The ShellSea Hotel  

On Krabi’s Shell Fossil Beach, this five-star luxury pool-villa beach resort sits near the city centre. It’s about a 10-minute drive to Ao Nang Beach and within easy reach of West Railay, Thara Park and Wat Kaew Korawaram. A family-friendly beach escape with city convenience.

Rooms range from individually furnished guestrooms to private pool villas with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Expect safes, air conditioning, hairdryers and ironing sets, plus bathrooms with separate bathtubs, deep-soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads in many rooms. The resort blends a secluded village feel with active options like cycling and kayaking.

Two outdoor swimming pools plus private in-room pools, a full spa offering massages and body treatments, a sauna, fitness centre and a yoga area. Poolside bar and bar/lounge, picnic and BBQ spots, concierge and tour desk for excursions, free self-parking and a 24-hour front desk. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings on the shore; airport shuttle and babysitting are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet and a computer station on site. Concierge and 24-hour front desk support make small meetings and group planning straightforward.

Two on-site restaurants including Cerulean serving international cuisine, plus a poolside bar and bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily for a fee, with full-board and half-board options available on some plans. Room service runs during limited hours.