If you’re ready to spread your wings and travel a little further than the usual holiday spots such as Bali, Phuket and Penang and are looking for a piece of paradise that encompasses a stretch of beautiful beach, quality accommodation, great Thai food and all the amenities you need to make a good holiday; Anyavee Tubkaek in Krabi could be the right spot for you.Located in Thailand and just an extra 1 hour or so by plane from Bangkok and Phuket, Krabi is a true Thai delight. I chose to stay at the charming Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort located on Tubkaek beach. The property is a convenient 20 minute car ride from the tourist hot spot Ao Nang, which is convenient for night action and shopping, and 40 minutes from the airport. By day I lazed around the pool and beach and by night I had the option to eat in the hotel or surrounding hotel restaurants or venture into Ao Nang… perfect!

On arrival at Anyavee Tubkaek I was greeted by smiling, friendly staff and checked in without fuss or delay and personally escorted to my wonderful two bedroom pool villa. The property itself is impeccably clean and modern with Moroccan and Indian tones and themes. It is whisper quiet (with hardly any kids running around while I was there) and the perfect place to kick off your shoes and unwind… literally, I think I only wore shoes to the restaurant during my entire stay.

Snooze Zone
Rooms range from standard rooms to villas; some with sea views, jacuzzis and private pools. There’s a good range of rooms for everyone. The two bedroom villas are perfect for two couples, friends who want to stay together but not share a room or a family wanting that extra bit of space. With my friends in the room next to me, our own pool and direct access to the beach the only thing I had to decide was should I drink my cocktails poolside or while sifting sand through my toes on the beach.
Both bedrooms in the villa had their own private bathroom and mine had a delicious jacuzzi. I had a large flat screen TV in my bedroom and could access the pool and beach from either my bathroom or bedroom. At night I could have the door open and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean lapping and in the morning I could get up and slip out for a swim in the flat, warm water. What a treat.
The villa had free hi speed Internet, its own kitchen, lounge area, pool lounges and outdoor setting. There was even two-man surf skis outside our room for a paddle up and down the beach which was totally fun. This property is somewhere you can disappear for a week or two, have everything you need at your fingertips and really forget about home life and work.

Spa
Anyavee Tubkaek ticked all the boxes and what a relief to find they had a spa too! It is quite large with a number of chairs for mani/pedis past reception where natural daylight drapes in and a lovely green outlook. Perfect for lounging in the afternoon with a good book and a foot pampering.
On arrival I was greeted by happy therapists who helped me select the scented oil for my massage before a foot scrub and disappearing into my treatment room. The spa was lovely and quiet and very cosy. My therapist was truly great and asked what pressure massage I preferred before getting started on my sixty minute rub down. I was asked where I’d prefer extra attention and without a second thought I pointed to my shoulders. Yes, I fell asleep; but only for two minutes! My facial was very relaxing and my skin felt noticeably softer afterwards. The treatments were the perfect duo to my most perfect day. My only gripe would be that the therapy bed was a little too hard after two hours for fussy old me, but my friend hadn’t noticed, so who am I to complain!

Chow time!
Breakfasts at Anyavee Tubkaek were delicious. Located above Reception, high enough to see over the property’s white roof tops and the whole beach, they are served buffet style and there’s a little team of cooks who whip up your eggs any way you like including the most amazing omelets which they have down pact. Bacon was fresh, there was actually brown bread which was a nice surprise and while I didn’t quite get an espresso, the regular coffee was hot and fresh juice was delicious. My favourite would have to be the fresh fruit served in tall glasses so I could top it with natural yoghurt with a hint of honey. The restaurant by the beach was excellent and some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had. They didn’t disappoint with any of the curries I tried during my stay and the pad thai, salads and rice dishes were all spot on. By night there was always a two or three piece band for background entertainment and the setting right on the beach was truly sensational.
After leaving Anyavee Tubkaek I can honestly say it hit the spot and was a wonderful place to holiday and unwind. I will definitely be back and suggest you get there to enjoy their hospitality before too many others beat you to it!

For further information please contact:
Anyavee Tubkaek Beach Resort
146 Moo 3, Tumboon Nongthale, Aumphur Muang, Krabi  81000, Thailand
Reservations: +66 7560 7200 or booking@anyavee.com
www.anyavee.com/tubkaek