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The Kee Resort & Spa
"Best hotel"
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach
"The bartender from The pool was very RUDE. We asked him few times for few things and he thought that he was doing us a favor by making our drinks. Nice property but their staff needs some customers service training."
SAii Laguna Phuket
"Excellent stay. Service and amenities impeccable."
Panwaburi Beachfront Resort
"The staff was incredibly helpful, and our room was amazing! On our last full day, we had an early excursion planned, and the staff went out of their way to make sure we still experienced a floating breakfast. We really appreciated their kindness and flexibility, and it made our stay even more special!"
The Senses Resort & Pool Villas, Phuket
"Best location, best hotel rooms and best staff"
The Marin Phuket Kamala Beach
"The breakfast was hot and fresh every morning and the staff was very friendly and helpful I would recommend you booking here you won’t be disappointed"
The Nature Phuket
"The Nature Phuket was an absolutely fantastic experience! The staff was very accommodating, the food was fantastic at both restaurants, the pools and bars were clean and well stocked, the Spa was fantastic and the room was everything I could have asked for. The hotel was walking distance from the beach and also offered a shuttle service to the nearby mall. If I ever come back to Thailand, I will ABSOLUTELY be staying here again!"
Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
"Great staff! Pineapple juice during checking in was the best I’ve ever had in my life."
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
"Very friendly and courteous"
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Pocket Guide: Ko Yao Yai
Ko Yao Yai may be the larger and more populated of Thailand's two Ko Yao islands, but it is still less developed than its neighbour, Ko Yao Noi. Even though over a dozen guesthouses and resorts have now popped up on Ko Yao Yai, farming and fishing still rank far above tourism in the ways the friendly locals earn their living. Rubber plantations, coconut groves, and villages filled with stilted wooden homes are the dominant scenes along the smooth main road.
Don’t MissLike its neighbour, Ko Yao Noi, motorcycling and beach-hopping are Ko Yao Yai's two main attractions.
During low tide, the calm and shallow bays next to most of the island's narrow beaches of white sand turn into mud flats. Loh Paret, a beach on the island's west coast, offers superb swimming all day long and spectacular sunsets. Some beaches also allow snorkelling.
A steep path through a rubber tree plantation between the piers of Klong Hia and Chong Lad leads to the Ko Yao viewpoint, which offers the best views of the entire island. Local operators also offer private mangrove and karst island kayaking excursions. A jet-ski operation has recently been added next to ATV off-roading, agricultural tours, and fishing excursions on Ko Yao Yai's growing list of outdoor activities.
Restaurants and BarsMost Ko Yao Yai eating and drinking opportunities are located in the island's resorts. Aside from a coffee bar which serves Italian and American food, freshly caught seafood and traditional Thai cuisine are the most common menu items. A single liquor store recently opened close to Chong Lad village.
ShoppingThere is only one major shop on the island of Ko Yao Yai, and a handful of other places to shop in neighbouring Ko Yao Noi.