The Racha

The Racha, Koh Racha Yai: Overview

Just 12 nautical miles south of Phuket, set within the shimmering Andaman Sea, lies one of the world’s most captivating island escapes: Racha Yai. A sweeping crescent of powder-white sand meets luminous turquoise waters, forming the picture-perfect setting for The Racha, an award-winning five-star island resort.

Blending barefoot elegance with eco-conscious design, The Racha invites guests to truly get away from it all, without leaving a trace on the pristine environment that surrounds it. Discover a refined island sanctuary where luxury, nature, and wellbeing exist in perfect harmony: a place to restore mind, body, and spirit.

Resort Highlights

  • Beachfront

  • Three Swimming Pools

  • Spa & Wellness

  • Watersports

  • Yoga

  • Weddings & Events

At a Glance

  • Luxury villas and suites, with private pools and beach views
  • Restaurants, cafe, and bar
  • In-villa and private dining
  • Spa treatments
  • Scuba diving centre
  • Three swimming pools
  • Kayaking, snorkelling, and fishing
  • Hiking and biking
  • Thai craft making
  • Yoga classes
  • Island hopping
  • Boat trips
  • Island excursions
  • Meetings and events
  • Weddings
  • Environmental initiatives

Facilities

At this secluded island hideaway, there are endless ways to fill your days – or you can relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of doing nothing at all.

At The Racha, the island becomes your personal playground. Beneath the surface, the five-star Racha Dive Centre offers bespoke scuba experiences and expert-led instruction at some of the Andaman Sea’s most spectacular dive sites. On land, adventure awaits with kayaking, snorkelling the island’s celebrated house reefs, Thai craft workshops, ATV rides, and scenic island hikes.

For moments of calm, slow the pace with a gentle stroll through the resort’s lush grounds, a refreshing dip in one of three swimming pools, quiet hours in the library, or a deeply restorative treatment at the renowned Anumba Spa.

Restaurants & Bars

From seafood under the stars at The Sunset Restaurant to bespoke Thai cuisine at The Bamboo, The Racha offers exceptional dining experiences. Select seafood freshly caught from the fishermen’s nets, savour authentic Thai delicacies crafted with the perfect balance of spice and sweetness, or enjoy greens freshly harvested from the resort’s own hydroponic farm. Pair your culinary adventure with wine from the extensive Wine Cellar or a signature cocktail.

Earth Cafe: With spectacular views of Batok Bay, this is the place to start your day. A sumptuous champagne International breakfast offers choices from hearty to healthy, including pan-fried dishes, grilled and deli meats, garden-fresh vegetables, cereals and crepes, freshly squeezed island fruit, homemade pastries and more. Also, eggs are available any way you want them from the Egg Menu. For lunch and dinner, guests choose from a menu that showcases the diverse delights of International feasting in a chic, contemporary setting.

Sunset Restaurant: Here, the chefs prepare classic Thai dishes and a mouth-watering seafood barbeque with the catch of the day, while guests dine al fresco on the ocean deck or under the thatched roof pavilion.

Bamboo Restaurant: Inspired by Thailand’s rich culinary heritage, Bamboo features premium local ingredients crafted into exquisite dishes. Enhance your dining journey with a refreshing signature cocktail or find the perfect pairing from the extensive international wine list. With its warm and intimate setting, Bamboo is the ideal destination for a romantic evening or a refined culinary adventure. Whether you’re enjoying an intimate dinner or celebrating a special occasion, Bamboo promises an unforgettable dining experience.

Lobby Bar: What better way to watch the world go by than lounging on recliners, enjoying complimentary light snacks, and sipping an island coconut or signature cocktail? This open-air area adjoins the reception and overlooks sublime Batok Bay.

Watersports

Watersports Centre:

  • Racha Dive Centre: PADI scuba diving certification and diving trips to the Andaman Islands
  • Snorkelling
  • Bodyboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Fishing trips
  • Sunset cruises
  • Private boat charters

Activities

  • Thai cooking class
  • Guided hikes
  • Mountain biking
  • Tennis
  • Fitness gym
  • Yoga classes
  • Pool table
  • ATV
  • Batik painting
  • Candle making

In-Villa & Private Dining

Room Service & In-Villa BBQs: Let breakfast come to you, or indulge in that late-night dessert in the luxury of your villa. Enjoy your private villa deck with your very own barbeque; choose to grill it yourself or have a chef come and prepare it for you. The in-villa BBQ menu offers a selection of seafood, meats, island-grown vegetables, side dishes, and desserts.

Private Dining: For a truly exceptional dining experience, enjoy exquisite cuisine from the resort chefs in any setting you wish. The most requested locations include the Timber Deck overlooking Batok Bay and the elevated Star Deck. Guests will be treated to a multi-course dinner customised in consultation with the chef, accompanied by wines, beer or craft cocktails.

Health & Wellness

Anumba Spa

At The Racha’s serene spa, expert therapists use signature natural treatments and oils to relax and rejuvenate mind and body. VIP couples’ suites, steam rooms, and rain showers are available, with each suite playing host to its own pool and sauna. Treatments include:

  • Massages
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Signature packages
  • Manicures and pedicures

**Please note that there will be a supplement for spa treatments and advance booking may be required.

Fitness

Within the lush spa grounds, an ocean-facing balance-fitness gym and OM studio offer guided holistic movement classes.

OM Studio

OM Studio’s cool teak floor, natural light, and floor-to-ceiling views provide an inspiring, healing environment for yoga, Pilates, and other mindful movement forms. Guided daily yoga classes are taught here.

Balance Fitness Gym

With oceanfront views, the gym contains Life Fitness cardio and resistance training machines, rowing machines, free weights, and fitness balls.

**Please note that some activities may incur additional charges and require advance booking.

Location

Weddings & Honeymoons

Awarded Asia’s Leading Wedding Venue in 2022, The Racha’s dedicated wedding specialists will plan every detail of your day – from the luxurious accommodation to the intricate wedding cake. Whether it’s a simple barefoot beachfront ceremony for two or a grand affair, The Racha plays host to an abundance of postcard-perfect backdrops.

The Racha can organise special romantic experiences for your honeymoon, including personalised dining experiences and signature spa treatments for two.

Sustainability

Architecture & Development

  • All the resort’s structures are built in harmony with the island’s natural topography. No land was cut or filled in the building process.

Villa Features

  • Special heat exchangers are used to provide an ample supply of zero-energy hot water for the bathrooms from each villa’s air conditioning system.
  • Shower and bath toiletries are contained in ceramic vessels instead of plastic. All bath products are made from the highest-quality locally sourced organic products.
  • All villas have double thick exterior walls – reducing the energy load on air conditioning.

Resort Grounds & Land Initiatives

  • The lush greenery provides a stable ecosystem for many of the island’s animal inhabitants.
  • The Anumba Spa uses the highest-grade essential oils and organic spa products.
  • The Racha’s Hydroponic Farm provides guests with the freshest, nutrient-rich and pesticide-free produce.
  • At the Racha’s Bio-Fuel station, food waste is converted into Bio-Gas. This in turn is used for cooking in the Staff Canteen.

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