Sand Sea Resort
Good family spot

What we say: 
Sand Sea is yet another bungalow village, and provides a good, solid mid-range option for a vacation at the beach. We found the rooms well-designed, clean and bright, and the fan rooms stay quite cool even in the heat of the day. It's probably the best value on this side of Raileh, with a good pool in the shape of a big foot. Service is prompt and professional, though some Travelfish users have found the staff a bit surly and distant. It's particularly popular with families. Rates include all applicable taxes and breakfast.
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Railay Beach West. T: (075) 622 609, (075) 622 574-7 F: (075) 622 608Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Bed | 500 THB | 500 THB | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 1,350 THB | 1,950 THB | |
| Superior - Double | 1,900 THB | 3,550 THB | |
| Deluxe- Double | 2,100 THB | 4,250 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 20th June, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 7th October, 2006
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Read Sand Sea Resort reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews
Mediocre and Not Worth the Cost
The hotel was right on the beach. The restaurant over looked the beach and ocean, with these picturesque cliffs portruding from each side of the cove. The view was beautiful. The hotel had a really nice pool, and the superior huts looked pretty nice from the outside. We did not stay in the superior huts. We stayed in the standard ones, which didn't look as nice. There was no air con, which was a huge mistake on our part. We regretted not forking out the extra baht for the superior rooms near the end of our stay. The room and bathroom was pretty decent and were cleaned everyday. The tv had many channels to choose from. Our rotating fan on the wall was not sufficient enough to cool us off after a scortching day on the beach. The breakfast buffet was quite good from what I remember. There were eggs, pastries, and coffee, I believe. All the hotels on this beach didn't serve alcohol which was a huge surprise and let down. We had to walk down the beach to the area where the bars were to get a drink, and they were not the cheap Thai prices we've come to know and love. All food, beverage, and merchandise was a lot pricier here on average than most places we've visited in Thailand. Probably because of the isolation, and lack of options avaiable on the beach. We were told that most of the hotels are owned by people who are of the Muslim faith, and so that was why they didn't serve any liquor. In the evening, there was really not very much to do. Only a handful of bars to choose from to hang out at. We enjoyed the experience, but we both agreed we'd had our fair share of what Railay Beach had to offer. We don't think we'll be back.
Sand Sea Resort reviewed by Snarf (Total reviews: 3) on
Sand Sea serenity
When we landed on Railay west beach, it involved walking knee-deep through muddy, low tide water and slippery jetty, trying not to slip over and wet our packs! It was a bit disappointing at first as we had travelled all day from Koh Phangan and were a bit tired. We had to walk through the resorts to the east beach to get to Sand Sea. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. We enjoyed a two night stay in an air-con bungalow with a beautiful breakfast. If you stay here, having dinner at the resort's restaurant is a must - it is said to be the best food in Railay. If you like to have a Singha or two, you will have to go to the convenience store a few doors down as they don't serve it at the resort. Great pool, beautiful beach and friendly people! A little more pricey than expected, though.
Sand Sea Resort reviewed by Joey22 (Total reviews: 5) on
day visit to Raileh enough
feel it worth noting that Raileh is a building site at the moment, HUGE work going on east beach. West beach very busy, full of hawkers, ok for swimming, water cloudy. Scenery is stunning but as Raileh appears to have no community, recommend stay in Krabi (Krabi City Seaview hotel is good) and visit for the day by longtail, 100 B per person each way.
Sand Sea Resort reviewed by heleng2 (Total reviews: 3) on
Something like a bad vibe here...
I admit Raileh Beach and Laem Phra Nang beach are beautiful. staying in raileh feels a bit surreal though. Because it's not accessible by road, it's quiet, but also there is NO thai community there. none at all. Rock climbing, some decent resorts, lots of construction underway, a hairdresser, couple of corner stores, bookstore, and internet service. And a massive super-premium resort that is off-limits and doesn't seem to have guests. The fact that there is no community may have been the reason why the service, meals, and general attitude was the worst we had anywhere in Thailand. Not mean or rude, just generally indifferent. And I don't blame anyone there, just a result of there being no real community and way too many tourists. To give perspective, Sand Sea offered us the 4th nite free halfway through our stay, and we left after the 3rd nite... and make sure you eat at the restaurant next to Sand Sea... Sand Sea food is not freshed and not particular very good.
Sand Sea Resort reviewed by willsmiff (Total reviews: 4) on