The Racha
Resort in Rawai
5-Star Resort
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this resort
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Racha's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
The Racha offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.
An outdoor tennis court, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Racha's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
The Racha offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.
This Ko Racha Yai resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor tennis court, a health club, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Rawai
Available Rooms
Deluxe King
1 King • 463 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Grand Deluxe Villa
1 King • 581 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Pool Suite
1 King • 926 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Grand Deluxe Pool Villa Beachfront
1 King • 581 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Grand Pool Suite Seaview
1 Queen • 1001 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Reviews
5.0
Amazing location and overall vibe of the resort, quiet and relaxing few days.
Would recommend to improve the Speed Boat transfer, having no ladder to climb on vs having to use the tyre attached to the dock was surprising along with the food on the menus needs a refreshed approach to make the experience even better.
2.5
Overall stay was excellent however there are very limited food options, though the main restaurant is really delicious.. service was really satisfying my little kid suffered from Rota ( most likely not from the hotel as we stayed in phuket before going to The racha) and the nurse was extremely helpful, sweet and provided all medications needed for the condition until we went back to Phuket..
5.0
The property is gorgeous, the racha has a unique arrival lounge.
The property feels like it is a world away and has the 5 stars to make the stay unbelievable. The pool villas are devine
1.0
We stayed there about 15 years ago. It was great. Now..it's a dirty run down hole. The 100s or day tourist that ruin the xperience compound the disaster. We booked 7 nights and left after 1. It's just awful....I mean awful, terrible.
5.0
Very nice.
The sunset restaurant on the beach was never open but we soon learnt that it was not part of the hotel.
Boat trips were available but as they were expensive they were regularly cancelled on the day of the trip.
Internet availability was awful. It was very slow and you had to sign in to each area of the hotel you were in. Each sign in only lasted a day so a bit disappointed really.
On site Hotel Spa was very good.
2.5
Very good👍
5.0
Property is bang on blue sea and white sand beach, property is very beautiful and well kept and service is very good.
5.0
Great property. Staff was helpful and excellent. Rooms were spacious and amenities were ample. Great view in front. Lots activities available. Would definitely come again
5.0
Beautiful view.
2.5
The hotel and the staff are just perfect. Everyday the staff has kind attentions. The beach is beautiful, the food delicious and the villas have high European comfort standards. We were so delighted that we extended our stay twice!
2.5
It was perfect and nice. The only thing to comment is the turist comming in with boats every day to see the island on the beach and They where very loud, even made the beach dirty. That was not relaxing. But the resort was amazing and great service.
2.5
Unbelievably beautiful resort with emerald ocean. We stayed in two bedroom suite with private pool partially ocean view. It was very spacious. All staffs are kind. Food was quite pricey but quality of food was great all the time. snorkeling was amazing at racha beach. We were scheduled to stay for three nights but after we found out there is nothing surround the resort, we asked hotel to shorten our stay. it was hard procedure but hotel finally agreed to our request. very pleasant stay. worth the money!
2.5
I am reluctant to give a good rating as I want to keep the Racha to ourselves! Wonderful place. Complete revitalisation. Really friendly and helpful staff. Lovely food and spa. Perfect for our wedding anniversary.
1.0
Worst resort we’ve been at so far and we’ve been to many. Wayyyy too overpriced and not worth your money. Food is garbage and overpriced. Nothing was good here . The beach was the best thing . Never recommending this resort to anyone
5.0
Simply awesome
2.5
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Racha. When day-trippers flooded the beach, it was nice to have on the grounds to relax in that were not accessible by them. We were greeted with a nice bottle of wine in our room as well as a little treat every night with turn-down service. This made us feel special. My mom and sister had a very unrelaxing massage experience but management rectified the situation. Other than that, the only real complaint is that the food is a bit inconsistent at Sunset Beach Restaurant. My mom enjoyed her veg curry both times, but I did not like my pad thai when I ordered it (too saucy), however, it was good when my brother-in-law ordered it a few days later. The same went with their dinner menu (items either over-cooked or under-cooked). Overall, a wonderful experience at a sustainable, 5-star resort. I would definitely return and recommend the Racha to others.
5.0
Very nice staff. Can feel that the hotel cares about making good impression to guests.
4.0
the hotel provides good services given it is located in an isolated island. the beach adjacent to the hotel is very swimmer friendly, pristine sands, turquoise sea water and the staff are very friendly and helpful. it is a wonderful time though the restuarant selection is a bit limit and the complex itslf is a little dated. if you enjoy the beach the downsides can easily outweighed by the awesome beach.
2.5
Its an amazing location. White sand beaches and crystal clear water. It does get crowded with public between 11:30 AM and 4 PM. But other times its very private. You can snorkel & dive right on the island coast.
2.5
One of the best resort I have stayed in the region! The beach is picturesque and accessible from the resort. The resort have private benches only for hotel guest which is excellent. Staff are all helpful and polite as expected from a 5 stars resort and they never disappoint. I will highly recommend The Racha resort for couples looking for a nice and quiet getaway! Just take note and do your research of the right season to go before booking. Thumbs up for all the staff that I encountered during my stay!
2.5
Outstanding hotel. One of the best I’ve ever stayed in. Stunning location, lovely staff and great room.
2.5
Outstanding hotel. One of the best I’ve ever stayed in.
Stunning location, lovely staff and great room.
1.0
Amazing location and a nice change after coming to phuket and her surrounding islands for more than 12 years.We had one small issue with our room which was fixed - although with a little difficulty initially. It was rainy season so getting around the island was not easy due to large mud puddles and my fear of monitor lizards...... but they had ATVs nearby which was a great way to look around.There were a couple of minimarts on the island (no atm that I noticed) and a few additional restaurants of you like basic street food. The hotel food was great - we stayed 5 days so by the 5th day the menu was a bit predictable - not a complaint - just something to be mindful of.The only downside was that ithe resort and surrounding beaches (day trippers) seemed to be a resort only for Chinese?? And I felt not so much a tourist in Thailand but rather a foreigner in China.Other than the boards of daytrippers swimming in life jackets - the beaches were stunning
2.0
Amazing location and a nice change after coming to phuket and her surrounding islands for more than 12 years.
We had one small issue with our room which was fixed - although with a little difficulty initially.
It was rainy season so getting around the island was not easy due to large mud puddles and my fear of monitor lizards...... but they had ATVs nearby which was a great way to look around.
There were a couple of minimarts on the island (no atm that I noticed) and a few additional restaurants of you like basic street food.
The hotel food was great - we stayed 5 days so by the 5th day the menu was a bit predictable - not a complaint - just something to be mindful of.
The only downside was that ithe resort and surrounding beaches (day trippers) seemed to be a resort only for Chinese?? And I felt not so much a tourist in Thailand but rather a foreigner in China.
Other than the boards of daytrippers swimming in life jackets - the beaches were stunning
2.5
Amazing stay in the racha. I hope to visit again asap!!
2.5
The racha is placed in island. so It's not easy to get there. but it was worth to get there. beautiful islands, sees, hotels. when I was in the pool in my room(2bed room) , the view was amazing. I really loved it. I'm planning to go to the racha again
1.5
Check out process will leave you waiting around. It was an awkward experience where they made us feel like everything needed to be checked before we left. Loading out to the boat was late when they pushed us to make sure we were there an hour before we actually left
1.3
We have a 3 year old daughter but all hotel stuffs were very frindly and we could enjoy our stay, We were there between dry and rainy season but weather was luckily good and rate was good also for low season . The best beach resort ever by far!
1.3
Extremely nice hotel. We will definitely be going back!
2.5
The Racha provided a wonderful holiday experience. Great staff, lsoacious and airy accommodation, high-quality food and plenty of activities (spa, gym, water sports) for those not simply content with lying by the pool or on the beach. Very highly recommended.
2.5
The Racha provided a wonderful holiday experience. Great staff, lsoacious and airy accommodation, high-quality food and plenty of activities (spa, gym, water sports) for those not simply content with lying by the pool or on the beach. Very highly recommended.
0.5
I was in Thailand for a 24 days vacation and my stay in the racha was the worst among all other hotels since I stayed in about seven different hotels. We got a food poisoning from one of their restaurants, I called the hotel late night around 2 am so they sent some medicines, I thought Ill be find but after that I was still sick so I had to call them in the morning to see the nurse and she was available aound 9am. She prescribed me a couple of medicines and a special diet. Its a five stars hotel and food is not clean. the next day my wife and my son were sick as well 10 days after our trip to the Racha and after that our entire to Thailand trip has flipped to a terrible experience.
2.5
The hotel is exquisite in every way - beautiful architecture, turquoise waters, great staff, beach front restaurants and bars and a lovely spa. We went with our teenage daughters and we all had a wonderful time. It is perfect for a relaxing vacation and the diving on location is fantastic.
2.5
Our vacation at The Racha has been one of the best we have ever had! From the airport pick-up and drop off service (including the speed boat ride to the island) and the natural beauty of The Ko Racha Yei , we LOVED it all! The service was outstanding, our villa was well maintained and had everything we needed. The food was very good and there were plenty of choices and from varied cousins. We really enjoyed that all the facilities were available on short notice and all included in our stay. Although the resort does not have specifically designed children areas/ playgrounds, our four year old LOVED the pools and the beach and could not have enough of playing and studying the native animals around.
2.5
This place is beautiful! A short boatride from Phuket. You can snorkle on the beach infront of the resort. The water is so clear.
2.0
Not a private beach , people comes around all day. Breakfast is good. Great service. Love this place
2.5
Rooms are very clean. The best thing was the movie library that kept us occupied on this island, so much so that we are spoilt for choices on what to watch ! The staff are very nice, special shout out to Devan - the GM and Monika from F&B , whom we enjoyed chatting to very much as they share their experiences and stories at Racha. Not forgetting the hotel's adorable cats Samli and Wan! They are gorgeous ! Do not worry if you afraid of cats as they can't be bothered with you much either. Haha !
2.5
Had an arrangement for a pick up to their chalong pier lounge. Everything is perfect with a BMW limousine drive to their lounge and check in starts even before you reach your Hotel at Ratcha island. Serve with complimentary dessert & coffee and everything is so professional and efficient. Had a short walk to the pier where we are fetch by some charter TUK TUK taxi to their pier where we board the speed boat and miracally the speed boat look exceptionally clean and comfortable despite the rough tide. Reach the island was behind of Ratcha Beach and there is a small open air bus to bring us to the Lobby. Check in with no hassle and went to our room.
Booked a Beach view with infinite pool but not what i expect from here because it does seem abit different in picture and the price are much high than normal. Rooms are clean & big, with Juccuzzi bath, a seperate living room with a transparent Glass door where you can see the pool but view to the sea slightly block but overall it is good.
White sand, crystal clear blue water, blue sky, slightly abit crowd due to travel agency bring people here & there but it is perfect in the morning where the whole beach belong to you :)
Overall i love the hotel!
2.5
I surprised my partner by taking her here for our honeymoon. It was an AMAZING experience!
2.5
One of the best location hotels in the world. We love this resort. It was my second time back to the racha and I think it's one of the best resorts in the area. I have visited Phuket 6 times and stayed in about 15 hotels here. It's no1 in my book. You cannot go wrong booking this resort.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Rawai?
The average price for a rental in Rawai is $82 per night. This rental is $474 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Racha. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Racha. Enjoy the water!
Is The Racha pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Racha?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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