BlueSotel Krabi AoNang Beach — a 4-star hotel in bright blue tones within walking distance of Ao Nang Beach and the walking street
When you come to Ao Nang, a lot of people want a place that is within walking distance of the beach and the walking street, has a pool to soak in after an island trip, and doesn't jump up into the many-thousands-per-night range — BlueSotel Krabi AoNang Beach is a 4-star hotel that plays that role well · Located at 778 Moo 2, Ao Nang, it has been open since 2015 and was renovated in 2021 · Decorated in bright blue-and-white tones that live up to the name, it has 130 rooms, an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, a kids' pool, a spa, and a fitness room · What reviews mention most often is the location within about a 10-minute walk of Ao Nang Beach and the buffet breakfast that gets praise · From around ฿1,400/night · Scored 8.2 from 229 reviews on Trip.com
BlueSotel Krabi AoNang Beach overview — who it suits — To put it as briefly as possible, this is a mid-sized 4-star hotel for people who want to use Ao Nang as a base for exploring Krabi without paying luxury beachfront-resort prices · It isn't a resort where you step straight from your room onto the sand, and it isn't a quiet boutique selling privacy · Instead it's a hotel set in the lively Ao Nang area, a few minutes' walk from the beach, the walking street, restaurants, and tour shops · It has been open since 2015 and went through a renovation in 2021, redecorated in the bright blue-and-white tones the BlueSotel name suggests · From real reviews across several platforms, the people it suits best are families with kids, couples, and groups of friends who prioritize an easy-to-walk location and value over flawless luxury at every turn or quiet away from town · Another group who say it fits well are travelers coming to Krabi mainly for island trips, since it's easy to head out early to catch a boat at the Ao Nang pier and come back to soak in the pool in the evening · The hotel is still operating normally and performs solidly in the mid-tier of the area, with TripAdvisor ranking it around #36 of 203 hotels in Ao Nang · One small thing to know is that the BlueSotel group also has another property called BlueSotel SMART, an adults-only hotel in a separate building — the one we're reviewing here is BlueSotel Krabi AoNang Beach, the main property that accepts families and kids
Location and getting around — BlueSotel Krabi's number-one selling point is its location · The hotel sits at 778 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi · From real reviews and platform data, it's about a 10-minute walk to Ao Nang Beach and within walking distance of the Ao Nang walking street, restaurants, massage shops, convenience stores, and tour shops · This is an area where you step out the door and find almost everything you need for the trip, with barely any need for a car · For getting farther afield: the Ao Nang pier used for boats to the 4 Islands, Hong Island, Phi Phi, and Railay Beach is a short walk away · Nopparat Thara Beach is about a 5–10 min drive · Krabi town is about a 25 min drive · And it's roughly a 30–35 min drive from Krabi Airport (KBV), with the hotel offering an airport transfer service (for a fee) · One small note from reviews is that the hotel isn't right on the beach — you have to walk down through the streets of the Ao Nang area, which can get hot under the midday sun, but it isn't far and the walk is lined with shops the whole way
"Great location, easy walk to Ao Nang Beach and the walking street, came back to soak in the pool in the evening and then walked out to find food again · Breakfast was tasty too, someone makes fresh eggs right in front of you — at this price in Ao Nang it's good value"
Room types and decor — BlueSotel Krabi has about 130 rooms, split into several levels to choose from by size and view · Starting with the Superior Room (about 36 sqm), the entry-level room with a balcony · Moving up to the Deluxe Room and Deluxe Pool View / Pool Facing (36–38 sqm) overlooking the pool, and Deluxe Pool Access where you can step straight into the pool from the balcony · For families there's the Deluxe Family in Triple (43 sqm) and Quad (53 sqm) configurations for 3–4 people · The decor is a modern style in bright blue-and-white tones following the brand's concept, with a private balcony in almost every room · Many reviews praise the rooms as clean, a good size, with comfortable beds and nice pool views · But to be honest, room quality isn't consistent across the board — some reviews ran into bed linens or towels that were getting old, balconies that drain poorly when it rains, or a few missing bathroom amenities · If you get a room that isn't in good shape, it's worth telling the front desk to swap it or top up the supplies right at check-in, because most reviews say the staff sort it out
Facilities, pool, and spa — The much-talked-about highlight of BlueSotel Krabi is the large outdoor pool with a swim-up bar where you can sit and sip a drink in the water · There's a separate kids' pool, which puts families with young children more at ease · This is the main reason many families choose it, because you can drop straight into the pool after a tiring island trip or day of walking around · Add to that Blue Orchid Spa offering massages and treatments, and a fitness room for those who want to work out · There's free Wi-Fi in all rooms, free parking, a tour counter, and a 24-hour front desk · One thing many reviews agree on is that the pool gets little sun during parts of the day because tall buildings nearby block it — the sun loungers tend to fill up fast during the sunny window, and on some days the sun only reaches the pool for 2–3 hours before it falls into shade · If you're set on sunbathing by the pool all day, it may not go as hoped, but as a pool for swimming and letting the kids play it works well
Food and bar — The hotel's main restaurant is Blue's Restaurant, serving an American- and Asian-style buffet breakfast, open around 7:00 AM–10:00 AM · The point that gets consistent praise in real reviews is the breakfast — many say it's varied enough, the food is fresh, and there's a fresh egg/omelette station made right in front of you · But there are also a few voices saying the choices on some days aren't huge compared with some other 4-star hotels · If breakfast isn't included in your package, it's an extra of about 400 baht per adult and 200 baht for children aged 4–11 (kids under 3 free) · For other meals, the location helps a lot, since a few minutes' walk gets you to plenty of Ao Nang's restaurants and seafood spots, so many people choose to eat out rather than every meal at the hotel · The swim-up bar by the pool is another nice spot to sit and sip a cold drink from afternoon into the evening
Service — Service is the point where real reviews are split two ways · Those who were impressed say the staff are friendly, helpful, remember guests, and make it easy to arrange island tours and call cars, which is the majority view · But to be fair, there are some reviews that felt the service was inconsistent at times, occasionally slow to respond or not as warm as expected, especially when the hotel is full · Another thing that comes up and is worth knowing in advance is the policy on deposits and charges for lost items — there are reviews that ran into extra charges when room items went missing, such as a hair dryer or a water bottle, and a pool-towel deposit system that some found cumbersome · It isn't a big deal if you know beforehand and keep receipts/check the room items at check-in and check-out, but it's a point that leaves some people uneasy if they aren't prepared for it
Voices from real reviews (both praise and gripes) — Gathered from Trip.com, Booking.com, and TripAdvisor, the picture is fairly consistent · On the praise side: the location within walking distance of Ao Nang Beach and the walking street, the pool with a swim-up bar and a kids' pool that work well for families, the buffet breakfast with fresh food and eggs made to order in front of you, rooms that are clean and a good size when you get a well-kept one, and prices that are good value compared with the 4-star level in Ao Nang · On the watch-out side: the thing that comes up most often is that the pool gets little sun because nearby buildings block it and sun loungers fill up fast, room quality is inconsistent (some rooms' linens/towels are getting old, balconies drain poorly, a few amenities missing), the AC in some rooms doesn't get cold enough, generator or rooftop equipment noise at certain times, and the lost-item charge/deposit policy that some find cumbersome · These gripes can mostly be solved by choosing the right room, inspecting it at check-in, and setting expectations correctly, rather than being big problems that keep people from coming back
"Clean rooms, lovely pool, the kids loved the kids' pool, most of the staff were helpful · The only downside is that in the afternoon the pool starts going into shade because the building next door blocks it, and the loungers by the pool fill up fast — next time I'll get in the pool early instead"
Price comparison and value — BlueSotel Krabi's starting price is around ฿1,400/night for a Superior room at normal rates (some platforms have shown it starting around 40–50 dollars in low season) · It moves up to roughly ฿1,800–2,500 for the Deluxe Pool View / Pool Access rooms and family Triple/Quad rooms from around ฿2,500 up, depending on the season · During high season (November–April) prices climb faster than this · Compared with other 4-star hotels in Ao Nang that emphasize a walkable beach location, BlueSotel Krabi feels good value in the mid-price group with a pool and swim-up bar, especially for families who get a kids' pool and a spacious family room on a budget that isn't high · If you plan to use it as a base for island trips every day and come back to soak in the pool, what you pay for the location and the pool earns its keep · But compared with a resort right on the beach or one with an open pool that gets sun all day, you have to accept that BlueSotel plays a different role
Good to know before you book — There are several things that help make a stay go smoothly · One, if you want sun by the pool, get in from morning to noon, because in the afternoon the nearby building starts blocking the sun and the loungers fill up fast · Two, choose a Pool View or Pool Access room if you want the pool view and easy access into the pool, but if you're a light sleeper avoid rooms near the rooftop/equipment area because there are reviews about generator noise · Three, check the room items and the bathroom condition immediately at check-in; if linens or amenities are incomplete, tell the front desk right away, and keep evidence of the room's items in case of lost-item charges at check-out · Four, families coming in a larger group find a Family Triple/Quad room better value than booking two rooms, and they get the kids' pool as a bonus · Five, during high season Ao Nang fills up fast, so book 3–6 weeks ahead and pick a free-cancellation option to be safe if your plans aren't firm yet · Six, if you're coming as an adults-only group focused on quiet and a rooftop pool, take a look at BlueSotel SMART (adults only) in the same group as an alternative
Wrap-up — From all the real reviews, BlueSotel Krabi AoNang Beach is the hotel that suits families, couples, and groups of friends who want to stay in the Ao Nang area on an affordable budget, walk to the beach and the walking street, with a swimming pool and a kids' pool to use · The easy-to-walk location, the swim-up bar, and the well-reviewed breakfast are what guests remember, while the price is good value in Ao Nang's mid-priced 4-star group · If you're looking for a resort where you step from your room straight onto the sand, an open pool that gets sun all day, or flawless luxury standards at every turn, this may not be the answer, and you should consider the Tubkaak–Klong Muang beachfront resorts or something higher-end instead · But for a Krabi trip where you want a good location in the liveliest part of Ao Nang, plus a pool and value — BlueSotel Krabi meets that need well, as long as you pick the right room, get in the pool at the right time, and check the room items right at check-in
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Ao Nang location, within walking distance of the beach and the walking street
- ✓ Pool with a swim-up bar plus a kids' pool, great for families
- ✓ Buffet breakfast with fresh food and eggs made to order in front of you
- ✓ Good value compared with the 4-star level in the Ao Nang area
- ! The pool gets little sun because nearby buildings block it, and sun loungers fill up fast
- ! Room quality is inconsistent; some rooms' linens/amenities are getting old or incomplete
- ! The lost-item charge / pool-towel deposit policy feels cumbersome to some
- ✓ Good location, walk to the beach, the walking street, and restaurants
- ✓ Spacious Triple/Quad family rooms, great for groups and families
- ✓ Most staff are friendly and make it easy to arrange island tours
- ✓ Clean blue-and-white rooms with a private balcony
- ! The AC in some rooms doesn't get cold enough or controls the temperature poorly
- ! There are reviews about generator/rooftop equipment noise at certain times
- ! Prices climb fast in high season, so compare before booking
- 💡If you're set on sunbathing by the pool all day — the pool gets little sun because tall buildings nearby block it, and in the afternoon it goes into shade and loungers fill up fast → get in the pool from morning to noon, or if full-day sun is the priority, look at a resort with a more open pool instead
- 💡If you're particular about consistent room quality — reviews ran into linens/amenities in some rooms getting old or incomplete, and there's a lost-item charge policy → check the items and the room condition immediately at check-in, tell the front desk if anything's missing, and keep evidence
- 💡If you want to sleep right on the beach and step onto the sand — this is in the Ao Nang area, not on the beach, and it's about a 10-minute walk down → if you really want to be right on the beach, look at the Tubkaak–Klong Muang beach resorts or Krabi Resort instead