2025 Koh Yao Yai Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

I've been to Phuket so many times because of their beautiful surroundings islands. Usually I will stay at the hotel around Phuket town. But this time around I wanted to stay somewhere in the islands itself so we randomly booked Santhiya Koh Yao Yai with a good deal. I took about almost and hour boat ride to reach the resort. All the bumpy rides definitely paid off when we reach the resort. So so beautiful fully wood crafted all over the resort. You can even smell the woods 😅. The swimming pool is soooooo pretty, the room OMG like living in the Thai palace. I love it. My family enjoy it. #100WaysOfTravel #travel #familytravel #resorts #seascapes #thingstodo #staycation 📍Address:📍Address:

#SecretPhangNgaTourism 🏝 "Laem Hat" Maldives, Koh Yao Yai When the tide is low, you will see the beach as clean white sand, like a parted sea. It is very beautiful to take pictures. If you come to Koh Yao Yai, you must stop and take pictures here. On the island, you can travel from Phuket by taking a boat at Bang Rong. There are also 2-3 hotels to stay. #AmazingPhangngaPremium #PhangNga #OrganizeASeaTrip #MissNature #SecretLocation ##SouthernTeam

5-star luxury private staycation accommodation ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recently, I have seen Thais reviewing Eco accommodation near Phuket Island. If you are exhausted from traveling in Phuket, I recommend booking Santhiya to recharge before returning. There is a speedboat to pick up and drop off from Phuket. It is very convenient. But what I mentioned earlier is a very private vacation with 5-star service. You hardly have to leave your room. In the evening, you can watch the sunset and sip cocktails at the hotel's pier in a romantic atmosphere. Note: When Thais go to visit, sometimes the reception will be foreigners who have to speak English. #SanthiyaKohYaoYai #KohYaoYai #5starhotel #Phuket

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa Santhiya Koh Yao Yai is a dream resort. Another one of ours. This place is ranked among the top beautiful places in the country. There are so many highlights here that we wanted to stay for several more days. There are many types of rooms. The room we stayed in was the OCEAN VIEW POOL VILLA. The villa is very beautiful. Whether it's the bedroom, living room, dressing room, every part of the villa has a sea view. And from the bedroom, you can walk down to the pool. And another important thing is that this place has a villa that is the first Sea Water Pool in Thailand. There are 6 restaurants here. We like the Sai Thara room because it has a very beautiful view. The teak building has beautiful wood carvings and an infinity pool. And if we talk about romance, #Book a luxury hotel #Koh Yao Yai #Santhiya Koh Yao Yai #Phang Nga Phuket is awesome #Phang Nga attractions #Paradise Koh Yao

Treat yourself to a relaxing stay, ready to explore Phuket to the fullest when you stay at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa (SHA Extra Plus). Travel worry-free and enjoy the quality services and amenities offered by Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa (SHA Extra Plus). Stay connected and stay informed with free Wi-Fi access throughout your stay. For easy access to and from the property, guests can book an airport shuttle service prior to check-in. Explore Phuket with ease with the resort's car rental service. If you plan to arrive by car, the resort has free parking available. The front desk offers a variety of services to make your stay more enjoyable, including luggage storage, concierge services, and safety deposit boxes. If you need a good seat when you catch a show or entertainment in town, guests can ask for assistance from the resort's tour desk. No need to pack too much when you stay at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa (SHA Extra Plus). The resort offers laundry services to keep your clothes clean and ready to wear. Make the most of your stay with in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping. Relax from morning till night without having to go out. Please note that this resort is a non-smoking resort. For a comfortable environment for all guests, the property provides a designated smoking area for guests who wish to smoke. Enjoy quality in-room amenities at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa (SHA Extra Plus) to make your stay more relaxing. Some rooms at this resort have blackout curtains, air conditioning, and linens. Some rooms at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa (SHA Extra Plus) are designed with a separate living room and a balcony or terrace for your entertainment. Some rooms have cable TV, a television, and in-room streaming video. Never worry about being thirsty when staying at this property, as some rooms have a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, instant tea, instant coffee, a minibar, and bottled water. Bathroom amenities are also important, and this resort offers towels, toiletries, bathrobes, and a hairdryer in some rooms. #Phuket in the rainy season #Phuket #Missing nature

ALOHA!!! The weather is good for taking my wife to float in the sea. Not too far, not too far, near "Koh Yao Yai" in Phuket, with the hotel "Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort and Spa", luxurious at the price of a soft drink. 🏝🏝 It's a hotel so luxurious that I think I will never be able to take my wife to sleep in a nice place like this in this life. Luckily (my wife) found a promotion during the low season. When I went (May 16-19), I booked from the website for 2,400 baht per night (Double Room With Bay View), with a free half-hour neck and shoulder massage for 2 people, and a 25% discount on food in all restaurants (only for customers staying at the hotel). The normal price is almost ten thousand baht per night. Oh my gosh...~ 😎 Just the view is worth it, so I arranged 3 nights and 4 days to live like my own home. So I took my beloved wife to sleep in luxury and comfort so that she would be able to recover from her complaining disease. But as I said, it's normal to encounter some rain in the low season. But it doesn't rain much. It just sprinkles to cool you down. You can visit here all year round, just like my wife's aging that increases throughout the year and will continue forever..... The resort is decorated in Lanna style, carved teak wood, beautifully arranged. Every angle is great when taking pictures. Thai-style wooden house 🧘‍♀🥊🏋‍♂🛶🏊‍♂ There are many activities in the hotel, such as boxing classes, yoga classes, Thai dancing classes, pool games (pool table), swimming, cooking classes (with a fee), pool parties (there are 3 pools, parties every day, alternating. There is a fee for getting drunk 55), GYM, kayaking, spa, etc. Most importantly, it's free!!! Traveling within the hotel, there is a shuttle bus decorated very cool!! 🍽🍽 Breakfast is the best. There is Egg Benedict that my wife wants to eat. But the best thing is my wife's weight. Complaining about being fat every day, exercising 50 cal, eating 5000 cal, looking in the mirror and saying I've lost weight "Oh my!!!!" 🙄 🛳️ Travel I chose to travel by ferry. I drove because Koh Yao Yai is as big as its name suggests. I boarded the boat at Chian Wanich Pier (only this pier allows cars) and boarded the Yaowa Yai Center boat at 8.30 am. You should call to book a day before going. There are 2 rounds of boats: the morning round that I went and the afternoon round at 2.30 pm. 💸 Fare for a car with a driver is 500 baht. General passengers are 140 baht per person. It takes 1.5 hours from Phuket Pier. And if traveling from Krabi, board the boat at Tha Len Pier. I'm not sure about the boat round. *Additional* But if coming from Phuket Airport, if you don't rent a car, call Grab to take you to "Bang Rong Pier", which is a little bit near the airport. There are many piers in Phuket. The long-tail boat fare is 140 baht and the speedboat is 200 baht per person, approximately. Or if anyone is convenient to pay, you can book directly with the hotel. 900 baht per person I have to give it to Santhinya as my daughter of heaven. #PhuketTravel #SanthinyaKohYaoYai #KohYaoYai #MyWifeTakesMeAnywhere #SouthernTravel #SouthernTeam #SouthernSea

The highlight here, in addition to the natural beauty, tranquility and privacy, is that the resort, including the villas and rooms, is decorated with beautiful golden teak wood carved in the Lanna Thai art style, giving a luxurious and warm feeling. The highlight here is the Seawater Pool Villa, where the water in the private pool is 100% seawater. #WinterSeasideTravel #AccommodationByTheSea

•How to get there - Plane - Van - Speedboat •Tourist attractions - On Koh Yao Yai •Hotel - Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa #WinterSeasideTravel 🌊 But it's a sea where you can see the mountains too ⛄️Everyone tends to travel to the North in the winter, but we think the South is not bad either. Let's book tickets + accommodation and go together. Use our rights to travel together. It's more than worth it. You get discounts on accommodation, plane tickets, and food coupons. This trip, I traveled alone. I had fun planning my trip. I can change my plans anytime.😁 🏖 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐡 𝐘𝐚𝐨 𝐘𝐚𝐢 🌴 | A 5-star Thai-style resort with pool villas by the famous Andaman Sea on Koh Yao Yai 🧍🏻‍♀️If you come alone, book a large room. ⛵️🌴 Ocean View Pool Villa A pool villa by the Andaman Sea with a Lanna-style design. Golden teak wood carvings are combined with the luxury of the accommodation, making this another destination with a clear resort identity. It made us have to come back and relax from the outside world for a night or two.😉 Santhiya is very famous for its privacy. There are 39 pool villas in total, each with a clear distance from each other. Therefore, during our stay, it was like we were in a private island home. 👉🏻 The room is well-proportioned with wet zones, walk-in closets, bedrooms, living rooms, and infinity pools that flow smoothly with the Andaman Sea as far as the eye can see. Especially when the sun sets, it is incredibly beautiful.🌅 🤎The special feature of the pool in Santhiya's villa is that it makes seawater into a private pool. It is one of the first hotels in Thailand to use this process to take care of its guests because seawater contains minerals that are good for the body. You can play without worrying about your skin getting damaged by chlorine. 🏊🏻‍♀️💦 🌤Spending time alone, knowing what we want, what we like, what we don't like, that's what we want. No need to please anyone, no need to take care of anyone's feelings. 🖤 Smile, laugh at strangers sometimes, eat and go to new places. 🤍Happiness is not the same for everyone. A holiday that doesn't mean staying at home, that's our happiness. #WinterSeasideTravel #TravelAloneTogether #AccommodationReview #AccommodationWithMillionViews #AccommodationByTheSea #AccommodationPhangNga #KohYaoYai #KohYaoYaiSanti #SouthernTeam

This trip is for those who are looking for a place to stay that is not too expensive and has a view worth millions. You can't miss this place. Santiya Koh Yao Yai (SANTHIYA KOH YAO YAI) It is a place to stay with a large area surrounded by trees and the sea in front. Most importantly, if you like Thai-style design and decoration, this place is very charming. No matter which corner of the hotel you look at, it will make your heart warm. It is suitable for couples who want to find a quiet place to be sweet together or go with a group of friends and family. They have a private beach and the restaurant is equally delicious. #Where to go this summer #Seaside trip #Southern team #Our hearts are at the sea #Good atmosphere accommodation #Beautiful swimming pool hotel #Natural therapy

Beautiful resort with nature, Koh Yao Yai Village, which feels like a village, has a rather warm and peaceful atmosphere, surrounded by different nature. There are lawns, coconut groves, and rice fields that are open for tourists to plant and harvest rice. It is definitely unlike any other beachfront accommodation. The rooms are in a Balinese-style villa, which emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly materials, with a charming hint of local craft. The pool here is amazing, curved and located on a hill, offering a wide view of the sea and the many islands. It is so chill that you will forget the time. #TeamSouth

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Today, I am still on Koh Yao Yai. 🏝 Let me introduce you to a great restaurant in this area. I must say that it is so awesome. It reminds me of my mother's cooking at home. 🧓 🏖️The name of the restaurant is "Baan Rim Nam Restaurant". ⛱️ It is a wooden house style restaurant by the sea. The atmosphere is 10 points for the taste of the food, 10 points for all menus. 🐟 Fried fish with fish sauce, fresh fish with thick fish sauce, dipped in a unique seafood sauce. 🐟 Stir-fried sea bass with chili paste, rich taste, lots of ingredients, mom. 🦐 Shrimp paste chili paste, lots of vegetables, not stingy with ingredients. Spicy papaya salad with spicy ingredients. 🐟 Sour curry with fish and coconut shoots, really rich with the taste of sour curry. You can't eat savory without eating sweet. This is very delicious. 🍌 Banana in coconut milk with young coconut, fragrant coconut milk with bananas, delicious with young coconut, smooth on the tongue. 🥥 🍴Every dish in this restaurant is really delicious. 🏖️If you come to visit Koh Yao, don't forget to stop by this restaurant. The main dishes cost hundreds of baht, the view costs millions of baht😁 📌Location Koh Yao Yai, Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao ⏰ 11.00-20.00 Open every day ☎️ 081-9562141 Baan Rim Nam Restaurant, Koh Yao Yai

#culturetrip Baanrimnam Restaurant (Baan Rim Nam Restaurant) Koh Yao Yai is a restaurant with a great atmosphere, right next to the sea, and delicious food. Anyone who visits Koh Yao Yai, don't forget to stop by and try it. #culturetrip

#tripbestFreeAccommodation 🏝️ Luxurious relaxation on a paradise island 🌴 SANTHIYA Koh Yao Yai Hotel Experience the charm of Koh Yao Yai with a magnificent Lanna-style accommodation 🌺 This is where you can escape the hustle and bustle and find true peace. Panoramic sea views, an infinity pool, and meticulously carved teakwood rooms ⛅️ Wake up to the sea from your bed 🛁 Take a private bath to enjoy the view 🍽 Impressive breakfast, full of both Thai and international dishes 📸 Every corner is a photo spot like you're in a foreign resort If you're looking for a romantic trip or a slow-life getaway, this is the place for you 💙 #SanthiyaKohYaoYai #KohYaoYai #TheSouthernSeaIsUnbeatablyBeautiful #AccommodationForThousandsWithMillionViews

Koh Yao consists of two main islands: Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi. These islands are perfect destinations for travelers seeking relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty and the traditional lifestyle of the locals. Accommodation options on the islands range from homestays to luxurious resorts. Popular activities include kayaking, boat tours to explore nature, snorkeling, and hiking. We chose to enjoy a laid-back vacation by strolling along Laem Had Beach, which features beautiful, quiet sandy shores with few visitors. You can sit and gaze at the sea all day long. It’s also a great spot to watch both sunrise and sunset. When the tide recedes, you can see a sandbar and even walk along it. We traveled from Krabi by car to Klong Sai Pier (Din Daeng Noi) and then took a ferry to Klong Hia Pier. The ferry operates once daily from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, taking approximately 2 hours.

🌴 Island life… that you don’t want to return to shore – Review of Santhiya Koh Yao Yai 🌅 If life is hectic, try to escape and relax for a few nights at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai and you will understand that “being stranded on an island” like this is true happiness. 🍃 📍 Located on Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Province, this resort is an oasis for nature lovers and peace. The resort is designed to blend in with the surrounding nature. There are both beachfront villas where you can see the sunrise from your bed to private pool villas that are as quiet as having the entire beach to yourself. ✨ Highlights: The atmosphere is extremely quiet, no city noise, no light disturbing it, just the sea, the waves, and the stars in the sky. Impressive service, smiling staff, warm like family. The food is better than expected. The seafood is very fresh! Especially the “Salt and Chili Shrimp” and “Yellow Curry with Sea Bass” are a must-order. There are plenty of activities, such as cycling around the island, kayaking in the evening, or just lying down and reading a book by the pool. You won’t get bored. 🧘♀️ If anyone is looking for some time for themselves, let your heart take a deep breath. Here is the answer #Koh Yao Yai #Phang Nga is worth visiting #Southern Sea

Anantara Koh Yao Resort perfectly embodies the fusion of Southern Thai cultural essence and luxury hospitality. Nestled on a pristine island in Phang Nga Bay, the resort artfully blends local Muslim fishing village traditions with the distinctive Anantara brand identity: 1. Villas feature traditional stilt-house designs constructed from reclaimed fishing boat timber; 2. Culinary experiences include authentic "Mae Nam" floating market tours and Southern Thai cooking classes; 3. Most staff are local villagers dressed in refined traditional attire. The resort's innovative "Cultural Immersion Butler" program organizes guest participation in heritage activities like ancient weaving and rubber tapping, with nightly Islamic-inspired shadow puppet performances. This profound engagement with local culture elevates the resort beyond accommodation, making it a vital showcase of Southern Thailand's unique heritage. Designer | Bill Bensley: World-renowned resort landscape architect with projects across 40+ countries. Specializes in creating immersive ecological spaces with tropical flora, such as InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula (incorporating karst formations and rice terraces) and W Koh Samui ("Jungle Escape" themed). The New York Times describes his designs as "architecture disappearing into nature."

#Travel to save the world I had the opportunity to be “stranded on an island” on Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Province more than ten years ago. At that time, I took a boat from Phuket. It didn’t take long to get to the quiet island with almost no tourists. We stayed at a small bungalow guesthouse by the sea with a view of the vast expanse of water without any disturbances. We had dinner with the owner’s family who took care of us like family. The food was simple but full of flavor and warmth. The owner took us on a motorbike to see how the locals make pla jingchang. Just one night there, I felt like I had recharged my body and mind. The sea was beautiful, quiet, and had a good breeze. It was a simple memory that I still remember clearly to this day. 📍Address: Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Province 💞Reason for recommendation: It is a beautiful and very peaceful island with relatively fine sand. #Phang Nga #Koh Yao Yai

📍Address: Located on Koh Hat Yao Yai, there are both villas and hotels, but every room has a sea view. It is a luxurious accommodation on Koh Yao Yai, focusing on Thai-style design. There are many prices and packages to choose from. Personally, I chose the package including a speedboat. The hotel will pick us up from the airport to the accommodation. The atmosphere is very beautiful. There are water activities available. Most of the staff speak English. I rarely meet Thai people. There are 2 types of rooms: hotel rooms and villas. Every room has a view, almost the same. There are no rooms with a garden view. Traveling to the hotel requires using the hotel's car to go to various places. The hotel is located on the edge of Koh Yao Yai. The room is clean and tidy. There are complete facilities. Recommend telling the driver to stop by 7-Eleven to buy food because water and snacks in the hotel are quite expensive. Buy some in advance, haha. Or you can rent a motorbike outside the hotel to travel to the various islands. Score 10/10 #Phuket accommodation #Accommodation by the sea #Koh Yao Yai

Elixir Resort Koh Yao Yai is a villa-style resort that offers stunning accommodations and exceptional service, ensuring a blissful retreat for your vacation. Known as a 'hidden gem,' Elixir Koh Yao Yai shines brightly with its quality service and has gained immense popularity among guests. Though not a large hotel, it exudes charm and coziness.

Enjoy discounts without relying on luck at ROYAL YAO YAI ISLAND BEACH RESORT. "With stunning sea views, a great location, and modern-style accommodations, this resort offers excellent service and delicious food. It was my first stay here, and I was deeply impressed by the cleanliness and the warm hospitality of the staff. The resort is situated right by a beautiful, long beach, especially breathtaking during sunset. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend this place—a true paradise on Yao Yai Island."

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas Anantara Koh Yao Yai is a beachfront resort located on the island’s east coast, between Phuket and Krabi. The resort is easily accessible by luxury speedboat from Laem Sai Pier in Phuket and Krabi Pier to the hotel’s private jetty.

ROYAL YAO YAI ISLAND BEACH RESORT Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga A quiet resort with a swimming pool by the sea Beautiful beach, beautiful sunset view . This summer, anyone looking for accommodation on the island Emphasizing quietness and privacy Beautiful sea, clean sandy beach, I recommend this place. . I recommend the ROYAL SUITE ONE BEDROOM A 79 sq.m. one-bedroom suite, which is the highest type of hotel. The room is located in the front with a view of both the sea and the swimming pool. It comes with a large balcony. The room is clearly separated between the bedroom and the living room. Comes with complete facilities. . BLUE OCEAN BEACH BAR A chill bar by the sea, sit and sip cocktails. Sit and watch the sunset. The atmosphere is beautiful and very romantic. . NO. 1 RESTAURANT The main restaurant is all day dining. Have lunch, dinner. There are both Thai and international menus, including a buffet breakfast. A great atmosphere by the sea as well. . This is another resort on Koh Yao Yai that we would like everyone to try to stay at. And experience this special atmosphere. . For travel, you can take a SPEED BOAT at Theerasin Pier, Phuket. It takes about 30 minutes and there will be a shuttle from the hotel to pick you up. #ROYALYAOYAIISLANDBEACHRESORT #KohYaoYai #PhangNga

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas Ultra Luxury hotel on Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Province Easily accessible from Phuket Airport with a convenient private pier . The beauty of the Andaman Sea and the natural surroundings of Koh Yao Yai combined with the tranquility and privacy make for a truly special retreat . The resort is located in a beautiful spot on Koh Yao Yai, with a beautifully designed landscape and complete with all amenities including a spa, fitness center, kids club, and swimming pool There are both building rooms with sea views and villas with private pools . We recommend the Lagoon Pool Villa, which is 170 sqm Lagoon Pool Villa with lake view comes with a private infinity pool The interior is divided into separate areas, including a living room and bedroom There is a children's bedroom and a bathroom with a glass curtain that can be opened to enjoy the view There is also a spacious area for relaxing by the pool, sunbathing, and other activities . Additionally, the hotel offers a variety of dining options including Thai cuisine at Pakarang, international cuisine at Beach Restaurant, and Japanese cuisine at Japanese Restaurant You can choose to dine according to your preference and the different atmospheres . The beauty of the sea and the beach is another thing that impressed us greatly and it is a place so special that you won't want to leave .

Koh Yao Yai Village Resort is a perfect place for those who want to relax and truly experience nature. The resort is located on Koh Yao Yai. The atmosphere is shady with lush green trees and beautiful sea views. The sea is quiet, making your stay here comfortable. The rooms are designed to blend in with nature, are private, comfortable, and come with a bathtub where you can lie down and relax while enjoying the sea view. The food at the resort is delicious, with both Thai food and fresh seafood to choose from. Coordinates: Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Province #NewYearNewTrip #SouthernTeam

💑 Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Province 💑 ALOHA!! Another round. Today, I will take you to visit an island. The island is "Koh Yao Yai", which is really big as its name suggests. It made my wife so small. Haha. So I decided to travel by my favorite car for convenience. Let's take the car on a boat to the island. 🏝 Koh Yao Yai has beautiful seas, clear water, and 99% of the locals are Muslims. Therefore, Pork Lovers will have to accept it. There will definitely be no food to eat. 🏖 Koh Yao Yai is quite quiet and suitable for a real vacation. There are many beachfront accommodations to choose from. Food is very easy to find. It is perfect for foodies like my wife who never gets tired of looking for food, which is completely different from working hours.... ⛴ It is easy to travel. You can take a boat from many piers and many places... It is also good to take a car because the island is very big and wide. There are many motorcycle rental shops, or you can just hail a taxi up front. It's not too crowded. 💸 The cost of living depends on the accent used in the negotiation. However, even if you speak in a neutral or foreign language, the price is still not expensive compared to the quality you receive. 💎 The main tourist attraction is probably "Laem Hat", one of the scenes in The Mechanic. But let me tell you that each sunset viewing point has a similar Stanning View. "Then you will fall in love with Koh Yao Yai like me." #GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #NaturalAttractions #IslandTravel #PhuketTravel #PhangNgaTravel #SeaTravel

✨Hotel Highlights: Quiet and private, with a cafe and many activities to choose from ♨️Facilities: Fully equipped, with private space, divided into sections 🛁Accommodation Condition: Excellent, surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxation 🍽️Breakfast: Very good, with a variety of menus to choose from 🛎️Hotel Service: Good service staff, smiling and cheerful 💗Satisfaction with the stay: Impressed and recommended to use the service #Koh Yao Yai #Koh Yao Yai Village #Koh Yao Yai Accommodation #Koh Yao Yai Tour #Phang Nga Tour