Amy Adejokun
Section editor
As its name suggests, the Tubkaak is a charming little hotel located in Krabi. It opened in 2003 and the few facilities dotted around its 6-acre property have been designed to provide guests with the highest levels of comfort. It is worth bearing in mind that the hotel is not recommended for children though, and its clientele actually consists entirely of couples.
The Tubkaak Boutique Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
The Tubkaak Boutique Resort - © EASYVOYAGE
The Tubkaak Boutique Resort is next to Tub Kaek Beach, a 17 mi, half-hour journey from Krabi Town. As for Krabi airport, it's around 24 mi away, so it will take you around 40 minutes to get there . Ao Nang, for those who would like to visit, is 11 mi away (around 20 minutes by car).
The 42 rooms are divided into five categories and distributed around small one-floor buildings. The generous floor areas range from 431 sq ft to 2131 sq ft, with the superior rooms on the ground floor and the deluxe rooms on the first floor. Inside, everything is made of wood and the bed is raised on a low platform. As far as equipment is concerned, the rooms are provided with all the amenities you could need: a television, air-conditioning, a fan, a hair-dryer, bathrobes, a direct international telephone line, a safe, and room service from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. There is also a free and well-stocked minibar with tea and coffee-making facilities. A lovely surprise also awaits you in the bathroom: a whole section of it is outdoors! The bathtub and shower are separate, and hospitality products are provided.
After having passed through a beautiful entrance on stilts, you will reach a charming outdoor lobby with a simple wooden roof and the gentle sound of music in the background. The decor is full of features in the traditional style of the south of Thailand. The sea can be seen in the background from the reception, which is surrounded by a pool with water lilies down below. The lounge is very comfortably furnished with large sofas, wall seats and armchairs. The hotel blends pretty well with its natural surroundings and has even managed to keep most of the trees that were growing on the property before it was developed. On the lower floor, you will find a round swimming pool -with a few deck chairs and parasols set around it - which is the focus of life at this hotel that is like a little residence. The Tubkaak also has a spa consisting of four rooms, two of which are indoor, the other two outdoor. The speciality is the Tom Yum massage, which lasts two hours.
The Arundina restaurant is open all day, serving breakfast as a buffet and the other meals on an a la carte basis. The setting, surrounded by little beach-side pools, is perfect for lunch in the shade, but it is also a great place to catch the sunset. The tables are laid out under a pergola, on stilts or on the sand itself. The cuisine is a mixture of international and Thai dishes. The bar has a happy hour from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and a band plays at dinnertime every evening except on Mondays, when a traditional Thai show is performed.
Although Tub Kaek Beach is a public place, the hotel has laid large cushions on the sand for guests to enjoy, but deckchairs and parasols are not provided. The beach is large enough for lots of people, the sand is fine and the landscape beautiful. At low tide, the sea outlines a vast area that stretches out of sight. The slope is a bit too gentle to swim though; rather than training your freestyle, it's quite a nice place to splash around in. The area gets very little wind and is very quiet - the ideal place to relax!
A WiFi connection is available throughout the hotel.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, keep fit, spa, Turkish bath, wellness
gym, volleyball, beach volley, golf, mountain bike, kayak, water-polo, fitness, sports
Olivier L.
Superbe hôtel ! qui se fond dans la nature et le long d'une superbe plage tranquille !
Hôtel idéal pour se reposer et passer des vacances tranquilles !
Un peu éloigné du centre ville
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