Ban Raya Resort and Spa

Pros: We had a fantastic experience!!! The view from the swimming pool was great. We also had an amazing snorkeling experience. Staff were very friendly and organised. Staff at the pool and at the snorkeling spot with the equipment had the guest list as we arrived and helped us out before we even checked in. They found a charging cable we accidentally left behind in the room as they were cleaning the room for the next guest. They came and found us, as we were waiting for our transport back to the pier. Food was decent. We had pretty low expectations given some of the other reviews... We tried the a la carte menu for lunch after we arrived, and ended up getting dinner and another lunch there. Breakfast buffet included in the room booking had a very good selection and was a highlight.

Cons: Nothing at all.

Total relaxation

Pros: Amazing island with fantastic friendly staff Could do with some canoe or boat access as limited things to do apart from chill and massage

Pros: Snorkelling and diving. Lots of fishes and no turist boats in the bay. Super friendly staff.

Cons: Low maintenance of the property. Same food every day. Air conditioning blowing straight on the bed. Could have better cleaning. Missing sleeping pillows but have back rest pillows.

Pros: Paradise island with a beautiful view ! The staff were amazing and offer transport to the beach several time a day !

Cons: No fridge in the room. The thai guide spoke english/chinese too. The resort is translate in those 2 languages. So the client are a majority of chinese people. It okay but we felt like we were left alone and they make the chinese group their priority.

Only visit out of monsoon

Pros: location, trips to near by beach, the swimming pool.

Cons: Weather, couldn't snorkel, which was main reason for going there. Staff spoke poor english, they were geared towards the Chinese market. Breakfast was adequate.

Pros: Nice and green. Very large spaces, like a park. Very good snorkelling. Nice views. Nice pool. They spruced up everything. Everything looks new and painted

Cons: Have to improve on the food.

Lovely couple of days relaxing by the pool

Pros: The resort was lovely, great pool, staff were friendly. Food in the evening was delicious

Cons: The beds were not too comfortable, breakfast was ok, was a buffet style so some items not too fresh

Beautiful staff, great Breaky! Clean and comfortable

Pros: Beautiful property nestled away in the trees with a private beach, crystal clear water.

Cons: N/a

I will definately come back!

Pros: Great location, nice small beach with excellent snorkling. Colorful, amazing underwater life. Mask and snorkel could be used for free as a guest at Ban Raya. Fins or shoes could be rented for 100 baht. Staff was extremely sweet and accommodating, even playful. Everybody was so friendly. Room was ok value for the money.

Cons: Was missing some food more adjusted to \

Pros: Fifteen years later, I took my children to Emperor Island again and stayed at Banraya. The familiar sensory taste, charming scenery, and white sandy beach and clear water remain the same. The hotel's environmental style and public facilities are still perfect and well maintained. The facilities in the guest rooms are a bit outdated, but the hotel services still maintain a high standard and are warm and welcoming. However, considering the fact that there are mostly foreign customers, the friendly and friendly reception is still not enough.