Best Beach Hotels in Thailand
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a beach hotel in Thailand. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of beach hotels in Thailand is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Chon Buri Province, Na Jomtien
The Standard, Pattaya Na Jomtien
(5 stars)With 161 rooms and suites set along Na Jomtien’s serene shoreline, The Standard, Pattaya Na Jomtien blends playful design with laid-back coastal energy. Just over an hour from Bangkok, this beachfront retreat brings the brand’s signature irreverent charm to Thailand’s eastern coast. The interiors, by DIN Studio and Studio Lupine in collaboration with The Standard’s in-house team, showcase a sculptural modernist aesthetic softened by curving lines, textured surfaces, and lush tropical landscaping by PLA.
Dine at Esmé, the brand’s first-ever beach club serving bold Mexican and Thai flavours, or at Sereia, a Thai coastal grill spotlighting fresh local seafood. The adults-only rooftop sanctuary Mmhmmm combines bar, spa, and secret pool, while the main pool and Surf Shack evoke the spirit of a Baja surf lodge. Art collaborations, including Chloé Kelly Miller’s courtyard installation, and uniforms by Vickteerut add creative flair.
Krabi, Klong Muang Beach
Nakamanda Resort and Spa
(5 stars)Tucked away in a tranquil bay just a short stroll from Klong Muang Beach, Nakamanda Resort and Spa boasts traditional Thai architecture that is embellished with modern and luxurious touches. There are three different types of villas for guests to choose from here, and each provides a luxurious sanctuary that is fully loaded with a wide range of creature comforts. Guests who enjoy messing about in the water are sure to appreciate the Jacuzzi Villa and Pool Villa, where there will be treated to either an outdoor Jacuzzi or plunge pool that is set in a private tropical garden. The Nakamanda Resort and Spa is a popular option for couples who want to spend their honeymoon unwinding in a tropical setting while enjoying plenty of pampering.