Rapala Rock Wood Resort

We were excited to stay in a bungalow and thought it would be a romantic experience. However, it felt like we were camping outside. The non-flush toilet was definitely a surprise and hindrance since we paid extra for a private bathroom.

We really liked in general. The staff was very friendly and lay back. They organised a cute free christmas dinner with games and presents. The bungalow is good. And we loved to relax on the hammock after a busy day.

The staff went out of their way to help me get my luggage from the west beach ferry drop off. They have interesting wild squirrels, frogs, and monkeys. It is tucked into the side of the cliff with wonderful views!

Don't expect it to be a 5 star place but it was pleasant for the price. The bed is comfortable, bathrooms are clean. Check in was smooth, welcomed with a soft drink. The stairs to the resort is a little bit tough with your luggage. Breakfast is ok at resort but I felt the whole beach had okish food everywhere. Overall pleasant experience for what you pay for.

When I booked this hotel, it had a 4-star rating and the pictures looked cute and homey. When we arrived, it looked like there was construction happening on several of the huts, so maybe this explains the discrepancy. The room was fine for the low price, though the light was extremely dim inside. For me there were two dealbreakers: the bathroom (toilet was flushed using a bucket of water, shower was just a head in the middle of the room with no tub, door or curtain) and the lack of a safe (it was recommended that we keep our valuables with us at all times rather than leave them in the room - which made me uncomfortable given that this is a beach town and we were planning to leave our bags on the beach while swimming). The lounge/restaurant and pool areas were really cute, but we ended up booking a different hotel in order to keep our wallets and passports secure. Location was all right - though it is technically on the beach, you can’t swim there. The better beaches are located on the other side of Railay, about a 20/25-minute walk away.

Loved the chill out area and really loved the huts. Yes they’re basic but you’re staying in the jungle so what can you expect! People who leave bad reviews are obviously expecting 5 stars. I loved this place. Great food too and friendly staff.

Rapala is easy walking to everything in Railay (as everything is). The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the budget option which was fine although the (shared) bathrooms we're in need of a proper clean or renovation. There is a small pool to cool off in and a cozy restaurant on premise. Overall it was fair value for the cost.

Quiet and comfortable bungalows. Staff are pleasant.

The staff was very personable, helpful, and inviting. They went out of their way on more than one occasion to make me feel like I was a special guest. On top of that, the location is great, the food was excellent, and the facilities were very comfortable. You could very easily waste away a day or more lounging around here, but don’t forget that paradise is waiting for you, just below!

We stayed in a fan room underneath a mosquito net. We only had one mosquito in the bathroom. The son of the owner is very nice and speaks very good English. There are termites in the wall, you heard them when you sleep, termites no bedbugs. They provide drinkable water every day. Nice lounge/restaurant area to hung out. Convenient to do the walk to west Railay, only 5 min.