The Tubkaak Krabi — The Quietest Resort on Tubkaak Beach, with Island Views Front and Centre
Drive past Ao Nang and Klong Muang almost to the end of the coast road and you reach a small, hushed stretch of sand called Tubkaak Beach — which many locals call the quietest corner on this shore. That's where The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort sits: a 5-star boutique resort that isn't large, but trades on privacy and a sweep of Andaman island views you simply won't get in busy Ao Nang. 59 contemporary Thai-style rooms and pool villas, from approximately ฿7,500/night.
The Tubkaak opened in 2003 and had a major refresh in 2017. The selling point every review keeps coming back to is its location on quiet, private Tubkaak Beach — the sand in front of the resort sees almost no passing strangers, because it sits right at the end of the Klong Muang coast road. Look out from the beach and you'll see islands scattered across the bay, Koh Hong among them, forming a backdrop that guests say is at its best at sunset.
All 59 rooms and pool villas are designed in a contemporary Thai style with timber and warm tones. The entry-level Garden Room at 45 sqm already feels generous; step up to the Premier Pool Villa and Ocean View Pool Villa and you get a private pool and a direct sea view. Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and the spotless bathrooms, though there are gripes about limited storage space in the rooms, and some find the air-conditioning noisier than expected.
"Coffee outside the room each morning, looking at a sea with hardly anyone on it — and you understand exactly why they chose to build a resort at the far end of this beach."
Food is another area that scores well time after time. The resort has two beachfront restaurants — The Arundina for the breakfast buffet and Thai dishes, and Di Mare, a beachside Italian that many guests single out as the highlight: a romantic setting serving pasta and seafood with a sunset view. The one caveat is that on-resort prices run noticeably higher than restaurants outside, which is normal for a spot this far from town.
Beyond the beach and the food, there's the L'escape Spa with Thai treatments, yoga classes, kayaking, an outdoor pool and a small playground. Service is what reviews praise most — staff remember guests' names, pay attention to detail, and will arrange boat trips out to Koh Hong or Koh Poda. Being a mid-sized resort, the service feels warmer and more personal than at a big chain hotel.
To be straight with you, the thing to weigh up is the distance from Ao Nang. It's about 20–25 minutes by car from the resort to Ao Nang (the hub of restaurants, bars and island-tour piers), and roughly 40 minutes to Krabi Airport. If you want to eat out every meal or have a night out, that distance starts to bite. But if you've come to rest quietly by the beach, this is exactly what Tubkaak delivers better than the popular, crowded beaches.
With a 9.1 from 186 reviews on Trip.com and steady praise for service and privacy, The Tubkaak suits couples and anyone looking to escape the bustle. The tip is to book an Ocean View room or a Pool Villa if the budget allows, because the direct sea view is the main reason people come. On a tighter budget, the Garden Room still gets you the same quiet-beach atmosphere — you just walk to the water yourself.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Tubkaak Beach is genuinely quiet and private, with lovely island views
- ✓ Excellent service — attentive staff who remember your name
- ✓ Di Mare beachside Italian has a wonderful setting
- ✓ Ideal for couples wanting to escape the crowds and truly unwind
- ! Far from Ao Nang and town restaurants — you'll always need a car
- ! On-resort dining is pricier than restaurants outside
- ! Storage space in the rooms is fairly limited
- ✓ Quiet beachfront location, perfect for slow-paced relaxation
- ✓ Breakfast and beachside restaurants earn consistent praise
- ✓ Pool and spa have a lovely setting with sea views
- ✓ Pool villas and Ocean View rooms have stunning views — worth the upgrade
- ! Some rooms have noisy AC, and there are mosquitoes in the evening
- ! Nothing to do off-resort at night — it's very quiet
- ! High-season rates climb quickly, so book ahead
- 💡If you want to walk out to eat, hit bars, or hop on island-tour boats easily — Tubkaak is at the end of the beach, 20–25 minutes from Ao Nang → a hotel in the Ao Nang area will be far more convenient.
- 💡If you're travelling with young kids who need lots of activities — this place is geared to quiet, couples-focused calm, not a big family resort → consider a resort with a water park or kids' club.
- 💡If you want a direct sea view from your room — the Garden Room faces the garden, not the sea → choose an Ocean View or Pool Villa, and book ahead in high season.