didn't work, I called front desk and the chef answered the phone; annoyed at my calling, he commented that there are no management or engineers at night and he is the only one in charge for the hotel. How is that for an overpriced hotel?
Let me say that the property is nice and very quiet. It is a good place to spend time at but for us it was not enjoyable. In our three week trip, we stayed at hotels that averaged $50 per night and were the same or even better than this one. I also want to mention that getting to and from the hotel is a hustle, you might as well stay in phi phi or Krabi to save time, money and the transport issue. Staff is really friendly. This is the best asset they have.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2014

Verified traveler

Very bad facilities

First the resort on the sea and it doesn't have a beach. Two you have to pay 200 THB from the pier to the resort and resort to pier and then pay 20 THB from the Tahra Pier to cross the Krabi river. So you need to budget the same in your cost. There is nothing to do in the island in which this resort is situated. Not too many food options in the restaurant though the bar is good.

You are much better off staying in Ao Nang beach in Krabi.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2014

Ganesh

Great getaway

Amazing place, good amenities and wxcellent staff... Great place for a getaway... However connectivity to krabi town and other tourist places is an issue... Also no tour organisers pick you up from the hotel..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2013

B&T

Unique

We arrived by longboat to the coastal side of the hotel. Our room was unique because it was our first outdoor toilet/shower experience which made it feel like we were in the jungle - open to the elements... In a nice way... but take mosquito repellent! It's a beautiful place to stay and having returned home, realise, how comparatively less populated and tranquil than other parts of Thailand it was. We took the 4 island tour which included snorkeling. Also hired the resort bicycles and thoroughly enjoyed the picture hunt on the island which engaged us in looking closer at the community. There were a few added treasures like a monitor lizard running across our path! And a delicious lunch at the Fish Farm. Our hosts; Donal, Mr Big and bar and restaurant staff were always welcoming and helpful. The swimming pool was absolutely fantastic! It is a bit of a gem. If there were any negatives, I would have liked some of the kitchen area, soap dispensers, for example, to have been a bit cleaner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2013

Tolu

Beautiful Property, Worth the trek to get there

Wow. What a place! It's a hidden gem of epic proportions. I highly recommend this place if you want to support eco tourism. The bungalows are massive and the indoor/outdoor living space is perfect. I love outdoor showers and this place has them. The best part of all is the Olympic sized pool. It's gorgeous! It's far and you have to take three modes of transportation (taxi from airport or pier, 3 minute long boat ride and then a 20 min tuk tuk ride), but it's an oasis that is well worth the journey. I highly recommend it. The staff is kind and generous too!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2013

K barnett

Friendly, beautiful, remote

We loved, but we arrived late and had to take a taxi, boat and tuk tuk to get there. We were only staying one night, so although it was extremely beautiful, peaceful and the service outstanding, it is a long trek back to town. Has a cool natural vibe, outdoor shower, etc. we called ahead and they had dinner ready for us. The food and drinks were delicious. Great beach to walk.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2013

shelley

PEACEFUL RETREAT IN LOVELY SETTING

It takes a taxi, then a boat, then a tuk tuk to get to this beautiful retreat. The lodges are very nice and the food is excellent in the hotel. The staff are very friendly too. A great place to relax, but if you want to dash off to different places you will be disappointed, as it is remote. However you can explore the island on bicycles and see the local fisherman and islanders going about their every day lives.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Quiet cottage getaway

This was our second time staying at the resort. It is a perfect getaway for rest and relaxation. The resort is small and very peaceful. It reminds us of cottage life in North America. Lots of time to read, swim, go for a bike ride on the island (no cars), long walks on the beach or kayak. We did venture out the first trip on the Long Boats to snorkel and visit other islands and sandy beaches. A good day trip. However, if you want night life and sandy beaches then go to another island. We went with friends the first visit and enjoyed having company. We also liked being alone the second time. Rooms are clean and staff very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2012

Ashwin

Place to be yourself

The hotel is beautifully done and peaceful . Paid minor attention while building up this place. Clean and neat . It's little far from the krabi town. But the hotel has an arrangement done for Tuk Tuk which is free of cost if u r following the schedule.food is good too.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2012

Brian

Islanda Island Eco Resort - Just amazing

This hotel was recently renovated and they are still polishing their concept, eventhough they wouldn't need to. It is perfect in almost every way. Only \"problem\" is getting there, due to it's remote location, but you can easily contact the hotel for transfer from Krabi.

So if you are looking for absolute serenity, pease and quiet this place will not let you down.

Rooms are clean, staff exceptional and the whole \"feel\" is simply amazing!

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2011

John

A great resort in a remote location

A stay at this resorted is highly recommended for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The location is quite remote and getting there can be difficult. Be sure to arrange transportation to the resort before hand. The resort is beautiful and gives a very traditional Thai village feel. Staff are friendly and helpful. Bikes can be rented free of charge for a cruise around the village. The resort and surrounding area is not for the insectaphobe, as their are quite a lot of insects in and around the resort due to the geography no doubt. The surrounding area is farmland. It's isolated - so this is the place to be for rest and relaxation, not for those looking for a populated area with much to do. The closest real city/town is Krabi Town, which would take at least 45 mins to get to.