Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Sharaton Krabi occupies a 40-acre estate, so you will be happy to know that you can ask for a golf car to get around it! The hotel opened in 2003 and was built in the same vein as the other hotels belonging to the group, with comfort and high quality facilities and services being essential. It is just a shame that there is not an Asian touch in sight.
Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort - © Briag Courteaux_EasyVoyage
Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort - © Briag Courteaux_EasyVoyage
The establishment is on Klong Muang Beach, some 20 miles from Krabi Town, which will take you about half an hour to get to by car. It is also about half an hour's drive away from Krabi's airport. Finally, Ao Nang is less than 10 miles away, so you should count on a twenty minute drive to get there.
The 246 rooms are spread throughout several buildings. Whatever the category, the surface area of the room is at least 515 sq ft and each has a terrace or a furnished balcony. The first and second categories are not very different from one another, the only things that change are the location and the interior decor. All are equipped with a television, a safe, air-conditioning, a full minibar with tea and coffee-making facilities, a direct telephone line for international calls, 24-hour room service, a hair-dryer and dressing-gowns. There is also an ironing board and an iron and even flip-flops and slippers are available. As for the bathrooms, they have a grey marble bathtub and sink and hospitality products are provided. Some Thaï woodwork elements give a faint indication of the country that you're in, but they lack in originality.
The Sheraton Krabi occupies eight three-floor buildings and is not exactly what you would call a small family establishment. Nevertheless, the massive estate enables guests to do their own thing without disturbing one other. The hotel lobby, which is entirely decked out in wood and white clothe, cleverly mixes round and square shapes to offer a harmonious, eminently contemporary ensemble. The whole area opens out onto a vast, lush garden. Close to the beach, you will find two swimming pools, each of which has deck chairs and parasols laid around it, but if you want a bit of privacy you can always wander off a little further away.
In terms of relaxation, the Mandara Spa, member of the Starwood Spa Collection family, includes 6 treatment rooms dotted around a very pleasant patio. Each one has an outdoor space with a bathtub. The staff only use natural products for the treatments.
In terms of cuisine, it is difficult not to find something that you like here. The main restaurant, the Mangosteen's, is open for all three meals of the day. In the morning, it offers a buffet breakfast, and for lunch and dinner, meals are served a la carte. However, in the height of the season, dinner is also sometimes served as a buffet. As far as the cuisine is concerned, there are some local dishes, but the rest is mainly international. If you prefer Mediterranean cuisine, head for the Gecko's with it's pizza oven and numerous menus. The Deck is also a nice place to enjoy a poolside snack at any time of the day. Finally, the Malati, open in the evening, offers a mix of Indian and Thaï dishes.
The Sheraton is on Klong Muang Beach and enjoys a 1.2 mi stretch of beach. Plastic deck chairs accompanied by mattresses are available for guests in front of the hotel. The view is magnificent. There are no parasols to provide shade but the trees that line the beach are perfectly suitable. The sand is fine and the coast is protected by the wind, however the slope in the sea is relatively shallow.
The guests who stay in the club rooms or the suites have a lounge for their own exclusive use. Refreshments are served there throughout the day, as well as cocktails and tea at certain hours. Internet access is free of charge. Furthermore, a huge marquis in the middle of the garden is used to hold various events.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
tennis, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, football, volleyball, beach volley, basketball, golf, mountain bike, sailing, kayak, water-polo, surfing, windsurfing, fitness, sports
Anonyme.
Superbe Hotel avec splendide piscine et plage privée , Trés belles prestations dans les chambres .
Mascote de l'Hotel ; Services et transport
Aucun je n'ai pas de bémol en relation avec cet hotel car je l'ai trouvé exclusif et à un prix trés raisonable.
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