A family-friendly resort brand property directly on Ao Nang Beach with well-appointed rooms, an excellent kids club, and the reliable amenities of the IHG brand. Good for families seeking predictable quality and beach access.
Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach occupies a direct beachfront position on Ao Nang Beach, one of the few international brand properties in the area with genuine sandy-beach frontage and immediate sea access without a road crossing. The resort sits at the southern end of Ao Nang's beach strip, roughly 10 minutes' walk from the main boat pier and restaurant area. Opened in the mid-2000s and periodically refurbished, the property operates under the IHG umbrella with the brand's characteristic commitment to consistency and quality standards. The resort is designed as a family destination: a dedicated IHG Kids' Club with structured daily programming serves younger guests, while parents benefit from two pools, including a shallow toddler pool. Accommodation spans standard rooms, deluxe rooms, sea-view rooms, and family rooms in a multi-storey block; all units include IHG standard amenities — air conditioning, flat-screen television, in-room safe, and branded toiletries. Sea-view and beachfront rooms offer direct views of the Andaman and are the most sought-after categories. Dining is anchored by two restaurants: the Breakers Beach Bar & Grill serving casual Thai and international fare on the beachfront, and the Tamarind Restaurant for more formal evening menus. A swim-up bar sits at the edge of the main pool. The Angsana Spa operates on-property with a wide treatment menu. A water sports desk on the beach handles snorkelling tours, kayak rentals, and longtail boat charter. The front desk team is experienced in international family travel and arranges airport transfers, island tours, and child-specific activity bookings.
Amenities
- Beachfront
- Kids club
- Two pools
- Multiple restaurants
- Spa
- Water sports
Location
8.0305, 98.8315 View on map
Highlights
- Direct beachfront position on Ao Nang Beach, one of the few mid-range international brand properties with genuine sandy-beach frontage
- IHG Kids' Club with structured daily programmes making it a primary choice for families travelling with children
- Two pools including a dedicated shallow toddler pool and a main pool with swim-up bar
- Breakers Beach Bar & Grill for casual beachfront dining with direct access to the sand
Tips for visiting
- Beachfront and sea-view rooms are worth the supplement for families — direct views and immediate beach access justify the difference over inland-facing rooms
- The Kids' Club runs structured sessions in the morning; confirm the daily schedule at check-in to plan family activities around it
- The boat pier for Railay Beach and island excursions is a 10-minute walk; the front desk can assist with priority boarding during the peak Christmas and New Year period
- The beach immediately in front of the resort is swimmable and lifeguarded during the dry season; observe the safety flag system in the wet season from May to October