Name: Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra
Address: Ao Nang, TH
Price range: From $128

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra, Ao NangSofitel Krabi Phokeethra in Ao Nang, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 17 hotels we score in Ao Nang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $128 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra is a five-star resort situated near Klong Muang Beach in Krabi. The property is set within tropical gardens and features a large lagoon-style swimming pool. It contains 276 rooms and suites, catering to families with a kids' club and watersports, as well as business travellers with meeting rooms. Facilities include a nine-hole golf course, a spa, a gym, and tennis courts. While the resort offers extensive leisure options and beach access, some guests find the dining and spa prices high and note that certain rooms require updating.What stands out

Large lagoon swimming pool

Nine-hole golf course

Family friendly facilities

Direct beach access

Watch out for

High spa and restaurant prices

Some rooms need upgrading

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