The Racha
The Racha
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The Racha, located along Batok Beach, offers luxurious villas with breathtaking sea views. A 35-minute speedboat ride from Chalong Bay, this peaceful resort has an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Spacious villas feature clean white architectural lines which complement the crystal blue backdrop of the Andaman Sea. With large private terraces, the elegant villas are equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Located on Racha Yai Island, The Racha provides charged scheduled speedboat trips to Chalong Bay. From there, it is about 56 km to Phuket International Airport. Anumba Spa provides private treatment rooms where guests can enjoy pampering body massage and flower baths. For a refreshing workout, there is a modern gym, yoga lessons and tennis courts available. Fresh barbecued seafood and steaks, accompanied by sea breeze, can be enjoyed at Sunset Beach Restaurant. Other dining options incldue international food at Earth Cafe, fine dining at Fire Grill and cocktails at Ice Bar.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 large double bed Living room 2 sofa beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
3 double beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed |
Sustainability
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sam
Mongolia“Amazingly clean beach for Thailand. Friendly and helpful staff. Peace and solitude. In villa BBQ was a great experience. Large, clean private pool. Arrival lounge was comfortable. Breakfast had great choices. Lovely room service attendants. Modern...”- Dr
Germany“Khun Oh and Khun Ball at the Padi dive center are absolutely great! Fantastic with our teenagers, funny, great service and always willing to go the extra mile (night dives with boat at the wrecks). They took great photos, too. Go diving with them...” - Arthur
South Africa“This resort is absolutely amazing with the clearest water I have seen in Thailand. The facilities are beautiful and the rooms well equipped. The staff are incredible and very willing to assist. The resort provides free ice and drinking water on...” - Emily
Australia“Absolutely amazing place! Could not fault it at all. The location is breath taking, the facilities are amazing, the staff went above and beyond for everything for us. We did most of the activities offered on the island and they were all great....” - Duaa
Kuwait“The location was beautiful. The water was crystal clear and the island had amazing views and landscapes. It felt like being in the maldives. The spa facility was exceptional and their masseuse Aye was splendid. The staff was very helpful and the...” - Valerie
Singapore“Attentive, friendly staff and service. Good food.” - Kseniya
United Kingdom“Beautiful location, excellent team and customer service. Lots of things to do. Great SPA.” 
John-paul Australia“The beach is incredible, one of the most beautiful settings for a hotel I've ever seen. This is the hallmark of the Racha. There are amazing facilities, including an incredible spa, tennis courts etc. There are some nice free activities, including...”- Charlie United Kingdom“A stunning location organised, perfectly from beginning to end from the collection on the boat, and the transfer to the beautifully presented rooms”
- Fernando
Portugal“The staff. The hotel is beautiful, as well as the setting where it is located. The breakfast was also very good!”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Earth Café
- CuisineThai • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Restaurant #2
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Resort facilities of The Racha
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 2 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Water sport facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkelling
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool with view
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Burmese
- Thai
- Filipino
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
The boat transfer schedule will take effect from September 11, 2023, till further notice.
Transfers: The estimated traveling time is 1 hour from Phuket International Airport to Chalong Pier and 30 - 40 minutes to The Racha by speedboat. The travelling time may vary and is subject to traffic and weather conditions.
From Chalong Pier to The Racha (Racha Yai Island) 11.30am* 1.00pm 4.00pm*
The Racha (Racha Yai Island) to Chalong Pier 8.00am* 11.00am 3.00pm*
* The 11.30am, 4pm scheduled boat from Chalong pier to The Racha and 8am, 3pm scheduled boat from The Racha to Chalong pier is limited to 20 seats and subject to seat availability only.
The above schedule may change subject to weather and sea conditions, but the boat will not leave earlier than advertised as above in any case.
Kindly book the boat seat in advance at least 24 hours before arrival to ensure availability. Please contact Reservation staff via reservation@theracha.com.
Important Notice: We recommend guests to arrive at The Racha’s Chalong Lounge at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled boat departure time. The Chalong Lounge offers guests a retreat-like place to freshen up and check-in prior to boat transfer to the resort. Guests will enjoy complimentary amenities – including welcome drinks, beverages, light snacks, complimentary Wi-Fi, charging stations, reading materials and shower facilities.
For safety reasons, we do not operate the boat at night. The Racha will be happy to assist guests in making alternative arrangements for overnight stay in Phuket in the event of late arriving flights or delays but will not be financially responsible. The safety of our guests is paramount and in the event of unsafe adverse sea conditions, The Racha may temporarily cease boat transfers until weather conditions improve. Every effort will be made to assist our guests with alternative arrangements until the situation is considered safe for boat transfers to operate.
Guests are advised to book their departure flights accordingly allowing sufficient time for pre-flight check-in and formalities.
The Racha Chalong Lounge, is just before the pier parking lot, there is a big standing signage “The Racha” outside. The Lounge staff can be reached for assistance before departing from pier.
Address: 42/12-13 Moo 5, Rawai, Muang, Phuket 83130 Thailand, (view map) Tel: +66 (0) 76 381 687 or +66 (0) 76 381 739 (operating hours 8.00am – 5.00pm Thailand time)
If you have any concerns, please email us at reservation@theracha.com or call us at +66 (0) 76 383 566 (operating hours 8.00am – 6.00pm Thailand time).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Racha in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
