The Racha Reviews

Racha, you are truly beautiful. Your beauty makes one forgive the choppy boat ride, the initial desolation upon arriving on the island, and some of your high prices. The breakfast was delicious, but there were a lot of flies. The sunset dinner was amazing – one of the few meals in Thailand that wasn't overly salty. Because Racha is so beautiful, I took many photos there. And because the shower oil smelled so good, I bought a bunch to give as gifts. One night feels a bit rushed, two nights is just right, and three nights might be boring. (I have to praise the island's ecology; I saw so many lizards, which made me very happy. The cats on the island are very friendly, especially the little white cat in the picture – the best tour guide on the island, who led us to the lizards! Big praise!) I hope Racha can speed up its Chinese services. Most of the people on the island are Chinese, but the app that was supposedly available in Chinese was all in English.

The Racha is my favorite hotel, and I keep coming back to it. I've stayed here many times over the years, and for me, it's still one of the best places for a vacation in Thailand. The pleasant experience begins from the moment guests are welcomed. This time, we were especially delighted – upon check-in, we received an upgrade to a villa with a private pool. This was a wonderful start to our vacation and left us with very warm feelings. Such gestures truly show care for guests. The service, attention to detail, and atmosphere here are always top-notch. The rooms are beautifully decorated, always clean, and well-maintained. Housekeeping is excellent, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. The breakfasts deserve special mention – they are truly magnificent here. But the main advantage of The Racha is the unique island atmosphere. There's a special energy here, incredible nature, the most beautiful sea, and a feeling of complete seclusion. That's why I want to return here again and again. Unfortunately, during this visit, there were moments that somewhat marred our vacation. Firstly, my birthday passed without any compliment from the hotel. Of course, it's a minor detail, but as a loyal guest, I would have been very pleased to receive even a small token of appreciation. Secondly, I had contacted the hotel in advance about organizing a romantic dinner for my birthday. They declined, explaining that the service had already been booked by other guests. However, on my actual birthday, I didn't see a single organized romantic dinner, so the situation remained unclear to me. The most unpleasant moment was food poisoning after dinner at the hotel restaurant. On my birthday, I felt seriously ill after a fish dish. Fortunately, there's a medical professional on the island who examined me in the morning, prescribed treatment, and provided the necessary medications. The next morning, we had to leave the island, and due to my condition, the journey was very difficult. Despite these unpleasant moments, The Racha remains a special place for me. If I look at the vacation as a whole, it's still one of the best hotels for a calm, beautiful, and atmospheric getaway. I sincerely hope that the management will pay attention to the situations described, because I genuinely want to keep coming back here many more times. Thank you to the entire team at The Racha for the wonderful memories and for making this island one of my favorite vacation spots.

The room was quite old and the decor was very plain. The hotel service was also just average. I guess you're really just paying for the view. The shower gel bottle in the bathroom was so slippery that I dropped and broke it. Instead of asking if I was hurt or anything, they immediately came up and started hounding me for money. Hahahahahahahahaha.

Definitely not worth the price. There was a bit of discrimination against Chinese people. The hygiene was poor, and the WiFi was terrible. It was awful.

Stayed for two nights. First, the pros: The scenery is beautiful – the sea, beach, resort, and sunset are all stunning. The beach has powdery sand, which is pretty good for Thailand. 99% of the guests are Chinese, and there are an *extremely* high number of people dressed up for photos. Now, the cons: 1. The in-room facilities are genuinely a bit old. 2. Despite 99% of guests being Chinese, there are no Chinese signs anywhere in the resort, not even a Chinese menu. So, if your English isn't great, you might feel a subtle sense of unfriendliness or even disdain. 3. The boat to the island is just a standard speedboat, the kind that seats 20-30 people. (This was okay for me, I can accept it, but if you're paying a premium, you might feel let down). 4. The beach isn't private. (I can also tolerate this). 5. The selection of alcoholic beverages is very limited. If you enjoy drinking on vacation, I recommend bringing your own to the island. For reference, a bottle of Chang beer on the island costs 234 THB. 6. The service in general is quite mediocre. One male supervisor at a restaurant had a decent attitude. Beyond that, I highly recommend giving a raise to the male staff member at the reception who speaks Chinese, and the female staff member at the Sunset Restaurant who also speaks Chinese! These two genuinely provided immense help to tourists. Overall, I think it's acceptable to stay here if the price isn't too high; you're essentially paying for the scenery. However, if you're paying a premium of 7,000-8,000, you'd really be getting ripped off.

This isn't just a hotel, it's like they've packed an entire tropical paradise and brought it to life! 🌴 The clear pool is like a sapphire set amongst the coconut groves, and the thatched-roof bungalows feel straight out of an island photoshoot. Find any corner, and it's a scene worthy of a magazine spread. Spend even a second here and you'll feel like the star of your own vacation movie. Even the breeze carries the scent of coconut and a lazy, blissful ease. They've truly cemented a slice of heaven right here!

The room facilities were pretty basic, which is understandable since it's on an outer island and quite natural. The amenities definitely don't measure up to a 5-star hotel of the same price. However, the scenery is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. Overall, I'm quite satisfied and would definitely come back if I have the chance!

The room was great! Even though there were quite a few insects at night, the staff kept it spotless. The main restaurant had delicious food, but the Sunset Bar was just okay. The hotel environment is beautiful, and the ocean view right outside is incredible. We even saw the island's unique tree frogs!

An absolutely terrible experience!!! I've never stayed in such a bad hotel!!! Firstly, I booked the 11 AM boat to the island via email, and I arrived early at the waiting room, only to depart from there at 11:30 AM. After taking the bus to the pier, we basically boarded the boat at 12 PM. This was a huge delay, so unpunctual, wasting our time and making us wake up early for nothing. After arriving on the island, the front desk told me that a wheel on my suitcase had fallen off. Throughout the entire conversation, she just informed me, without a single apology. Guests entrust their luggage to the hotel for transportation, and you are responsible for taking care of guests' luggage and property safety. She said they would repair it for me. I looked at the wheel, and it was obvious that the plastic inside was broken, not just a loose screw. They took my suitcase away. After it was returned, I found that the inner lining of my suitcase was stained with black machine oil, which couldn't be wiped off. I asked what happened, and only then did she tell me it got stained during the repair. It's clear that if I hadn't proactively discovered it, she had no intention of informing me in advance. And throughout, she never apologized for staining the guest's suitcase. Later, I complained to Ctrip, but the hotel still didn't apologize. There was also no compensation whatsoever. Ctrip is a leading enterprise in China's tourism industry, but The Racha hotel clearly isn't afraid of them. This shows how little they respect Chinese people. 95% of the guests in the hotel are Chinese, yet The Racha hotel restaurant doesn't have a Chinese menu, while other restaurants on Koh Racha do. The Racha hotel makes money from Chinese people but doesn't respect them. I stayed in a room type costing 3800 RMB per night for three consecutive nights. A hotel at this price point cannot even guarantee the safety of guests' property. There wasn't even a basic apology or compensation. I waited three days and complained to Ctrip for three days, but the hotel never came to apologize or compensate me for the damage to my luggage. Don't trust the recommendations of influencers on Xiaohongshu. They all go during the off-season. I reasonably suspect that during the off-season, since no one is staying anyway, the hotel invites those influencers for free to take photos, post on Xiaohongshu, and write good reviews. Please believe the honest truth from someone who spent nearly ten thousand RMB. I am a Black Diamond member, and my husband is a Black Diamond partner. We have stayed at many hotels, and this is truly the first time I've encountered a hotel that shows such disrespect to its guests!!! I call on Chinese people to stand up and absolutely not come to this hotel. Chinese people don't deceive Chinese people!!!

They offer a free shuttle service, which you can book in advance via email. There are three time slots to choose from. We opted for the 11:30 AM transfer to the island, which required us to arrive at the Chalong Pier Racha lounge around 10:00 AM. There, you can pre-select your room's essential oil scent and enjoy some light refreshments. The speedboat transfer is convenient; they'll place your luggage right at your door, and you just leave it there when you check out. Upon arrival, you're greeted with refreshing towels and drinks. The water quality wasn't great; I'm not sure if it was a March issue, but the water that came out was yellowish. You can order room service, and the noodles were quite good. The island has a happy hour from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, where drinks are discounted. All expenses are simply charged to your room number and settled upon checkout. There's a 7% service charge and a 1% tax of some sort. The hotel breakfast buffet was decent, with a good selection, and the location was excellent for enjoying the sea view while having breakfast. The hotel offers many activities, most of which require a fee. Yoga was free, but we didn't go. You can also go snorkeling on your own, which we tried. You can borrow life vests from the hotel for free. Overall, this place is perfect for just relaxing and whiling away the time. I'd definitely come back again. Oh, and there are cats on the island! I even brought some cat treats, haha.

The beach in front of the hotel was very clean and pleasant to walk on. The sea was also very clean; the environment was simply outstanding. However, the room we stayed in had a strong odor. The staff mentioned it had just been renovated three months prior, and perhaps the hot weather made the smell more intense. Even though they sprayed some air freshener later, it was still a bit uncomfortable for me as I'm sensitive to smells. Overall, I'd give it a good rating, primarily for the hotel's surroundings and the ecosystem outside.

Let's start with the downsides: 1. The water quality was poor; filling the bathtub resulted in a tub of yellow water. 2. There was no tractor transport provided to the snorkeling spot, so we had to get there on our own. 3. They started calling to rush us to check out as early as 10 AM, even though the check-out time is already a very early 11 AM. Before we had even checked out, staff members were already climbing trees to cut coconuts right outside our room, which made me hesitant to take an outdoor shower. Now for the positives: 1. The lounge environment was excellent, and we were allowed to use it upon our return trip without being rushed. The reception staff were very responsible; they waited a few extra minutes for us before departing for the speedboat, which was very touching. 2. The overall environment was relatively dry and not humid. 3. The experience of renting non-motorized water sports equipment was good.

Cleanliness: The cleanliness was average. There were ants, centipedes, and other insects in the room. But it's understandable, given that it's located in a forest. Environment: The environment at Racha Beach is undeniably beautiful, truly stunning.

Didn't want to leave! Especially the sea-view room we stayed in later – with the bed facing the ocean, it was absolutely incredibly comfortable. Ambiance: It's all about the natural environment here. Don't expect fancy decor; the natural surroundings are definitely a huge plus, beautiful everywhere you look. Cleanliness: Honestly, for a hotel by the sea, it was incredibly well-maintained. And even if the tiles aren't high-end, they're mold-free and easy to clean, which is great. Service: I thought it was excellent. On the second night, even though the AC broke, they quickly moved us to an even better room type – so thoughtful! And I have to give a special shout-out to the staff at the watersports club; they were truly wonderful! They drew us a very detailed and adorable snorkeling route map!