Ban Raya is a resort on the island of Racha Yai which is situated 23 kms. South of  Phuket island, on the south west coast of Thailand. Racha Yai is a beautiful unspoiled and  unsophisticated island. The ideal place to get away from places which are busy tourist destination. There are no roads and hence no traffic. It is a small island so walking is easy  and enjoyable.

Our resort is situated 2 minutes by walk to two lovely snorkeling & diving beaches ( Ao Ter & Ao Konkare ) and 10 - 15 minutes to the two big white sand beaches ( Ao Baktok & Ao Siam ) where the boat anchorage.

Ban Raya has 38 rooms situated in a beautiful tropical coconut garden. All the rooms are well-constructed and high standard of cleanliness. We offer two types of rooms: 6 standard electric fan rooms and 32 superior air conditioned rooms, all the rooms have own bathroom, mosquito screen and balcony. None of the rooms are more than two minutes walk from the seafront (Ao Konkare). In Ban Raya Resort you can enjoy your own privacy far from the crowds.

The restaurant offers Thai, Chinese and European cuisines. You can enjoy fresh seafood cooked to your preference.

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In Happy Morning Bar, on Ban Raya’s private beach, you can enjoy the music and taste cocktails under the moonlight. We have large selection of music to choose from like reggae, hip-hop, soft rock, pop dance, techno and club mix. Depending on your mood you can make a wish to a bartender.

We offer traditional Thai massage, body treatments, body masks and facial treatments. We use superb pure natural products and our staff in Green Sari Spa is well trained and experienced. The spa is located just few steps away from the rooms.

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On the cliff, at south - east side of Ban Raya you have amazing view over the Andaman Sea. You will fascinate with softly sunrise up in the morning with American Breakfast unstill late in the morning. you can have sunbath and gentle scrub with Jacuzzi or swing in standard swimming pool and also watching over view when you relax among sound of the ocean. Moreover you can enjoy over view beyond the end of the horizon in the evening when relax at our clubhouse on store cliff which is the especially unique of Ban Raya.

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To take a part of Ban Raya back home with you we have special souvenir shop where you can by T-shirts, bags, books etc. Nice memory of your visit is for example the cd with sounds of nature in Ban Raya or the map of fishes you have seen while snorkeling in Konkare Bay. From gift shop you can also hire snorkeling gear, beach towels and bicycles.

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High speed internet from satellite 512/256 kbps., E-mail, MSN messenger, ICQ chat, Quick camera. Card reader , Burn CD, Print photo.

Racha Yai Island is one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world with fantastic beaches and unspoiled coral reef. Racha Yai island is situated 23 kms. Southwest from Phuket shore. It take only 30 minutes by speed boat or 1.30 hours by diving ferry boat from Phuket, Ao Chalong pier. The western part of the island is part of 2 big sandy beaches and eastern part is place of 2 wonderful coral bays.

Around Racha Yai Island there are more than 10 dive sites. Some of them you can just pack your gear and walk in crystal clear water and lots of things to see.

Racha Yai Island is also famous for game fishing. Tuna, rainbow runner, wahoo or sailfish. Lots of them are around the island. You can hire a boat for fishing with full equipment or try go out with local people for native fishing style.

Sailing is always a good way to visit Racha Yai island and explore all other island around Phuket sea.