Sea-View Studio on the 4th Floor, Sunshine Beach by KORA, Layan

The top studio category at Sunshine Beach by KORA: a 34 sqm room on the fourth floor with a sea view over Layan Beach, renting from 6,510 THB per night. It takes two adults and a child, with a king-size or twin beds, a balcony, a separate lounge area and one bathroom.

Wifi, a mini-fridge, cable TV and room service come with the room, while the KORA resort below provides outdoor pools, a spa, a fitness centre, a kids' club and several restaurants and bars, with direct access to the beach and the Andaman Sea.

The extra floor height gives this room the outlook the pool- and garden-view studios lack, making it the pick for couples who want to see the water from the balcony.