Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, on a quiet bay in Krabi facing the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay.
Ritz-Carlton Reserve · Krabi & Koh Lanta · Phuket & Krabi
A sense of the place
Why it's in the collection
Because the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve lies on a quiet bay in Krabi, its villas and pavilions with private pools facing the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay across the water – and the house holds five-star standing.
- On a quiet bay in Krabi, facing Phang Nga Bay; the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
- Villas and pavilions with private pools; the beach on the bay; the Reserve spa.
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star 2026 for the hotel; Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 selection; holds five-star standing.
The neighborhood
Krabi & Koh Lanta
The coast and islands across the bay from Phuket, with Krabi's own airport and the boats. Here are Tubkaek and the quiet bays of Krabi facing the Hong Islands, the cliffs of Railay and Phranang, and Koh Lanta to the south.
- Krabi International Airport, thirty minutes by car.
- Ao Nang and the boats to Railay, forty minutes by car.
- Tubkaek beach and the Hong Islands, ten minutes by car.
“The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, on a quiet bay in Krabi facing the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay.”
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