Where To Stay In Krabi: Aonang Fiore Resort
Aonang Fiore Resort | Muslim friendly accommodation in Krabi
Phuket's quieter little sister, Krabi, is often a destination associated with backpackers but if you dig a little deeper, you're bound to uncover hidden gems in this lovely Thai destination that's majorly populated by Muslims. In this article, we'll share our honest thoughts on Aonang Fiore Resort — a great Muslim-friendly accommodation in Krabi.
When I first laid eyes on Aonang Fiore Resort, the first thought that came into mind was how expensive it must be to stay there for three nights. It's basically an individual cottage on your own tiny plot of land! Well, thankfully, this villa-like accommodation is super affordable and definitely worth every penny.
Where is the hotel located?
You’ll find the resort located in Krabi at the tip of Ao Nang, a short 20-minute drive from Krabi International Airport. Ao Nang Beach is one of the main tourist spots in Krabi, where you'll find lots of shops, restaurants, bars as well as the busiest pier where most of your island hopping trips would start form.
This is not a beachfront resort so it is situated away from the pubs and party scene, which I preferred. It is quiet and peaceful enough that you don't hear any loud music or vehicles from your room, but not too secluded, so there were still convenient stores and some local restaurants along the streets. When I do need to head to the beach, I either rode the rented motorbike for a few minutes or jump on the free shuttle service that Aonang Fiore Resort provides.
The exterior of Aonang Fiore Resort’s deluxe room.
What are the rooms like?
We booked the Deluxe Room, a 34sq cottage-like room and were assigned Room 2016 upon arrival. This particular gem is located on a hill, above rows and rows of similar units that are situated on their individual metal structure, overlooking the gorgeous hills of Krabi. I definitely did not expect it to be this huge and comfortable.
The total amount spent on accommodation was 2230 Thai baht per night, which is approximately SGD91 including breakfast, service charge & taxes. For the service and experience, I honestly feel that this is completely worth every penny. I'll let the pictures do the talking.
The room itself was gorgeous and it came with a double bed, balcony as well as all other expected hotel amenities like toiletries, kettle, bottled water, etc. On top of that, the resort also provided bath robes, four sets of slippers and towels for the room or pool, as well as a beach bag.
I spent most of my mornings and nights on this balcony, overlooking the greenery and facing the cliffs that Krabi is known for. The other rooms are about 3-5 metres away from our porch so you could hear if there were to be loud music played from their rooms but I didn't have any issues of that sort, thankfully.
What facilities does the resort have?
Located on over 70 acres of greenery, Aonang Fiore Resort actually owns one of the biggest plots of land for accommodation in Krabi. The whole resort is so big that they have their own Zipline & Adventure Park, seafood restaurant and even grow their own organic produce. How cute!
I did not have the chance to check out their Butterfly or Zipline & Adventure Park as my days were filled with activities but I did manage to spend an afternoon by the resort's infinity pool. There are tanning beds, a pool bar and a small jacuzzi by the side of the infinity pool, overlooking the resort's garden. Since half of their rooms include a private hot tub, the shared pool and jacuzzi isn't that huge as I expected but it was still quite a pretty sight and I enjoyed dipping around all afternoon.
Aonang Fiore Resort has a botanical garden with locally grown organic produce that they use for their kitchen! I found that super unique and interesting. There is also this area called the ASEAN Garden where there are structures symbolising the different countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. You can easily spend an afternoon taking a stroll within the compound of the resort itself.
They also have a tour desk conveniently located right beside the hotel reception. Since I had already pre-booked my activities before the trip, I didn’t end up using their services. However, if you’re planning a last-minute island-hopping tour or a day trip to the jungle, you can easily book it directly from there.
The tour desk at Aonang Fiore Resort made things incredibly convenient by offering motorbike rentals directly through the hotel. This saved me the worry of dealing with shady rental kiosks. I rented the Click i125 for just 250 Thai Baht (around SGD10) per day, which was a great deal.
A day before my departure, I also booked an airport shuttle through the tour desk. It was a shared shuttle service and only cost 150 Thai Baht (SGD6) per person. While I initially considered using a private driver like when I arrived, that would have cost 800 Thai Baht (SGD33).
I appreciated how hassle-free everything was—extending the bike rental contract was easy, and all the charges were added to my room tab, which I settled at checkout. It made the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
The resort has their own restaurant and cafe within the vicinity which is a shared space for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pictured above is De’fish Seafood Restaurant, which operates after breakfast is over and serves fresh seafood, as well as Thai and Western dishes. Fiore Coffee (not pictured) serves your caffeine fixes and some light pastries.
Breakfast was amazing. I would usually sleep through breakfast whenever I am overseas because not all hotels offer Halal options but this time, I looked forward to waking up early as this is a Muslim friendly hotel. It is also included in their website that they only serve Halal food on their premises so as Muslims, this is definitely a plus point for us.
The resort's morning spread is pretty extensive, I would say. There was so much variety on the menu and I thoroughly enjoyed their live stations and buffet. There is a variety of food to cater to different dietary preferences and you can even order ala carte items from their menu if the buffet isn't to your liking.
How was their service?
When I arrived, there was one staff member who ignored me when I asked for help, which wasn’t the warmest welcome. But overall, my experience was positive. Most of the staff I encountered were genuinely kind and attentive. One person in particular completely turned things around for me—Nita (pictured below). She stood out with her sincerity and patience throughout my stay. She didn’t even know I was there to review the resort but still went above and beyond to assist me.
The most unforgettable moment happened on the morning of my second day. My agent had told me my driver would pick me up at 8:30am for an island-hopping tour. I planned my morning around that and headed down at 7:45am to enjoy a quick breakfast.
To my surprise, the driver showed up at 7:55am, stood outside the buffet area with his arms crossed, and expected me to leave immediately. When I tried asking him for just 10 minutes to finish my breakfast, he stomped off angrily and drove away, leaving me standing in the driveway in complete shock.
I think Nita saw what happened because she approached me calmly and said, "Don't worry ma'am. Enjoy your breakfast. I’ll take care of it." She took the paper I was holding (proof of the agreed pick-up time) and, without me even asking, contacted my travel agent to explain the situation. Moments later, she returned to the breakfast area to let me know she had arranged for another driver to pick me up at the correct time, 8:30am.
Her initiative and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression. Nita truly deserves a promotion, a pay raise—or both.
What I liked about Aonang Fiore Resort:
I had such an amazing time at Aonang Fiore Resort that it’s easily made its way onto my list of favorite accommodations in Southeast Asia. The resort’s attention to detail truly stood out—from the beautiful tiles in the washrooms to the thoughtful touches like providing a beach bag, towels, and even slippers in each room. I also appreciated the quiet location, the delicious breakfast buffet, and the wide range of facilities available within the resort.
What I didn't like:
When I arrived, a porter carried my bags and drove me to my room on a buggy. It felt quite cool at first since I don’t usually book places with buggy services. However, after staying for four days, I realized it could be inconvenient. I had to account for an extra 10–15 minutes of waiting time whenever I wanted to leave the room, which added a slight delay to my plans.
Would I stay here again?
A BIG YESSSSS! That pretty much says it all. Overall, my experience at Aonang Fiore Resort was amazing, and I’d definitely stay here again. I loved it so much that I have a feeling I’ll be comparing every other accommodation to this one in the future.
