Name: The Racha
Address: Phuket, TH
Price range: From $218

The Racha, PhuketThe Racha in Phuket, Thailand has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 134 hotels we score in Phuket. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $218 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Racha is a five-star eco-friendly resort situated on Racha Yai Island along Batok Beach. Accessible by a 35-minute speedboat trip from Chalong Bay, the property consists of 85 villas, some of which include private plunge pools. It caters to travellers interested in marine activities through its on-site PADI dive centre, which offers scuba diving and snorkelling. Facilities include a spa, sauna, hot tub, and an outdoor swimming pool. The resort is suitable for families and those seeking a quiet setting. Guests should note that reaching the island requires a boat transfer from the mainland.What stands out

On-site PADI dive centre

Private plunge pool villas

Eco-friendly resort practices

Spa and wellness facilities

Watch out for

Requires speedboat transfer

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