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The Racha, located along Batok Beach, offers luxurious villas with breathtaking sea views. A 35-minute speedboat ride from Chalong Bay, this peaceful resort has an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Spacious villas feature clean white architectural lines which complement the crystal blue backdrop of the Andaman Sea. With large private terraces, the elegant villas are equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Located on Racha Yai Island, The Racha provides charged scheduled speedboat trips to Chalong Bay. From there, it is about 35 mi to Phuket International Airport. Anumba Spa provides private treatment rooms where guests can enjoy pampering body massage and flower baths. For a refreshing workout, there is a modern gym, yoga lessons and tennis courts available. Fresh barbecued seafood and steaks, accompanied by sea breeze, can be enjoyed at Sunset Beach Restaurant. Other dining options incldue international food at Earth Cafe, fine dining at Fire Grill and cocktails at Ice Bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Fishing


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Frances
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Great location and wonderful staff. Nice little touches and different tasty food options. You can do as little or as much as you are comfortable with.
  • Nawaf
    Kuwait Kuwait
    This is our second visit to the island. The hotel is beautiful in all respects. The cleanliness, attention, reception, and the staff are very kind and polite. It was a very enjoyable stay at paradise .. And I will visit the place for the third...
  • Lola-abd
    Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
    We like everything! Amazing beach, excellent food, very nice staff, good facilities. It was wonderful vacation!

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Earth Café
    • Cuisine
      Thai • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Fire Grill
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Resort Facilities at The Racha
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Burmese
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules

The Racha takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
THB 1,235.85 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
THB 2,472 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The boat transfer schedule will take effect from September 11, 2023, till further notice.

Transfers: The estimated traveling time is 1 hour from Phuket International Airport to Chalong Pier and 30 - 40 minutes to The Racha by speedboat. The traveling time may vary and is subject to traffic and weather conditions.

From Chalong Pier to The Racha (Racha Yai Island) 11.30am* 1.00pm 4.00pm*

The Racha (Racha Yai Island) to Chalong Pier 8.00am* 11.00am 3.00pm*

* The 11.30am, 4pm scheduled boat from Chalong pier to The Racha and 8am, 3pm scheduled boat from The Racha to Chalong pier is limited to 20 seats and subject to seat availability only.

The above schedule may change subject to weather and sea conditions, but the boat will not leave earlier than advertised as above in any case.

Kindly book the boat seat in advance at least 24 hours before arrival to ensure availability. Please contact Reservation staff via reservation@theracha.com.

Important Notice: We recommend guests to arrive at The Racha’s Chalong Lounge at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled boat departure time. The Chalong Lounge offers guests a retreat-like place to freshen up and check-in prior to boat transfer to the resort. Guests will enjoy complimentary amenities – including welcome drinks, beverages, light snacks, complimentary Wi-Fi, charging stations, reading materials and shower facilities.

For safety reasons, we do not operate the boat at night. The Racha will be happy to assist guests in making alternative arrangements for overnight stay in Phuket in the event of late arriving flights or delays but will not be financially responsible. The safety of our guests is paramount and in the event of unsafe adverse sea conditions, The Racha may temporarily cease boat transfers until weather conditions improve. Every effort will be made to assist our guests with alternative arrangements until the situation is considered safe for boat transfers to operate.

Guests are advised to book their departure flights accordingly allowing sufficient time for preflight check-in and formalities.

The Racha Chalong Lounge, is just before the pier parking lot, there is a big standing signage “The Racha” outside. The Lounge staff can be reached for assistance before departing from pier.

Address: 42/12-13 Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 Thailand, (view map) Tel: +66 (0) 76 381 687 or +66 (0) 76 381 739 (operating hours 8.00am – 5.00pm Thailand time)

If you have any concerns, please email us at reservation@theracha.com or call us at +66 (0) 76 383 566 (operating hours 8.00am – 6.00pm Thailand time).

FAQs about The Racha

  • Check-in at The Racha is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at The Racha include:

    • Villa
    • Suite
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The Racha offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Entertainment staff
    • Happy hour
    • Bicycle rental
    • Locker rooms
    • Steam room
    • Cooking class
    • Tennis equipment
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach

  • The Racha has 2 restaurants:

    • Earth Café
    • Fire Grill

  • The prices at The Racha may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Racha is 500 feet from the center of Ko Racha Yai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Racha on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Racha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Racha is popular with guests booking family stays.