I stayed at the Sand & Sea...
I stayed at the Sand & Sea Resort in April 2009 for 3 nights, I must say I was concerned about booking this hotel based on the bad reviews left on various websites. I thought the Sand & Sea was okay, certainly not as bad as I was expecting. I booked the deluxe bungalow with A/C, I would not dare booking a fan room, as the whole Thailand is stinking hot. The room itself was a bit run down, and the bathroom towels were so old, I was scared I would rip it apart. Breakfast was as good as anywhere else in Thailand, with a selection of western food ( eggs, bred, cereal, fruit) and asian ( noodles, fried rice, stews). The egg cook was a bit slow, my only complaint - took ages to get my eggs. Overall the sand & sea is not a bad place to stay, considering Railay is quite of an expensive destination, other resorts on the west side cost a bit more. The east side is great for a night out, with more bars and restaurant options ( cheaper too!), would not stay there as there is only mangroves around. Railay is beautiful, if you are looking to chill out on the beach and watch the most beautiful sunset, you won't regret no matter where you stay.