Koyao Bay Pavilions - Beach Resort and Pool Villas

Everything about Kayao Beach Pavilions was just perfection. The huge airy, elegant bedroom, the inside / outside bathroom and additional separate sala were just a delight. The Beach Pavilions have beautifully crafted shutter walls and the roof allows air to flow freely. We found this ideal and never once felt we needed air conditioning. The sea breeze and closeness to nature made the magic of the place and we wouldn't change a thing. The island is serene and we were welcomed and hosted by Ryan, George (the owner and architect) and Bee. Superb restaurant too. We look forward to returning.

Koyao Bay Pavilions is a beautiful and serene place to get back to nature. We stayed in the Taara Villa, which has an outdoor kitchen and living room encouraging us to spend more time outdoors, listening to the sounds of nature. The outdoor area has multiple large fans to stay cool and keep mosquitos away. The front yard of the villa is beautiful with trees, flowers, small ponds, and a large pool. The villa is a short walk to the beach, and also close to a local grocery store if you'd like to purchase fresh fruits etc. The beach was nearly empty every single day, and there are multiple hammocks in the shade that you can sit in and read for hours. The views of the Phang Nga Bay are incredible, and I highly recommend waking up for a few sunrises. Keep in mind that the water around Koh Yao Noi is not going to be the crystal clear water you might find at other islands in Thailand, however you can easily take day trips to places with clearer water. One day I took a long walk along almost the entire east coast of the island, and when I passed beach after beach, I saw very few people. We go to Thailand often, and this is the least crowded, and one of the most calm islands we have visited - we were there in April. At the same time, there is plenty to do if you'd like to such as short trips to nearby islands, bike rides, visits to farms and more. Bee, George, Ryan and the entire staff are so helpful, and we would definitely go back again and stay at Koyao Bay Pavilions.

The very private two-bedroom Villa Ingfah with our own pool was heavenly. Great internet connection for video meetings for remote work. Dinner at the on-site restaurant was excellent. Ryan arranged rental bikes for us which were dropped off right at our villa. We had fun biking around the small island, eating at places Ryan recommended — all great. Nice private beach a short walk from the villa; gentle waves, sandy bottom. The resort island is accessible via a scenic 30-minute speedboat trip from the east side of Phuket, and then a short taxi ride.

From the very start, Georges and the lovely team at Koyao Bay Pavilions were super helpful and amazing hosts. This resort is a hidden gem! The facilities are well maintained, the villas are gorgeous and very secluded and the beach is just metres away. The restaurant has a fantastic menu of Thai and French influenced dishes and the staff are friendly and professional. There are a variety of activities that can be easily organised through the resort. We chose to do a day sailing the islands in a long tail boat and with just 3 of us, it was perfect as we could choose our itinerary. Other boats we saw had up to 20 people or more. We highly recommend Koyao Bay Pavilions if you are looking for a beautiful private, peaceful and serene location.

We loved Ko Yao Noi island and our stay at Kayao Bay Pavillions. The setting of our accomodation was superb set in natural surroundings and close to nature. Our villa was luxurious, comfortable, spacious, extremley clean and well maintained. The villa was equiped with everything we needed and more ! The location of the private pool was a highlight. The menu in the restaurant was extensive offering Thai, European and Street Food the best food we had in our entire stay in Thailand. The management team of George, Bee, and Ryan were amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. They were always avaliable to help and advise but never intrusive. All the staff, cleaners, grounds staff were friendly, polite and helpful. We would like to give a special mention to the waitresses who were exceptional and to the chefs who provided delicious meals throughout our stay.