We review the best executive club lounges at hotels and the airport in Krabi, Thailand. By reviewing each of these club lounges, in turn, I conclude which hotel club lounge comes in at the top and which hotel I would select as having the best club lounge in Krabi.
Venture to a captivating corner of the world, where glistening sands and blue skies converge with the Andaman Sea and where the charm and natural beauty of Thailand blend with an aura of serenity and discovery. Krabi is a magical destination.
I have compiled a list below containing the club lounges available across luxury hotels in Krabi. I list the lounges that I consider to be the best of the best. I will be reviewing each of these hotel club lounges in detail so that you know what you’ll get if you book a room with club lounge access or get upgraded to a club lounge for free because of your loyalty status.
If you fly out of Krabi Airport (KBV) on Bangkok Airways in Business Class, you will get access to the Blue Ribbon Club Lounge at the airport for complimentary food and drink and a space to relax. Thai Airways also offers a Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge at the airport. The lounge is pleasant, with limited snacks like muffins, but there are no bathroom facilities in this lounge, so expect to use the rather horrendous communal toilets in the main terminal building.
1. Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ritz-Carlton hotels almost always offer the best club lounge in a city or a resort, usually with at least 5 food offerings a day, and the food is GREAT! None of your snacks and continental breakfast. Ritz-Carlton breakfast, lunch, and dinner are the real deal and are of excellent quality. The volume is enough to fill you up too.
Sadly, although Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is undoubtedly the best luxury hotel in Krabi, it is one of the few Ritz-Carlton hotels that does not have a club lounge. That said, if you are a luxury traveler, this is the hotel to pick, regardless of its lack of an executive club lounge, hence the inclusion in our listing.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is conveniently located 35 minutes from Krabi International Airport and one hour by speed boat transfer or two hours by car from Phuket International Airport, so you can combine one of the best hotel club lounges in Phuket with a stay at one of the best hotels in Krabi.
From your first glance, Phulay Bay elicits a sense of jaw-dropping awe and blissful joy. Designed for the discerning traveler, this exquisite eco-resorts 54 villas meld seamlessly into their stunning environs while providing incredible indulgences.
You’ll find spacious verandas with inviting lounges, indoor/outdoor baths, rainforest showers, and 24-hour attention to your every whim. Explore the enchanting wonders that surround you, including the maze-like grounds. Take a class in Thai cooking or batik painting. And ask your personal butler to arrange a picnic on a nearby island.
As the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay embodies the attributes, philosophy, and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. It has been designed for those who seek to escape the stresses of everyday life and immerse themselves in a completely bespoke and personally tailored to-suit vacation experience.
Set on the shores of the Andaman Sea, Phulay Bay is a striking 54-villa and pavilion boutique hotel offering unspoiled views of the naturally rugged shoreline and dramatic limestone karsts which make up this beautiful part of southern Thailand.
No two of the resort’s 16 signature Reserve Villas are the same; all slightly different in physical design and styling, guests can opt for a villa with a lap pool and lawn area for sun-worshipping, a private rooftop for alfresco dining and sunset viewing, or a completely secluded pool bathing area for total privacy.
Across all villas, luxury prevails with oversized 3metre by 2metre beds, deep sunken baths, walk-in closets, expansive decked gardens, and vast ‘keyhole’ doorways that create a sense of magic, setting the guest at ease and welcoming them to luxury. Just take a look at the shot from one of these villas above, and you will see what I mean.
With an emphasis on personalized, bespoke experiences, guests can ‘design’ or tailor-make their visit to perfectly suit their needs and desires. Their very own villa butler can organize a light BBQ lunch at a favorite beach spot; a meditation class with local monks; elephant trekking to a remote picnic spot; a seaplane tour of the region’s dramatic scenery; an in-villa personal yoga session; a boat journey to surrounding islands – the possibilities are endless.
The infinity pool bar with soft loungers and silk pillows offers the best place to relax during the day, with lighter, more relaxed culinary offerings than the main restaurants. The resort’s sunset lounge is your evening venue with day beds, oversized pillows, chill-out lounge bar music, and candle lanterns for a truly intimate and relaxing feel. This is the perfect place for a glass of champagne or a stylish martini as the sun sets over the seemingly endless horizon.
Blending the soothing rhythms of the Andaman Sea with extraordinary spa treatments, The Spa leaves you in a blissful state of relaxation. Spa vitality pool Wellness studio Spacious relaxation areas Eleven treatment rooms designed for both couples and individuals.
2. Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort relaunched its executive Club Millesime, lounge at the end of 2016. The new Club Millesime is a stylish yet informal Executive Lounge where you feel at ease, a place where they can relax and socialize.
Inspired by Sofitel’s brand essence, French art de Vivre, Club Millesime delivers a seamless luxury experience from check-in to check-out. It offers an exclusive environment, a variety of personalized services, free food and drink, including alcohol, and special privileges throughout the guest’s stay.
Club Millesime access is inclusive of accommodation for guests staying in a Club room or suite or for those who have purchased access as an upgrade experience after reservation. Lounge access is free for Platinum Le Club members who are part of the Le Club Accor loyalty program.
Every morning members are treated to a lavish breakfast with the choice of dining at the Club Lounge or the Maya Restaurant, available till 10:30 am throughout the week. In the afternoon, The Club Lounge offers an unrivaled afternoon tea selection, followed by wine tasting. Those more inclined for the Apero-Chic can enjoy a complimentary evening of cocktails and canapés. The Club lounge in Krabi also offers refreshments throughout the day to ensure comfort and ease.
Club Millesime privileges include:
- Personalized express check-in and check-out at the Club Millsime lounge
- Complimentary breakfast
- Le Gouter (afternoon tea)
- Evening wine tasting and Apero chic canapes and cocktails
- Refreshment and snacks throughout the day
- 15% discount for So Spa with L’Occitane, hotel activities, and the boutique shop
The Club Lounge in Krabi also features complimentary high-speed internet, meeting facilities, and unlimited local phone calls. In order to further guarantee members are treated to nothing but the best, a Sofitel Club butler is on hand to organize the ultimate rejuvenating bath treatment to unwind after a long day. The other Club Millésime benefits are access to exclusive discounts for a range of products and experiences, including treatments at So SPA with L’Occitane, Sofitel Krabi’s award-winning spa.
3. Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort
Book a Club Deluxe room at Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort and you get access to the exclusive Dusit Club featuring upgraded amenities and complimentary refreshments. Rooms are generous in size at 42 m², with beautiful garden views. The clubrooms are available in king or two-bed configurations.
Club benefits include:
- Private check-in and check-out: In room / Club Lounge
- Exclusive breakfast
- All-day refreshments served at the Dusit Club Lounge
- Evening hors d’oeuvres
- Luxury high thread count linens and branded amenities
- Daily in-room fresh fruit
- Complimentary laundry and pressing of up to three pieces per stay
- Selection of daily international, local newspapers and magazines
- Computer stations with broadband internet
- Pillow menu
Our favorite room at this hotel is the Club Suite, with a private plunge pool. These suites have a separate living area and a bathroom with an oversized bathtub, a separate shower, and upgraded amenities. Guests in this room are also entitled to the full range of Dusit Club Lounge privileges.
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