Dein Aufenthalt — The River Front
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Das Eigentum — The River Front
The River Front is a straightforward, no-frills three-star hotel built along the Krabi River, with clean rooms and a small pool facing the water. Its real draw is the location: a short walk from the night market and pier, and the staff can arrange longtail boat trips directly from the jetty. The lobby feels like a functional base camp — tiled floors, a rack of tour leaflets and the faint smell of fried noodles from the attached restaurant. Suits budget travellers or short-stay explorers who want easy river access and don’t need resort-style extras.
Chroniken von Krabi
Krabi town began as a modest fishing and trading settlement, its name deriving from the Thai word for 'sword', referencing a local legend about a broken blade. The Andaman coast’s limestone karsts drew early Western climbers and backpackers in the 1970s, but Krabi town itself remained a quiet transport hub until the airport expansion in the 2000s. Today it balances a growing tourist economy with a working port and a revived riverside promenade, where old shophouses sit alongside new cafes and hostels. The cultural identity mixes Southern Thai Muslim and Buddhist influences, visible in the daily calls to prayer from the town’s mosques and the morning alms rounds near the river.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Krabi-Guide →Die besten Monate
December to February — low rainfall, calm seas and clear skies, plus the coolest temperatures (25–32°C). Krabi’s Andaman islands are at their most accessible and beaches less crowded than Phuket’s.
Peak / Festival Surge
Chinese New Year (late January/early February) and the Thai New Year Songkran (mid-April). Hotel prices double; Krabi town fills with domestic and Chinese tourists. Songkran brings street water fights and a busy pier.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and November — dry enough for island trips but quieter, with 20–40% discounts on rooms. Occasional short showers, but flights from Europe are cheaper than high season.
Wetter & Verpackung
Krabi’s monsoon runs May–October, with heavy downpours often in the afternoon, not all day. Pack a compact umbrella or a light rain jacket that doubles as a wind layer for speedboats.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Krabi
- Krabi International Airport completed a new terminal extension in 2025, increasing capacity and shortening immigration queues, though taxi prices from the official stand have risen to 400 baht into town.
- The Krabi Riverfront walking street night market (Klong Thom) now opens every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5pm, with live music and expanded seafood stalls — popular with locals and tourists.
- Longtail boat operators are now required to display fixed price boards at the pier, ending the old haggle-at-dock system; a standard trip to Railay Beach is 300 baht per person.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The River Front, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room facing away from the main street for better views of the river and reduced traffic noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid low-floor rooms near the lift lobby or service entrance, as these get foot traffic and staff noise early morning. Also skip rooms directly above any on-site bar or restaurant if present.
Best views
Rooms on the river side (likely the back of the hotel, opposite the street) offer the best view of the Krabi River and mangroves, especially from floors 4 and up.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 tend to be quieter, away from street-level noise and above lift motor hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Krabi's main road can have motorbike and truck noise during the day; early morning longtail boat sounds may travel from the river. The lift shaft can be audible on adjacent rooms on floors 2–3.
Insider tips
Check if the hotel offers a free shuttle to Krabi town night market – walkable but a taxi saves time. Request a river-view room in advance; they're limited and most 3-star places here only have a handful.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — The River Front
Free WiFi throughout. Typical speed ~10 Mbps down, enough for browsing and email. Login via room number and surname; single device per session but can re-log on another device.
No lift. The property is a low-rise building with stairs only. Ground-floor rooms are available on request.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The lobby has a small bookshelf of second-hand travel books and magazines.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early check-in subject to availability, with bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 500 THB; later times must be pre-approved and may incur a half-night charge.
Free luggage storage after check-out until 18:00 (reception hours only).
Step-free access from the street to the lobby. Ground-floor rooms have a single step into the bathroom. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No braille signage.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (no booking). Nearest public car park is Krabi Town Municipal Lot, 2 km north, 50 THB/night. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 100% advance deposit is required at booking. At check-in, a 500 THB credit card hold is taken for incidentals; cash deposit also accepted.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Buddhist temple: วัดแก้วโกรวาราม (524 m · ~7 min walk)
- Place of worship: ศาลหลักเมืองกระบี่ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
สวนจ้าฟ้า — 901 m · ~11 min walk
หอศิลป์อันดามัน — 678 m · ~8 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk
City Pharmacy — 449 m · ~6 min walk
7-Eleven — 234 m · ~3 min walk
ท่าเรือเจ้าฟ้า — 759 m · ~9 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Cash exchange desks in Krabi Town and on Ao Nang offer fair rates; avoid the airport and tourist-centre bureaux, which typically give worse rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and shops; contactless and mobile pay widespread in mid-range places, but smaller eateries and local transport are cash-only.
Not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change (20-50 THB) for good service in restaurants. Hotel staff don't expect tips, but a 20-50 THB note for housekeeping is polite.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee or Thai iced tea from street stalls: 30-50 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a basic eatery: 60-80 THB.
A main dish of Thai curry or noodle soup at a local restaurant: 80-120 THB.
Walkable night markets in Krabi Town (e.g. Walking Street) and Ao Nang's main road have grilled meats, som tam, and fruit shakes from 30-70 THB per item.
Tesco Lotus and Big C are the main budget supermarkets in Krabi Town and Ao Nang.
Krabi Town's weekend market and Ao Nang's tourist stalls sell cheap T-shirts, sarongs, and beachwear from 100-300 THB.
Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes along Ao Nang beach road and to Krabi Town, costing 50-100 THB per ride. From the airport, take the Airport Shuttle Bus (150 THB to Ao Nang, 90 THB to Krabi Town) – far cheaper than a private taxi (500-700 THB).
Eat at local food stalls and markets rather than beachfront restaurants. Use songthaews for short trips instead of hiring a scooter. Always agree the fare before getting in a taxi or songthaew (no meter).
Gut zu wissen — Krabi
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Krabi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The River Front
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · City Pharmacy — 449 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Krabi Town or any Lanta rental shop → Ananda Lanta Resort
Krabi Airport or Krabi Bus Terminal → Lanta Old Town or Saladan Pier (hotel drop-off sometimes included)
💡 You’ll switch at the pier onto a songthaew or taxi for the final 2km to Ananda Lanta. Those with big luggage should negotiate the drop-off in advance.
Koh Lanta — any point from Saladan to Klong Dao → Ananda Lanta Resort
💡 Flag one down on the main road (the one parallel to the beach). They rarely go to the resort gate — expect a short walk from the road. Agree price before boarding.
Krabi Airport (KBV) → Ananda Lanta Resort, Koh Lanta
💡 Book through the hotel or a service like 12Go for a fixed rate. The drive includes a 15-minute car ferry onto the island — keep cash for onboard snacks.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at The River Front?
Request a high-floor room facing away from the main street for better views of the river and reduced traffic noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at The River Front?
Avoid low-floor rooms near the lift lobby or service entrance, as these get foot traffic and staff noise early morning. Also skip rooms directly above any on-site bar or restaurant if present.
Is The River Front noisy?
Krabi's main road can have motorbike and truck noise during the day; early morning longtail boat sounds may travel from the river. The lift shaft can be audible on adjacent rooms on floors 2–3.
Which rooms have the best views at The River Front?
Rooms on the river side (likely the back of the hotel, opposite the street) offer the best view of the Krabi River and mangroves, especially from floors 4 and up.
What are insider tips for staying at The River Front?
Check if the hotel offers a free shuttle to Krabi town night market – walkable but a taxi saves time. Request a river-view room in advance; they're limited and most 3-star places here only have a handful.
What time is check-in at The River Front?
Check-in at The River Front is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The River Front have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Typical speed ~10 Mbps down, enough for browsing and email. Login via room number and surname; single device per session but can re-log on another device.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The River Front?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The River Front?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a basic eatery: 60-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The River Front?
Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes along Ao Nang beach road and to Krabi Town, costing 50-100 THB per ride. From the airport, take the Airport Shuttle Bus (150 THB to Ao Nang, 90 THB to Krabi Town) – far cheaper than a private taxi (500-700 THB).
When is the best time to visit Krabi?
December to February — low rainfall, calm seas and clear skies, plus the coolest temperatures (25–32°C). Krabi’s Andaman islands are at their most accessible and beaches less crowded than Phuket’s.
Top-Attraktionen in Krabi
💡 Go hungry and try the grilled moo ping (pork skewers) and roti with banana. Arrive by 5 PM to browse before it gets packed.
💡 Take the footpath from Railay West at low tide. Bring water shoes for the rocky sections.
💡 Take the steps before 8 AM to avoid sun and crowds. Bring water and stop at the halfway rest area. The temple requires covered shoulders and knees.
💡 Combine with a river tour for 300-400 THB per person. Go early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
💡 Wear sturdy trainers, not flip-flops. The trail gets slippery after rain. Go early (8 AM) to avoid the tour groups. Entry is 200 THB per person.