Koyao Island Resort

I don’t bring a family of four to Indochina every summer, so when planning a trip across a couple of countries, and different kind of experiences, I felt we couldn't miss a week in a dream resort on a Thai island, in the Indian Ocean. It took me a while to pick up one but, honestly, choosing this place turned out to be one of the best travel decisions I’ve ever made. Maybe I’ll start with the family villa we stayed in: just wow. Spacious, luxurious, both modern and traditional at once. It made us feel truly special, completely immersed in a lush, tropical environment. Then the infinity pool — merging seamlessly with the sea, with the stunning view of the Hong Archipelago stretching across the horizon. The food deserves a highlight, too. We spent a few weeks across Indochina, and this was, hands down, where we ate best. Every dish — Thai or Western — was excellent, and the restaurant itself a lovely setting. And the service: having traveled in many types of accommodations, I can say I’ve rarely been treated with such kindness, care, and quiet professionalism. A word about the island, too. I didn’t want something too remote, so I chose a place still part of the Phuket area — meaning accessible and with plenty to do — but far from being overcrowded or overly touristy. Maybe the rainy season helped with that a bit: we traded the occasional short shower for a much more peaceful atmosphere and... no regrets at all with that! One of many highlights was the excursion organized by the resort: picked up directly on the beach by their long-tail boat, we explored a bit of the nearby archipelago national parks — including Ko Chicken and other islands — for a pitch-perfect tropical sea adventure. And exploring the Ko Yao Noi island itself with the Resort's scooters was just as rewarding, from quiet villages to beautiful, hidden beaches we had almost to ourselves. An amazing experience — and one I’d wholeheartedly recommend.

The location was fantastic, the staff adorable, the villa's lovely, a beautiful quiet resort, a little paradise !

This place was very quiet and peaceful. The food in the restaurant was fantastic and the staff extraordinarily friendly and helpful. There is the possibility to rent bicycles, stand up paddles and kayaks for free. The garden is immaculately maintained and looks like it belongs on a postcard. The infinity pool blends into the horizon so that you get the feeling of swimming in the sea. There’s a beautiful lounge on the beach at night where you can have drinks. Besides the hotel guests the beach is mostly empty. The bungalows were spotless, well equipped and feel like your own private little island home. Best breakfast we had in Thailand so far.

The staff there are so helpful and friendly.

I loved our room right on the beach. I think we had the best cabana! Loved sitting on the porch right on the beach. The food was so good and the restaurant faced the beach. Very relaxing. Staff were great.