88 Moo 7, Phunai, Koh Yao, Phang nga, 83000 Ko Yao Yai, Thailand
#19 of 33 hotels in Ko Yao Yai
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1038 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Yasemin
TurkeyI loved everything!
This place was like heaven! We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was the best choice! Starting from reaching the venue and check-in experience till check-out, everything was perfect. The common places like swimming pools, restaurants, the beach and harbour, even the random places were a piece of art. Every detail was so beautiful. Special events at nights, live performances, free courses, delicious breakfast with an amazing view together eith live music and free massages, five star spa center... I will definetely try other Santhiyas and suggest everyone who is willing to experience a different holiday to stay here.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Udara
Sri LankaPool: Unfortunately infinity pool was closed during our stay. Menu options: Ala carte didn’t have much options to choose from as for the main courses. Transport: Resort can be only accessible by boat. However they charge you 600TBH one way. Resort should have done it free or at lower cost as guests don’t have another option to make it to resort.
This resort is a heaven on earth. Loved every detail of the resort from the entrance to room facilities to dining and the activities. Its a great value for money. We booked on BB but got Room: We got a room with outdoor bathtub. Also the whole room feels like you are in a aromatic spa. We checked out on time from room, but we stayed for extra hours and they still let us enjoy all hotels facilities under our booking which is great. And we got 1000TBH credit as well for spa and restaurant. Meals: Dinner and lunch on ala carte which is the best cost friendly option. Their dinner restaurant are so nice with having seating by the beach, and with free fire shows by the night to enjoy. As for the lunch too they have beach seating as well as indoor options. Their meal ordering system is very modern with everything goes with QR and online process, and final amounts added to your room bill. Their meal selection for the breakfast is huge! They give free massages during your breakfast session. Also they have free yoga, thai dance ans thai fight classes. Spa: They have lots of spa options, and best is the happy hour treatment you get at very good rate. Pool: Their main pool was great with lots of of sunbeds around and scenic view. Transport: We got stuck with a traffic and came very last minute to boat. But hotel staff kept us and taxi driver well coordinated with boat team to make sure we don’t miss the boat.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Merav
IsraelVery good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Brown
United StatesThe mosquitos but they spray.
The room was very clean and they will accommodate you extremely well. I'm naming this place my get away spot I will be back! I was so at peace here.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Atallah
Israelكل كاشي كان حلوو
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Cho
AustraliaThe speedboat to the island is bumpy during the rainy season when we were there
The view from the hotel room is magnificent and the service is first rate
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Daniel
MalaysiaNeed more transfer ferry ride times from Phuket to Ko Yao Yai
Amazing natural wood villas with outdoor bath tub overlooking the andaman sea and mountains. Also the cute elephants around the resort that makes it chic and adorable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomBeautiful setting, amazing friendly happy and helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Nerida
AustraliaMagnificent architecture. Extremely well organised! I mentioned my bed was very firm and before I got back to my room the bed had a nice mattress topper. It was wet season and our suitcases were given their own raincoats for the speedboat trip.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Layan
JordanEvery thing was very good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 September 2024
Suzanne
AustraliaStunning local architecture that has magnificent ocean views
Absolutely stunning location and gorgeous rooms and very positive and friendly staff who could be kinder and more helpful and just pleasant
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Dakik
Democratic Republic of CongoGiven that the property is located on a hill & that there is a shuttle service from the beach/lobby to the rooms, it’s just really annoying that the shuttle service does not carry you all the way. It just didn’t make sense for the shuttle to stop mid way and not carry the guests all the way to the room. Even though the hike is short, it’s just annoying because it is just an extra 30 seconds by shuttle instead of having to hike up for 3 minutes after a long day. When we requested the shuttle to go all the way up, some of the drivers got annoyed and would drive recklessly. I also feel like more can be done by the resort to control some of the bugs on the balconies of the room. Even though they are completely harmless & understandably the resort is in a tropical island, the geckos on the balconies can be unwelcoming for some people.
The property is located on a hill directly facing the Andaman Sea and offers a very unique and spectacular view. The speedboat transfer process to the resort is seamless and the staff is very helpful. I cannot emphasize enough how phenomenal it is that the entire resort is made out of teak wood, even the outer casings of the fans around the property are made out of wood, it is incredible. The rooms are very spacious and look exactly as presented in the photos on booking. There is a nearby village that has many shops including a mini market, laundry shop & a clinic. The infinity pool in hotel 5 is fantastic & the view from there is unforgettable. Breakfast selection was good and food was fresh every day. Strongly recommend if you’re looking for a piece of paradise.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Ali
KuwaitThe breakfast was very delicious.
The room was very spacious and beautiful, the view is amazing and the pool is very nice.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Susanne
AustraliaThe food is okay, but not great. The variety and quality could be better. There are surcharges everywhere.
Beautiful room. We loved the spa. The staff was great, and the hotel was absolutely beautiful. The pool and beach were great, with magnificent views over breakfast and from the room. Breakfast had everything. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Khalfan
OmanVery friendy,kind and respectful staff.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Anya
IsraelThe smell of wet wood in the room and for me the bed was nor so comfortable.
This is our second stay in santhiya resort. First was on kho phangan 12 years ago on our honeymoon,now we came with our children and friends. All was amazing ,the location , the facililities and the stuff were great!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Nouran
EgyptTwo minor things really, first thing to get the breakfast sent to the room which is included in the package anyways we had to pay 800 BHT and what was sent was only eggs while their breakfast menu in the restaurant was wide and amazing Second thing we faced an issue with geckos which i know part of the nature yet they were unable to handle it inside the room and they asked us to downgrade to a normal room instead of our villa. They took a complimentary picture in the last day and they promised will send it over the email but they havent yet and it has been like 15 days
We booked the private pool villa it was aaaamazing , private and fancy
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Iwona
PolandArchitecture of the hotel was amazing, every detail was lovely and well planned. Breakfast with big choice of food. Personel very kind and helpfully. View from the room. All was amazing. I hope i will be back here one day
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Iwona
PolandArchitecture of the hotel was amazing, every detail was lovely and well planned. Breakfast with big choice of food. Personel very kind and helpfully. View from the room. All was amazing. I hope i will be back here one day
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Afaaf
United StatesBeautiful resort and rooms. The pools and beach facilities are amazing. Great free daily yoga class and free paddle board rentals at the beach.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Z
TurkeyThe hotel is so huge you have to go from your room to every point in hotel with buggy cars. Take a little bit time.
İt was not a room it was an amazong house . You feel like in a chinese palas :) pool was amazing. Spa was good just a little bit expensive.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Juan
Brunei DarussalamLocation
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Gonçalo
PortugalCons: 1- A lot of kids. The noise will ruin some of the peacefulness. 2 - Chinese tourists. 3 - Tours and transfers are expensive. 4- Food could be better. However I will still rate it 10/10
Pros: 1- Amazing views 2- Well preserved infrastructure 3- Incredible decoration 4- Peaceful
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Gábor
HungaryThe buffet dinner was the only thing which was way below my expectation especially regarding the choice of foods.
Everything looks even nuch more luxurious and breathtakingly beautiful, than I expected from the photos.
Stayed in August 2024
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