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The Racha combines a stunning location with world-class amenities and an environmentally responsible attitude. Facing west, the beach is embraced by a magnificent bay where you’ll witness some of the most spectacular sunsets ever. The island is also famous for its beautiful scenery, natural surroundings and crystal clear waters, so you’re certainly in for a treat! All villas are designed in a minimalist, zen-like style and feature open-air showers, a terrace and comfortable day beds. The resort boasts 2 fantastic pools to laze by, including an infinity pool with sun-deck overlooking the Andaman Sea and a second multi-level free-style pool with waterbeds and Jacuzzi set in lush tropical gardens. There’s also a state-of-the-art spa with treatments galore and a well-equipped fitness centre. Water sports abound, including superb diving and snorkelling amongst colourful coral reefs. Alternatively, book yourself onto a Thai cookery course, play a few rounds of tennis or hire a bike and explore the island to the full. There are several restaurants to choose from, each one priding itself on its very high standard of cuisine. The Fire Grill, by the pool deck, serves pizza and pasta by day then transforms into an elegant fine dining restaurant at night. For barbequed seafood and steaks look no further than the Sunset Beach Restaurant, right at the water’s edge and for sumptuous Thai cuisine, the Earth Café hits the spot exactly! Afterwards, relax with a drink in the Ice Bar against a backdrop of live music – the perfect end to another day in paradise.
Where is it?
Overlooking beautiful Batok beach on Racha Island, only 12 miles south of Phuket. Transfer time from Phuket airport: approx 1 hour 30 min by road and speedboat. See page 204 for further details.
Facilities
The Earth Café (Western/Thai cuisine – breakfast and dinner), the Fire Grill (casual lunch, fine dining for dinner), the Sunset Beach Restaurant (seafood and steaks – lunch and dinner), the Ice Bar (regular live entertainment), in-villa dining available. Multi-level swimming pool with waterbeds and Jacuzzi, infinity edge swimming pool, the Anumba Spa with massage and beauty treatments, sauna, steam room, yoga room, shop and bar, fitness centre. Club del Mar beach club. PADI diving centre, non-motorised water sports including canoeing and snorkelling. Tennis court, mountain bikes for hire, pool table, Thai cooking lessons. 24-hour front desk. Laundry/dry cleaning service.
Room info
85 villas, all with air-conditioning, cable TV, phone, high-speed internet access, mini-bar, tea/coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Deluxe Villas share a detached pavilion and feature a private terrace and spacious bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower. Grand Deluxe Villas are larger and some boast sea views. Grand Deluxe Pool Villas are as above, but with private swimming or plunge pool. Villas with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Minimum stay
7 nights between 20 Dec '12-10 Jan '13.