The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ao Nang

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Ao Nang

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If it's your first trip to Ao Nang, Thailand for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Ao Nang. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Ao Nang. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Ao Nang for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Ao Nang beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Ao Nang for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Peace Laguna Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ao Nang
  • Beach

Located at 193 Moo2, Peace Laguna Resort & Spa has great rooms from $30 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Deevana Plaza Krabi-Aonang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Deevana Plaza Krabi-Aonang which has nice rooms starting at $20. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 186 Moo 3, Aonang Soi 8. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Ava Sea Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ao Nang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Ava Sea Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $19. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 834 Moo 2, T. Ao Nanag, A. Muang Krabi Province. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Krabi Heritage Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $17 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $17, Krabi Heritage Hotel, at 312 Moo 2 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 2.2 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Pakasai Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Pakasai Resort has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $28 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 88 Moo 3. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and mountain views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Tipa Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $22 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Ao Nang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Tipa Resort is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $22, and it's located at 121/1 Moo2. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
  • Luxury


Aonang Phu Petra Resort Krabi

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Aonang Phu Petra Resort Krabi because it has great rooms that start at $29. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 521 Soi 11 Moo 2. Only 3.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Krabi Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ao Nang
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Krabi Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $32 (before taxes). It's located at 232 Moo 2 and has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Phranang Place

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $12 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at 345 Moo2, Phranang Place has great rooms from $12 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


The Krabi Forest Homestay

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $11 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ao Nang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is The Krabi Forest Homestay which has nice rooms starting at $11. Offering room service, a water park, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 68 Moo 3 Nopparat Thara Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and cooking classes. It's located just 1.1 km from the city center, too. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Phuket, Ko Lanta, Krabi, and Khao Lak.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Ao Nang, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Ao Nang, Best Beach Hotels in Ao Nang, Best Cheap Hotels in Ao Nang, Best Luxury Hotels in Ao Nang, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ao Nang, Best Hotels for One Week in Ao Nang, Best Hotels for One Night in Ao Nang, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Ao Nang, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Ao Nang, or Best Business Hotels in Ao Nang.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ao Nang?

Ao Nang Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$22

After analyzing 76 first time trip hotels in Ao Nang, Thailand, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $22. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ao Nang.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $109
  • 4-star hotels: $27
  • 3-star hotels: $22
  • 2-star hotels: $12


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