Things don’t move quite as fast in Krabi as in other Thai beach destinations.
The first worthwhile resort opening in what seems like forever is Panan Krabi, which adds cabana-inspired design touches like leafy wallpaper, airy open spaces and local handicraft motifs to crisp and clean industrial furnishings.
At 199 rooms and suites, and with a big pool running down the center, this is no beach shack, though. Expect to shell out about $140/night for a superior cliff view room.
Although the resort’s not beachfront, Ao Nang’s turquoise waters, pot-bellied tourists and colorful drinking holes are mere minutes’ walk away.
Photo credit: www.panankrabiresort.com
