Around Phuket’s east coast few places reveal a mystical charm quite like Phang Nga Bay where limestone monoliths break the surface of a placid ocean and small islands dot the landscape.
Some are uninhabited, but on those which do feature accommodation construction is low key, the number of hotels are limited and low-rise and spaced far apart to keep things authentic. Beaches and rainforest is pristine and there is little nightlife. To escape the ordinary into such exotic bliss, our hotels on islands near Phuket offer an opportunity to experience rare originality.
Private islands only 30 minutes boat ride away
Though, while man-made attractions may be absent, this natural environment lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle of note. Longtail boats will take you to explore fascinating sites in the Hong archipelago with deserted beaches where you can swim and sunbathe without a soul in sight, snorkel in a rainbow of colourful sea life at Kai Island near Koh Yao Yai, canoe in the lagoon caves of the bay or check out local life on a village tour. Back at base hotels excel in the art of pampering with outrageous spa treatments and recreation seeing days pass in a blur.
On these islands around Phuket only a 30 minute boat ride away places like Six Senses Koh Yao Noi and Santhiya Yao Yai are easy to reach from Phuket’s Grand Marina Pier where boats depart several times per day. They offer jaw dropping views of limestone monoliths rising from the secretive depths of the bay and small uninhabited islands scattered a stone’s throw away right from the private pools of their luxury villas.
When you want to feel like you have it all to yourself, these are the best destinations offering quiet beaches where you will not find countless resorts or umbrellas spoiling your view, but rather experience an tropical destination how it was meant to be, free from the world and right at home in luxury accommodation offering a high degree of privacy
OUR SELECTION TO EXPERIENCE EXOTIC BLISS
GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai
In the centre of Phang Nga Bay, Yao Noi and Yao Yai islands are 8 km apart. Within 15 km from Phuket Ao Por Grand Marina Pier the bigger Yao Yai is the first you reach by boat where Glow Elixer is one of only 11 resorts to stay at. It sits snug against the most idyllic beach offering seaside villas equipped with a personal pool…[Read More]
Koh Yao Yai Village
If you want to experience the true meaning of a private beach you can do it here. With the most befitting, rustic, yet luxurious accommodation it features an amazing infinity pool almost creating the illusion of discharging into the ocean as well as seaside dining, a spa and fitness centre… [Read More]
Koyao Bay Pavilions
Using natural elements such as thatched roofs, wooden interiors and rattan the spacious cottages at Koh Yao Bay Pavilions blends effortlessly into its tropical forest setting. Facing a secluded ribbon of pristine clean sand some cottages are a step from the beach while some overlook rice paddies and coconut groves… [Read More]
Paradise KohYao
Snug in the embrace of sheer limestone cliffs Paradise Koh Yao is a boutique resort comfortably at home in its own private bay on Yao Noi island. Offering suites with a spa bath overlooking tropical scenery or even your own pool it is the ideal get away from it all for couples who need a high degree of privacy… [Read More]
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
Only 30 minutes from the airport and another 20 minutes with the hotel shuttle boat Santhiya features authentic teak wood villas opening to your pool and soaking tub on the terrace, all with enchanting bay views. With dining for 2 at the far end of a jetty and sublime spa treatments it is an utterly romantic destination… [Read More]
Six Senses Yao Noi
While it has a rustic appeal to blend seamlessly into its jungle clad hillside setting Six Senses is the epitome of luxurious outdoor living in an authentic tropical environment. Villas come with their own private spa treatment areas and pools, and some have direct, private access to the beach… [Read More]
The Naka Island
When you want to feel you have it all to yourself while remaining close enough to Phuket to be there within 5 minutes, The Naka which is the exclusive resort to Naka Island will be ideal. It features massage salas on the beach, its spa is absolutely unique and all accommodations are equipped with a pool.… [Read More]
The Racha Phuket
The best of only 2 hotels to stay on Koh Racha Yai, this hideaway hugs an eye searing white beach. It offers scheduled boat charters from the pier in Chalong Bay and features classy villas with a minimalist style infused with subtle Thai decor and their own pools, some at arm’s length from the lapping waves… [Read More]
The Village Coconut Island
Featuring suites with spa baths and free standing villas with one to 5 bedrooms sleeping up to 10 persons Coconut Village is located on Koh Maprao reachable within 10 minutes from the pier. It sits directly on a lengthy private beach offering a tennis court, onsite water sports, fitness centre, a spa and Turkish steam bath… [Read More]