Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Nature reserve
Proposal/romance packages available
Free bicycles on site
Comprehensive recycling policy
Area rugs in public areas
No single-use plastic water bottles
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Incredible views
Great hospitality
Cons:
Misleading beach access
Check-out procedures are inconvenient

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some concerns raised about room check-out procedures.
Service
9.99
The hospitality of the staff was incomparable, accommodating requests quickly.
Location
9.06
Hotel is central for visiting sites, but misleading advertising on beach access.
Room Quality
9.51
Amazing views and comfortable stay.
Amenities
9.54
Excellent fitness facilities and clean pools.
Value for Money
9.5
High quality provided for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Food was fresh, healthy, and beautifully presented.
Overall Experience
9.52
Fantastic stay that exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:46

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation at Varana Hotel Krabi, nestled by pristine beaches and breathtaking scenery.

Indulgent Spa Retreat
Unwind in our full-service spa, where expert therapists offer a range of rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials tailored just for you.

Culinary Delights
Savor mouthwatering dishes at our two on-site restaurants, followed by a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge. Don’t forget our complimentary breakfast buffet served daily, ensuring you start your day right!

Modern Comforts
Stay in one of our 141 elegantly designed rooms, featuring air conditioning, minibars, and luxurious bedding. Enjoy entertainment on a 55-inch Smart TV while complimentary Wi-Fi ensures you stay connected.

Book your stay at Varana Hotel Krabi today and indulge in an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 10

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 76 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.06
Room Quality: 9.51
Amenities: 9.54
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.52
T
TIM partner
10
Pros:

This place is amazing!
The Olympic sized pool is spectacular. Breakfast was perfect with a beautiful view

Highly recommend.

It has to be the best hotel in the area

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
J
Jana Valerie partner
10
Pros:

The hospitality of the staff was incomparable. Whenever we made a request, they accommodated quickly. The views were amazing from the room and the activities were incredible

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Jason
10
Pros:

Excellent

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
D
Didier friends
2
Pros:

Fake advertising!! The hotel is not on the beach and does NOT have direct access to it despite claim on it web site and on Expedia including fake photo trying to prove otherwise!!( pics of beach from a business they collaborate with. You have to cross a busy road to get to the beach !!
2) there are no elevators to reach the reception or the breakfast restaurant!!
3) they make you wait when you check out until they have checked the room to make sure you did not take the TV with you ?!! And forcefully tell you to wait “ because that is the procedure “!!!
Definitely not a 5 star property and should not be allowed to make false claims as being on the beach !!!

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
K
Kashif family
10
Pros:

Great hotel in a great area that’s central for seeing all the sites in krabi.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
L
Lars
10
Great hotel
Pros:

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Varana – a hotel that truly exceeded our expectations. The entire experience was marked by calmness, quality, and exceptional hospitality. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay, and we felt genuinely well taken care of from beginning to end.

The fitness facilities are some of the best I’ve seen at any hotel, and the food was both healthy and delicious. It was especially impressive that much of the food is produced on-site – fresh, local, and sustainable. Breakfast was varied and beautifully presented, with plenty of healthy and tasty options.

The pools were clean, beautiful, and relaxing, and the Beach Club connected to the hotel was a cool and stylish spot with a great vibe and high standards.

A big thank you to the entire team at Varana

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
K
Kevin partner
6
Pros:

Varana Hotel Krabi has the potential to be a wonderful hotel. However, during my stay there it was evident that the hotel was simply not ready -- not that the hotel rooms are not fully built (they are and they are wonderful), more so the activity areas. Multiple fitness/health areas were still under construction, there were three different schedules for activities that never matched, some of the "fitness courses" were either closed or had not been built, and every activity had an additional fee if you wanted to partake. While I understand that this may be because I visited during the low season, the lack of a "complete" hotel should have been stated. The hotel is just not ready for visitors who want to take advantage of the different offerings that Varana advertises.

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Jeremy
10
Amazing Place
Pros:

It was brilliant. Outstanding facilities and great onsite food at the restaurants. Will definitely return

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
J
Jenna
10
Pros:

Nice quiet location, you are able to relax and not think about work. Food is great on the resort or off the resort. Breakfast is amazing. I had my doubts but a solo half day trip to the outlying is a very good deal and much needed. Great way to see the island at your own pace. It could get crowded with other tourists and having a private boat is nice. Go during off season. It’s not crowded and the vide is very chill. Shout to all the staff and Albert who are patient and want you to have a nice and relaxing time.

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
E
Edita
10
Pros:

Amazing stay, beautiful property, very good breakfast with a lot of options. Beach accessible. Rooms super clean, beautifully decorated and designed.

2025-05-13 via Nuitee
V
Valentina
10
Pros:

perfect

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

We stayed for 4 nights in the luxe plus room with pool view (we were upgraded from luxe pool view) and we had a view of the sea from the balcony as well which was a lovely surprise (room 241)! The pools were great - we spent a lot of time there with our 2 year old. The food is also excellent - definitely recommend the pizza if you want a break from Thai! We went to the naam spa experience which was incredible, and also ate at the sala restaurant - great view of the sunset and everything was delicious, especially the spicy grilled chicken! The location is ideal as its at a beautiful quiet beach but there are still plenty of restaurants, massage places, longboat tours etc and a 7-11 nearby. The hotel staff were so friendly and really made our stay feel special. We're already planning our next visit! Thank you, Varana!

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
X
Xilin family_with_children
10
Pros:

Love the breakfast. Very beautiful hotel, like the plantation in the hotel.

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Omg!! Seriously this was my second time staying in Varana. And they can never let me down. I was so happy with every facility and service. Definitely coming back!!💕

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
R
rabih
10
Pros:

Highly recommended

2025-04-03 via Nuitee
G
Gregory family
10
Pros:

Excellent place that is pure heaven. The food was so yummy and the pools were great.

We would go back again for sure!!

2025-03-29 via Nuitee
C
Cyril
10
Pros:

Located on the west side of Krabi only 15 mins away from the night market. The facility has a lot of physical activities with an olympic swimming pool, boxing ring and a gym (indoor and outdoor).

2025-03-28 via Nuitee
K
Kirstie
10
Gorgeous hotel
Pros:

This was the perfect start to our Thailand holiday. A beautiful hotel, clean and comfortable. We loved the range of wellness activities on offer without it feeling like a ‘wellness retreat’. The staff are incredible and can’t do enough to help you, super polite and friendly. We also loved the beach club across the road where Varana guests get free use of the beach beanbags. Perfect hotel in a great location.

2025-03-12 via Nuitee
C
Clare
10
Luxury last 3 days of honeymoon
Pros:

This was just luxury for our last 3 nights of honeymoon the horizon sea view room was perfect, the bedding was the most comfortable & the best sleep we’ve ever had! The staff were all so friendly & the food was incredible, breakfast had so much choice the eggs Benedict cooked to perfection. We ate at Sala restaurant & by the pool also & both meals were fantastic. We can recommend the Lamb chops. We really can’t fault this hotel, the facilities, staff, food & rooms were all excellent to finish our holiday. The location was good for us & the beach club just across the road was a perfect spot on the beach. We actually booked this 2 weeks before as our original choice hotel on its own beach & needed a speedboat to get to suddenly started to get some really poor reviews & we were getting worried but we are so glad we changed to the Varana as it really was top class

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
S
Sébastien
10
Pros:

One may say it is expensive for thailande… but it worths the price. The hotel is incredible, really. Depending on what you are looking for, but Klhong Muang beach is not crowded at all compared to Ao nang. So peacefull with some good restaurants on the beach.
Restaurants of the hotel are expensive compared to ones outside, indeed, but quality of the food is way higher.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee