Koh Yao Yai Hotels with Swimming Pools

There is absolutely nothing negative I could say about this gorgeous place. I left today after a weeks stay, and honestly I’m devastated I couldn’t stay longer haha. It is absolutely heaven on earth. I had a gorgeous villa with a pool. The room was so pretty and was in excellent condition. The restaurants were both excellent with a large range of food. The staff were all so kind and friendly. They were always very willing to help in any way they could. Thank you so much for my stay, I know that I will definitely have to come back again next summer!

Overall a good stay. Feels like it’s one of the best on the island. If you’re looking for a really quiet town with lots of sun and relaxation, this is it. Resort food leaves something to be desired. There is much better (and cheaper) food up the road within a few steps. Cleanliness is on par with the what I’ve seen elsewhere in Thailand. Would go back!

My partner and I stayed at Koh Yao Yao Village for 3 nights during our travels around Thailand. The hotel is set within lush tropical grounds and has been designed to connect with nature. Whilst the hotel is quite remote, we hired a moped from a place at the end of the hotel drive for 250thb/day which made the island easily accessible. We stayed in a Deluxe Villa which was huge and we couldn’t quite believe this was the lowest standard accommodation on offer. The villa has a spacious outdoor area with loungers, a day bed, and chair, all of which were great for chilling out during the evening. Other aspects we loved about the room was being able to listen to nature whilst using the outdoor shower. The main pool is large and well designed, offering outstanding views across Thale Ko Yao towards Krabi. There is a swim up bar which offers a selection of drinks/cocktails however the service here was on the slower side. Breakfast was generally good, offering a wide variety of both local and international options. We also ate in the main restaurant for dinner on two nights where we found the food to be ok. A few reasons why I’ve rated this hotel 4/5: 1 - whilst I think the design of the hotel is timeless, some areas are starting to show their age e.g. AC not working on one night (took 3 calls to reception to resolve), bathroom sink plug not working. 2 - The music around the main pool/restaurant started to frustrate us after a day, I feel for people staying here for any longer. It appears the playlist/CD has about 8 songs and these repeat all day and evening. 3 - all food and drinks are subject to a mandatory service charge so the price you see on the menu isn’t the price you pay. I wouldn’t have an issue with this in a restaurant setting or if the service was outstanding however it wasn’t. On top of this, you are then also asked if you’d like to leave a tip (on top of service charge) when you settle each bill.

This hotel is on Changdao Island. The hotel has a beautiful swimming pool, beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast, and there is a beach in front of the hotel. The seawater quality is good and there are no waves, making it suitable for families and children to swim in the sea. The sea water is much better than the beach in Sanya. The route to the island is from Chengdu to Phuket Airport. Take a taxi from the airport to Bang Rong Pier, and then buy a ferry ticket at the pier for 300 baht per person to the Grand Island Pier. Currently, there are separate express boats for Big Changdao and Little Changdao. Show your hotel order to the staff so that you won’t get the wrong seat. There are also special ferries, which are the same as Hainan ferries that can carry cars. They are said to be cheap but slow. This requires consulting the hotel. You can also take a taxi to Bangrong Pier in Phuket Town. Didn't ask about public transportation. There are few people on the island, and even fewer Chinese.

According to Google the Thiwson Beach Resort is a 4 star resort, by definition this means it needs to offer a deluxe guest experience with a wide range of facilities, superior design qualities and excellent service. Based on this definition I felt it fell short of the mark and is a 3 star hotel at best, having said that, I absolutely loved it hence the high rating. At the time of writing #kohyaoyai only has a handful of resorts and guesthouses to choose from, i researched them carefully, my essentials being air conditioning & swimming pool in the mid range price bracket, my wish list being a characterful locally owned property on a beach. With the @thiwsonbeach I struck gold. This unpolished gem offered everything on my wish list plus more. Owned by a local family, three generations of whom regularly join the guests for dinner in the open air restaurant which serves very tasty reasonable priced Thai food and great chicken nuggets to the delight of my toddler (albeit they were out of fries for the duration of our stay!). Beside this are the beachfront huts are in prime position with their own outdoor jacuzzi, it’s no wonder they book up so far in advance. There are facilities on site to hire scooters or book tours to explore the island and two lovely pool areas. I was initially disappointed with the hilltop location of our own bungalow which are actually across the road from the others, but the quiet semi private pool area in front of our large veranda anf the sunrise view through the frangipani trees buckled my reservations. Our family suite was made up of 2 interconnecting rooms, including an extra bed charge charge & 3% credit card levy cost us €150 per night. The resort isn’t perfect, there are holes in the concrete (my little girl took a nasty fall in one) & bugs in the rooms (to the delight of my 9 year old boy), there is no room service and while there is sand the sea is separated from the resort with a concrete flood barrier & is extremely tidal so not ideal for swimming but for me character trumps perfection every time so I would return again in a heartbeat💖

We stayed in the Penthouse and it is truly a lovely hotel. The rooms are spacious and the Penthouse also has access to a private Jacuzzi on the top floor which has great views. Staff are extremely helpful. They also have their own scooters to rent which is a huge bonus. Lovely pools available and the beach front drinks relax area on the beach sand is wonderful. We only ate breakfast which was fine. I would definitely stay there again.

Better View Koh Yao Yai provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.

I reserved two beautiful sea-facing rooms with the resort but due to some personal crisis, I wasn't able to continue with the booking. The management was immensely kind and understanding with the entire cancellation process despite of the consequence it had on their future bookings. They were prompt with their response as well as professional with their behavior. The resort management also initiated a detailed personalized survey with me to understand service/product demands that customers can potentially have to help them perform even better. This additional detail really made me realize how sensitive and welcoming the staff is to their customer's needs. On the basis of their service and conduct alone, I would definitely recommend everyone to chose this resort for their next trip!

Yao Bada Badoo Boutique Resort provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. When arriving by car, take advantage of the resort's convenient on-site parking facilities. Each day, arise to a delightful complimentary morning meal at Yao Bada Badoo Boutique Resort . How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the resort, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee.Various excellent meal offerings at resort ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.Yao Bada Badoo Boutique Resort provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Make sure to discover the readily available beach at resort.Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage and spa, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at resort and cherish a leisurely moment.

Located in Ko Yao, Artisan Koh Yao Yai is within a 15-minute drive of Loh Paret Beach and Fasai Beach. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Khai Island and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Laem Had Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.Satisfy your appetite with seafood at CRAFT, a beachfront bar/lounge, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.