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What are some relaxing getaway destinations in Thailand?
- From Koh Yao Yai to Khao Lak to Phuket, there are an endless list of places in Thailand that offer a relaxing getaway, whether you are planning a vacation for fun, a business trip, or even a staycation.
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What kind of accommodations can you find in Thailand?
- You can find a full range of accommodations, many of which offer easy access to the beach for endless entertainment in the sun and on the sand.
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1. Natai Beach Resort and Spa
The Natai Beach Resort and Spa has 106 rooms that are designed for honeymooners and families alike. Choose from multiple types of rooms, with views of the sea, pool, or gardens. Rooms feature open-plan bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs, slippers, bathrobes, individual air conditioning, 24-hour hot and cold water, LED TVs with cable/satellite channels, phones, Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, tea, mini-bars, safes, and wardrobes. Consider a duplex, a room with a private terrace with its own private pool and whirlpool, a separate bedroom, and/or a location just steps from the beach. The resort has the widest beachfront swimming pool, with amazing views. The resort’s Spa integrates spirit, body, and mind in its wellness philosophy, helping with weight management, alleviating stress, and eliminating toxins. Multiple hotel packages are available as well as laundry service. There are six dining options to choose from, focusing on Thai dishes, Asian-inspired meals, and seafood. All dishes are made with fresh ingredients and you can dine while enjoying sea views. For a full meal, choose Natai Restaurant or Leelavadee. For something lighter, head to the Pool Bar, Wine Cellar, Firefly Bar, or the Lobby Lounge, all of which also offer a nice selection of drinks. Or, order room service.
3006, Tambon Khok Kloi, Amphoe Takua Thung, Chang Wat Phang-nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-76-40-13-01
2. Koh Yao Yai Hillside Resort
Koh Yao Yai Hillside Resort offers panoramic views of the Andaman Ocean’s Klongbon Bay, with views of Koh Nok and Koh Yao Noi along the horizon. The island only has a few hotels and resorts, offering plenty of privacy to the guests, as well as an authentic experience. Daily housekeeping ensures the accommodations remain fresh and clean. Stay connected with the free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include coffee tables, TVs, couches, bathrobes, toiletries, and rain showers. You can choose accommodations with easy access to the beach or pool. Some rooms even have their own private whirlpool or indoor and outdoor showers. You can also choose connecting rooms. Guests can rent a bike or a motorbike to explore. Consider requesting a massage in your private villa. You can also enjoy numerous outdoor activities right outside the resort, from nature walks to biking to fishing. Guests can start the day with a delicious complimentary breakfast in either the Grand Lobby or in their room. For the other meals, enjoy the restaurant surrounded by greenery and featuring wooden blocks. It offers Asian Fusion, such as BBQ and seafood made with fresh local ingredients. Kalabar offers fresh-squeezed tropical juices and other refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.
57 Moo 4, Koh Yao Yai, A. Koh Yao, Phang-Nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-7-64-90-53-23
3. Koh Yao Yai Village
Koh Yao Yai Village is on a secluded tropical island within the Andaman Sea, along its west coast. The resort is eco-friendly and offers views of Phang-Nga Bay. Accommodations are in the form of southern-style Thai villas surrounded by the rainforest and with luxurious amenities. Enjoy the balcony, canopy bed with netting, outdoor terrace with sun loungers, air conditioning, fridges, coffee and tea-making set, IDD phone, outdoor rain shower and en-suite bathroom, 32-inch LED satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, drinking water, hair dryer, slippers, bathrobes, and complimentary water. Some villas also offer separate bedrooms, with one or two bedroom configurations available. You can also choose a villa with a pantry, separate living room, beach views, or room for the whole family. The villas all share two infinity pools perfect for relaxation, as well as a whirlpool. Make use of the Kao Spa, Chaba Gift Shop, exercise room, or Dhara Library. The hotel can also help you plan day excursions. For convenience, the resort offers speedboat transfers from Phuket, complete with a cold towel, drinking water, a guaranteed seat, and enough room for your luggage, followed by a shuttle bus. Dine at Khayee Restaurant or grab a drink at the pool bar, which is a swim-up bar. There is also Jakrajan Bar, which is poolside, and Krachange Bar & Grill.
78 Moo 4, Koh Yao Yai, A. Koh Yao, Phang-Nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-76-36-37-00
4. GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai
GLOW Elixir Koh Yao Yai offers seclusion in Phang Na province along the Andaman Sea. The 40 tropical villas as well as pool villas are perfect for relaxation and comfort, with up to two bedrooms. All have rustic island style and contemporary design, with direct beach access and amazing views. All villas also have mini-fridges, hair dryers, complimentary tea and coffee-making supplies, beach totes with umbrellas, complimentary bottled water, safes, individual air conditioning, ceiling fans, furnished wooden decks, bathroom amenities, tropical bathrooms featuring outdoor rain showers, 32-inch TVs with CD/DVD players, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Some accommodations have a private plunge pool on a large wooden deck and a Thai-style dining sala. The property has a lush tropical garden to connect with nature. Or guests can enjoy the 300 meters of the private beachfront or a massage. Get in your workout in the gym or go for a swim in the pool, which is surrounded by sun loungers, complete with umbrellas and towels. Stay connected in the Internet Lounge. Make use of the movie library, reading corner, bean bag toss, dart board, and pool table. The resort also offers various scheduled activities. Grab a drink or meal at Chen’s Tiki Bar or dine at the Waves Restaurant. You can also enjoy private dining on the deck at sunset.
99 Moo 3 Prunai Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-8-78-08-38-38
5. Yao Yai Beach Resort
Yao Yai Beach Resort provides guests a tropical paradise next to the sea, surrounded by tropical gardens. The 15 rooms and villas offer modern facilities. Rooms feature private terraces to help guests enjoy nature. All have views of the sea, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Rooms are newly built with king beds and private balconies, between 10 and 30 meters from the beach. Villas all have private balconies, king-size beds, and modern furniture, with some featuring roof access and private plunge pools. You also enjoy housekeeping. The resort is along Loh Paret Beach, which is the only one in the area with swimming and sunsets. Guests get direct beach access or you can go for a swim in the pool. Or, spend time in the Tropical Gardens with wild orchids, palm trees, and lush green grass, with the Andaman Ocean in the background. Book a traditional Thai massage, either traditional, medical, or herbal. Guests also have easy access to kayaking, biking, and more. The restaurant serves authentic Thai as well as Western dishes, depending on your preference. It always features organic ingredients and fresh seafood, with accompanying refreshing cocktails.
80/8 moo7 Loh Pared amper Prunai Ko Yao District, Phang-Nga, Thailand
6. Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Senses Yao Noi is an eco-friendly resort surrounded by nature and offering a wide range of experiences. The spacious villas and suites are stilted and thatched, with your choice of views of the bay or the forest and between one and four bedrooms. Most also feature private plunge pools. Each villa also has a Guest Experience Maker who provides personal services. The beds feature handmade mattresses, organic cotton sheets, and temperature-regulating pillows. Other amenities include satellite TVs, Bose audio, personal safes, hair dryers, wine fridges, private bars, Espresso machines, coffee- and tea-making facilities, ceiling fans, individual air conditioning, LAN cable and Wi-Fi, and IDD phones. There are separate sitting rooms and bedrooms, private terraces, and bathrooms with outdoor and indoor showers and double vanities. Six Senses Yao Noi Spa Village offers individual treatment salas in a Thai-inspired longhouse. You can also participate in the wellness program, as the hotel offers personalized wellness. The spa features a wellness consultation room, 10 treatment rooms, a beauty room, a meditation room, three relaxation areas, a gym, a juice bar, a yoga pavilion, and a shower, steam plunge, and sauna. Enjoy a meal at any time at The Living Room for Thai and international or have Western at the Dining Room or Chef’s Table.
56 Moo 5 Tambol Koh Yao Noi, Amphur Koh Yao, Phang Nga, Thailand
7. Paradise Koh Yao
Paradise Koh Yao sits inside a tropical rainforest that is a national reserve and has its own private bay with limestone cliffs towering around it. Choose accommodations with a plunge pool on the hillside for amazing views, or select a villa with a private pool right next to the beach. You can also choose a room with an open-air whirlpool. All accommodations have indoor/outdoor bathrooms with rain showers, traditional kan washing vases, and balconies featuring outdoor furniture and swings. Other in-room amenities include mini-bars, daybed/sofas, ceiling fans, air conditioning, writing desks, dressing areas, open-air living rooms, bottled water, tea and coffee-making supplies, flowers, fruit, flashlights, safes, slippers, bathrobes, evening turn-down service, and wakeup calls. Some rooms can connect or accommodate extra beds. Sit along the property’s private beach while you gently swing in a hammock. Swim in the main infinity pool. The spa has a waterfall plunge pool as well as an herbal steam cave. Go to one of the beachside salas for a relaxing massage. Attend a yoga class. The hotel can also assist with things like learning Thai cooking or batik paining, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and boating. The resort also offers day trips. Visit the Beach Club for a tropical drink. Enjoy the a la cart menu at Seafood Terrace or the theme buffet nights. Or dine at Al Fresco or get a drink at Sundowners.
24 Moo 4, T.Koh Yao Noi, A.Koh Yao, Phang Nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-76-58-44-50
8. Baba Beach Club Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel by Sri Panwa
Baba Beach Club Phuket offers luxurious accommodations in the form of suites and villas by the beach, many of which feature their own private pools. All accommodations include a welcome drink upon arrival, a mini-bar, daily-replenished snacks, a Nespresso machine, a welcome basket of tropical fruit, an iPod with a dock and full playlist, and unlimited wireless broadband internet. Rooms also feature private terraces, comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms with showers and tubs, and extensive closets. Consider a room with an ocean view, a private pool, and/or multiple separate bedrooms. Villas with separate bedrooms also feature living rooms, kitchens, dining tables, and pantries. Some also have floor-to-ceiling windows and walk-in closets. The Five-Bedroom Beachfront Villa is ideal for groups, complete with a sunset infinity pool facing the beach and a courtyard garden. Book a treatment at Baba Cool Spa Phuket. Guests can easily access the beach from the resort, including the Beach Club and a full range of beach activities. You can also go for a swim in the beachfront pool or work out in the fitness center. Grab a drink at Baba Beach Bar, with its entertainment hub and al fresco bar, complete with a food menu. Baba Beach Restaurant has panoramic coastal views and features international cuisine. Baba Iki serves Japanese.
88 Moo 5 Khok Kloi, Takua Thyung, Phang-Nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-76-42-93-88
9. Le Coral Hideaway Beyond Phuket
Le Coral Hideaway Beyond Phuket, also known as Away Phuket Le Coral, sits just 100 meters away from Natai Beach for easy access. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini-bars, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private balconies. Guests also get warm showers, slippers, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Consider a room with a living room featuring a sofa bed. Swim in the pool or visit the beach. There is also a hot tub for relaxing your muscles. Rent a bike to explore the area. Work up a sweat in the fitness center. Get pampered in the spa. The hotel also offers parking, airport transportation, a concierge, tour arrangements, dry cleaning, currency exchange, laundry service, baggage storage, and a banquet room. Le Perla offers Halal, Thai, Asian, and International or Luna Bar Restaurant serves local dishes from Phang-Nga and Phuket. Get a drink at Coral Moon Bar. Breakfast is included in every stay, giving you one less meal to worry about. Guests can also order room service 24 hours a day.
9 Natai, Phang-nga, Thailand, Phone: +66-76-67-98-88
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Best Time to Visit
Places to Stay
Tips for Visiting
Spring (March-May) – Warm temperatures and fewer crowds.
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa – A luxury beachfront resort with breathtaking views.
Explore Phang Nga Bay – Take a boat tour to see stunning limestone cliffs and caves.
Summer (June-August) – Hot and humid, great for island hopping and snorkeling.
The Surin Phuket – A stylish resort with private beachfront villas.
Snorkel at Similan Islands – Discover vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
Fall (September-November) – Lush landscapes and fewer tourists.
Elephant Hills Luxury Tented Camp – A unique jungle stay with eco-friendly experiences.
Visit Khao Sok National Park – Enjoy jungle trekking, river canoeing, and wildlife spotting.
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