Stunning 5* Thailand spa resort stay in a luxurious suite

Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga Bay

Property details

  • Sea-spirational vistas: Surrounded by breathtaking sea views, lush mangrove forests, and enchanting golden shores, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is a dreamy sanctuary nestled upon Thailand’s bucket-list shores. Unwind in your ultra-luxe suite, featuring five-star interiors, elegant designs, and spacious living areas. What’s more, the resort boasts an impressive family swimming pool, ensuring all luxurious relaxation is family friendly.

  • Five-star flavours: Choose from a variety of fabulous restaurants at this resort, ranging from barefoot bites to elegant dining. Visit Pakarang for a hearty buffet filled with authentic thai flavours and international inspirations, or opt for a taste of Japan paired with ocean panoramas at Tomi Sushi Bar. Kick your shoes off for a sizzling grill at Beach Restaurant, and then head to one of the hotel’s stylish bars for a well-deserved night cap.

  • Pamper paradise: Start your day with an invigorating workout at the resort’s impressive gym centre, or enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the beach if you prefer a slower pace. Better yet, why not treat yourself to a spine-tingling massage at Anantara Spa? Featuring a hydropool, hammam, sauna, steam room, and plenty of muscle-melting treatments, this wellness sanctuary has everything you need for a day of serene self-care.

How to get there


The resort is around a half-an-hour journey away from Phuket, where you’ll arrive at Phuket International Airport. From here, you’ll need to travel to Laem Sai Pier where a scheduled speed boat will take you to the resort. Transfers from the airport to the pier can be arranged with the hotel (for an additional fee), and the journey will take around 20 minutes.

Round trip sea transfers between Laem Sai Pier and the resort are included with your stay. However, please note that these transfers operate on a set schedule. The shared speed boat transfer between Laem Sai Pier and the resort takes approximately 35 minutes. Departures from Laem Sai Pier are at 10am, 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm. An additional departure at 9pm is available only between 1 November, 2024 and 28 February, 2025. Departures from the hotel are 8am, 11.30am, 2pm and 5pm. An additional departure at 9.30am is available only between 1 November, 2024 and 28 February, 2025. Subject to boat and weather conditions, scheduled boat times can be cancelled or amended at any time.

Please make sure to factor the schedule into your travel plans to avoid missing your transfer, as a pre-night in Phuket may be needed if arriving too late. It is recommended that you arrive for speedboat boarding at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Alternatively, private transfers can be arranged for an additional fee with the hotel directly.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Sea-spirational vistas: Surrounded by breathtaking sea views, lush mangrove forests, and enchanting golden shores, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is a dreamy sanctuary nestled upon Thailand’s bucket-list shores. Unwind in your ultra-luxe suite, featuring five-star interiors, elegant designs, and spacious living areas. What’s more, the resort boasts an impressive family swimming pool, ensuring all luxurious relaxation is family friendly.

  • Five-star flavours: Choose from a variety of fabulous restaurants at this resort, ranging from barefoot bites to elegant dining. Visit Pakarang for a hearty buffet filled with authentic thai flavours and international inspirations, or opt for a taste of Japan paired with ocean panoramas at Tomi Sushi Bar. Kick your shoes off for a sizzling grill at Beach Restaurant, and then head to one of the hotel’s stylish bars for a well-deserved night cap.

  • Pamper paradise: Start your day with an invigorating workout at the resort’s impressive gym centre, or enjoy a relaxing yoga session on the beach if you prefer a slower pace. Better yet, why not treat yourself to a spine-tingling massage at Anantara Spa? Featuring a hydropool, hammam, sauna, steam room, and plenty of muscle-melting treatments, this wellness sanctuary has everything you need for a day of serene self-care.

How to get there


The resort is around a half-an-hour journey away from Phuket, where you’ll arrive at Phuket International Airport. From here, you’ll need to travel to Laem Sai Pier where a scheduled speed boat will take you to the resort. Transfers from the airport to the pier can be arranged with the hotel (for an additional fee), and the journey will take around 20 minutes.

Round trip sea transfers between Laem Sai Pier and the resort are included with your stay. However, please note that these transfers operate on a set schedule. The shared speed boat transfer between Laem Sai Pier and the resort takes approximately 35 minutes. Departures from Laem Sai Pier are at 10am, 1pm, 3.30pm and 6pm. An additional departure at 9pm is available only between 1 November, 2024 and 28 February, 2025. Departures from the hotel are 8am, 11.30am, 2pm and 5pm. An additional departure at 9.30am is available only between 1 November, 2024 and 28 February, 2025. Subject to boat and weather conditions, scheduled boat times can be cancelled or amended at any time.

Please make sure to factor the schedule into your travel plans to avoid missing your transfer, as a pre-night in Phuket may be needed if arriving too late. It is recommended that you arrive for speedboat boarding at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Alternatively, private transfers can be arranged for an additional fee with the hotel directly.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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88, 8, Koh Yao Yai, Ko Yao District, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand