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The World’s 100 Best Hotels

Phulay Bay

Krabi, Thailand

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HOTELS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 9 2026

Top 10No. 1 in Thailand

Phulay Bay

A Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort on a bay in Krabi, with grounds set above the Andaman Sea and limestone cliffs behind. It offers large private pool villas, a personal butler for each stay, and calm, quiet grounds.

Highlights

  • Private pool villas
  • Pool Bar by the water
  • Limestone cliff sea setting

Good to know

  • Check-in takes place in the villa; there is no reception desk
  • Free daily Hong Island trip

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