36/2 Moo 3 Kho Yao Yai, Kho Yao,, 82160 Ko Yao Yai, Thailand
#8 of 33 hotels in Ko Yao Yai
Guests' ChoiceBased on 72 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Louis
United KingdomThere were a couple bugs in the room at night. But this is expected as you are staying on a rural island!
The couple who owned the resort and farm were so lovely. They welcomed us from the minute we got off the boat and picked us up from the port. The location is serene and the room itself was clean. The owner also organised motorbike hire for us and free laundry.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Jakob
GermanyI like hard beds, but this was next level. 😅
The owners couple was so friendly and helpful. Pickup and drop off at the pier. Breakfast, dinner, laundry service, scooter rental. Would definitely book again, thank you for the lovely stay!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Stapleton
United KingdomMosiqotes be careful!!
Welcoming and cool location on a farm
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Doret
NetherlandsThe property was magical. A little heaven in the middle of the jungle of an amazing island. The couple who was taking care of the place was exceptionally friendly and helpful. They greeted us at the pier and drove us to the property. They handed us traditional Thai tea and delicious sweets made locally. They helped us with preparing scooter for our use and helped us with the food at any time we needed it. They had a couple lovely playful cats and some baby goats you can feed. It felt like i’m back at my grandparents house for the summer vacation. The stay was amazing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Alyssa
United StatesBeds were a bit hard but that seems to be all of thailand
Calm, peaceful, clean, the woman who runs it is amazing and helpful and extremely kind. Beautiful island very isolated and clean. Can book a trip to see all the other islands and scuba with a private boat while avoiding the crowds for a good price. And saw monkeys and a monitor lizard.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Helen
AustraliaNothing I loved all of it
The host was incredibly lovely and the animals were adorable. The room was also so beautiful
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Carolann
United KingdomWithout a scooter or other means of transport would be difficult to get to see the island from this location
Lovely owner so kind and helpful. Met me at the pier and arranged transport so I could get around chance to see life on the island for families
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Juliette
FranceThe owners are really nice. They find the best way to help you. You can feed all the animals on the farm.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Natasha
United KingdomExpensive for a tent
Great time feeding animals Great food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Ewa
PolandIt’s a small place totally ind the countryside, connected to nature. ( you’d need a scooter ) Houses are clean and air conditioned. The staff is very helpful and you can go feed goats nearby. Oh and the monkey herd visited us ♥️ great for walks in the countryside and quiet and rest. If you need 7/11 and bars it is far away from everything on the island.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Maria
United KingdomNothing!
We stayed in the tents. They are protected under little cabins so you get a bit of outdoor space too to keep your bags. The toilet and shower facilities were clean. There is a fridge stocked with bottled water that you can help yourself to for free. We were collected from the pier by the family on a tri-scooter, and we also were taken back for our departure - also free of charge. The lady in charge took us for a tour around the farm, we fed the goats and cuddled the chickens. It’s such a beautiful spot, she grows all her fruit. We saw monkeys and cows. I highly recommend if you’re a nature and animal lover like us. You can also eat at the property - we had dinner one night and the food was fabulous. We felt very looked after.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Kristina
LithuaniaVery good ambiance. Very nice people. We recommend!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Charles-antoine
CanadaNothing
the location is super good (if like me you like the tranquility of nature) the lady who runs it is super nice I was shown around the farm feeding the baby goats with explanation etc, restaurant directly at the hostel and possibility to have fresh seafood delivered. take a motorbike as soon as you arrive on the island at the port this will make your travel easier
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Lewis
United KingdomYou will need to drive a moped to get about, but I think this is a comment on the island in general as it doesn’t have any public transport
Amazing!!! The family who run the resort go above and beyond for you, they even transported our luggage to the pier after checking out and organised everything. It felt like a homestay and they treat you like family. We stayed in a bungalow and it was perfect, no complaints at all! Best stay in Thailand
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Jhonatan
Hong KongIn general nothing we didn’t like. It isn’t a full service resort but the staff helps out in every way possible and are just genuine friendly. The only negative thing to say: we just booked it for one night. We will be back for a longer stay next time :)
The general atmosphere was amazing. If you’re looking for a nice place in between nature for the purpose of having peace, that’s the right one! Simple and beautiful. We booked it for one night mainly because of the previous recommendations and to experience something different than beach and hotel. A thank you to the previous people dropping recommendations.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Marlene
AustriaIt‘s amazing herr, our tent was spacious and the little hut for our tent had enough space to keep our belongings close to us. There where enough facilities and the even had hot water shower! All in all an amazing placr to stay in Yao Yai Island, especially if you have a scooter (which I recommend anyway on this island, just rent it straight off the pier!) :-)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Benjamin
ThailandNothing. Everything was perfect.
Amazing staff, beautiful location, authentic and helpful people. Overall it was a beautiful experience that I would recommend to any traveler
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Howarth
ThailandAll i can say really is a thicker matress but i did sleep well in the tent....
Loved how quiet and tranquil this place was.....if your looking to escape the hussle of life this is the place..beautiful surroundings
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Penelope
United KingdomI would highly recommend staying in one of the bungalows, which are spacious with nice verandas. The tents are not so spacious - just big enough to accommodate a double mattress.
The location was lovely and peaceful, free from road traffic noise, with buffalo and goats grazing nearby and monkeys coming out from the mangrove forest to play in the early morning. We were exceptionally well looked after by Jan and her family, who helped us with bookings, and provided free transport to the jetty and local beach as well as organizing bike hire for us. The breakfasts and dinners were tasty and great value.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomThe bathroom in the room could’ve been a bit cleaner, but understand it’s an outdoor cabin and therefore affected by weather etc. It wasn’t an issue and comes as part of the charm of the family run venue.
The food was amazing, although the venue and resort are alcohol free due to religion the host is very amenable and goes out of her way to make you feel accommodated in this respect upon request. The family were so lovely and literally couldn’t do enough for us, organising a moped, picking us up and dropping us off, and offering recommendations and booking activities on our behalf. The food was all homemade and really delicious!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Eric
SpainNo beers sold on site. But expect that from many establishments in Muslim islands such as Ko Yao
Camp experience
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Stefan
GermanyJust so friendly and relaxing, everything great!!! Will come again and enjoy!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Caterina
ArgentinaThese are not really negative points, just some facts that you should be aware that come with the remoteness of the resort. You may encounter wildlife in "unexpected" places like we did after we foolishly left our shoes outside overnight (facepalm). I would strongly recommend renting a scooter or else it will be difficult to get around (For example, we did not see any stores within a few mintues walking distance). The hosts were incredibly helpful getting us to places but I would of course not want to bother them because I need a bag of crisps from the store.
We had an incredible time at Yao Island Resort and Farm, which is located in a beautiful part of the island with mangrove forest, jungle and some traditional thai houses around. The Deluxe Bungalow (cabin) was spacious and very comfortable with a big bed. The food was great and we got to cook together with the hostess as well. We cooked papaya salad and pad thai. But probably the best part of our stay were our hosts. They went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing stay on the island and I am sure in a few years time we will remember them much more vividly than, say, the beaches. That included not only also cooking amazing dishes for us (breakfast was included, other dishes costed extra but great prices), but also taking us on a tour of the island and driving us to places to catch transportation, since neither of us has a license to drive. We would definitely go again and recommend it to anybody that wants to get in touch firsthand with the culture and the people of the island.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Silvia
SlovakiaWe were incredibly pleased with our stay. The accommodation, nestled in the enchanting jungle, exceeded our expectations. The family treated us like royalty, being exceptionally kind and helpful. From providing a diverse breakfast to assisting us with everything we needed, the family's hospitality made our stay truly memorable. The cottages were well-equipped, clean, and offered a delightful retreat in nature. An unforgettable experience enhanced by the warmth and assistance of the wonderful family.
Stayed in December 2023
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