Koh Yao Yai, Thailand
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AnantaraSecluded beachfront hideaway
Speedboats pull up to a private pier on a former coconut estate, where grassy lawns open onto Phang Nga Bay.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Waterslides, mangrove kayaking, sidecar island excursions, and a kilometer of golden sand overlooking Phang Nga Bay.
Notable
Personal butler service, private speedboat transfers from Phuket, and two-story penthouses with rooftop infinity pools.
Notable
An extensive Moroccan hammam, outdoor hydropool, Muay Thai ring, and aerial yoga sessions in the pavilion.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Sidecars navigate sleepy island roads past latex farms and stilted fishing villages, while kayaks weave through western mangrove channels.
The rooms
Two-story penthouses feature rooftop infinity pools overlooking offshore islands, while grass-roofed beachfront villas sit concealed along the sand.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freeform infinity pool stretches along the sand, looking straight across the waters of Phang Nga Bay.
The hammam and hydropool
A Moroccan marble hammam rests beneath starlight ceilings, and a black-tiled hydropool sits under a carved timber oculus.
Gym and yoga
The fitness centre houses Technogym equipment, and the pavilion hosts sunrise Hatha yoga, aerial classes, and Muay Thai.
The Beach Restaurant
This open-air beachfront grill serves dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and wood-fired pizzas topped with local crispy anchovies.
At the table
Pakarang serves regional Thai dishes on a breezy sea-facing terrace, and private dinners are set directly on the sand.
How it began
Chiang Mai studio Proud Design shaped the resort around a 27-acre coconut and rubber plantation, opening to guests in 2023.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.