Rapala Resort

An excellent backpacker spot

Photo of Rapala Resort, Moo 2 (halfway between the centre and the northern end of the beach), Railay. , Railay Beach

What we say:

This is an excellent backpacker spot. Located at the top of a long flight of stairs, it's quite a climb up, but far from the noise of the long-tails below. There's a long line of bungalows reaching up into the hills -- basic and rustic, to be sure -- mattress on the floor, hammock on the porch -- all you'd expect in the budget price-range. There's a large and comfy common area for lounging and dinning, and guests swear by the food here -- especially the fresh-baked bread. The staff are hip and friendly. Recommended.

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Contact details:

Moo 2 (halfway between the centre and the northern end of the beach), Railay. T: (075) 622 586
Email them at: rapala@loxinfo.co.th

What we were quoted

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Bungalow fan private b'room	400 THB	400 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 20th June, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 7th October, 2006

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Rated 2.5 out of 5

Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews

Robbery

We ve been robbed by this resort. We stayed one night at this resort and the next we let our luggage at reception for safekeeping just during 1 hour. We left some of our money in the bags. Money was well hidden, to find it had to empty the bags. We were not worried because a woman was still receiving. When we returned, we have not checked bags (unfortunately !). Railay we left to go to Koh Tao. During the journey, we discovered that money was no longer in our bags but too late ! We are convinced that this is the hotel the thief. We hope that this testimony will prevent such incidents happening again.
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Rapala Resort reviewed by Clolibou (Total reviews: 1) on 22nd September, 2010
Rated 1 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2010
Smelly

Plannend on staying here because it was the cheapest place we could find, at 600 baht a night. However, I decided to move away quickly since my bungalow was smelling of urine. My neighbours had the same problem and were also complaining about smelling water from the shower.
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Rapala Resort reviewed by idriss (Total reviews: 7) on 31st March, 2009
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2009
it´s ok

I stayed there 3 nights. I paid thb400 for a room with paper-thin walls, mosquito net, no bed, mattress in the floor. Shared bathroom with squat toilets and cold showers. The only reason to stay there is the price, less expensive than other places in the East ''beach''.
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Rapala Resort reviewed by nathantraveler (Total reviews: 25) on 30th March, 2009
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 3/2009
Visited in early April 2008

I did not stay, but would have stayed if I did not have a pre-paid reservation with another guesthouse. Rapala is still operating, although its phone number is discontinued. Rates start at 400B. Looks to be of good value.
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Rapala Resort reviewed by write2us (Total reviews: 1) on 16th April, 2008
Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in /

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