Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi — pool villas and pavilions
Private pool villas and sea-view pavilions with 24-hour butler service on the Andaman coast at Nong Thale, Krabi, with six dining venues and a spa. Special trade rates through Explera DMC.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a beach resort at 111 Moo 3, Nong Thale, Krabi, with private pool villas and sea-view pavilions served by 24-hour butlers. Krabi International Airport is about 40 km away. Explera DMC works with Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve as a partner hotel and holds special trade rates for agents.
The hotel describes itself as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Villas have their own pool or plunge pool and garden; pavilions have a private verandah over the sea. Each guest has a personal butler, known here as Ton Hong, who arranges experiences from beach dinners to boat trips to nearby islands.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve at a glance
| Location | 111 Moo 3, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi, Krabi 81180 — on the Andaman coast of Krabi |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Pool villas with sea views and Ocean Pavilions with private verandahs; 24-hour butler service |
| Getting there | Krabi International Airport about 40 km; airport shuttle to Krabi and Phuket airports (hotel's own information) |
| Check-in / check-out | 15:00 / 12:00 |
| Dining | Lae Lay, Chomtawan, Plai Fah, Jampoon, Sri Trang and Pirom Bar |
| Wellness | The Spa at Phulay Bay, eleven treatment rooms, open 09:00–19:00 by appointment; fitness centre open 24 hours |
| Events | Thung Fah meeting room, beachfront wedding venues and a Thai pavilion for monk blessings; one group hosted at a time |
| Parking | Complimentary self and valet parking |
Pool villas and Ocean Pavilions
Room types as named by the hotel; it does not publish room sizes or a room count on the pages we checked.
Reserve Pool Villa Sea View
A villa with its own pool and garden, a sundeck with lounge beds over the sea, and rainforest showers and outdoor bath facilities.
Ocean Pavilion
A pavilion in contemporary Thai décor with a private verandah, outdoor lounge beds and views of the sea.
Royal Beach Villa
The resort's beach villa category, named in the hotel's own photo captions; confirm layout and occupancy with our trade desk.
Butler & in-room details
24-hour butler service, a 2 x 4 metre bed, cotton and Thai silk robes, beach accessories and complimentary high-speed internet.
Dining, spa and resort facilities
Lae Lay
Fine dining overlooking the Andaman Sea, with local seafood, premium meats and international and fusion dishes.
Jampoon & Chomtawan
Jampoon is a beachfront restaurant with French, Mediterranean and Western cuisine and a chef's table; Chomtawan is a beachfront lounge from morning to late evening.
Sri Trang & Plai Fah
Sri Trang serves Southern Thai dishes family-style in a private dining setting; Plai Fah is the poolside restaurant.
The Spa at Phulay Bay
Eleven treatment rooms, some with outdoor terraces, using Thai, Asian and European techniques; its vitality pool, saunas and steam rooms are closed from 5 July to 31 October 2026.
Meetings & weddings
The Thung Fah meeting room, beachfront wedding venues and a candlelit Thai pavilion where couples can receive a blessing from local monks.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in pictures
Photos and logo: Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (official media). Hotel details from the official website, ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kbvrz-phulay-bay-a-ritz-carlton-reserve/overview. Checked September 2026.
Selling Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to your clients
Phulay Bay suits honeymoon and top-end couples' files, and small incentive or retreat groups: the hotel takes one meeting group at a time, so a board retreat has the resort's event team to itself. Weddings can combine a beachfront venue with a Thai monk blessing; our destination weddings team and Thailand MICE team can build either programme.
Krabi International Airport is about 40 km away, and the hotel also runs a shuttle to Phuket International Airport; our Thailand DMC transfer team can arrange either route. Pair the stay with island days by boat or a spa programme through our wellness tourism service. See our Krabi destination guide and the other Explera partner hotels.
Send your dates, room types and number of guests. The Explera trade desk replies with special rates and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Request Explera special ratesPhulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve — asked before booking
Where is Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve?
At 111 Moo 3, Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi, on the Andaman coast of Krabi. The hotel gives Krabi International Airport as about 40 km away.
What accommodation does Phulay Bay offer?
Pool villas with sea views and Ocean Pavilions with private verandahs, all with 24-hour butler service. The hotel does not publish room sizes or a room count on its site, so ask us for the villa details for your file.
Does Explera DMC have special rates for Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve?
Yes. Explera DMC holds special trade rates with Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve as a partner hotel. Rates depend on dates and room type, so ask the trade desk for a quote; we do not publish prices.
Does Phulay Bay provide airport transfers?
The hotel states it has an airport shuttle to both Krabi International Airport and Phuket International Airport. Check-in is 15:00 and check-out 12:00.
Can Phulay Bay host meetings and weddings?
Yes. It has the Thung Fah meeting room and hosts one group at a time, and offers beachfront wedding venues and a Thai pavilion for a monk blessing. Capacities are confirmed with the hotel on request.