Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas: Rediscovering Private-Island Bliss in Thailand's Unspoiled Paradise
Koh Yao Yai is still wonderfully undeveloped and devoid of mass tourism, meaning that an enriching journey awaits foodies, nature lovers, yogis and marine enthusiasts
Discover Tranquility and Luxury at Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas: Where Unspoiled Beaches Meet Jungle Elegance in Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay. Nestled on the pristine island of Koh Yao Yai, this enchanting sanctuary offers idyllic sunsets, thriving marine life, and a nature-infused haven for couples and families to unwind, reconnect, and indulge in the lap of island paradise luxury.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai’s 148 suites, villas and penthouses are classically designed, with a layer of Thai heritage adding depth and local charm. The beachfront villas have been designed with eco-friendly grass roofing to blend into the natural surroundings without blocking the panoramic views of the beach for other guests. Families will love the generously spaced Family Pool Access Suites complete with bunk beds featuring an in-room slide and hidden play areas for the kids all with terraces opening directly onto the resort family pool. The resort’s eight butler-attended Sea View Pool Penthouses are 366-sqm cocoons of luxury where panoramic views of the glittering Andaman are the main attraction and outdoor living is the order of the day.
Koh Yao Yai is still wonderfully undeveloped and devoid of mass tourism, meaning that an enriching journey awaits foodies, nature lovers, yogis and marine enthusiasts. Guests can choose from a range of inspirational excursions and immersive experience, such as vintage sidecar tours to a rubber plantation, batik-making, tie-dye classes, island-hopping, mountain climbing and scuba diving. Hikers can venture off the beaten track to tranquil Hong Island to discover a pocket beach with a crystal-clear lagoon, drift along mangrove canals in a kayak as native Hornbill birds soar above or take a cruise on a longtail boat to a natural sand bank for a candlelit dinner.