Romantic Hotels in Koh Yao Yai

This hotel is on Changdao Island. The hotel has a beautiful swimming pool, beautiful rooms, delicious breakfast, and there is a beach in front of the hotel. The seawater quality is good and there are no waves, making it suitable for families and children to swim in the sea. The sea water is much better than the beach in Sanya. The route to the island is from Chengdu to Phuket Airport. Take a taxi from the airport to Bang Rong Pier, and then buy a ferry ticket at the pier for 300 baht per person to the Grand Island Pier. Currently, there are separate express boats for Big Changdao and Little Changdao. Show your hotel order to the staff so that you won’t get the wrong seat. There are also special ferries, which are the same as Hainan ferries that can carry cars. They are said to be cheap but slow. This requires consulting the hotel. You can also take a taxi to Bangrong Pier in Phuket Town. Didn't ask about public transportation. There are few people on the island, and even fewer Chinese.

According to Google the Thiwson Beach Resort is a 4 star resort, by definition this means it needs to offer a deluxe guest experience with a wide range of facilities, superior design qualities and excellent service. Based on this definition I felt it fell short of the mark and is a 3 star hotel at best, having said that, I absolutely loved it hence the high rating. At the time of writing #kohyaoyai only has a handful of resorts and guesthouses to choose from, i researched them carefully, my essentials being air conditioning & swimming pool in the mid range price bracket, my wish list being a characterful locally owned property on a beach. With the @thiwsonbeach I struck gold. This unpolished gem offered everything on my wish list plus more. Owned by a local family, three generations of whom regularly join the guests for dinner in the open air restaurant which serves very tasty reasonable priced Thai food and great chicken nuggets to the delight of my toddler (albeit they were out of fries for the duration of our stay!). Beside this are the beachfront huts are in prime position with their own outdoor jacuzzi, it’s no wonder they book up so far in advance. There are facilities on site to hire scooters or book tours to explore the island and two lovely pool areas. I was initially disappointed with the hilltop location of our own bungalow which are actually across the road from the others, but the quiet semi private pool area in front of our large veranda anf the sunrise view through the frangipani trees buckled my reservations. Our family suite was made up of 2 interconnecting rooms, including an extra bed charge charge & 3% credit card levy cost us €150 per night. The resort isn’t perfect, there are holes in the concrete (my little girl took a nasty fall in one) & bugs in the rooms (to the delight of my 9 year old boy), there is no room service and while there is sand the sea is separated from the resort with a concrete flood barrier & is extremely tidal so not ideal for swimming but for me character trumps perfection every time so I would return again in a heartbeat💖

We stayed in the Penthouse and it is truly a lovely hotel. The rooms are spacious and the Penthouse also has access to a private Jacuzzi on the top floor which has great views. Staff are extremely helpful. They also have their own scooters to rent which is a huge bonus. Lovely pools available and the beach front drinks relax area on the beach sand is wonderful. We only ate breakfast which was fine. I would definitely stay there again.

At Esmeralda View Resort, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the resort to ensure you stay connected during your visit.Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the resort's convenient transportation services booking. Complimentary parking is available for guests.Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of resort. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Esmeralda View Resort, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices.At Esmeralda View Resort, guests with diverse dietary needs are accommodated by offering options like halal among the different types of cuisine. At Esmeralda View Resort, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site.Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available.At Esmeralda View Resort, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At the resort, a truly unique characteristic is the private beach that grants immediate sea entry solely for its valued visitors.Conclude your days in complete tranquility by paying a visit to massage and solarium for ultimate relaxation. At Esmeralda View Resort, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

Such a lovely place, such a lovely face! Can see amazing sunrise from the terrace, nice garden, private beach, terrific services, hospitable owner, wonderful 3 days spent there. Will come back again! PS: the hotel owner provides car pickup and delivery services, they make sure your boat has arrived before they leave the dock.

Stayed a week here, beautiful room and our own pool, with a stunning view. Staff here are all excellent cannot do enough for you, breakfast good if not quirky, you’ll find out! Good choice and super fresh. Hired mopeds 300 bhat for 24 hours, you need one to explore the island properly, ate a lot here all the food very good, everything closes down at 9pm, so we went to 7/11 store and got drinks for our patio area of an evening. You can totally unwind here, no late nights on the island, and everyone we came across were just great, super friendly and chilled, Will definitely come back here again 10/10 from us xxxx