Tonsai Bay Resort

Tonsai Bay Resort Resort in Krabi Changwat

About this resort

Located in Krabi Changwat, this charming resort for £15 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Surrounded by greenery and cliffs, Tonsai Bay Resort is a 2-minute walk from Tonsai Beach and offers villas with private balconies. It features a diving centre, beachfront restaurant and bar.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Krabi Changwat

Nearby attractions

Pi Leh Bay (Pi Leh Lagoon)

23.51 miles

View Point 2 (Top View)

19.16 miles

Ao Phang Nga National Park

32.54 miles

Bamboo Island

14.11 miles

Tonsai Bay Resort

4.1

Excellent(388 Reviews)

Resort in Krabi Changwat

3-Star Resort

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this resort

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Krabi Changwat

Nearby attractions

Pi Leh Bay (Pi Leh Lagoon)

23.51 miles

View Point 2 (Top View)

19.16 miles

Ao Phang Nga National Park

32.54 miles

Bamboo Island

14.11 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(388 Reviews)

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7.0

Apr 2024

Beste Lage für Abenteuer Touristen

Die Lage ist super , Mega aussticht , toller Strand unglaublich und sehr idyllisch und ruhig . Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass die Bucht nur per Boot erreichen kann. Leider sind die Boote abends sehr teuer. Ca 1200 Bat für 1-8 Personen. Da nur wenig Leute in der Bucht sind wird diese auch selten angefahren. Man kann nach Raylai über die Felsen „Kletten“ oder gibt es einen Trampelweg mit Seilen zum halten. Je nach Ebbe oder Flut muss man die letzten Meter Brusttief durchs Wasser. Ein Wasserdichter Rucksack hilft .

Das Bett ist extrem hart , das Bad grenzwertig .die Bucht wird in der zweiten Reihen von Aussteigern , Hippis und Alternativen bewohnt . Es wird fast überall gekifft.

10.0

Nov 2023

Best value: clean, friendly, electricity all the time

Maybe the best location in the Railay Peninsula, definitely the best in Tonsai Bay. The premises are well kept and nicely gardened, the staff are exceeding in friendliness and service. They communicate well and organize transport, the hotel restaurant has the best beachfront setting and the food, while marginally more expensive than the options hidden further back, is well presented and good after a day of climbing. Breakfast buffet is very good value, especially if you are a climber. The room at the main resort is excellent value. Contrary to reports, we had electricity all day almost every day in two separate one week stays in November. Amazing for a cooling afternoon nap when the conditions are too hot to climb anymore. We were warned that electricity would be down between 3-5pm, but I only noticed this 3 times in 14 days, so I think Tonsai Bay is running its own electricity generation. We received drinking water every day, the beds were made and room cleaned daily, and fresh towels were always available. Scented liquid soap and shampoo is provided. The room itself is simple, discrete and clean. The double mattress is firm and seemed quite new, and the sheets were smooth high grade cotton. The bathroom has an electric shower for hot water, a nice looking sink, new toilet and its own ventilation. I’ve stayed all over Railay and for the price, this set up is great value and very comfortable. Lastly, if you are a climber, at the doorstep of the resort is the Rock Shop whose owner writes the Thailand guide for rock climbing. He currently has the most comprehensive gear rental on the peninsular, and definitely the best local knowledge on routes which he is happy to share. There is a shop adjacent where you can buy large 6L bottles of water and do laundry. The popular climber’s bar under the Tonsai Roof is a short walk around the corner and thankfully out of ear shot, so sleeping at Tonsai Bay Resort was always deep and quiet.

Not something I didn’t like, just something to be aware of: You need to arrange your arrival and departure by longtail boat carefully. Give yourself margin for error especially if leaving to the airport. To arrive, it is only a ten minute longtail boat ride from the main Ao Nang boat station. Just tell them you are going to Tonsai Bay. If you get dropped off on Railay Beach West for some reason, it is a 20 minute walk down the beach, over the peninsula trail, and then up Tonsai Beach to the resort. To leave, boats need 6 people to depart. You can let the resort staff know in advance and they help to put together a boat with enough people to leave at a specific time. Alternatively, you go to the boat station at the far end of Tonsai beach and wait there until enough people show up to depart - both locals and visitors need to go to Ao Nang every day. Getting there by 8am gives the best probability for a short wait (15-20 minutes). Most people are leaving by 10am. After that, you can pay for a whole boat (it seems to make sense if you are a group of 4+). If you want to increase your probability of certain departure outside the early morning period, it is best to walk over to Railay Beach West, where the main bulk of boats to Ao Nang depart. Boats need 8 people to leave, and this happens very quickly from 8am onwards all day until 6pm. Average waiting time is probably 10 minutes.

9.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Very nice and quiet place. You can relax there without millions of people. Staff are very helpful. They can organise transfer from and to airport. Towels were changed every day.

Nothing

9.0

Aug 2023

A tranquil location with friendly staff and clean rooms

We loved the peace and quiet away from the main tourist area. The location was amazing with the beach front views. The staff were friendly, lovely and very helpful. Their big smiles as we arrived was a beautiful welcome. The rooms were extremely clean. The air conditioner was a blessing in the evening. We did not need the air conditioner in the rooms during the day as we were out all day. It is better they save on electricity and help the environment.

The restaurant was on the pricey side but it was worth it for the idyllic scenery. We enjoyed watching a storm roll across the islands out at sea. There is confusion, even with local taxi drivers, where to take the ferry/boat. It is best to take the boat from Ao Nang Beach and NOT Ao Nam Mao Beach. Let Tonsai Beach Resort staff know your arrival time and they will meet you at the beach to take your luggage. This saves walking along the beach with heavy luggage.

8.0

Aug 2023

Rock climbing or relaxing heaven.

Location fantastic. Staff were great. Rock climbing, or just chilling out at the beach bar right next door. Activities if you want or relax.

This is not a high end place, but the price reflects that. If you want a soft bed maybe look elsewhere or ask if they can do a soft top on the matress. Thai beds are generally hard compared to Western. Note: Electricity is generated, so not 24 hrs. but all night for the aircon.

6.0

Aug 2023

Ok for budget

With 90% of the rooms being renovated you can see the potential of the property. Our duplex bungalow was spacious with lots of bench and storage space. The bed was comfortable and the linen good. We had beach and room towels and they gave us extra pillows promptly on request.

Unfortunately the shower was a shocker - we think it was built up with calcium, so random sprays came our everywhere back mostly on the back wall, it was hard to use. The mini mart where you can get washing done is randomly managed; so trying to catch the young guy there was a mission. On collections he tried to over me 250 tb as opposed to 160 - very odd chap. Also note that the property runs on a generator so power is switched off over two parts of the day, so it pays to plan around these times.

9.0

Jun 2023

Superb

Spacious villa. Very comfortable.

7.0

May 2023

Good

the villa was rather shabby but exceptionally clean. the beach is very quiet, it is a perfect get-away location

5.0

Apr 2023

Too expensive for what it is. Book somewhere else

The location is good.

The bathrooms really need attention. It is not very clean. It’s too expensive for an outdated resort. I changed room to get a better bathroom but it was still not clean and grubby. There are better options on Tonsai for half the price. Breakfast is very disappointing too.

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Resort was well kept rooms and grounds. Stunning location with a rock face nx to the Bar. It's peaceful and relaxed atmosphere makes it the only place I'd stay in Krabi..the hotel food was good and the cocktail bar right on the beach made this an exceptional choice. Our villa was cleaned everyday and the AC was working well.. We had breakfast with the room which was simple eggs and toast. Quaint village behind the resort for cheap food, a few local bars, climbing schools and thai massage. 20m walk to Railay if you prefer more action. It's a gem of a place 100% recommended.

Nothing at all.

9.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional customer service!

Exceptional customer service! We left a power adaptor in our room and the staff arranged to post it to us at our next hotel in Bangkok. We needed this adaptor to run a medical device, so we were really appreciative that they went to these efforts - we assume someone had to take it by boat to a post office in Ao Nang! They took it on good faith that we would transfer the postage money to them after receiving the package (which we did of course!) We were so impressed and grateful for their help. Thank you!!!

8.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful location, good service

Beautiful location. Lovely spacious bungalow with comfortable bed and shower with hot shower and gorgeous views over the cliffs. Hotel restaurant located right on the beach. Reception staff, particularly Ms Wee, was very helpful and facilitated my pickup and dropoff by golfcart at the longboat pickup location on the beach.

8.0

Mar 2023

perfect as a base for climbers or just those looking for a quiet spot in between Ao Nang and Railay.

location was amazing. right in between Aonang and Railay.

the room was very basic.

9.0

Feb 2023

Superb

Locality, breakfast, deluxe villa was nice.

I missed ATM.

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

Room was clean. Hotel close to the beach. Staff very friendly.

Pillows in room were too hard. Short staffed at restaurant so service was slow.

6.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant

The rooms were overall clean, the staff was nice (free transport to the long boat when leaving) and it is directly on the beach. We didn't use the restaurant, so no opinion on that

The bed sheets were stained (cleaned but very much stained). Compared to Railay, the value for money it's ok, but in comparison with the rest of the country, it is pricey for what you get. The balcony was small, a bit dirty and the fan from the A/C made the air nasty.

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Tonsai beach is the best place in Thailand for climbing, and Tonsai Bay Resort is only a minute walk away from amazing climbs. This hotel offers the best value-for-money if one needs a good bed, shower and decent breakfast. The room is clean and modern and hotel staff is very friendly and helpful.

AC didn't work. It was blowing air, but not cooling and therefore making the room even hotter than the outside temperature. Slept quite bad because of this. Another small but noteworthy thing was the fact that there was no place to leave your things in the bathroom. A little shelf and some hooks to hang your towel/clothes would be great.

5.0

Feb 2023

It was not like it was used to be…

The location is breathtaking.

The airconditioning was to loud to use. We could hear other rooms airconditioning as well.

10.0

Jan 2023

paradise!

love the location, close to the beach but our villa was right next to the jungle. the staff was amazing! they even brought us to the pier after we checked out so we didn’t have to walk. my husband also loved all the shelving unit and the closet! the last place we stayed at didn’t have any of that.

the sewage smell would waft up from the shower drain. we out a fragrant body wipe over the drain when not in use and that fixed it. and also as long as the door was closed it did not come into the room.

7.0

Jan 2023

Peaceful Place

Really friendly staff. Good breakfast. Peaceful vibes. Lots of climbers and families around, definitely a lot more calm than Railay which had a lot more of a party scene. We stayed in a deluxe cottage. We didn't eat at the restaurant except for the complimentary breakfast. The hike on the trail through the rocks to get from Tonsai to Railay and Phra Nang is tricky if you're not in shape. And bring a flashlight if you plan to come back at night. It is just a little easier to walk around on the sand but some of the rocks are slippery. The massage I got at the resort was so good. The resort is located near a beautiful mountain with lush trees and giant elephant ears.

Beach was not as cleaned up as well as it could be. It wasn't dirty per se but seemed that keeping it beautiful was an afterthought. And maybe a couple more pillows would be great.

8.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful location that is cut off from the world.

It’s in a very beautiful location.

1)The room that I was staying was at the far end of the main building on the ground floor, so it was very dark as no day light could get through. 2) The only way to get to this Hotel is by taking a longboat from Railay Beach, which you had to pay each time and each way, when you want to go out shopping or for something to eat into the village. And you can’t really stay out late, as once the sun sets and the tide goes out there is no way to get back to the Hotel. Unless you are fit and brave enough to climb a very steep and slippery rock in a pitch black darkness.

9.0

Jan 2023

very pleasent

staff and location

shower was cold but they fixed, so all good

8.0

Dec 2022

Great location

Super location, sceneey and relatively quiet.

Mini balcony, small bathroom and uninspiring room.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

Great location right on Tonsai beach. Modern building with nice big room. Restaurant on the beachfront part of the hotel. Great staff and arranged a boat to Ao Nan for us.

Lots of mosquitoes let into the room. Shower nearly on top of the toilet, could have been arranged better.

8.0

Dec 2022

YOU MUST STAY HERE!!

The staff are extremely friendly, the property is absolutely beautiful, the breakfast is great, and the villa is better than expected. I highly recommended staying here.

Tonsai bay is secluded and so you are limited to a handful of food options unless you take the boat to Railay beach or walk to Railay west during low tide or through the jungle path(not recommended if you have young children). There’s no pool and so you will have to swim at the beach during mid to high tide.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Im writing this review already having booked our second stay...next week. Beau and staff were fantastic, responsive and accommodating. Recommend fully.

Nothing.

9.0

May 2022

Convenient and comfy place for climbers

Breakfast was filling, rooms were comfortable for us (we came to tonsai to climb, so having aircon and a nice bed is enough). You get a buggy from where the boat drops you off, and a buggy back to the drop off point.

It's a little dated, but comfortable enough for us.

8.0

Apr 2022

Very good

2nd visit. Peaceful,scenic,beautiful setting.

No dislikes

10.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

We loved the quiet location. Quite different from Raillay beach next door. Peaceful and laid back. Accommodation was very clean and smart. Transfers from the office in Ao nang town were well organized

Location was perfect. But I wish we'd known in advance about the transfer details. Please remember to wear shorts when doing the boat transfers. We were expecting a pier, but we needed to wade out to the boat at each end. This is not a problem if you're prepared!, But we didn't know that in advance

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Krabi Changwat?

The average price for a rental in Krabi Changwat is £31 per night. This rental is £16 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tonsai Bay Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this resort. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Tonsai Bay Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tonsai Bay Resort?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Tonsai Bay Resort

Resort in Krabi Changwat

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Krabi Changwat

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Krabi Changwat?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Tonsai Bay Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tonsai Bay Resort?

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