Thailand ∙ Insel Phuket ∙ Koh Yao Yai

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa *****
Tour operator category

HKT206
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Highlights

  • 5-star resort located directly on the sandy beach of Koh Yao Yai.
  • Architecture featuring hand-carved elements made of high-quality teak wood.
  • Infinity pool with views of the sea and the hills.
  • Pool villas with private saltwater pool and outdoor bathroom available.
  • Seven restaurants serving Thai and international specialties.

Location

The hotel is situated amidst tropical nature, directly on the long sandy beach on the island of Koh Yao Yai. The transfer time from Phuket is approx. 35 minutes by speedboat. A small town is within walking distance.
Open dining area with wooden furniture overlooking the sea and trees in the background.
Buffet area in a hotel restaurant with covered dishes and wooden columns.
Balcony with wooden table and chairs overlooking the sea and a green island under clear sky.
Beach deck with wooden chairs, tables, and umbrellas near clear sea under blue sky.

Facilities

Open restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view in daylight.
Rustic hotel buffet with stacks of plates, warm lighting, and wooden accents in an open space.
Open beach restaurant with wooden chairs and sea view under a blue sky.
A wooden pier with umbrellas and seating areas leading into the blue sea.
Open restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view, sunlight streaming through the roof.
View from a wooden terrace overlooking the sea at sunset with chairs and a traditionally dressed staff member.
Infinity pool overlooking calm sea and pastel-colored sky at sunset.
Open restaurant with wooden tables and chairs on the beach overlooking the sea and mountains.
Two people in traditional attire standing in front of a wooden hotel sign.
Beach restaurant with sea view, wooden chairs, umbrellas, and food on the table.
Child with swim ring at infinity pool overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Open hotel lounge area with wooden furniture, large windows, and green views.
The Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa captivates with its extraordinary architecture and the use of traditional materials, which give the resort its unique charm. A large portion of the structures is made of high-quality teak wood, known for its durability and warm, golden color. Artfully hand-carved teak elements, crafted by local artisans, adorn walls, doors, and furniture, lending the premises an authentic, cultural touch. The resort features a total of 226 stylishly furnished rooms distributed across several charming buildings. The welcoming reception area with comfortable seating greets guests warmly. Culinary delights are offered by the resort's seven restaurants, which provide a diverse selection of international and Thai specialties. The resort offers delicious dishes and refreshing drinks in a stylish bar, which is a perfect place to relax and enjoy social hours. The Ayurvana Spa is a true highlight of the resort, where you can indulge in soothing massages and treatments. For additional relaxation, there are two magnificent pools, including a breathtaking infinity pool, as well as a children's pool for the little ones. Spacious sun terraces invite you to sunbathe and linger, with loungers and umbrellas available free of charge both at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Supreme Deluxe Sea View Double Room

The rooms (approx. 60 m²) are located in one- or two-story buildings on a hillside. Amenities include a bathroom, separate shower, toilet, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, minibar, coffee/tea maker, telephone, TV, and a balcony. All rooms are equipped with teak wood furnishings (DM2/DM1).
Also available with Bay View Supreme for an additional charge (VBD/VBE).

Wooden terrace with jacuzzi and seating area overlooking the blue sea and sky.
Luxurious hotel room with canopy bed, wooden walls, and ocean view from a balcony.
Luxury hotel room with canopy bed overlooking the sea at sunset.
Open hotel room with canopy, pool, and ocean view in daylight.
Cozy hotel room with wooden interior and sea view through large windows.

Sea View Pool Villa

With the same amenities, it is more spacious (150 m²) and includes a terrace with a daybed and an additional private pool (PVM).
Also available with a saltwater pool for an additional charge (2PV).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Sea View Pool Villa 2BR Seawater

With the same amenities as the Supreme Deluxe Sea View Double Room, these are larger (approx. 265 m²) and include an additional bedroom, a large living room, an outdoor bathroom with a rain shower and bathtub, as well as a private saltwater pool (VW2).
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Bright hotel room with sea view, large windows, and a cozy bed with red pillows.

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Rich American breakfast buffet. When half-board is booked, dinner is provided as a set menu or, on certain occasions, as a buffet. (Subject to occupancy.) When full-board is booked, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served as a set menu or buffet.

Open dining area with wooden structure and warm lighting, snacks and drinks on tables.

Sports included

Fully equipped gym.

Sports for a fee

Water sports center (external provider). Canoeing and snorkeling.

Wellness

A masseuse is giving a person a massage on a lounge chair under a beachside roof.
Open spa area with wooden furniture, massage beds, and fragrant flowers.
Massages and treatments in the "Ayurvana Spa" for a fee.

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort free of charge.

Hotelhinweis

A mandatory transfer must be booked additionally.
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As of 01.11.2017, a legal smoking ban applies on Thai beaches.
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When booking with transfers or package tours, it may be necessary to stay overnight in Phuket during the journey to or from the destination.
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In Thailand, washbasins or bathtubs/whirlpools may be integrated into the general living area of the hotel room without spatial separation.
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In Thailand, most rooms are equipped with one or two queen/king-size beds. When occupying a room with 2 adults + 1 or 2 children, there may only be a total of 1 or 2 large beds available. Accordingly, it may happen that when 2 adults + 1 or 2 children are in a room, a child must sleep in the parents' bed.
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The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility.
There are no wheelchair-accessible rooms.

Zusatzhinweis

In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 304.

Deposit

In most hotels in Thailand, a deposit must be paid in cash or by credit card.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 19.06.2026 20:49