Best for
Couples can enjoy quiet island views, pool villas, spa treatments, boat trips, sunset drinks, and a slower pace than Phuket's busier beach areas.
Best for
Couples can enjoy quiet island views, pool villas, spa treatments, boat trips, sunset drinks, and a slower pace than Phuket's busier beach areas.
What makes it special
The resort combines 148 large accommodations, Phang Nga Bay scenery, beach access, family facilities, pool villas, sea-view penthouses, Anantara Spa, water sports, organic gardens, and easy boat access from Phuket or Krabi.
Room to consider
Book a sea-view suite for space and views. Choose a beachfront pool villa for direct beach living, or a pool penthouse if you want a larger private layout with strong sea views.
Insider tip
Dining includes several resort venues, with Thai, international, seafood, Japanese, bar, and in-villa options. Guests should check current opening schedules because island resort dining can vary by season.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Phang Nga Bay's limestone islands form the outlook at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, a beachfront resort on Koh Yao Yai between Phuket and Krabi. The resort is also a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Arrival is by boat, with the final crossing ending at the resort's own jetty. The separation from the mainland is part of its character: rubber plantations, fishing villages and island roads lie beyond the grounds, while suites, private pools and several restaurants make the resort a substantial destination in its own right. Its physical address is in Phang Nga, even though Phuket is a common arrival point and appears in the resort's regional marketing.
The resort has 148 accommodations in total, comprising suites, pool villas and sea-view penthouses. Suites occupy low-rise buildings, with balconies or terraces extending the living space outdoors. Other accommodations face a lagoon, sit beside the beach or rise above the resort with rooftop pools. Alongside these quieter settings, a family pool and children's club give families a distinct part of the property to use.
A low sofa faces the garden through large glass doors, with a furnished terrace directly outside. The sleeping area sits on a raised platform behind the lounge. Pale timber and blue cushions give the room a warm, coastal feel. A small round table provides a place for coffee or a book.
The ground-floor setting gives direct access to the gardens, with greenery close to the terrace. Inside, the bedroom and sitting area share an open layout, with a step between the two levels. Twin basins and round mirrors complete the bathroom, where spa products are provided.
A low sofa faces the garden through large glass doors, with a furnished terrace directly outside. The sleeping area sits on a raised platform behind...
These suites are on the second and fourth floors. Connecting suites are available on request.
The sleeping area sits above a sunken lounge, with both spaces facing the Andaman Sea. A sofa and low table form a sitting area beside full-height glass doors, which open to a furnished balcony. Outside, a cushioned daybed and small table provide a place to read with the coast in view.
Pale timber and blue accents carry through the room, with colourful cushions against the light sofa. The open-plan design keeps the sleeping and living areas together, with a change of level between them. Twin basins complete the bathroom, and fragrant spa products are provided.
The sleeping area sits above a sunken lounge, with both spaces facing the Andaman Sea. A sofa and low table form a sitting area beside...
The suite sits above the family pool, with full-height windows looking down over the water. A private balcony extends the room outdoors, with space to sit together and watch the activity below. Inside, the children have their own play area close to the adult sleeping space.
The family shares one open room, with timber furnishings and blue accents linking the different areas. A cushioned chair and low table offer a place for a story or a quiet game. A woven bench stands at the foot of the bed, with storage baskets along the wall. Glass doors face the balcony from the main sleeping area.
The suite sits above the family pool, with full-height windows looking down over the water. A private balcony extends the room outdoors, with space to...
The children’s play area and adult sleeping space share an open room, with the sea visible through large glass doors. A staircase rises within the timber sleeping structure for younger guests, while low tables and a cushioned chair provide places to sit nearby. Pale wood and blue fabric bring a consistent colour palette to the suite.
Outside, the balcony has a daybed for time in the sea air. Broad glass doors connect it with the main room, leaving the coast in view from the adult sleeping area. The children’s corner remains close to the rest of the family, with dedicated space for games and quiet play.
The children’s play area and adult sleeping space share an open room, with the sea visible through large glass doors. A staircase rises within the...
Full-height sliding doors open from the main room onto a furnished terrace. A round outdoor table and cushioned seating give the family a place to settle outside, with the resort’s water slides nearby. Indoors, a play area sits beside the adult sleeping space, with small furniture sized for younger guests.
Timber finishes and blue accents link the children’s area with the rest of the suite. There is room to sit together around low tables, while large windows keep the outdoor scene visible from inside. The pool bar is close to the terrace. The layout brings the family together in one open room, with a dedicated corner for play.
Full-height sliding doors open from the main room onto a furnished terrace. A round outdoor table and cushioned seating give the family a place to...
The main bedroom and the separate single bedroom share a bathroom with a rain shower.
The main bedroom opens towards a broad timber deck, with tropical planting and the lagoon beyond. Sun loungers sit outside the glass doors, while a separate living and dining room provides a place for meals indoors. The villa’s rooms face the outdoor space through large windows.
Inside the bedroom, timber panelling runs behind the bed and a bench stands at its foot. Stone-toned floors and woven details continue the natural palette. A second, smaller sleeping room gives the single bed its own space. The surrounding garden keeps greenery close to the windows, and the deck has separate spots for sitting and stretching out in the open air.
The main bedroom opens towards a broad timber deck, with tropical planting and the lagoon beyond. Sun loungers sit outside the glass doors, while a...
Tropical gardens surround a deck with loungers and space to practise yoga beside the lagoon. Inside, a dedicated wellness room provides a setting for exercise, meditation or a massage arranged in the villa. The living and dining room is separate from the bedroom, with broad glass doors facing the outdoor space.
Timber finishes and pale fabrics keep the interior soft in tone. The bedroom opens towards the garden, and the deck has shaded seating as well as places in the sun. A villa host attends to the stay. Binoculars and a local nature guide are provided for watching the birds and wildlife around the lagoon.
Tropical gardens surround a deck with loungers and space to practise yoga beside the lagoon. Inside, a dedicated wellness room provides a setting for exercise,...
A slide leads down into the children’s play area, where small seats and a low table sit beneath the timber sleeping structure. The adult bedroom has its own sitting space and opens towards a sea-facing balcony. A separate lounge gives the whole family another place to gather around a sofa and coffee tables.
Meals can be served at the indoor dining table or outside, with a pantry close by for snacks. Floor-to-ceiling glass brings the coast into view from the bedroom and living room. Pale timber, soft grey seating and blue details carry through the interior. The balcony adds a furnished outdoor space, with a table and chairs facing the water.
A slide leads down into the children’s play area, where small seats and a low table sit beneath the timber sleeping structure. The adult bedroom...
The bedroom and living areas face the coast through broad glass doors, with a timber deck and garden just outside. A round daybed sits beneath the palms, alongside loungers and a parasol. The planted roof blends the low villa into its surroundings, leaving the main rooms open towards the sea.
A separate living and dining room provides space for meals indoors. The pantry keeps refreshments close, while the bedroom has woven lamps and soft, pale furnishings. In the bathroom, a tub for two is positioned to take in the water view. The deck curves around the outdoor bathing area, with lawn and tropical planting beyond.
The bedroom and living areas face the coast through broad glass doors, with a timber deck and garden just outside. A round daybed sits beneath...
The bedroom and main living areas are on the lower floor; the sundeck is on the upper level.
High above the resort gardens, broad windows frame the island and the sea from the bedroom and lounge. A round cushioned daybed sits near the bed, and a sofa and armchair offer further places to settle indoors. Pale timber panels and light floors run through the main rooms.
The dining area has space for meals at home, with a pantry nearby. Outside, a sheltered cabana provides another setting for dinner, while daybeds line the sundeck. The bathroom has two rain showers. The upper outdoor space looks across the coast, with the main rooms opening to a balcony below.
High above the resort gardens, broad windows frame the island and the sea from the bedroom and lounge. A round cushioned daybed sits near the...
A glass panel overhead brings a view of the water into the lower lounge, with swimmers visible through the ceiling. Wraparound windows frame Phang Nga Bay, and pale sofas gather around a round table beneath this unusual feature. The corner setting opens the outlook in more than one direction.
The bedroom, dining room and pantry are on the lower floor. A round daybed offers a place to read beside the bed, while the bathroom has two rain showers. Above, a sundeck and private cabana provide settings for meals and time outdoors. Timber details and pale fabrics continue through the rooms, with large glass doors linking the interior to the sea-facing balcony.
A glass panel overhead brings a view of the water into the lower lounge, with swimmers visible through the ceiling. Wraparound windows frame Phang Nga...
A broad deck runs along the front of the villa, with loungers, a round daybed and palm trees around the outdoor sitting areas. The main rooms open towards the sea, while a planted roof keeps the low building in keeping with its garden setting. The lawn extends beyond the timber deck.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with the shared living and dining room providing a central place to gather. Meals can be served indoors or out on the terrace. A pantry keeps snacks and drinks close to the dining space. The bathing area includes a tub for two with a sea view, while broad glass openings keep the coast visible from the main rooms.
A broad deck runs along the front of the villa, with loungers, a round daybed and palm trees around the outdoor sitting areas. The main...
The Deluxe Sea View Suite has a raised sleeping platform and a lower living area, both oriented toward the water. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private balcony, so the outlook remains part of the room even when guests are indoors. These suites occupy the second and fourth floors. Bathrooms include dual vanities, a soaking tub and a separate rain shower. King or twin beds are available, and this suite category measures 90 square meters.
At ground level, the Deluxe Garden Access Suite turns toward greenery and has a private terrace. It also measures 90 square meters, with a living area and separate tub and rain shower. The distinction is the relationship to the grounds: the garden category puts outdoor space at room level, while the sea-view suite places the balcony and horizon above it.
Children have their own bunk beds and play area in the family suites. The Family Pool View Suite overlooks the family pool from a balcony; the Family Sea View Suite has a sea-facing outlook. Both categories measure 91 square meters. Family Suite Pool Access brings the same family-focused concept to a terrace opening directly onto the shared family pool. That is communal pool access, distinct from the private pools attached to the villas.
The Grand Family Sea View Suite changes the layout more substantially. At 190 square meters, it has a pantry and dining area as well as space for sleeping, sitting and working. Children have bunk beds with a slide into their play area. Meals can be taken indoors or on the balcony, giving the suite a more residential arrangement than the smaller family categories.
Lagoon Pool Villas sit away from the beachfront, with greenery around their private sundecks and pools. Each villa covers 170 square meters and includes space for living and dining. Their setting brings the gardens and lagoon into view instead of the open sea. Wellness Lagoon Pool Villas have the same area but add a dedicated spa treatment room and workout equipment, allowing treatments and exercise to take place within the accommodation.
The Beachfront Pool Villa opens toward the sand, with direct beach access and a private pool deck facing the water. Its 198 square meters include a layout with a pantry, dining area and living room. The Two Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa, at 303 square meters, retains that shoreline relationship while providing two bedrooms and shared living space. The beach is reached directly from these villas, rather than by crossing the resort from a lagoon setting.
Above the main resort, the Sea View Pool Penthouse and Crystal Sea View Penthouse each measure 366 square meters. Upper decks carry infinity pools and outdoor living areas, giving these accommodations a different perspective from the ground-level villas. The Crystal category is arranged across two stories. Their elevated pools frame the bay and island views; the beachfront villas instead keep the pool, terrace and shoreline on a closer plane.
Pakarang Restaurant serves Thai and international food, with live cooking stations at breakfast and regional Thai dishes forming an important part of the menu. Its Pad Thai Goong Mangkon uses Koh Yao farm lobster with tamarind noodles, tofu and bean sprouts. Grilled seabass comes with a roasted chili dip, garden vegetables and jasmine rice. These dishes give the island's seafood and southern Thai flavors a specific place in the resort's dining.
The Beach Restaurant faces the water from its terrace and shaded seating areas. Whole fish and lobster, grills, sushi counters and dry-aged steaks distinguish it from Pakarang's Thai emphasis. TOMI Japanese Restaurant adds another setting with panoramic ocean views and Japanese cooking. Poolside snacks and drinks provide a less formal alternative, while in-villa dining keeps meals within the larger accommodations' living and dining spaces.
The family pool has four water slides, water games and poolside seating, with a bar nearby. Elsewhere, the adults-only Tranquillity Pool offers a separate pool setting. This division gives the resort more flexibility than a single shared pool, although the property as a whole welcomes families.
Inside the children's club, slides and a ball-play area sit alongside spaces for creative activities. Arts and crafts, cooking and cultural activities extend the family offering beyond swimming. The resort also has a teens' club and an organic garden. Spice Spoons cooking classes include gathering ingredients from the garden, linking an activity within the grounds to the food served at the hotel.
Anantara Spa has four treatment suites, a sauna, steam room and meditation room. Its Moroccan hammam offers a distinct bathing ritual using black soap, exfoliation and Rhassoul clay. The Yao Yai Jamu Ritual draws on an island bridal tradition, using ingredients such as coconut, turmeric, rice and honey. A Technogym-equipped fitness center and yoga activities provide movement alongside the spa's treatments.
Outside the resort, sidecar excursions follow coastal roads and rubber plantations, while kayaking explores mangrove waterways. Hong Island trips take guests farther into the bay for beaches, lagoons and viewpoints. Access from Phuket runs through Laem Sai Pier and the resort jetty; the Krabi route uses Thalane Pier. Both involve a road transfer followed by a boat crossing, keeping the resort geographically separate from the mainland beach towns. This makes it a different proposition from staying on Phuket island: the resort has extensive facilities, but nearby restaurants and nightlife are not the reason to choose Koh Yao Yai.
Koh Yao Yai gives Phuket a quieter counterpoint. Phang Nga Bays limestone islets sit across the horizon.
The Beach Restaurant is the social anchor. Whole fish, lobster, grills, and sushi keep the ocean close to dinner.
Pakarang brings the island into the menu. Koh Yao farm lobster turns a simple pad Thai into a signature dish.
KOH YAO YAI SUBDISTRICT
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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is on Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay, between Phuket and Krabi. The island setting gives guests sea views, limestone scenery, and a quieter alternative to Phuket.
Most guests transfer by road to a pier and then continue by speedboat to the resort jetty. The boat ride is about 35 minutes from Phuket and about 30 minutes from Krabi.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas has 148 suites, pool villas, and penthouses. Categories range from spacious family suites to beachfront pool villas and sea-view pool penthouses.
Book a sea-view suite for space and views. Choose a beachfront pool villa for direct beach living, or a pool penthouse if you want a larger private layout with strong sea views.
The resort combines 148 large accommodations, Phang Nga Bay scenery, beach access, family facilities, pool villas, sea-view penthouses, Anantara Spa, water sports, organic gardens, and easy boat access from Phuket or Krabi.
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