Koyao Island Resort

Welcome to Koyao Island Resort - in touch with your original nature.

Koyao Island Resort. The most unusual alternative in southern Thailand.

A visit to Koyao Island Resort is not only about ordinary luxury such as exclusive spa facilities, fine dining and a gorgeous pool. Much more, it is about the true privilege of really being at peace - in the midst of the most fruitful, pristine and welcoming nature on earth.

Koyao Island Resort is located in the famous archipelago of Phang Nga Bay near Phuket in southern Thailand.

Remote but still accessible, we are surrounded by secluded beaches, rain forests and uninhabited islands in a place where mass tourism is far away and the original Thai hospitality has free reign.

Our 15 luxury villas, designed in traditional Thai architectural style, blend graciously into a coconut palm setting. Each villa faces the beach, has its own private garden and is equipped with every modern comfort.

Our 15 villas are built in the original Andaman Sea - gypsy style which is optimal for comfort and for the environment. We have used unique local resources with a traditional background while still maintaining, if not surpassing, all modern standards.

There are 2 types of villas, different in design and size:

• Deluxe Villa (2- 4 personer)
• Family Villa (2 - 6 personer)

The mangrove palm leaf roofs of our villas breathe and do not store heat, and air conditioners are definitely not needed. Rain water is collected in reservoirs and cleaned naturally for drinking and bathing.

All villas have and undisturbed, spectacular, sea view of the famous Phang Nga Bay and can be opened up to the stars at night - and in the morning the rising sun shines onto the beds.

Deluxe Villa

We have eleven Deluxe Villas especially designed for couples but with the option to accommodate three guests. With a total floor space of 65-85 square meters the secluded Deluxe villas all have a spacious and comfortably furnished living room and a separate bedroom which opens up to the garden and the sea.

Each villa also has both a private indoor- and outdoor garden bathroom.

The villas have a telephone/fax line as well as a refrigerator, coffee and tea dispenser, a mini bar and an electronic safe. TV and DVDs are available on request.

Family Villa

Our four Family Villas each have two queen size beds and are designed for four but may accommodate up to six people. On 100-120 square meters they include a large living room and lounge area as well as a master bedroom opening up to the large private garden and the sea.

The private indoor- and outdoor bathroom is particularly large and luxurious, has double sinks and some a double-sized bathtub. The villas have a telephone/fax line as well as a refrigerator, coffee and tea dispenser, a mini bar and an electronic safe. TV and DVDs are available on request.

Snorkeling, Diving, Island hopping, Fishing, Water sports, Kayaking, Bird-watching, Biking, Rock-climbing, Jungle tracking, Boating, Island discovery.

It is almost certain that, during your stay here, you will want to take a day trip to one or two of the surrounding islands. Koyao Island Resort staff can arrange a perfect day out for you. Take a look at some of the examples below - there is a larger excursion book at reception.

A first start is to borrow one of the resort's mountain or motorbikes and to explore the island. The roads are easy to navigate and local people more than willing to help you should you get lost. If you feel like a more leisurely day, hire a Tuk Tuk (taxi) and driver guide and set of for a day of fun and adventure.

At the resort there are boats for those who enjoy canvassing the sea. There are also canoes and fishing rods available. For day trips it is normal to use a traditional Thai 'long tail' boat - so named as its propeller is on the end of a long pole. On these excursions you visit mangrove forests, coves and caves, crystal clear waters and uninhabited islets. The islets and islands around Koh Yao Noi are formed by millions of years of deposits and are now made up essentially of limestone. Rock climbing is possible on the limestone cliffs and their weird formations make for some stunning photography at different times of the day.

For those who wish to travel further a field, outings can be arranged to Koh Yao Yai, Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi or indeed the popular Ao Nang - all trips take maximum one hour travel time.

Aside the scenic views that you will experience on day trips, one of the most thrilling aspects is that you are highly likely to see some of the regions most beautiful flora and fauna. We have monkeys, giant lizards, sea eagles, hornbills, kingfishers. and of course the charming local buffalos and goats. For fishermen, take your chances with groupers, snappers, carangues and barracuda. Diving can be arranged through local operators.