"An absolutely beautiful property, very chilled and peaceful. Staff are wonderful and accommodating. The food is wonderful. Lots of options to choose from at the breakfast buffet. Dinner and lunch options are also great. The local village is less than 5 minutes walk from the resort and well worth checking out for dinner, drinks, souvenirs or general supplies."
"An absolutely beautiful property, very chilled and peaceful. Staff are wonderful and accommodating. The food is wonderful. Lots of options to choose from at the breakfast buffet. Dinner and lunch options are also great. The local village is less than 5 minutes walk from the resort and well worth checking out for dinner, drinks, souvenirs or general supplies."
"Breakfast was nice! I didn’t expect it to be included. Staff was nice & helpful. The resort is older maybe the pictures are less recent but I had a nice stay!! Charming place, close to the necessities. "
"Breakfast was nice! I didn’t expect it to be included. Staff was nice & helpful. The resort is older maybe the pictures are less recent but I had a nice stay!! Charming place, close to the necessities. "
"We came back to this hotel after 23 years and the location is still just as perfect. It’s on a great beach, with a couple of little shops and a good variety of restaurants. We liked an independent restaurant called Jasmine on the beach not attached to a hotel, food was good and well priced. We did feel the rooms are slightly tired, but didn’t affect the holiday."
"We came back to this hotel after 23 years and the location is still just as perfect. It’s on a great beach, with a couple of little shops and a good variety of restaurants. We liked an independent restaurant called Jasmine on the beach not attached to a hotel, food was good and well priced. We did feel the rooms are slightly tired, but didn’t affect the holiday."
"Lovely little resort. Rraaly good restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were super clean, and the AC worked very well. Shower and bathroom a little basic, but it is remote. Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast included. Quiet quiet quiet. Peaceful.
Oh, and they can rent you a scooter for 300 baht a day. It's not super cheap, but $10/day is reasonable, and you don't have to hunt a deal.
Highly recommended "
"Lovely little resort. Rraaly good restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were super clean, and the AC worked very well. Shower and bathroom a little basic, but it is remote. Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast included. Quiet quiet quiet. Peaceful.
Oh, and they can rent you a scooter for 300 baht a day. It's not super cheap, but $10/day is reasonable, and you don't have to hunt a deal.
Highly recommended "
"The staff is super-attentive and appeared genuinely pleased to serve. I highly recommend booking their transportation from the Krabi airport to the hotel - full service from door-to-door."
"The staff is super-attentive and appeared genuinely pleased to serve. I highly recommend booking their transportation from the Krabi airport to the hotel - full service from door-to-door."
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We had such an incredible experience staying at Zeavola! The facilities are very well kept, and the grounds are stunning. The staff was so accommodating and always had a smile on their faces. Truthfully, it was very difficult for us to come up with any suggestions for improvement. The only two things we could come up with were 1) there is no ATM in the area where Zeavola is located (so come with cash!) and 2) the website does not do a great job describing logistics on getting to the resort...
We had such an incredible experience staying at Zeavola! The facilities are very well kept, and the grounds are stunning. The staff was so accommodating and always had a smile on their faces. Truthfully, it was very difficult for us to come up with any suggestions for improvement. The only two things we could come up with were 1) there is no ATM in the area where Zeavola is located (so come with cash!) and 2) the website does not do a great job describing logistics on getting to the resort...
Ian
Reviewed December 11, 2017Reviewed December 11, 2017
Amazing stay here at this beautiful and luxurious 5 star resort. Pancake at the spa took great care of me and I felt so relaxed after the treatment. Crystal clear water and white sand await you here. The pools were great as well especially the fun pool. The staff were all very friendly and very attentive. The breakfast was amazing each morning with so many great options to choose from. Our villa was literally brand new and so clean and modern. AC worked great which is a must during the heat...
Amazing stay here at this beautiful and luxurious 5 star resort. Pancake at the spa took great care of me and I felt so relaxed after the treatment. Crystal clear water and white sand await you here. The pools were great as well especially the fun pool. The staff were all very friendly and very attentive. The breakfast was amazing each morning with so many great options to choose from. Our villa was literally brand new and so clean and modern. AC worked great which is a must during the heat...
I was concerned about booking a hotel on Ko Phi Phi due to the low ratings on most of the hotels. We decided to stay at the Holiday Inn due to having the highest rating on Expedia. The hotel is great it's very quiet, located on the backside of the island away from the main pier. The only downside is if you do want to do a lot of exploring (Bars/Night life) or tours from the main pier it's a $20 water taxi ride one way. If you come back late due to being out at dinner or the bars the water taxi...
I was concerned about booking a hotel on Ko Phi Phi due to the low ratings on most of the hotels. We decided to stay at the Holiday Inn due to having the highest rating on Expedia. The hotel is great it's very quiet, located on the backside of the island away from the main pier. The only downside is if you do want to do a lot of exploring (Bars/Night life) or tours from the main pier it's a $20 water taxi ride one way. If you come back late due to being out at dinner or the bars the water taxi...
Joel
Reviewed February 28, 2017Reviewed February 28, 2017
The moment we left we started planning our return. The staff are just lovely. The location is fantastic, away from the madness near Tonsai pier. If you don't like this place, you are probably dead inside.
The moment we left we started planning our return. The staff are just lovely. The location is fantastic, away from the madness near Tonsai pier. If you don't like this place, you are probably dead inside.
Jeffy
Reviewed November 29, 2015Reviewed November 29, 2015
This resort deserves way more than 2.5 stars, I'd say 4 stars at least! There is everything you can wish for, very good restaurant right on the beach, a lot of free drinking water in the room, nice pool, massages and free internet (albeit not in the cottages, they are too far for Wifi, but works great around the pool, reception and restaurant area). The cottage we stayed in was very beautiful, with great views and fully renovated modern bathroom. The water pressure and temperature was fine once...
This resort deserves way more than 2.5 stars, I'd say 4 stars at least! There is everything you can wish for, very good restaurant right on the beach, a lot of free drinking water in the room, nice pool, massages and free internet (albeit not in the cottages, they are too far for Wifi, but works great around the pool, reception and restaurant area). The cottage we stayed in was very beautiful, with great views and fully renovated modern bathroom. The water pressure and temperature was fine once...
EZ
Reviewed December 5, 2015Reviewed December 5, 2015
Breakfast was nice! I didn’t expect it to be included. Staff was nice & helpful. The resort is older maybe the pictures are less recent but I had a nice stay!! Charming place, close to the necessities.
Breakfast was nice! I didn’t expect it to be included. Staff was nice & helpful. The resort is older maybe the pictures are less recent but I had a nice stay!! Charming place, close to the necessities.
Beautiful resort with stunning views! The staff were friendly and speaks english. You can book excursions in the hotel. Breakfast was ok. We liked their restaurant by the beach and it has more selections. They also had several secluded areas in the property to have your own beach.
Beautiful resort with stunning views! The staff were friendly and speaks english. You can book excursions in the hotel. Breakfast was ok. We liked their restaurant by the beach and it has more selections. They also had several secluded areas in the property to have your own beach.
Yes there are stairs. But they are totally manageable. The payoff is an amazing sanctuary above the action on Phi Phi. You get a breeze and a view of the entire island. The staff was impeccable, carrying your luggage up the stairs like sherpas and greeting you at the top with a chilled juice and cold towel. Chris, our concierge was fabulous and went out of his way to make sure our stay was perfect. Monkeys playing on our balcony was our morning entertainment. Great experience.
Yes there are stairs. But they are totally manageable. The payoff is an amazing sanctuary above the action on Phi Phi. You get a breeze and a view of the entire island. The staff was impeccable, carrying your luggage up the stairs like sherpas and greeting you at the top with a chilled juice and cold towel. Chris, our concierge was fabulous and went out of his way to make sure our stay was perfect. Monkeys playing on our balcony was our morning entertainment. Great experience.
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed January 24, 2017Reviewed January 24, 2017
This hotel was absolutely stunning. Frankly, I am not used to the level of care we received. It is clear to me now why Layana is ranked the #1 hotel on the island. Absolutely gorgeous grounds, insanely good food, and top-notch attention to detail. Perfection!!
This hotel was absolutely stunning. Frankly, I am not used to the level of care we received. It is clear to me now why Layana is ranked the #1 hotel on the island. Absolutely gorgeous grounds, insanely good food, and top-notch attention to detail. Perfection!!
Tay
Reviewed December 30, 2015Reviewed December 30, 2015
The Ban Sainai was like staying on a tropical island. It is very spread out, but the staff were always ready to drive you from your room to the pool or reception area. The breakfasts were very good as were the meals at the pool. The pool was absolutely gorgeous and we spent plenty of time there. The resort has a regular shuttle schedule to take you to the beach. This was an awesome experience to stay at the Ban Sainai.
The Ban Sainai was like staying on a tropical island. It is very spread out, but the staff were always ready to drive you from your room to the pool or reception area. The breakfasts were very good as were the meals at the pool. The pool was absolutely gorgeous and we spent plenty of time there. The resort has a regular shuttle schedule to take you to the beach. This was an awesome experience to stay at the Ban Sainai.
Lovely little resort. Rraaly good restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were super clean, and the AC worked very well. Shower and bathroom a little basic, but it is remote. Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast included. Quiet quiet quiet. Peaceful.
Oh, and they can rent you a scooter for 300 baht a day. It's not super cheap, but $10/day is reasonable, and you don't have to hunt a deal.
Highly recommended
Lovely little resort. Rraaly good restaurants within walking distance. Rooms were super clean, and the AC worked very well. Shower and bathroom a little basic, but it is remote. Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast included. Quiet quiet quiet. Peaceful.
Oh, and they can rent you a scooter for 300 baht a day. It's not super cheap, but $10/day is reasonable, and you don't have to hunt a deal.
Highly recommended
The property is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable and well maintained. The beachfront property sometimes sits right on the water as twice a day (10am-3pm) and evening/night high tide brings water to the steps of the hotel which is a stunning sight, allowing for even closer swimming and kayaking around island that forms in front. Most impressive is how attentive the staff are, keeping tabs on when we leave, what trips we did (we booked our own but they can help), when we leave. If arriving...
The property is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable and well maintained. The beachfront property sometimes sits right on the water as twice a day (10am-3pm) and evening/night high tide brings water to the steps of the hotel which is a stunning sight, allowing for even closer swimming and kayaking around island that forms in front. Most impressive is how attentive the staff are, keeping tabs on when we leave, what trips we did (we booked our own but they can help), when we leave. If arriving...
Really good service, only thing is, if you are afraid of lizards and frogs, and all of those fields animal, i would not recomend this resort for you. But after that, it was really beautiful, peacefull, food was really delicius and cheap.
Really good service, only thing is, if you are afraid of lizards and frogs, and all of those fields animal, i would not recomend this resort for you. But after that, it was really beautiful, peacefull, food was really delicius and cheap.
I recommend the hotel. Good standard for Krabi, quiet zone, near to beach, restaurants and night markets. Daily cleaning and nice personal very colaborarive
I recommend the hotel. Good standard for Krabi, quiet zone, near to beach, restaurants and night markets. Daily cleaning and nice personal very colaborarive
Rocio
Reviewed February 3, 2026Reviewed February 3, 2026
Even though I travelled a lot around the world, but this is the first time I am taking some time to write a review about this hotel.
I visited krabi June this year, at that time some how its less crowded at the hotel. Its a huge place with nice big rooms, very clean. You may not get beach/ocean view in any of the hotel rooms, but it is easily accessible. Pool is very nice. Beach is very clean with white sands. There are no hotels around this one, so you don't find this beach crowded at all....
Even though I travelled a lot around the world, but this is the first time I am taking some time to write a review about this hotel.
I visited krabi June this year, at that time some how its less crowded at the hotel. Its a huge place with nice big rooms, very clean. You may not get beach/ocean view in any of the hotel rooms, but it is easily accessible. Pool is very nice. Beach is very clean with white sands. There are no hotels around this one, so you don't find this beach crowded at all....