The Racha
Villa · Phuket ·
Luxurious villas, private pools, spa, beach dining, eco-friendly
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44, เกาะราชาใหญ่, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand Get directions
Luxurious villas, private pools, spa, beach dining, eco-friendly
44, เกาะราชาใหญ่, Rawai, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand Get directions
"A deluxe island resort in Phuket, Thailand, The Racha focuses on water conservation and marine ecology, offering guests eco-friendly tours and activities, including beach clean-ups and conservation education."
"The brilliant Racha is one of the most spectacular destination hotels in Asia. Seventy incredibly comfortable villas—think powerful air-conditioning, CD/DVD players, indoor and outdoor showers, and whirlpools—are packaged in a Robinson Crusoe architectural idiom in an absolutely sublime setting: on a tiny island in the Andaman Sea, half an hour south of Phuket. The Racha is impeccably well run, nearly achieving perfection in all the little details that really say luxury: percale cotton sheets changed daily, superb food in three different restaurants, an infinity pool, and a warm, competent staff. Engage in Lonely Planet–style exploring during the day, and then escape home to pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven and a world-class spa—after all, the best holidays are always high contrast."
"The Racha, located along Batok Beach, offers luxurious villas with breathtaking sea views. A 35-minute speedboat ride from Chalong Bay, this peaceful resort has an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Spacious villas feature clean white architectural lines which complement the crystal blue backdrop of the Andaman Sea. With large private terraces, the elegant villas are equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Located on Racha Yai Island, The Racha provides charged scheduled speedboat trips to Chalong Bay. From there, it is about 56 km to Phuket International Airport. Anumba Spa provides private treatment rooms where guests can enjoy pampering body massage and flower baths. For a refreshing workout, there is a modern gym, yoga lessons and tennis courts available. Fresh barbecued seafood and steaks, accompanied by sea breeze, can be enjoyed at Sunset Beach Restaurant. Other dining options incldue international food at Earth Cafe, fine dining at Fire Grill and cocktails at Ice Bar." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Just 40 minutes by speedboat from Phuket lies a coral-fringed island called Ko Racha Yai. It has a small local population, buffalo in the fields, soldier lines of coconut trees and a sprinkling of beachside bars and shops. And, in a small cove backed by a white sand beach, it also has The Racha, a sparkling resort. This smart hotel is neatly laid out over a hillside, upon which 84 white cube-shaped villas (plus a quirky 2-bedroom lighthouse) are interspersed between sky-high coconut trees, scented frangipani and tropical greenery. This is a dreamy honeymoon - or even wedding - destination, with sunset-lit arbours and cream satin chairs making an almost twice monthly appearance on the beach. It has a beautifully secluded feel, and its 2 gorgeous pools, 2 bar areas, roomy library, veritable temple of a spa and 3 very different restaurants keep guests nicely spread out. If you're not here because it's (officially) one of the most romantic hotels in the world, then you're probably here for the snorkelling and diving. It's said to be fabulous, and there's a PADI Dive Centre on site. Highs Stylish, white Zen-like rooms (some with private pools) overlooking a stunning bay For honeymooners, the Pool Suites, with beds extravagantly decorated with roses and petals, offer an extra level of romance Early morning swims in the crystal clear turquoise bay with not another soul between you and the horizon Barefoot evenings enjoying seafood barbecues and moonlit walks on the beach Sunset Happy Hour: exotic cocktails, complimentary nibbles and ultra-romantic daybeds Lows Hard to get to: we'd recommend a stay on Phuket or in Bangkok first to break up the journey The beach gets busy from 10am-4pm with boats offloading daytrippers from Phuket The speedboat ride to and from Phuket can be bumpy, plus the rates aren't included for stays of less than five days Evenings are quiet without much nightlife" - Viv Monahan
"Not so very long ago Phuket was an undiscovered paradise, an Eden on the Andaman Sea. Today it’s one of the world’s most popular destinations, and while there are some remarkable resorts, that sense of Phuket as a remote escape is a thing of the past." - Tablet Hotels
