Bangkok, October 4, 2023: A secluded hideaway located on an untouched island in the middle of Thailand’s Phang Nga Bay, Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas is the latest addition to Anantara’s world-spanning archipelago of hotels and resorts. On the pristine Koh Yao Yai, couples and families will find a nature-ensconced sanctuary to rest, connect and play, with unspoiled beaches, lush jungles, picturesque sunsets, and amazing sea life.
Once a coconut palm plantation, the 27-acre site occupied by Anantara Koh Yao Yai is situated between a wooded hill and a turquoise bay dotted with jungle-clad limestone islets that countless birds call home. Unfolding over a mile of golden beach, this new luxury resort is the height of tranquility, spaciousness and luxury, just a 45-minute boat ride from Phuket and 20 minutes from Krabi. From the moment travelers arrive at the resort’s private jetty, they are immersed in the atmosphere of exclusivity and luxury. A sprawling green lawn with mature trees winds between a shaded swimming pool and the golden beach, perfect for swimming and snorkeling, creating a feeling of safety and privacy.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai’s 148 suites, villas and penthouses are classically designed, with a layer of Thai heritage adding depth and local charm. Couples will enjoy the secluded luxury of one- and two-bedroom villas hugging the shoreline and offering private butler services, complimentary bicycles, and direct beach access. The 3,229 square foot Two-Bedroom Beachfront Pool Villa (the resort’s largest), features a central living space, a kitchen, a dining room, two ensuite bedrooms and a pool terrace with an outdoor rain shower. All beachfront villas have been designed with eco-friendly grass roofing to blend into the natural surroundings without blocking the panoramic views of the beach for other guests.
The resort’s eight butler-attended Sea View Pool Penthouses are 3,617 square foot cocoons of luxury, where panoramic views of the glittering Andaman are the main attraction and outdoor living is the order of the day. In addition to a living and dining room, a kitchen, and a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom featuring two skylight-lit rain showers, there are also two dressing rooms, an infinity-edge pool, a sundeck with daybeds and a covered cabana for alfresco dining. As well as featuring an oversized soaking bathtub with sea views – a key feature of all Sea View Pool Penthouses – one of them also comes with a unique glass bottom infinity pool seen from the living space below.
Set apart from the rest of the resort, Wellness Lagoon Pool Villas offer perfect seclusion amid soothing landscaping with lagoon views. From yoga and meditation on a private pool deck to workouts with a personal trainer and private in-villa spa and wellness areas, the wellness villa experience promises a revitalized existence, a renewal of vitality, and a deep connection with self.
The resort offers a host of dining options serving a wide range of cuisines. The signature Beach Restaurant proudly offers a delightful array of culinary delights. Indulge in the freshest seafood with the ‘catch of the day,’ savor an impressive selection of dry-aged steaks and specialty sushi offerings, all within the elegant and inviting ambiance of an open-air dining space. The main dining room – a stylish and welcoming space with wooden accents, a soaring ceiling hung with rattan lampshades and accordion doors – opens onto a breezy terrace mere steps from the beach.
Over at Pakarang, the menu spans contemporary Thai dishes, with international breakfast favorites prepared at live cooking stations and light bites served throughout the day. Alongside Pakarang’s organic, lactose- and gluten-free options, all restaurants offer kid-friendly meals. Omakase enthusiasts will find plenty to love at Anantara Koh Yao Yai’s Japanese Restaurant, serving traditional and modern Japanese delicacies with panoramic ocean views. Meanwhile, the swim-up Pool Bar, Family Bar, and Beach Bar, cater to diverse preferences, from milkshakes and sundaes to sundowners.
Koh Yao Yai is still wonderfully undeveloped and devoid of mass tourism, offering an enriching journey for foodies, nature lovers, yogis, and marine enthusiasts. Guests can choose from a range of inspirational excursions and immersive experience, such as vintage sidecar tours to a rubber plantation, batik-making, tie-dye classes, island-hopping, mountain climbing and scuba diving. Hikers can venture off the beaten track to tranquil Hong Island to discover a pocket beach with a crystal-clear lagoon, drift along mangrove canals in a kayak as native Hornbill birds soar above, or take a cruise on a longtail boat to a natural sand bank for a candlelit dinner. Onsite activities include stand-up yoga, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), mountain biking, nature walks and more.
The tranquil setting of Anantara Koh Yao Yai is ideal for sensory journeys of healing and relaxation. Anantara Spa, with its five treatment rooms split between single and double suites, offers an extensive spa menu including massages, ancient wellness practices and refreshing treatments, and rituals designed to detox, balance, and energize. The soothing facilities include one of the biggest hydropools and hammams in Thailand. For kids and teens, there are gentle massages, coconut hair treatments, fruity scrubs, facials, and bubble bath pamper parties.
The resort’s free-form swimming pool is perfect for vigorous laps, while the state-of-the-art fitness center comes equipped with the latest in strength building and cardio equipment. Guests can also practice yoga and meditate at the beach pavilion with scheduled sunrise hatha sessions.
Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas places a great emphasis on environmental preservation and the nurturing of the abundant natural beauty found on the island. From the diverse flora in the Southern region’s ecosystem to the pristine sandy beaches, the resorts commitment to sustainability is evident. This is exemplified by the numerous ghost crabs in the beach area and the stunning sandbank, creating a delightful walking experience and serving as an educational resource for children.
For more information about Anantara Koh Yao Yai please visit www.anantara.com/en/koh-yao-yai-phuket.
