Krabi Fun Family Holiday | Railay Beach | Diamond Cave | Krabi Town Night Market (Part 2)

Breakfast at hotel

Breakfast spread at Holiday Inn Resort 

Today we started with a hearty buffet breakfast at the hotel. Much better than the dinner. Do remember to buy the breakfast vouchers from the front desk as the price will be different if you walk in without vouchers and children eat for free YEHHHH!

Ao Nang in Krabi

Long tail boat to Railay Beach 

Railay Beach in Krabi

After breakfast, we crossed over from our hotel and took a long tail boat to Railay Beach. Each person costs 200 baht for the boat ride. Do arrange with the boat staff for the transfer back too. 

Railay street to Diamond Cave

Within 10 mins, we reached Railay Beach. We took a leisure walk to Diamond Cave to explore the stalactite and stalagmite formations. We had to pay 150 baht each adult but the children entered for free. 

Diamond Cave 

It was totally not worth going. It was just a 300 meters loop and we couldn't spot anything interesting except for the cave bats and some limestone structures.

Shops leading to Railay Beach

Amazing view at Railay Beach 

Railay Beach View

We headed back to Railay beach and spent an hour at the beach. There were some shops for shopping and restaurants too. There wasn't many fishes at the beach for snorkeling. But do be careful of jelly fish.

We headed back to the hotel for a good swim. The kids couldn't resist playing at the pool hahaha.

Krabi Town Night Market

As it was weekend, we decided to spend the evening at the Krabi Town Night Market. The night market was bustling with tourists and locals too. 

Looking at the dark clouds, rain was approaching. We were only there for 10 mins and it started to pour. Thank God it stop after a while so we could continue shopping.

Variety of food stalls at Krabi Town Night Market

There were many food stalls , shopping and performance at the Night Market. It was definitely worth to go.

After all the shopping and snacking, we headed back to our suite to have a supper feast with our friends. Yup you heard me, eating non stop! Not forgetting our daily dose of alcohol beverages which were super cheap in Krabi. 

Ps : there is a family mart just beside our hotel which was super convenient. If not there is a 7-eleven on the left side of the hotel which is a 3 minutes walk (Sorry forgot to take pictures hahaha)

Stay tune for part 3 of the holiday adventures! 

Krabi Fun Family Holiday | Holiday Inn Resort | Ao Nang Beach (Part 1)

Air Asia Departing at Singapore Changi Airport

Our long awaited holiday is finally here. This time we are heading to Krabi, Thailand, the Land of Smiles. The flight time on Air Asia was about 2hrs. We had our hotel transport pick up waiting at the airport and it cost 850 baht one way.

Holiday Inn Krabi, Thailand

Rest & Relax area in Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn in Krabi

It was a 20-30mins drive to Holiday Inn Resort Krabi. Upon reaching we immediately fell in love with the surroundings. 

Check in area in Krabi, Holiday Inn

Checking in was a breeze. But when we were reached our room we realised it wasn't the room type we booked. For a moment, my heart sank, thinking there goes my holiday.

Old wing in Holiday Inn Krabi

While waiting for the change of room I managed to take some pictures of the old wing's room (pardon the quality of the photos as I forgot to bring my flash along hahaha).

It was more of a rustic feel comparing to the new wing's room. 

Family Suite in Krabi, Holiday Inn 

Family Suite in New Wing at Holiday Inn Krabi

My heart was full of thanks when we entered our new room. We had been upgraded to a Family Suite! It was an amazing suite and the beds were super comfortable. The suite came with a big bathroom, bunk beds and the TV area can accommodate friends to relax with wines and snacks.

After settling in the beautiful room, the children went for a swim. We had another family travelling with us which helps, as the children had so much fun together.

View from our room balcony

Children's play area

There were so many things available for children of different ages. Holiday Inn Resort Krabi has 3 pools, one at the old wing, one at the new wing and another pool with slides for the children.

There were also playground area and a trampoline near the swimming pools.

Kid's Club in Krabi, Holiday Inn

Entertainment for the children & adults

Not enough? There were also a Kids Club area for children and teenagers. Now the children had no lack of activities.

Dinner was in the hotel and we had seafood buffet. Fyi children below 12yrs old eat for free with every paying adult. 

The buffet wasn't fantastic, definitely need improvement.

Ended our 1st day with a good rest for our upcoming adventures. Stay tune for the adventures coming up in Part 2!