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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with free kid's club

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Relax by the pool overlooking the ocean and a distant island.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and enjoy stunning views of the ocean and mountain.
Relax on the balcony overlooking a serene tropical garden with palm trees, featuring a comfortable bed and dining area.
Experience the warm ambiance of our inviting lobby, featuring a central bar area with a selection of glassware and bottles.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, flat-screen TV, and scenic views of the beach and palm trees.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
The current price is P12,493
P14,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23

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Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 170 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Family Sea View Suite with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Suite Pool Access with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Sea View Suite with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Beach Front Pool Villa with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Pool Penthouse with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
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Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
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  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Beach Front Pool Villa with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Lagoon Pool Villa with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Wellness Lagoon Pool Villa with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
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Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite with Complimentary Sea Transfers from Phuket

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Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Sea View Pool Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 366 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Beach Front Pool Villa

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Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 303 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite Pool Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Beach Front Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 198 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Lagoon Pool Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 170 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Sea View Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 91 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Grand Family Sea View Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 190 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Sea View Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

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88/8 Moo 4, Koh Yao Yai Subdistrict, Ko Yao, Phang Nga, 82160

What's nearby

  • Laem Had Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Klong Hia Pier - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Loh Paret Beach - 26 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Khai Island - 33 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Six Senses Beach - 54 min drive - 19.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Saaitara Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Together Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Santhiya Library Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪By The Sea - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chada Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Laem Had Beach
Located close to Loh Paret Beach and Hong Island, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas provides a beach bar, a garden, and a playground. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a facial, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, babysitting (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 148 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Russian, Swedish, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2023
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is accessible by a 30-minute boat ride (surcharge) from Laem Sai Pier. Boat transfers are available during daylight hours only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for THB 4155.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: THB 4155.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Anantara Koh Yao Yai & Ko Yao

Frequently asked questions

Does Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas on Jul 22, 2025 start from P 12,492.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas located?

This Ko Yao hotel is on the beach, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Laem Had Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Loh Paret Beach and At Lamiya Mosque. Fasai Beach and Khai Island are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on a spectacular beach. Really fun to arrive by boat. Make sure to visit Laem Haad Beach when the tide is out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning almost new hotel on a pristine white sand beach. Our suite was very spacious and had beautiful sea views. superb for a quite relaxing holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful new resort

Beautiful new resort with spectacular view of the sea. Ko Yao Yai is a small Island which is interesting and safe to explore by scooter unlike most places. This is a place to escape..especially for families with young children
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location overlooking the Krabi islands. New Property with large room sizes, great overall service with many dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually take the time to right hotel reviews, I am a frequent traveler and have been to many fancy hotels worldwide, I can confidently say that my stay here has been the best I’ve ever had, it’s a peace of heaven on earth, if you ever want to disconnect from the chaos of life and relax, this resort is the place. Frame and her team took great care of us, housekeeping comes twice a day, we booked the lagoon pool villa and it was sparkling clean, everything was comfortable and convenient, their breakfast is great, the beach is nice and clean, the pools are spacious and calm, they have some activities everyday which I recommend checking (sunrise cycling, cooking classes, etc). It is located on an island where not much can be done, but you really don’t need to leave the resort as everything is available and the staff there is always there to make sure nothing is missing, the worst part about the hotel was leaving, we stayed for 5 days and I can say it wasn’t enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best experiance and great vacation

We're staying for 6 nights in this wonderful resort. We'have been perfectly hosted by our personal Villa host August, up on our arrival to the hotel pier until leaving. At any time we have a fantastic stay during these days and can highly recommand Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas. We will be back for sure. Thanks for all.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pure luxury!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and perfect for families with kids ! Highly recommend this new hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful hotel! And staff is above amazing and kind! We booked our excursion through them and they made it wonderful as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohannad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, we were transported into a world of serene luxury and natural beauty. This island retreat is the definition of tranquility, nestled between lush greenery and the crystal-clear waters of the Andaman Sea. Arrival & Warm Welcome We were greeted with genuine smiles, refreshing welcome drinks, and a seamless check-in experience. The team made us feel like honored guests from the very beginning, setting the tone for a stay filled with thoughtful touches and outstanding service. Our Sea View Room – A Dream in Blue and Green We stayed in a beautifully appointed sea view room, and waking up each morning to the panoramic vista of the ocean was truly magical. The room was spacious, impeccably clean, and designed with a perfect blend of modern comfort and Thai elegance. The balcony was our favorite spot – ideal for morning coffee or evening wine as we watched the sun melt into the horizon. Dining Experiences The culinary offerings were exceptional. The breakfast spread was extensive and catered to every taste – from fresh tropical fruit and local Thai delicacies to international classics. Each restaurant we dined at delivered both in flavor and ambiance, especially the seafood dishes at the beachside grill and the sunset dinners by the water. Activities & Spa Whether it was kayaking through mangroves, a sunset boat cruise, or simply lounging by the infinity pool, every moment felt like a postcard come to life. The An
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so welcoming, everyone was so nice and helpful! Would come back in a heartbeat. Win is amazing, he made our stay super personable !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty

Hotel and staff were fabulous. Food was amazing Boat excursion was spectacular. Rented a motorcycle and drove all over the island. Saw elephant sanctuary ate local food. Everything was unbelievable. An experience to cherish forever
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Fantastic

Excellent stay at Anantara Koh Yao Yai. The property is new (opened Oct ‘23), and brilliantly designed. We had our infant and toddler so chose a Grand Family Sea View suite, it was spacious, well equipped (even a children’s toilet!) and beautifully designed. Our toddler loved the bunk-bed with slide, and the hotel even added a few ride-on toys to play with. Staff were friendly and helpful and the WhatsApp service was very useful for asking questions and making bookings.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons - remote location and steep prices in restaurants and bars - staff is rigid and lacking any awareness. Most speak no or little English. The rest is probably restricted by rules of the management. The typical “Thai friendliness” is nowhere to be found. - far to little drinking water provided in the room (2,5 liter for 6 persons) probably to sell more Italian water?!? Which they serve as standard, but they also have Thai water. - overall the place feels like the management is lacking (understaffed, not sufficient training, etc) you get the feeling they want to maximize profit instead of your pleasure. Pros - beautiful designed resort - room fantastic and beds very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jarupa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I would say the facility is excellent but the quality of service needs to be improved compared to the price and star given. Since the hotel area is large and needs a buggy for traveling from one place to another. Requests were received by staffs but there is no showed up for buggy and requests for other stuffs are quite slow and not yet impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trine Røssel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 12 days at this resort, and it was fantastic. The personell was amazing, always very friendly and went out of their way to help us. We spent the entire trip travelling around the island, seeing everything it had to offer, and took different trips to see the Elephants, the sunset, monkeys picking coconuts, meeting lots of local people, all very friendly and helpful. We felt very safe everywhere. The hotel and its facilities were superb, only thing that could have been good was a little shop to buy some snacks and sunscreen etc. But we rented a scooter and got what we needed in nearby shops. All in all an amazing holiday in the most amazing surroundings. Will recommend both Koh Yao Yai and Anantara to everyone.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

BAR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Resort, Mediocre Service and amenties

Koh Yao Yai - is underdeveloped island still; Anantara Resort has Beautiful surroundings and a stunning facility - no doubt! the kids pool is also a fun feature but - although the staff is friendly, the service provided by this resort does not quite meet the 5-star standards expected. for example, receiving coffee capsules took almost an hour after requesting them in the morning. additionally, the food is overpriced and not particularly noteworthy. unfortunately, the restaurant service is quite slow, with food often arriving 40 minutes after being ordered, and sometimes even cold. this can be especially problematic for families with young children. The Stuff is received directive to try and charge the guests as much as possible- and every step you do on the resort- the try to sell you something; we do not mind to consume- but it has to be done a little bit more subtle..... also - a little bit more attentions to the guests - offering an umbrella when raining ,etc...... that being said- Anatara is still great and lovely; we are sure they will be gradually improving their services also in this resort;
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property, so one can expect the good and the bad that comes with it. Best thing about the Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort is the staff. Genuinely friendly, and really put their heart into their daily routine. Top managers from the GM to the area managers are very professional, but the rest seem very young, and new. Only negative I found during our family's 5 days stay was there was a group (Country's Dentist Association) occasion at the resort for 3 days, and all during the entire time, most of the front desk staff, including Concierge were busy taking care of their activities which negated regular customers. For example, they took over the entire resort lobby area and made it into their meeting room for 3 days. "Lobby" was moved to the next room which very small to handle all the regular customer's requests as the lines were often long. It was little frustrating at times as they seem to have plenty of staff available but most seem busy taking care of the event for the Dentist Association. Resort's hardware is very well managed as with most first rate resorts around the world. With particular to this resort, I'd like to think the management will sort out the early kinks that comes with first year opening "pain". Had a chance to meet the GM, Patrick who seem to have pulse to everything going on at the resort, and I am sure He will find a way to make this a first rate resort in Phuket, and in Koh Yao Yai Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well appointed rooms. Service is classic Thai who are exceptional helpful and engaging. Resport is not that old so still very much in good shape (eg decking round the pool, tiles loose in pool area etc) minor but will need to be addressed. As we went in the off season there was low patronage - gret for us - but main restaurant (Pakarang) closed for lunch and dinner as a result. Reduces the viable options (not including pool bar/restaurant which closes approx 6) for dinner to two restaurants - not an issue generally but needs to be clearer on their website when booking. Watersports options reduced to SUP and Kayak. Agree with the no motorized stuff - but the odd hobie cat or small sailing dinghy would be good. Overall - a fantastic place Word of warning - if you have an early departure form Phuket - the private boat to get you there with an early morning surcharge is a BIG dent on the budget
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Serup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Établissement grand et beau, club enfant très bien. Crème solaire disponible près de la piscine. Problème au niveau de la communication, on vous vend un menu tout inclus et le jour du départ ils vous facturent les eaux alors que c'était compris lorsque nous avons demandé. Jai retrouvé un insecte dans l'assiette de ma fille,pas de changement de plat rien cest bizarre vu le standing et le prix déboursé tout au long du séjours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025