Ban Sainai Resort
550, Soi Aonang 11/1, Moo 2, Krabi Town 81180 Thailand
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***Note that resort is operated based on dry hotel policy; no pork or alcohol served*** Ban Sainai Resort is named after the ancient local village of Aonang district in Krabi province of Thailand. With the embrace of the Southern Thai local cultural philosophy that brings it to life through the contemporary and worries free rustic cottage design. Experience and Unwind in this peaceful paradise; you are invited to try all the unique private detached thatched-roof cottages inspired from the Southern style architectural wisdom along with the loveliest, the friendliest and most helpful team that will remark the stay a once of a lifetime. Ban Sainai Resort is nestled well away from the crowds yet still in close proximity to Aonang city center by a five-minute drive away. It is approximately 1 km away from Aonang city center or 1.6 kms away from Aonang beach front. Resort offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Aonang beach (run by schedule)
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Breakfast available
Bicycle rental
Snorkelling
Kids pool
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Taxi service
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Mosquito net
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Whirlpool bathtub
Dining area
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Mountain view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Thai
Location
75Somewhat walkable
Grade: 75 out of 100
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550, Soi Aonang 11/1, Moo 2, Krabi Town 81180 Thailand
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This resort was amazing from check in to check out. Service was top-notch, and the resort was beautifully appointed. The grounds are well-kept, and there is amazing fauna and flora to see all around. The pool is wonderful and the service is excellent. Although it is a dry resort, you are able to bring in your own drinks if you choose. The shuttle to the beach is Set at very good times and we enjoyed the breakfast in the restaurant overlooking a beautiful pond. We were leaving very early in the morning and they offered a boxed breakfast for us for the taxi ride to the airport, which was very much appreciated. The welcome drink was delicious and I would order it specifically again. This is a very relaxed resort and set away from the partying of downtown. If you wish to engage in the partying, it’s a short cab or tuk-tuk ride to the beach. However, it is set away from that area. All in all this is a fabulous resort.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Dry resort, however you can bring your own.
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We were delighted with our experience in this hotel and it exceeded our expectations. We stopped here for 1 night only as we were travelling to the next island. 1)The territory of the resort is immaculate full of palm trees and greenery. They also have names of the pants written next to them, which was nice to learn. The view of the cliff by the pool is unbelievable. 2)Staff at this property were all very polite, helpful and welcoming and check in process was very smooth, quick and easy. 3)Cottages are beautiful very spacious and surrounded by plants so they feel very private. There were flip flops and beach bag available in our room which was really convenient. We were also greeted with a personalised message on the bed, which was a very nice touch. 4) Pool was fantastic very clean with plenty of sun beds available and didn’t feel crowded. The only con was the breakfast which was not tasty and lacking variety. However it didn’t affect our stay considering overall value for money we paid. Reception also has recommended to us a great restaurant to eat and we appreciated the recommendation as the food there was delicious. We were very sad that we only stayed for a short time and wished that we booked for longer. Will be recommending this fantastic resort to our friends and family visiting Krabi. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hathaitat Siltrakul, Sales at Ban Sainai Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Khun 232gintarez, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for your kind stay and review shared. Delighted to have the chance to have you and to hear that the experiences had been so pleasant and even exceeded your expectations especially for encountering the great friendly and attentive team, lovely peaceful ambiance, the fantastic pool with clean available sunbeds and many many more that create this worth value stay experiences. We can't wait for the chance to see you again very soon. In any case that you may find opportunity to return, please do not hesitate to let us know via info@bansainairesort.com directly. We are more than eager to offer you the privilege repeated guest deal. Until then, we really wish you a delightful day always. Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. With warm regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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I didn’t quite expect this resort to be as nice as it was. The reception is quite small but behind those doors there is a beautiful pool with limestone rock in the background and palm trees. The view is breathtaking. The villas are clean, quirky and spacious. The shuttle to the beach was really handy in the evenings for dinner and we would usually catch the last shuttle back to the resort at 9pm. All of the staff were very attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Would recommend this resort to anyone who wants to stay near Ao Nang.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Go to breakfast around 7am and you may see the water lizards going for their morning swim!
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Response from Hathaitat Siltrakul, Sales at Ban Sainai Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Khun BKxo, Greetings from all of us here at Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for you kind stay and review shared. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this wonderful experiences that is far better than your expectation. Great to hear that you can find the ease of access provided by our free shuttle daily. We are located around 1.6 kms away from Aonang beach front therefore if by walk, it takes around 15-20 minutes. Thank you for your time listing down all you enjoyed e.g. the small reception yet opened to a spacious territory of green private land, the background of limestone cliff from the pool, the breathtaking view, the clean and spacious villa and all others that created this lovely experience. We are once again thank you so much for your kind stay, kind support and this inspiring review and comment on this platform. We only wish you a great getaways always and hope to welcome you back again very soon. Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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Hands down the best place so far that I’ve stayed in Thailand. For the price you can not pass on this place. Down side is they do not serve alcohol but you can walk 5 min to 711 and bring the drinks to the pool etc etc. the beach may seem far to walk but it’s really not. Nice walk to the beach and if your lazy you can take their free shuttles! All in all must stay place !!!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Hathaitat Siltrakul, Sales at Ban Sainai Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Khun Bulliesof619, Greetings from all of us here at Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for you kind stay and review shared. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this reasonable price offered, and the ease of access by our free shuttle service. If you decided to walk to Aonang beach area, then it takes you around 15 minutes as it is located around 1.6 kms away. However, like you recommended to use our daily schedule shuttle service to beach instead. We are once again thank you so much for your kind stay, kind support and this inspiring review and comment on this platform. We only wish you a great getaways always and hope to welcome you back again very soon. Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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Pros - -Nice hotel -Good size rooms -Jacuzzi bath -Hammock and lake view room -Shuttle service to the beach/town -Chocolate smoothie was delicious -Collected our luggage from the room and dropped us off a breakfast before check out Cons - -No restaurant of an evening, can only order at pool side - Food was average -Breakfast wasn’t the best
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Khun Eloise8888, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for your kind stay and review shared. We are well delighted to hear that you enjoyed this nice hotel, good size room, spa bathtub, hammock in our grand pond view cottage, shuttle service to the beach/town as well as delicious chocolate smoothie and assistance on baggage carrier upon check out and arrival too. We anyhow, are sorry to hear that you found breakfast not the be the best as well as the restaurant for dinning that is not available for on site dinning. Anyhow, we do have an option of room service until 8 pm. We once again, thank you so much for your kind stay, kind and sincere review, and great feedback. And we really hope to have the chance to welcome you back again soon. Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. With warm regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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We stayed here for our 4th time and for part of our honeymoon. We love Ban Sanai Resort and could see the changes/updates that had been made. Our Coconut Cottage had a lovely new bathroom. We had previously stayed in the lake view room but prefer the Coconut cottage for its locality and design. It had very comfortable beds. The scenery is fantastic. The staff are all great and willing to help. Breakfast had deteriorated. I asked for fried eggs that came wet and cold and the toaster took a long time. We found breakfast quite basic compared to other hotels. We would still definitely recommend Ban Sanai Resort for a peaceful relaxing holiday. It is a 20 minute walk to Ao nang beach up a slight hill or by using the hotel courtesy bus at certain times.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Khun Rizzo70, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for your kind stay and review shared. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed this tropical paradise especially for the great cottage and kind and attentive staff members to facilitate this stay! Thank you for the 4th time. We are so grateful to have you back. Also, great to hear that you enjoyed this new look of the coconut cottage too. It is quite a highlight! Anyway, we are so sorry to hear that the food vibe had been deteriorated. We will definitely pass along this kind constructive comment to respective team for further improvement. Thank you once again for your kind review, kind stay and support to us as always. We can't wait for the opportunity that we shall welcome you back soonest! Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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What an amazing resort. The Ban Sainai is spread over a large area which is all incredibly well maintained, with fantastic views and scenery all around. Swimming in the pool is amazing with the incredible outlook across to the surrounding limestone cliffs and the food at the pool was well prepared and presented. We stayed in a Cliff View cottage which was lovely. Just sitting on the terrace and looking out was awe inspiring. The cottages are quiet, comfortable and well maintained. I guess the only downside was the distance from the pool and reception so be prepared for quite a lot of walking. The breakfast was lovely, looking out across the pond watching the resident fish and monitor lizards. What really sets the Ban Sainai apart is the staff. From reception staff, to the cleaners and gardeners, everyone is so warm and friendly. They all stop what they are doing to give you a smile and a greeting. It seems they all care about the resort and their guests - something we did not experience in many of the hotels we stayed in. I do not have anything negative to say about the resort. A fabulous experience - thank you.…
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Khun Pas_Surrey, Greetings from all of us here at Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you so much for your kind review, kind support, kind stay and all the lovely words sharing on this platform. This review of yours had truly been one great inspiring review and a kind gift to us all as hoteliers. And for this, we are so honored to have assisted you as well. Great to hear that you enjoyed this green and private land and resort green concept, the fantastic views, the amazing pool with incredible giant limestone cliff backdrop, the lovely breakfast near the pond rim, the staff from the front to the back that always provided such lovely, warm and friendly gesture all around. Wow, this is truly a great unique point of us. Thank you for sharing this wonderful stay and we really hope to have the chance to seeing you again soon! Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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I stayed at Ban Sanai 5 years ago and I went back so much I had a crush for the place! Everything is still perfect: The rooms on the river have a magnificent view. You can see squirrels, colourful birds, lizards, etc. from the terrace, a pure happiness :) Not to mention the jacuzzi, the infinity pool, the friendliness of the staff and their excellent and varied breakfast. Unlike other hotels in the region, this establishment has a charm that one can only fall in love with. The only downside if I have to mention one is the restaurant which disappointed us a little with the pizza and a small amount of food. Thank you for this superb stay, I recommend it to all.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 7 Feb 2023
Dear Khun Jocelynej985, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and thank you for your kind stay and review shared. Delighted to hear that you had found the paradise though this is not the first time visit. It is always so grateful, so honored to welcome you back to our resort. It is always great to hear that though 5 years passed, we are still strive for the better in terms of the place that is still well kept that created such peaceful holiday amidst nature, the great people whom always providing excellent service with friendliness, the magnificent room view with full of flora, and fauna to enjoy watching. However, we are so sorry that you had found the pizza and amount of food to be little disappointed as the amount is too small in your opinion. We definitely will investigate on this and ensure that this will be improved. Once again, thank you for thinking of us, and missing us after all these years. We are so thankful and so happy to have you back and we only hope to have the next chance to welcome you back again soonest! Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. With warm regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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Khushboo K wrote a review Jan 2023
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Amazing services and high quality of food with superb amenities. The staff of this resort is very humble and helpful. A prompt services. Resort is on best location and good environment. Good facilities for all kind of people.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Jan 2023
Dear Khun Khushbook2023, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and delighted to have you, and to have read this review of yours too. It is always exciting to read how you enjoyed this tropical greenery and beautiful resort we had carefully maintained and taken well care. It is enjoyable to know how the trip of yours had been so well and way better than your expectation especially towards our prompt services, the humble and helpful team, the high quality food offered, the superb amenities as well as the great location and green environment we had long preserved. We really hope to have the next chance to serve you again soonest. If you have any plan to revisit, please do not hesitate to let us know via info@bansainairesort.com for a privilege guest deal. Until we meet again, please stay happily healthy! Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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Excellent hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Welcomed by the staff on arrival, unfortunately unable to check in until later in the day. It was a nice touch that a staff member found us by the pool amongst other guests to say our room was ready. When we entered the room we noticed a congratulations note had been left on the bed, along with flowers which were lovely. The grounds of the hotel are peaceful and quiet, surrounded by wildlife and flowers (which are labelled) and the pool is lovely and warm. It is a serene and picturesque hotel with stunning view of the cliffs over the pool Breakfast is served by the lake which is full of wildlife, fish and lizards which looks beautiful. The shuttle service into the town is a god send and much welcomed at times. It costs approx 150-200 baht on a tuktuk however the shuttle is free and was very punctual. We loved our time in Ban Sainai and would definitely recommend to anybody staying in Ao Nang!…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 23 Jan 2023
Dear Khun Bukers11, Greetings from Ban Sainai Resort Aonang, and delighted to have you, and to have read this review of yours too. It is always exciting to read how you enjoyed this tropical greenery and beautiful resort we had carefully maintained and taken well care. It is enjoyable to know how the trip of yours had been so well and way better than your expectation by all the little touches from the team. Great to hear that you had found the property to be peaceful, pretty, beautiful and the cottage to be spacious, clean and comfortable as well as the team to be very lovely, very attentive to details too. We really hope to have the next chance to serve you again soonest. If you have any plan to revisit, please do not hesitate to let us know via info@bansainairesort.com for a privilege guest deal. Until we meet again, please stay happily healthy! Experience & Unwind; Enjoy Your Peaceful Holiday. Warmest Regards, Ms. Hathaitat Siltrakul & Ban Sainai Team
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PRICE RANGE
US$44 - US$89 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
ThailandKrabi ProvinceKrabi TownAo Nang
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ban Sainai Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Ban Sainai Resort?
Nearby attractions include Ao Nang Mosque (0.4 km), La Belle (0.4 km), and Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ban Sainai Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Ban Sainai Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Ban Sainai Resort?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Ban Sainai Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include 11/1 Thaifood & Cocktail, Curry Palace Restaurant, and @ Ao-nang.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ban Sainai Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Ban Sainai Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Ban Sainai Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Ban Sainai Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Ban Sainai Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ban Sainai Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ban Sainai Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Thai.