Paradise Koh Yao

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Paradise Koh Yao Resort: Overview

Just a scenic speedboat ride from Phuket or Krabi in Thailand, through the breathtaking Phang Nga Bay, Paradise Koh Yao awaits in a secluded bay on the serene island of Koh Yao Noi. Tucked within a national reserve, the resort is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and framed by dramatic limestone cliffs, with its own private beach offering an untouched slice of paradise.

Resort Highlights

  • Private Beach

  • Infinity Pool

  • Spa & Wellness

  • Yoga Classes

  • Island Hopping

  • Wedding & Events

At a Glance

  • Luxury villas, some with private plunge pools
  • Two restaurants & two beachfront bars
  • Dedicated activities team
  • Spa treatments
  • Cooking classes
  • Snorkelling and kayaking
  • Jungle trekking and bike tours
  • Arts and crafts
  • Organic farm tours
  • Nearby island visits
  • Yoga

Facilities

Enjoy stunning views of the beautiful bay from the well-situated Plunge Pool Hillside rooms, relax in a Private Pool Villa right on the beach, or take it easy in a Jacuzzi Room. All rooms have indoor/outdoor bathrooms equipped with rain showers, and balconies with cosy swings and outdoor furniture, where you can sit and listen to the sounds of nature.

Chill out in relaxing hammocks strung between the palm trees along the resort’s private beach, indulge in a massage at the beachside salas, or enjoy a few tropical beverages under the trees at the Beach Club, sprawled between the main infinity pool and the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea.

Restaurants & Bars

The Seafood Terrace: Hosting themed buffet dinners, an a la carte menu of western and Thai dishes, and complimentary breakfast buffets, the Seafood Terrace is the resort’s primary restaurant. Evenings are often accompanied by live entertainment, such as traditional Thai dancing.

Al Fresco: Enjoy Italian food right by the beach at Al Fresco. The Italian menu features produce from the resort’s own organic farm and the restaurant has its own pizza oven.

The Beach Club: Spend days lounging in the beach hammocks or shaded sunbeds at the Beach Club, which provides snacks and tapas dishes, alongside a wide array of drinks.

Sundowner Bar: Enjoy the lounging environment of Sundowner Bar with a wide range of cocktails and beverages, to soak up the last views across the bay before nightfall.

Activities & Excursions

  • Private boat rental
  • Mountain biking
  • Kayaking
  • Paddle boarding
  • Phang Nga Bay visit
  • Daily shuttle service to nearby islands and beaches
  • Island hopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Sea cave and mangrove excursions
  • Fishing tour
  • Jungle trekking
  • Cycling tour
  • Batik painting and tie dye classes
  • Shuttle to nearby village
  • Beach games, such as badminton, football, volleyball, and petanque

Cooking Classes

Experience the art of Thai cooking during a cookery class, during which the expert chef will guide you through your choice of traditional Thai recipes. Pick fresh ingredients from the resort’s gardens, before learning how to cook 4 classic Thai dishes, which you can tuck into after your class.

Health & Wellness

Nestled in the lush tropical jungle, with open-air massage salas overlooking the rice fields and water lily pond, the Aruna Aura Spa offers a range of relaxing treatments. Enjoy the herbal steam room and waterfall plunge pool before your treatment. Treatments include:

  • Massages
  • Body scrubs and wraps
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facials

Many treatments are also available in the Beachfront Spa Salas at the Beach Club.

**Please note that there may be a supplement for spa treatments and advance booking may be required.

Fitness

Beach Yoga: Daily group yoga classes take place in the beachfront yoga sala, overlooking the sea. All levels and abilities of yoga are welcome, while private classes are also available.

Swimming Pool & Private Beach

Paradise Koh Yao’s beach boasts 400m of dedicated shoreline, offering seclusion for sunbathing and swimming. The infinity pool is nestled among the trees next to the beach, along with lounge chairs and umbrellas, perfect for relaxing in between dips.

**Please note that not all activities are complimentary and may incur a charge.

Location

Family & Kids

Paradise Koh Yao welcomes families with children aged four and above.

Sustainability & Community

Paradise Koh Yao are committed to preserving the environment, by reducing their impact on it and supporting the local community

Environmental:

  • Travelife Gold Award: Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability programme. Their Gold Certification is awarded to Travelife members that continue to meet their standards in the areas of human rights, labour, community engagement and environmental impact.
  • Partnered with the Oceans for All Foundation in aiding their mission to help protect our oceans and waters in Thailand, by calculated by our carbon footprint and donating to their coral farming project.
  • Water conservation and waste management
  • Reduction of single-use plastics
  • Recycling and upcycling
  • Produce grown at the resort
  • Protection of threatened species, The Oriental Pied Hornbill, who nest at the resort

Community:

  • Employment of local staff
  • Supporting local schools
  • National disaster support
  • Supporting local businesses

Weddings & Honeymoons

If you’re after an intimate beachfront wedding in Thailand, Paradise Koh Yao can provide the perfect setting. Have your ceremony right by the private sandy beach, with the resort’s dedicated wedding team on-hand to help plan every detail. At the end of each ceremony, each wedding couple plants a coconut tree on the resort’s beach, to symbolise the growth of their love.

Honeymoon packages are also available at Paradise Koh Yao.

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