Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Located on southern Thailand's west coast along the Andaman Sea, Krabi Province is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Visitors flock to Krabi for its beaches, some featuring sheer cliff walls ideal for rock climbing, islands and natural beauty. The area's draw as a tourist destination provides visitors with ample budget hotel choices, but keep in mind that prices fluctuate throughout the year according to demand.
The Ao-nang Grand Inn in Krabi Province puts guests in the small village of Ao-nang, within five minutes walking distance to the beach at Phranang Bay. All rooms come with air-condition or ceiling fans, cable television, refrigerators and complimentary wireless Internet. Free coffee is available everyday; the hotel serves an American-style breakfast for an additional fee. Guests can book train, bus and boat tickets, as well as travel tours through the hotel. During the low-season, room rates begin at 600 Baht (approximately $18.50); guests who book over the Internet receive a 5 percent discount (rates and information as of May 2010).
Ao-nang Grand Inn
235 Moo 2
Ao-Nang Beach
Muang Krabi 81000
Thailand
011-66-75-637295
krabiaonanggrandinn.com
Guests of the Ao Nang Home Stay hotel in Krabi stay in a contemporary Thai house only 10 minutes from the beach. The hotel offers air-condition and fan rooms. Rooms with A/C have free wireless Internet, hot water showers, cable television, a private balcony and a refrigerator. Rooms with fans feature cold water showers, private balconies and refrigerators. The hotel has a lush tropical garden where guests can relax. The price of a fan room during the low season began at 400 Baht ($12.30) as of May 2010. An A/C during the same period began at 700 Baht ($21.60).
Ao Nang Home Stay
262/2 Leela Valley
Ao Nang Road Soi 11
A. Muang Krabi 81000
Thailand
011-66-81-732-1273
aonanghomestay.com
The Blue House Hotel offers three types of guest rooms--Superior Double, Deluxe Double and Family. This modern-styled boutique hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi sits less than a five-minute walk from the ocean. Guests can enjoy the hotel's movie lounge, tourist services and onsite laundry services. The hotel's restaurant serves International, Italian and Thai dishes. Rooms feature private bathrooms, flat-screen televisions, complimentary Internet access and coffee and tea makers. As of May 2010, room rates began at 600 Baht ($18.50) during the off-season.
Blue House Hotel
420/8 Moo 2
Ao Nang
Muang Krabi, 81000
Thailand
011-66-75- 63-7373
aonangbluehouse.com