Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort, Thailand

We love finding a truly boutique retreat, and by that we mean fewer rooms, fewer people and an intimate and personal atmosphere. Here at Tubkaak we have found just that and it is one of our favourites. With just 42 rooms and 17 pool villas boasting curved roofs, coconut wood and teak, this is a charming and peaceful place to stay.

Superior Rooms have a ground floor location, gorgeous bathrooms with an open-air tub and are close to the picturesque pool area. Deluxe Rooms are upper level with pretty furnished terraces offering lovely views. Sea View Rooms are shaded by trees and just steps from the beach with comfy daybeds, open-air bathrooms and mesmerising views. The Beach Pool Villas have private pools with an open-plan design, to afford maximum exposure to the incredible backdrop. The Premier Pool Villas are surrounded by tropical gardens and offer the ultimate in privacy – perfect for the romantics among us!

Two elegant restaurants provide sustenance and refreshment in style. The Arundina serves delicious Thai classics, whilst Di Mare offers memorable Italian dishes. Both are beachfront and perfectly positioned for romantic sunset dining.

L’Escape, in keeping with the boutique essence of the resort, is an intimate spa retreat set amongst the trees and exudes a very tranquil and calming aura. Perfect for unwinding and letting the stresses of every day be pummelled away. Depending on your level of inclination there is much to keep you entertained should you wish to venture further afield. You are surrounded by the natural beauty of Krabi and exploration can be done on foot, by sea kayak or on two wheels (if mountain biking is your preferred method of transport). Excursions to Hong Island and the beautiful Phi Phi Islands are popular with guests; closer to home, why not test your culinary prowess with a Thai cooking class.