The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort – Hotel Review – Business Insider

• My husband and I chose to honeymoon in Thailand as it allowed us to mix adventure with relaxing beach time and stay at high-end luxury resorts for far cheaper than in most other countries. 
• We made Krabi our first beach stop because of its pristine beaches, idyllic resorts, and attainable price points without the gritty party reputation found in places like Phuket.
• We booked The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort as it was top-rated on sites such as Trip Advisor, had a gorgeous beachfront location with easy access to nearby islands for day trips, and it offered luxury amenities like private pool villas, and perks such as free breakfast, activities, and wellness classes.
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Much like a wedding, a honeymoon requires a lot of planning. You must set a budget, decide when to travel, choose a destination, research and book hotels and flights, and that’s all before even thinking about activities.

My husband and I chose Thailand for our honeymoon for many reasons. Namely, how easy it would be to mix adventure with beach time, as well as how affordable luxury hotels and flights were. My goal: fly premium economy and stay at five-star hotel rooms with deep soaking tubs and private pools, for the best price possible.

We kicked things off in Bangkok before heading north to Chiang Mai. While I loved exploring both cities, after a cumulative week I was exhausted. Jet lagged, and still recovering from the excitement and busy period leading up to my wedding, I was ready to hit the beach and do absolutely nothing. 

Thankfully, our next stop in Krabi, located on Thailand’s southern coast facing the Andaman Sea, was for just that.

There are many resorts, hotels, and hostels spread throughout Krabi Town and the surrounding Ao Nang beach area, but we chose The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort because it had a prime beachfront location that still looked lush and jungle-like. The hotel faced the Hong Islands in the distance and we appreciated the close proximity to island-hop, as well as included amenities such as breakfast, paddleboarding, kayaking, wellness classes, a full-service spa, a concierge to help plan excursions, as well as shuttles into town. All this added value to the overall cost.

Also, there were beautiful standalone villas in our price range with a private pool, which checked my coveted criteria.

Rooms at Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort start at $194 in low season for a standard room. Premium Pool Villas cost about $200 more per night, though it varies depending on the time of year.

We visited in November, which is the shoulder season that follows a slower rainy period, before crowds descend for the drier but warm winter. We paid $475 per night for our villa for four nights, which was much more than we were used to spending. However, when I researched similar pool villas in Bali or the Maldives, I found them to be double the price, offering strong value considering all the inclusions the hotel provided.

We opted to skip the ocean view to save money, which turned out to be a good strategy as Ocean View Pool Villas were less private with more foot traffic by guests going to and from the beach. 

While I loved my entire trip, and remember each place fondly, this hotel might be my favorite. Here’s why.

• The first impression
• The room
• On-site amenities
• What’s nearby
• What others say
• What you need to know
• The bottom line
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Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort in Krabi, Thailand.