My girlfriend and I just got back from a fantastic 10 day trip to Thailand. I had been before in 2002, but this time decided to do a lot of research on where to stay. We ended up staying only 2 nights at The Racha, we had planned 3, but had an early flight out of Phuket and would not have made it. The Racha is not a hotel, it is an EXPERIENCE! From checking in at the guest house at Phuket to the amazing feeling of arriving at the island, everything is 5-star and wonderful staff along the way. The island is stunning, the beach is fantastic, the snorkeling around the island is great and the staff cannot do enough for you and always wear a genuine smile. We had the deluxe villa and although it was set back a small bit from the beach, it was still a beautiful room, large and amazingly styled. I loved the outside heated shower and the decor of EVERYTHING. The resort has two pools, the stunning inifinity pool hanging above the beach, and also the garden pool which we never used, but looked nice. The restaurants in the resort are nice, we ate at the Fire Grill for lunch twice, the burger is great...as is the rest of the food. We also ate at the sunrise restaurant one night and it was good. Pricing for food is expensive by Thai prices, on par with US prices, drinks are the same. The included breakfast buffet is excellent with a huge choice and great coffee.
I have read others say they didn't like the bugs on the island, nonsense, you are on a tropical island, you are going to get wildlife, simple! Our room had a gecko in it for the 2 days we were there, no harm, he ate the mozzies! At night the frogs come out, but add to the sound! The gardens also have large and small lizards which are really great and the hundreds of butterflies everywhere were amazing to watch.
I can honestly say The Racha is a truly special place, I have already talked my brother and his wife into going later in the year, I just wish I had another 3-4 days there, but there is always next time.
Cannot recommend enough.
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