Best hotels in Koh Yao

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Koh Yao Yai Village
9.7 (86 reviews)

Koh Yao Yai Village ★★★★

📍 78 Ko Yao District, Koh Yao Yai

"My wife and I stayed there for five nights we loved it. We can’t wait to go back. We highly recommend it. The staff was amazing. The food was great !"

Anattaya Holiday Home
8.7 (17 reviews)

Anattaya Holiday Home ★★★

📍 21, 1, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Chang Wat Phang-nga, Koh Yao Noi

"Ninaa is just an awesome host! very welcoming, friendly, any question is super easy to solve and it’s pleasant to talk to her. The same as with people surrounding her. I would stay more, but it was fully booked already, people love this place, simple and cosy, wooden houses, calm courtyard hidden in trees."

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort and Spa
9.4 (330 reviews)

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort and Spa ★★★★★

📍 88 Moo 7, Phunai, Koh Yao, Phru Nai, Koh Yao Yai

"We tried three different room types, and this one was the best. After talking to the front desk, we weren't given the best floor, but at least the view was still pretty good. The restaurant near the lobby had delicious food, but the breakfast restaurant was just average with limited choices, though it did have a great view. Getting to Koh Yao Yai was quite convenient, but you have to pay for it yourself. I traveled from Koh Yao Yai to Krabi directly by speedboat, which was very easy. The island is almost exclusively frequented by Caucasians. As long as you can speak English, you'll get by fine. The staff were very enthusiastic, and I didn't feel any discrimination. There are plenty of activities, so you can stay busy even without leaving the resort. Just a heads-up: kayaking and paddleboarding are free for 30 minutes a day. If the weather is bad and you can't use them, the time doesn't carry over to the next day; it expires. The hotel is huge, and transportation relies entirely on pickup trucks. There are many vehicles, which is convenient, but it feels a bit environmentally unfriendly. The island isn't big; you can get around by scooter, but there isn't much to do, just one sandbar. There was a slight hiccup that I hope they improve. On our last day, when leaving the island for Krabi, there was a miscommunication with the hotel. We waited for a long time, but no staff member called us to get on the car, and our luggage was nowhere to be found. We watched as wave after wave of Europeans got on their buses with their luggage, but no one paid attention to us. I had to go ask myself, otherwise, we wouldn't have gotten on a car or seen our luggage."

Better view koh yao yai
9.5 (4 reviews)

Better view koh yao yai ★★★★

📍 Better view, koh yao yai 58/13 moo 4, Koh Yao Yai

"Our room was absolutely gorgeous, really spacious and spotlessly clean. The jacuzzi bath was fabulous and the view from the resort was magical. The food in the restaurant was OK, there are other cheaper and tastier restaurants within walking distance though. We hired a bike for the day which was hassle free and cheaper than the rental place next door. The pool area was beautiful and we even saw a couple of water monitor lizards. The owner and staff are super friendly and helpful, I would 100% recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet, relaxed and authentic Thai island experience."

Elixir Resort Koh YAO Yai
9.2 (40 reviews)

Elixir Resort Koh YAO Yai ★★★★

📍 99, Prunai, Tambon, Phru Nai, Koh Yao Yai

"The hotel is not so big but very cute. Thai style room and with super welcomed stuff, they are so polite! Breakfast is nice, you have a lot of choice, western and Thai. I like to eat dinner here and watching sunset. The price is expensive then the local restaurant but also reasonable, and the taste is very good. Tiki bar has happy hour from 5-7pm. Perfect time to watch sunset. The beach and pool never crowded, a perfect place for get away and relaxing. In the afternoon there are a lot of crabs to catch. There are 3 very cute dogs in this resort. If you want to have a quiet vacation and only enjoy, relaxing, I recommend this hotel."

THE REAL ESCAPE - Koh Yao Noi
9.4 (5 reviews)

THE REAL ESCAPE - Koh Yao Noi ★★★

📍 46/3, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Koh Yao

"It’s nice the room I booked had no ac though but I still liked it, bathroom and toilet are lowkey the nicest I’ve seen for the price, owner is also very nice. Would recommend."

Baan Taranya Koh Yao Yai Resort
8.7 (34 reviews)

Baan Taranya Koh Yao Yai Resort ★★★★

📍 69/8 moo 4, klong bon, Koh Yao Yai

"I don’t know whether this resort has had a major overhaul recently but in no way was our experience reflective of the negative reviews on here. We found the staff very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. A couple of minor maintenance issues with the room but they were attended to instantly. The room very cleaned everyday and had fresh towels whenever we wanted them. We had room A4 - a superior double with a patio area, away from the pool so very quiet with few passers by. Both pools were cleaned every night. The menu is extensive from traditional Thai food to good old English-style fish and chips plus a separate Japanese menu. Breakfast was an absolute feast! All freshly made. Never had to ask for replenishments. In the evening we generally ate for £15-£20 for main courses and drinks for people. Each day there are special offers and combo deals for drinks and food. A short walk to the main street where there are a couple of shops though we didn’t want for much. Toiletries were well stocked and water bottles were replenished every day. We would love to return here again. The staff are the kindest, most attentive and courteous we have ever experienced."

Royal Yao Yai Island Beach Resort
8.6 (131 reviews)

Royal Yao Yai Island Beach Resort ★★★★★

📍 128, Loh Pa-Red Beach, Ko Yao District, Phru Nai, Koh Yao Yai

"The resort has everything you need, facilities are clean and nice"

Blue Bay Resort - Access to Pool and Beach-Phuket & Krabi
9.1 (202 reviews)

Blue Bay Resort - Access to Pool and Beach-Phuket & Krabi ★★★★★

📍 89/1-3 Moo 7, Phunai, Koh Yao, Phru Nai, Koh Yao Yai

"The hotel is very beautiful and clean, with a large, well-maintained property. Despite the high number of rooms, it always feels private. The only downside is that it's an hour's walk to 7-Eleven, but there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. It's a very picturesque location. When checking out, the front desk arranged a taxi to the pier for us."

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Sunrise Beach Kohyao Resort Hotels in Koh Yao

Sunrise Beach Kohyao Resort

"The welcoming and service at this hotel is equal to none. I was poor thing when I arrived here, as I what stepped on a sea urchin and my foot was hurting, but everyone took great care of me offering advice, treats and services. Breakfast was also a very nice surprise. Loved every bit of this place and will surely book again! Also, location wise, the beach is really nice and everything is walking distence from here. What can you ask more?"

Niramaya Villa & Wellness Hotels in Koh Yao

Niramaya Villa & Wellness

"Looking for a luxury and in budget! This is your resort. We got deluxe villa with private pool and the room was insanely gorgeous. So much space inside and out. The resorts pool is massive with waterfall feature making it so nice and relaxing. Daily housekeeping and the friedliest staff. All staff have good english. The location of this place is the best in town. Wjth boat trips that starts right infront of it, scooter rental and many beautiful restaurants within walk in distance. Living at this place you could get away with just walking if you dont like riding scooters. The restaurant at this resort Rice paddy has the best coffees and breakfast. Wuth 350 bhat you get freshly baked breads, healthy fruits and museli bowl and many more items. They have mexican food and delicious cocktails!!! I am already planning my next stay at Niramaya. I believe it is also mostly Thai owned business. We try to be careful where our money is going and like to support Thai peoples economy. The employees seem to be happy, having fun and look relaxed- which gives us Joy to know that they are well taken care of. I highly recommend this resort if you are in Koh yao noi"

Big Sun Residences By iRETREAT Hotels in Koh Yao

Big Sun Residences By iRETREAT

"We had a fantastic time for a couple of nights. We were picked up at the speedboat pier, luggage brought for us to the hotel room, greeted with a welcome drink even before checking in, and able to enjoy the remote location and quiet vibe of the hotel. The swimming pool offers a great view, and was rarely in use. This is a very well run, newly built, clean and well serviced hotel. We did not experience any resort activities, nor were we offered any. We hired a scooter for a day, directly at the hotel, at the cost of 300baht. This was a fantastic way to go exploring! Food at the restaurant was very good, although not necessarily fine dining by western standards. Occasionally, some dishes would be unavailable due to missing ingredients, such as avocados - but I guess that is how it is to live on an island!  Otherwise a fantastic stay, with staff that really try their hardest for you. It was lovely."

9 Hornbills Tented Camp Hotels in Koh Yao

9 Hornbills Tented Camp

"We had a perfect stay of 4 nights in the tent. The view is amazing, looking down on the ocean and the beautiful islands. The sunrise is spectacular. Being surrounded by lush green nature and the sound of birds is perfect to relax. The tent was very luxurious. They brought us breakfast to the room every morning, even floating breakfast in the pool. The private dinner we booked extra was one of a kind - private seafood bbq right at the tent. The employees very very kind and friendly, always trying to help as much as they could. The sports massage at the spa was great too. We could also use the beach and pool of the Koyao resort (the resort doesn’t have many rooms so it is never crowded on the beach). We didn’t find anything that wasn’t great."

Dan's Koyao Retreat Hotels in Koh Yao

Dan's Koyao Retreat

"Amazing. Surely the best stay on the island"

YAO Bada Badoo Boutique Resort Hotels in Koh Yao

YAO Bada Badoo Boutique Resort

"My wife and I stayed at Yao Bada Badoo for 6 nights and absolutely loved it. Our room was classy and beautifully appointed with high ceilings and modern fittings. The bathroom was a standout and the bed was so comfortable it was hard to get out of. Our host Stacey and her staff went above and beyond in making our stay truly fantastic. The resorts location and proximity to beaches, activities, dining and the main pier is perfect. If you're looking for your oasis, this is it!! "

Jaiyen Eco Resort Hotels in Koh Yao

Jaiyen Eco Resort

"We stayed at this hotel with our children. We originally planned to stay for three nights, but ended up staying only two because the hotel was completely inconvenient. The food was terrible. We were charged for a bottle of wine that we didn't drink. The staff even threatened us, saying they wouldn't call us a taxi if we didn't pay the bills. I'll skip over some minor details: there were no ashtrays on the balcony. The breakfast was terrible. Even a simple Pad Thai wasn't good enough. The balcony wasn't cleaned. The electricity went out for two hours the night before, with no backup generator. In short, this place shouldn't be called a hotel, but rather a scam."

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Koh Yao Yai Village ★★★★
"Remote and quiet. Great service except for the beach restaurantm and cocktails at happy hour. Stunning view and room."
★★★★★
2026-03-11
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Anattaya Holiday Home ★★★
"Very nice and helpful hosts, available via Whatsapp for all questions. you can rent scooters to go around the island directly with them. Simple room that is sufficient if the main goal is to spent most time outside at the beaches"
★★★★★
2024-11-19
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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort and Spa ★★★★★
"everything was great"
★★★★★
2026-05-11
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Couple
Better view koh yao yai ★★★★
"It's a peaceful hotel with a good atmosphere. The rooms are clean and the staff are polite and lovely."
★★★★★
2025-10-15
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Couple
Elixir Resort Koh YAO Yai ★★★★
"We had a wonderful time at this hotel – everything was great, clean, beautiful, and utterly relaxing!!! Many thanks to the hotel staff for a fantastic vacation. For swimming in the sea, it's best to have water shoes. We will definitely be back!"
★★★★★
2026-03-30
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THE REAL ESCAPE - Koh Yao Noi ★★★
"Nice and clean"
★★★★★
2026-02-27
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Baan Taranya Koh Yao Yai Resort ★★★★
"Beautiful island, beautiful hotel. Kindly staff especially Chris the baar tender. Breakfast buffe was great, good food. Island and hotel were silent, you can totally rest in this place. If you go to phi phi islands the ferry is picking you up from the pier front of hotell. Quite expensive food considering to like Koh Lanta."
★★★★★
2024-12-29
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Royal Yao Yai Island Beach Resort ★★★★★
"A lot of room for improvement. Service - check in was chaotic, staff members almost too scared to look up to see who is there for them to help. Our room wasn’t ready which was fine as we were a little early. Came back a 3 hours later, 3 members of staff free all talking amongst themselves.. again no one wanted to look up. Eventually someone acknowledged me and got our room sorted. Beach bar - massively understaffed considering it seemed to be catering for the whole resort, on the beach, by the pool, the grass lawn and the beach restaurant itself! We stayed 3 days and service was slow and lacked organisation and urgency. no one seemed to know which food was for what table, Missing items etc. It’s a shame as food was good and place has so much potential! Breakfast was very much the same - not enough plates, Bowls, glasses etc. tables were slow being cleared. Eg. We had asked for a drinking glass and 1 was brought out instead of bringing enough to fill restock the area for others. Great location - beautiful sunset, has everything you need around. Convenience shops, restaurants etc. For a 5 star resort we were disappointed especially comparing to other resorts a long the same strip of beach. We saw little to no management presence to combat some of these issues or at least see them first hand and solve some of these issues."
★★★★★
2026-01-13
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Blue Bay Resort - Access to Pool and Beach-Phuket & Krabi ★★★★★
"We stayed at Blue Bay Resort in Koh Yao Yai for 2 nights. The gym is simple but well-equipped, and it was pleasantly cool with air conditioning. The hotel grounds are very well maintained and beautiful. Overall, the hotel feels very family-oriented and suitable for a relaxing stay."
★★★★★
2026-02-21

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