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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Up to THB 3,000 Resort Credit per Night , Mandatory Shared Speedboat from Ao Po Grand Marina, Phuket
"Breakfast was good! Couples massage was our favorite!! The staff and the entire spa experience was wonderful. The pickup/drop off van was pretty easy to get. We wished that our pool was cleaner and that the tub outside worked, but the view was amazing!"
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach
"Very well maintained property. Staff was very friendly. Great breakfast with many options. My only suggestion would be to offer drinks for the “all you can drink package” at both pool bars."
Phuket Graceland Resort And Spa
"Beautiful Resort great location, very clean with friendly staff. The pools were amazing"
Sea Seeker Krabi Resort
"My stay was absolutely fantastic and will definitely be coming back."
SAii Laguna Phuket
"Breakfast was out of the chain! Wonderful Food and a lot of variety"
Panwaburi Beachfront Resort
"Hotel is worth all the hype! Staff are lovely and helpful and there to help with anything. Room was clean and well kept, pool and other amenities were fantastic, added breakfast and it was a great variety. Would definitely return!"
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
"Great stay"
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
"Everything was just so perfect. From the friendly staff, to the exceptional cleanliness. They made my stay so comfortable. Highly recommend!"
The Nature Phuket
"Everything was lovely, the staff very helpful and friendly, I couldn't have wished for anything better. A little walk along a busy road to restaurants. The beach opposite was not great. Free shuttle bus to town and a nice beach. Only downside was an item got lost, the hotel said they would pay for it but actually told the staff member who lost it to pay, I was not happy with that so did not take the money. The food was lovely, the pools were very good and wherever your room was you were close to water. We had a room furthest away and high up, but never had to walk as had little carts to take you up and down, very good service."
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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.