Racha Yai Island (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Racha Yai Island?
What makes it 63% Baby-Friendly: Resorts lend cots, highchairs and babysitters, but bumpy speedboat ride, lack of stroller paths and no dedicated nursing rooms demand extra effort, reducing overall baby comfort.
Positives:
- Quiet, car-free island: No vehicles and low crowds make it easy to move around with a stroller.
- Resort baby amenities: Free cot, highchair, in-house nurse and mini-mart for baby supplies on site.
Challenges:
- Stairs and uneven paths: Many villas have steps and no buggy access between rooms and beach.
- Limited medical services: Bring essential baby medicines; island clinic offers only basic care.
What is Racha Yai Island?
- A tropical island located 12 kilometers south of Phuket, featuring five bays enclosed by coral reefs and sculpted granite headlands
- A car-free island of white sandy beaches, coconut groves and coastal forest that preserves a largely undeveloped atmosphere
- An island named ‘Racha’, meaning ‘emperor’ in Thai, that once served as an exclusive royal retreat
What is so special about Racha Yai Island for with baby?
- Gentle shallow waters at Batok Bay ideal for baby’s first beach.
- Complimentary cots, highchairs, free infant speedboat transfer.
- On-site mini-mart and in-house nurse cover baby supplies and care.
- Paid babysitting service lets parents relax or snorkel worry-free.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
Why 1 day visit duration is ideal for with baby: A full day lets you enjoy calm beaches and baby-friendly resort facilities at a relaxed pace.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Racha Yai Island
Beach play at Batok Bay:
Spend time on the gentle sand shelf with shallow, calm water.
Tip: Bring a sun umbrella and small beach toys for baby’s splash session.
Request cots and highchairs:
Use free baby cots and highchairs provided by the resorts.
Tip: Reserve these items when you book to guarantee availability on arrival.
Book babysitting service:
Have trained staff care for your baby in-room or a play area.
Tip: Arrange at least one day ahead and confirm the THB 300/hr rate.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Racha Yai Island
- Reserve baby gear early: Contact your resort before arrival to book cots, highchairs and nurse service.
- Plan morning beach time: Visit Batok Bay early for cooler temps, shade and calmest water for baby.
Reviews of Racha Yai Island
Curvy Killer
Beautiful and crystal clear water here. Very quiet and strong waves.
Ahmet D.
If you wanna swim in clean and clear water away from the crowed place with amazing swimming sandy beach, highly recommended you to join Racha and coral islands tours.
Suay Klansranol
Beautiful Island I'm not very far for Phuket. If you're stay overnight in the evening quiet.
Yosita K
The color of water will take your breath away. Blue and crystal clear. This place is not too far from Phuket. It is cool for snorkeling and scuba diving. You don’t need certification or experience for scuba diving, there are staffs who will assist you during the dive. Snorkeling 🤿 is awesome, the coral 🪸 are so beautiful. Variety of fish 🐠 . Try to feel the water , it is so soft and relax. Ther...
Chris Taylor
This island is post card pretty. This was one of the destinations on our day trip from Phuket. Whilst it took a long time to get there (we were on a catamaran) it was very much worth it. The water was just beautiful. The snorkeling was just ok, plenty of fish but the coral didn't look the healthiest to me (grey or brown colour). However, the water was clean and clear and at the time we visited ver...
When is the best time to visit Racha Yai Island (Phuket, Thailand)?
November–April offers calm seas and sunny weather. May–October has occasional showers; pack rain covers and plan indoor rest.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Speedboat transfer (roundtrip for 2 adults) | THB 2,400 |
| Babysitting service (2 hours) | THB 600 |
| Lunch at resort restaurant | THB 1,200 |
| Total Estimated | THB 4,200 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Ko Racha Yai, Rawai, Phuket, Thailand
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