Ban Raya

Overview

Location

Rates & Reservations

Ban Raya, Phuket is a resort on the Island of Racha Yai which is situated 12 km south of Phuket Island on the south west coast of Thailand. The Resort is situated 2 minutes walk away from a lovely snorkeling & diving beach and 20 minutes walk away from the main beach and boat anchorage.

Racha Yai is a beautiful unspoiled and unsophisticated Island. The ideal place to get away from it. There are no roads and hence no traffic. It is a small island so walking is easy and enjoyable.

Ban Raya consists of 60 acres on the south east corner of Phuket island. The resort sits on a headland and the property streches down to two bays. The first Ao Konkare has some of the best diving and snorkeling in the region and the other, Ao Tue, has beautiful white sands and shallow safe water for swimming and snorkeling. Ao Tue also has safe sheltered moorings in the Green season when the popular west coast bay, Ao Paktok, tends to be exposed to the south west monsoon.

Getting to Racha is part of the experience and guests can choose from a number of alternatives. Fast speed boats whisk guests and visitors there in about 20 mins but a more leisurely way is by traditional longtail which takes about 1-2 hours. Daily speed boat service is available in the high season or guests can hire their own speed boat. Longtails are available at any time but may be dependent on the weather particularly in the Green season. Most daily services depart from Phuket in the morning and return late afternoon. In order to meet flight schedules etc. it may be necessary to spend a night in Phuket.

This can be arranged by the resort. Many international guests like to combine their holiday with a few days in Phuket where they can indulge in the nightlife and shopping. There are no shops on Racha island but a limited range of toiletries and souvenirs are available at Ban Raya. Day trips to Phuket for shopping or sight seeing can be arranged.

Rooms

Rooms & Facilities

Ban Raya only has 38 rooms situated in a garden atmosphere so that everyone has a feeling of space and relaxation.

24 rooms are air-conditioned and all have en-suite bathrooms and are furnished to international standards. Showers are cool and refreshing and the emphasis is on maintaining the natural environment at Ban Raya.

Communication with the outside world is not encouraged and there are no telephones in the rooms but a public telephone is available on the resort for those who must keep in touch.

Facilities

The main restaurant at Ban Raya specialists in healthy eating using the freshest of local produce from both land and sea. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty and other dietary requirements can be catered for.
A feature of Ban Raya is their specially selected menus at both Lunch and Dinner but an A La Carte menu is always available and meals can be served at any time from 7am till 10pm.A beach bar is situated on the beach at Ao Tue where a selection of refreshments and snacks is available for those who wish stay on the beach. Both restaurants have bar facilities and there is a good selection of Beer, Wines and Spirits.

However because of the island location stocks are limited but special requirements will be catered for as far as possible. The emphasis is on personal service.

(Electricity service commences at 6:00pm to 8:30am)

Conference

Ban Raya has a private facility to accommodate conferences or private functions. The facility is situated adjacent to Ao Konkare and has both indoor and outdoor facilities with a separate kitchen to cater for special requirements if required. This is the perfect "Get Away" for executives wishing a peaceful environment for that important meeting or activities based weekend. With nature walks, healthy eating and some of the best sea based activities that you could imagine.

Fishing

The sea around Racha Yai and its neighbor Racha Noi is famous for game fishing and trips can be arranged at the resort.

Diving

While snorkeling equipment is available at the resort for guests, arrangements can be made for those who wish to dive in what is possibly the best location in the area. Many guests come to Racha for the diving particularly during the High Season.