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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort ( Koh Yao Yai )

Google Logo 4.4 Google reviews (3908)
Best Price From €949pp
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Overview

Overview

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort A true sanctuary of luxury on the stunning island of Koh Yao Yai. Where panoramic sea views, teakwood pool villas, and the soothing sounds of the ocean beckon guests. Feel the warm sand as you stroll along the pristine...

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort A true sanctuary of luxury on the stunning island of Koh Yao Yai. Where panoramic sea views, teakwood pool villas, and the soothing sounds of the ocean beckon guests. Feel the warm sand as you stroll along the pristine private beach. Take a dip in the seawater pool, perfectly blended to align with the ocean feel. Relax and rejuvenate in the amazing spa, where skilled therapists will pamper you with a range of revitalizing treatments. Be awestruck by the cascading water of a spectacular waterfall swimming pool. At Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort, adventure awaits.

How far is the nearest beach?

The resort is situated right on the beach meaning that it is located right at the resort's doorstep, providing convenient access to guests.

Distance from airport

The Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa is located approximately 32 kilometres away from Phuket Airport.

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Accommodation
Supreme Deluxe Bay View
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Electric kettle
  • King-size double bed
  • Mini-bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting area
  • Day bed
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • TV remote control
  • DVD player
  • In-room safety box
  • Wardrobe/closet
  • Desk
  • Daily complimentary 4 bottles of water (500 ml)
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access

Supreme Deluxe Sea View
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Electric kettle
  • King-size double bed
  • Mini-bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Sitting area
  • Day bed
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • TV remote control
  • DVD player
  • In-room safety box
  • Wardrobe/closet
  • Desk
  • Daily complimentary 4 bottles (500 ml) of drinking water
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access

Ocean View Pool Villa
  • 150 sq.m. stand-alone villa with spacious patio
  • One double bedroom with separate living area
  • Private pool with Jacuzzi
  • Dressing room
  • Day bed
  • Sun beds
  • Panoramic ocean view
  • LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
  • Tea & coffee making facilities
  • Mini bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Daily complimentary 2 bottles (1500 ml) and 4 bottles (500 ml) of drinking water
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access

Royal Grand Pool Villa
  • 265 sq.m. stand-alone villa with spacious patio
  • One double bedroom and one twin bedroom with separate living area
  • 2-story family villa with 2 separate entrances
  • Private pool with Jacuzzi
  • Dressing room
  • Day bed
  • Sun beds
  • Panoramic ocean view
  • LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
  • Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily complimentary 4 bottles (1500 ml) and 8 bottles (500 ml) of drinking water
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access

Two Bedroom Seawater Pool Villa
  • 265 sq.m. stand-alone villa with spacious patio
  • One double bedroom and one twin bedroom with separate living area
  • 2-story family villa with 2 separate entrances
  • Private pool with Jacuzzi
  • Dressing room
  • Day bed
  • Sunbeds
  • Panoramic ocean view
  • LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
  • Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily complimentary 4 bottles (1500 ml) and 8 bottles (500 ml) of drinking water
  • Free Wi-Fi internet access

Facilities

Facilities

  • Dining Destinations: The resort offers more than 10 dining options, including Khantok Thai Cuisine, private dinner on the beach, and dinner at the pier.
  • Resort Location and Transfer: The resort is a 20-minute speed boat ride away from Phuket. Guests can enjoy picturesque scenery and fresh sea air during the transfer.
  • Arrival Lounge @ Ao Po Grand Marina: Guests can relax at the comfortable lounge in Ao Po Grand Marina before taking a speedboat transfer. Complimentary cold water, hot tea & coffee, and Thai desserts are provided.
  • Gigantic Outdoor Swimming Pool: The resort features a 1,500 sqm outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical landscape. It includes a kid's pool, a massaging water jet pool, and a manmade waterfall. (Note: A fee applies for non-guests to use the swimming pools.)
  • Saltwater Infinity Pool at Saaitara: The resort offers a saltwater infinity pool with a panoramic ocean view for guests to enjoy stunning sunsets. (Note: A fee applies for non-guests to use the swimming pool.)
  • Villa Lounge (TEMPORARILY CLOSED): Located by the Infinity Pool, the Villa Lounge offers panoramic ocean views and a relaxing ambiance.
  • Mahkok Shop: The on-site shop offers various souvenir items for guests to take home as keepsakes.
  • Fitness Centre: The resort's fitness centre is equipped with high-quality gym equipment, including a StairMaster, elliptical machine, stationary bike, weight machines, and free weights.
  • Fitness & Game Room (Temporarily Closed): Located in the Saaitara Restaurant, the fitness and game room caters to guests' needs for relaxation and fun activities. (Note: Currently closed. Contact the resort for updates.)
  • Kidz Club: The Kidz Club offers a range of activities for children from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
  • The Salon by Santhiya Koh Yao Yai (Temporarily Closed): The full-service salon provides various hair treatments for both men and women, as well as beauty services like waxing and make-up. (Note: Currently closed. Advance booking required.)
  • Wooden Car Service and Resort Map: Authentic wooden cars provide transfer service around the resort property from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  • Discover Stupefying Islands: The resort offers speed boat transfers for guests to explore the stunning nearby islands.
  • Gigantic Free Form Outdoor Swimming Pool: Guests can enjoy the resort's expansive outdoor swimming pool.
  • Infinity Pool: A saltwater infinity pool with a breathtaking ocean view is available for guests to relax and unwind.
  • Fitness Game Room: Guests can indulge in other relaxing activities at the game room, catered to their needs for fun and de-stressing.
Dining

Dining

CHANTARA RESTAURANT

  • Menu Authentic Thai & Western Cuisine – Seafood
  • Capacity 134 persons
  • Hours 07.00 – 23.00 hrs or 11.00 Hrs. to 23.00 Hrs.
  • A signature fine dining offers varieties of Thai and international cuisine. Enjoy a spectacular view of the Andaman sea while you are dining with us.

BY THE SEA RESTAURANT AND BAR

  • Menu Snack and all kinds of drinks & cocktails
  • Capacity 96 persons
  • Hours 08.00 - 23.00 hrs. or 11.00 – 23.00 hrs. depending on season
  • A beachfront bar that let nature takes centre stage. Sit back and relax with our signature drinks and enjoy a beautiful Sunset.

Saaitara Restaurant

  • Menu Authentic European Cuisine / Thai Cuisine
  • Capacity 188 persons
  • Hours 07.00 Hrs. –23.00 Hrs.
  • (Subject to change without prior notice)
  • Perched above Phang Nga Bay, this restaurant offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Andaman Ocean that will surpass all expectations. Thai and international cuisine are specially created to satisfy the appetite of all food lovers.

Jetinn Teppan at Pier (depends on the weather condition) only drink booking at restaurant

  • Menu Appetizers
  • Capacity 30 persons
  • Hours 17.00 Hrs. - 19.00 Hrs. (Subject to change without prior notice)
  • Perched above the soothing waves at the far end of the resort's private pier, Jetinn Teppan at Pier offers guests an up-close encounter with tropical bliss.

In-room Dining

  • Menu: Authentic European Cuisine / Authentic Thai Cuisine
  • Opening Hours 07.30 Hrs. to 23.00 Hrs.
  • Late Night Room Service
  • Limited menu 22.30 Hrs. -07.00 Hrs.
  • Dining at your own place

Luxurious Beach Dining

  • Hours 18:00 Hrs. to 22:30 Hrs.
  • Soak up the sound of waves under the stars with your beloved ones at By The Sea.
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.4 Google reviews (3908)
Daivya Kotalawela
We visited at the start of December for 3 nights. Stunning room, stunning location. This was our relaxing higher end resort to end our Thailand trip and it was well worth it. The hotel food and drink prices are ludicrously expensive though and with that price you would expect the quality to be top notch. Don’t get me wrong everything was yummy but nothing on the menu blew me away to justify the majority of the price points. There are other places you can walk to that are 10 mins away which we found out on our last night simply coz we got a little bored of the hotel dinner menus. Both pools are stunning, the beach is stunning. Staff were polite and friendly. We did one of the free yoga sessions which was fun. We tried out the spa and both of us got one of their treatment packages which was again lovely, worth the price- debatable. One thing you do have to keep in mind is the hotel is structured in a way that you need to get one of their buggy’s to drive you around the hotel. For us, this was quick and convenient- we were never waiting for a cart to pick us up. We did organise a transfer from Krabi to the island privately and then got the hotel to organise a driver from the dock to the hotel. On the way out we got the hotel to organise the transport to Phuket airport. To be honest this was pricy but worth it in our opinion just for the connivence factor. Honestly an overall 5 star stay for us.
Théophile Pajot
The hotel is truly stunning. Nestled in the jungle, it offers a spectacular setting with breathtaking views from nearly every room. The architecture and the way it blends into nature are definite highlights. Breakfast is also excellent, with a wide and varied selection that caters to all tastes. However, there are a few areas that could be improved. The on-site restaurants are significantly more expensive than those nearby, yet the food quality is fairly average. This is especially disappointing for basic Thai dishes, which lack flavor and authenticity. Another downside is the music. Whether at the infinity pool or on the pier at sunset (which should be a key moment of the day), the playlists feel outdated and poorly suited to the setting. It detracts from the overall experience. More broadly, the hotel lacks a real “vibe,” particularly in the evening. A proper bar with a well-thought-out atmosphere or even a small lively spot would make a big difference in such an incredible location. Finally, while the staff are lovely and clearly well-intentioned, the service sometimes lacks training and consistency (forgotten cutlery or napkins, delays with simple requests like bringing a bottle of wine, etc.). Overall: a beautiful place with huge potential, but it could truly elevate the experience with improvements in food quality, service, and especially ambiance.
Candice P
We really enjoyed our stay here from getting the boat to the island to, how stunning our room was and what amazing facilities they had. It was a big resort and you need to allow time to get around but they seem to have it all very well organised so could fault it. The rooms are stunning loved everything about them. Could have done with some more water in the rooms you get one large bottle and two small. Restruants had good level of food at a reasonable cost but did venture down the beach and eat at others to. The best part is the free muay thai class's ssdly we only got two in but wished I did more sadly we were only there three nights. They are included you just need to buy the hand wraps which I didnt see an issue with as they are yours etc.
Suzanne Jansen
This place takes my breath away, it makes me emotional to my core - the luck we as a family have to be able to stay here. The resort is beautiful and well maintained, the woodwork is unbelievable, the view every moment in time is breathtaking and the staff they make this resort to what it is. They are kind and helpfull, offer a lot of complementary services like massage pre breakfast. We are currently staying here but are looking if we can extend our stay. We havent even left the resort to explore more of the island as there is so much to do here. If you are considering of staying here - go for it! Just some side notes: dont have the buffets: It high priced and the quality is not matched. A la carte is much better. If you want to stay longer, book online. Sea view in hotel 5 is better than hotel 2. Look for a discountcode online to book direct with hotel. Saved us a lot!
Kathrin
Santhiya is undeniably beautiful with the intricate woodwork everywhere and the amazing view. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have everything you might need. There is always a taxi to take you through the resort or to the car park if you want to explore the island and everyone is very nice. The breakfast is great and so are the buffet dinner and the massages. You can easily reach a couple more restaurants and some small shops on foot (along the beach). The beach is very pretty as well. They have a big indoor playground for kids (open 10-4pm). The only thing that really should be upkept better is the main pool (not the infinity pool) with the so-called children's pool. It was constantly dirty with leaves, dead bugs and trash swimming in it and the children's pool has a huge hole right in the middle (death trap!). Pity because other than that it was really perfect!

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