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Couples can enjoy quiet island views, pool villas, spa treatments, boat trips, sunset drinks, and a slower pace than Phuket's busier beach areas.

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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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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.

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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.

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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

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.

Rooms

  • 148 148

Hotel Style

  • Relaxed Relaxed

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

Deluxe Garden Access Suite
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Deluxe Garden Access Suite

969 sqft
From 317 USD

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...

Deluxe Sea View Suite
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Deluxe Sea View Suite

969 sqft
From 331 USD

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...

Family Pool View Suite
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Family Pool View Suite

980 sqft
From 422 USD

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...

Family Sea View Suite
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Family Sea View Suite

980 sqft
From 450 USD

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...

Family Pool Access Suite
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Family Pool Access Suite

980 sqft
From 464 USD

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...

Lagoon Pool Villa
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Lagoon Pool Villa

1,830 sqft
From 566 USD

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...

Wellness Lagoon Pool Villa
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Wellness Lagoon Pool Villa

1,830 sqft
From 782 USD

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,...

Grand Family Sea View Suite
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Grand Family Sea View Suite

2,045 sqft
From 801 USD

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...

Beachfront Pool Villa
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Beachfront Pool Villa

2,131 sqft
From 921 USD

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...

Sea View Pool Penthouse Villa
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Sea View Pool Penthouse Villa

3,940 sqft
From 1’199 USD

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...

Crystal Sea View Penthouse Villa
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Crystal Sea View Penthouse Villa

3,940 sqft
From 1’513 USD

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...

2 Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa

3,261 sqft
From 1’741 USD

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of ANANTARA KOH YAO YAI RESORT

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What to Know About Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas

Where is Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas located?

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.

How do guests get to Anantara Koh Yao Yai?

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.

How many suites, villas, and penthouses does the resort have?

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.

What room should I book at Anantara Koh Yao Yai?

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.

What makes Anantara Koh Yao Yai 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.

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