Varana Hotel Krabi, Thailand

• Sustainable luxury: Nestled between picturesque mountains, sandy bays and dazzling sea views, Varan Hotel Krabi is a tranquil haven that will not disappoint. At the heart of this beachside sanctuary are sustainable practices that don’t sacrifice ultra-luxe comfort for ethical and environmentally-friendly methods. Expect minimalist elegance, stunning architecture, luscious gardens, and inviting living spaces with glorious ocean views.
  
  

• Taste of Thailand: The hotel’s three restaurants and bar prioritise homemade, local and organic ingredients to ensure that every delicious dish (or cocktail) delights not just your taste buds, but your body and mind too. Make sure to stop by Kin, where you’ll find award-winning recipes by Michelin-star chef, David Thompson. In the party mood? Head to The Beach Club, where sandy beanbags, scrumptious cocktails and a resident DJ awaits.
  
  

• Five-star wellcation: The Faa Spa offers an array of muscle-melting treatments rooted in expert Thai massage techniques. What’s more, the spa is equipped with a wellness pool, steam room, sauna, and revitalising Japanese onsen. If wellness looks a bit more active to you, visit the fabulous fitness centre or, try practising your gold-medal-winning laps in the hotel’s incredible olympic-sized swimming pool. Self-care prayers? Answered.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.