Ao Nang (Krabi) is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Ao Nang (Krabi) works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Ao Nang (Krabi), covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Ao Nang (Krabi), handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €22/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Cape Panwa (Phuket), 179 km |
| Activities from | €51.29 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Ao Nang (Krabi) starts at around €22 per night, with a typical rate near €62 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hotel Adam Krabi, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 263 reviews, from €102 per night
- Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, 5-star, guest rating 9.9 from 325 reviews, from €578 per night
- Sea Seeker Krabi Resort, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 237 reviews, from €28 per night
- Anana Ecological Resort Krabi, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 152 reviews, from €91 per night
- The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 128 reviews, from €154 per night
Koh Yao Yai Mangrove Forest Kayaking and Local Village with Lunch
from €54
Day trips & routes
- Cape Panwa (Phuket) — about 179 km, 3h 6m drive
- Chalong (Phuket) — about 171 km, 2h 52m drive
- Bang Tao (Phuket) — about 156 km, 2h 39m drive
- Kamala (Phuket) — about 164 km, 2h 53m drive
- Karon (Phuket) — about 180 km, 3h 6m drive
- Kata Noi (Phuket) — about 182 km, 3h 12m drive
Fastest option is Cape Panwa (Phuket): 3h 6m by car.
Things to see
- "Private Customized Tour to Phi Phi Island", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €1133.83
- "Koh Yao Yai Mangrove Forest Kayaking and Local Village with Lunch", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €53.99
- "James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Tour from Koh Yao Yai, Yao Noi", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €121.48
- "Private City Tour", rated 5 from 2 reviews, from €404.94
- "1-Hour Quad Bike ATV Ride – Ultimate Adventure", rated 5 from 1 reviews, from €51.29
Private City Tour
from €405
Getting there and around
Ao Nang (Krabi) has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Ao Nang (Krabi) is around €62, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Ao Nang (Krabi) you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Thailand, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Maya and Khai Escape Phi Phi Snorkeling by Speedboat
from €67