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 35 mi 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kaori
China“Anyway, a very beautiful beach spread out in front of the hotel. The staff immediately recognised my son and spoke to him every day.”
Ahlam
Saudi Arabia“Amazing resort the best resort I’ve been to the sea is the best”
Seham
United Arab Emirates“The hotel location is gorgeous, not only the beach but the nature seeing butterflies first thing in the morning everywhere around you, birds sound and gorgeous rare trees & palm trees. the villa layout and having option to stay with your kids in...”
Frances
Taiwan“Great location and wonderful staff. Nice little touches and different tasty food options. You can do as little or as much as you are comfortable with.”
Nawaf
Kuwait“This is our second visit to the island. The hotel is beautiful in all respects. The cleanliness, attention, reception, and the staff are very kind and polite. It was a very enjoyable stay at paradise .. And I will visit the place for the third...”
Lola-abd
Uzbekistan“We like everything! Amazing beach, excellent food, very nice staff, good facilities. It was wonderful vacation!”
Paul
Ireland“The location was and the staff were fantastic and very friendly, very welcoming and attentive.”- Ernr
Turkey“Everything was perfect from start till the end of the stay. Beach is great, nature is like a heaven. There is no any single negative comment. I loved every detail of The Racha. I would like to come back there.” 
John
United States“The property was beautiful with a wonderful beach with crystal clear water and glistening white sand! The staff was very friendly and attentive and the breakfast buffet was delicious! We had an issue with our booking but management took care of...”- Andrey
Russia“Stunning location, white sand and beautiful water. The infinity pool was perfect. Also, the food was very good”
Area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- Earth Café
- CuisineThai • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Fire Grill
- CuisineMediterranean
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
Resort facilities at The RachaGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
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 sports facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- Snorkeling
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- HikingAdditional charge
- Canoeing
- Pool table
- Playground
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- CD player
- DVD player
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/Marble floor
- Soundproof
- Carpeted
- Fan
- 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
- Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- Sauna
Languages Spoken
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Burmese
- Thai
- Filipino
- Chinese
House rulesThe Racha takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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 traveling 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 preflight 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).
FAQs about The Racha
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The Racha has 2 restaurants:
- Earth Café
- Fire Grill
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Racha on this page.
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Check-in at The Racha is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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Yes, The Racha is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at The Racha can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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The prices at The Racha may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Racha is 500 feet from the center of Ko Racha Yai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Racha include:
- Villa
- Suite
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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The Racha offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Playground
- Pool table
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Entertainment staff
- Happy hour
- Bicycle rental
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Cooking class
- Tennis equipment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Yoga classes
- Swimming pool
- Spa facilities
- Walking tours
- Fitness
- Tour or class about local culture
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beach
