Phulay Bay
Dramatic Thai-Moorish architecture meets genuine Southern Thai culture. Soaring teak ceilings, flame-lit walkways, still reflection pools, and hand-painted panels throughout. Intimate scale keeps it feeling personal despite the grandeur — the resort won three Michelin Keys in Thailand's inaugural hotel guide, one of only eight hotels in Thailand to receive that distinction.
Arrive 60 minutes early to your spa appointment — steam room, sauna, and vitality pools are complimentary even without a treatment booked
Why It Matters
The original Ritz-Carlton Reserve, established the brand's hallmarks of theatrical arrival rituals, dedicated 24-hour butler service ('Ton Hong'), no traditional reception desk, and a maximum of 54 accommodations. Received three MICHELIN Keys in Thailand's inaugural hotel guide. Custom 2x4m beds commission bespoke linens to fit — they're so wide you could lie horizontally and not touch the edges.
The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, open since 2009 and designed by Thai architect Lek Bunnag — 54 villas and pavilions that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living on Tubkaek Beach. The arrival ritual alone sets the tone: guests walk through towering indigo walls, emerge into a vast reflection pool, hear a gong and drums, then receive a chilled herbal drink and floral garland before a butler escorts them by golf buggy to their villa. There's no reception desk.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Beach Villa
At 90 sqm, the Beach Villas sit closer to the sand with private pools, outdoor lounging areas, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Private plunge pool screened by mature tropical foliage for privacy. The indoor-outdoor living is the main draw — easy to lose track of time.
90 sqm
Ocean Pavilion
Closer to the shoreline than the Reserve Pavilion, with dedicated sundecks and direct sea views over the Andaman. Contemporary Thai décor throughout. Private veranda with outdoor lounge beds. A step up in location without jumping to a villa category.
Ocean Pavilion Suite
Expands to 150 sqm with two full bathrooms and a separate living room. Ideal for longer stays or those who want proper space to spread out. Sea views from the main rooms, and more room to breathe without going full villa.
150 sqmOceanfront Beach Villa
Same private pool setup as the Beach Villa but with uninterrupted sea views and a stronger connection to the elements. Shaded terraces and oversized daybeds. The step up here is all about sightlines — wake up to limestone karsts and Andaman Sea without anything in between.
Reserve Pavilion
The entry-level accommodation and still genuinely generous. At 90 sqm, you get an oversized bed on a raised platform, sofa lounge, shaded outdoor terrace with daybed, terrazzo soaking tub, separate rain shower, and walk-in wardrobe. Traditional Thai design elements including hand-painted panels. Garden or partial sea views. Every guest gets 24-hour butler service regardless of room type.
90 sqm
Reserve Villa
Between 110–150 sqm, designed for total retreat and surrounded by mature tropical gardens that act as a natural green curtain. The signature feature: two king-sized mattresses combined into one vast custom sleeping platform, so wide that the resort commissions bespoke fitted sheets. Private lap pool running the length of the garden, a shaded terrace with built-in daybed over the pool's edge. Sculptural lotus-shaped bathtub inside; outdoor bath in the back garden with hippopotamus-shaped spouts. Amenities replenished twice daily.
Custom oversized (2 king mattresses combined) · 130 sqmReserve Villa Sea View
Same dramatic Reserve Villa layout — custom mega-bed, private pool, outdoor bath — with the added bonus of uninterrupted views across Phang Nga Bay. Particularly popular for honeymoons and special occasions. Private chef can be arranged on request for fully customized in-villa dining.
130 sqmRoyal Beach Villa
The top accommodation at 150 sqm, sitting directly on the beachfront with panoramic sea views and a private infinity pool. Includes a four-person whirlpool, separate dining area, and full living room. Best suited for special celebrations, extended stays, or anyone for whom the words 'top of the range' are non-negotiable. Private chef service can be arranged.
150 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Traditional Thai fabric-dyeing technique taught by resort instructors. A genuine cultural activity rather than a tourist exercise.
Hands-on class in Southern Thai cooking techniques and flavors with the resort's culinary team. One of the most popular cultural experiences.
Personal chef sets up a private barbecue on Jampoon Beach surrounded by torches and Thai-inspired decoration. Fully personalized menu created by the executive chef. Arranged through your butler.
Private pavilion dining surrounded by water features and thousands of candles with Thai musicians. One of the most theatrical private dining experiences in the resort. The Thai pavilion setting with flickering candlelit walls is something out of a film set.
Yoga sessions on the beach, available each morning. Part of the complimentary activities program alongside Pilates. Private sessions with the Reserve Yogi can be arranged through your butler.
Departs from the resort's private pier at 9am, returns by noon. 20 minutes across the Andaman Sea to Hong Island (meaning 'room' in Thai — named for its stunning central lagoon). Includes swimming, a short hike to a viewpoint, snorkeling, and a chef-prepared picnic on the beach. A fresh coconut and fruit served on the return journey. Half-day total.
Day trip to See Island (famous underwater snorkeling spot), Poda Island (soft white sand, crystal-blue water), and neighboring limestone islands. Arranged by the resort with butler-coordinated logistics.
1-hour speedboat trip to Phi Phi Island. Snorkeling at a secret island, swimming in the Phi Phi Ley lagoon, monkey beach visit, Maya Bay, and optional Phi Phi Don walking tour for local handicraft shopping.
Exclusive guided experience through Krabi's most remote and dramatic landscapes — ancient forests, prehistoric rock formations, hidden caves and lagoons accessible only by foot or small boat. Named for the primeval, untouched quality of the terrain.
Kayak rental available on property for exploring the coastline and mangroves around Tubkaek Beach independently.
One of Thailand's largest coral reefs, spanning the equivalent of four football pitches, at 2–6 meters depth. Parrot fish, puffer fish, and clown fish. 1-hour speedboat from the resort.
A 3-hour experience at an ethical sanctuary that rehabilitates rescued elephants (formerly used in logging and mass-tourism). Guests meet the herd matriarch Elephant Thong, walk through the forest with the herd, prepare and feed them lunch, watch a mud bath, and optionally join the mud spa themselves. Coordinated through the resort as part of its Good Travel program.
Daily supervised activities for children organized around four pillars: Nature, Exploration, Responsibility, and Culture. Includes age-appropriate activities that connect kids with the Thai environment and local traditions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary sun loungers, beach umbrellas, and cabanas on Tubkaek Beach. Beach accessories (hats, etc.) available in villa.
Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces with dedicated catering manager, suitable for corporate retreats and intimate weddings.
High-speed Wi-Fi throughout property and in all villas. Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct.
Full complimentary breakfast for all guests daily 6:30am–11am at Jampoon. Combination of buffet and à la carte. Includes tropical fruits, dim sum, Thai noodle soups, pastries, egg dishes, artisan cheeses, and champagne on ice.
Techno Gym equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, stair climbers, free weights, and weight machines. Locker rooms, sauna, and steam rooms attached.
Valet parking and on-site self-parking both complimentary for guests.
Beachfront infinity pool facing the Andaman Sea, flanked by shaded loungers, daybeds, and free cabanas. Connected to the Plai Fah poolside restaurant. Swim-up bar access. Pool hours 7am–5pm daily.
Evening turndown service includes hand-crafted nightly chocolate artworks hidden under glass bell jars — Thai pavilions, elephants, and other local motifs rendered in chocolate.
Shuttle to/from Krabi International Airport (40km) for ฿3,885 one-way. Shuttle to/from Phuket International Airport (130km) for ฿10,593 one-way. Private car and limousine services also available.
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