Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket

5.0 star property
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Deep soaking bathtub
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
88 Moo 7, Prunai, Ko Yao, Phang Nga, 83000
  • Loh Paret Beach
    4 min walk
  • At Lamiya Mosque
    13 min drive
  • Fasai Beach
    48 min drive
  • Phuket (HKT-Phuket Intl.)

Room options

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Ocean View Pool Suite

  • 135 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Supreme Deluxe Sea View with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Supreme Deluxe Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Supreme Deluxe Garden View with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer -Two Bedroom Seawater Pool Villa

  • 265 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Royal Grand Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Ocean View Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Seawater Pool Villa Plus FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Supreme Deluxe Bay View with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Deluxe Bay View with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Pool Suite with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Family Two Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Supreme Deluxe Bay View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Deluxe Ocean View with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Supreme Deluxe Sea View - Free Lunch Set for 2 Persons

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Seawater Pool Villa Plus

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Seawater Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Ocean View Pool Villa

  • 150 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Plus Round Trip Join Speedboat As Scheduled Transfer - Seawater Pool Villa

  • 150 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seawater Pool Villa with FREE THB 1,000 Net Hotel Credit per night

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ko Yao

With a stay at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket in Ko Yao, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute walk from Loh Paret Beach and a 1-minute drive from Cape Yamu Beach. .This beach resort is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Cape Yamu and 4.3 mi (7 km) from At Lamiya Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Loh Paret Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • At Lamiya Mosque - 13 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Loh Jark Pier - 15 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Khai Island - 19 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Fasai Beach - 48 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Krabi Intl. Airport (KBV) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saaitara Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Together Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Santhiya Library Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By The Sea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chada Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Ko Yao resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Ayurvana Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. Children under 9 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 148 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at By The Sea, one of the resort's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
By The Sea - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Chantara Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
The Titan Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Saaitara Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Jetinn Teppan at Pier - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: THB 890 for adults and THB 445 for children
  • 6 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • By The Sea
  • Chantara Restaurant
  • The Titan Grill
  • Saaitara Restaurant
  • Jetinn Teppan at Pier

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property hosts an optional New Year's Eve gala dinner for guests staying on December 31, 2024. Guests who wish to attend must book the gala dinner at least 7 days in advance. Fees are THB 3,600 per adult and THB 1,800 per child ages 2-11, collected by the property. There are no fees for children age 1 and younger to attend with paying adults.
A speed boat is available and must be reserved 2 days in advance or at time of booking the reservation.
This property is accessible only by boat (surcharge) from Ao Por Grand Marina (Phuket) to the resort at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM from May to October and returning from the resort at 10 AM, noon, and 3 PM. The departure schedule from November to April leaving Ao Por Grand Marina is 11 AM, noon, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM and returning from the resort at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Passengers are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time. Guests must pay the speedboat fee in advance online or at the property on arrival. Roundtrip speedboats are available for up to 10 persons between dawn and dusk, subject to weather conditions.
This is a certified Thailand SHA Plus property. Thailand SHA Plus is a health and safety certification (an additional level to the SHA standard), for properties that are open to vaccinated travelers and have at least 70% of staff vaccinated, issued by the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately THB 890 for adults and THB 445 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 9 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Koh Yao Yai Santhiya
Santhiya Koh Yai
Santhiya Koh Yao
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort
Santhiya Resort Koh Yao Yai
Santhiya Yao Yai
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort Ko Yao
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Ko Yao
Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort Spa

Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa - Compulsory Join Santhiya Speedboat from / to Ao Po Grand Marina at Phuket Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , the staff is great definitely customer service is outstanding. I would like to say thanks to Mr. Gyft he was great host during our stay . Gracias, muy agradecida. Grateful ! I paid less than 600 dollars for 5 nights .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place to disconnect to reconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was clean. The staff was very helpful and kind during our stay. The rooms were very clean and the food was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Room comfort
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paradise! We stayed for 4 nights in a sea view room in hotel 5, which was conveniently right above one of the resturants and pools. Very well run resort, staff were friendly and helpful. Trucks that take you up and down the hill are frequent and very handy. The breakfast buffet was huge, with entertainment at certain times. There were daytrips to go on, we did the snorkling trip to Phi phi islands, the snorkling was amazing! Part of the trip was a quick stop at the main town on Phi Phi and it was absolute madness, so crowded, we were SO happy we made the decision to stay at Santhiya instead of that island. Also the beach massage and the spa facility is lovely, some of the best massages we've had. My only note would be that you could hear the music from the resturant below from our room upstairs, so maybe not ideal if you like peace & quiet in the afternoons, but there other buildings to stay in if thats not for you. Also some of the chairs & loungers needed repairs, but there were staff everywhere doing maintenance so perhaps it was on their list. Overall highly reccommend!! We were so sad to leave!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Niels Ingemann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and view
Very nice hotel location, beautiful view. Though a bit inconvenient with the transport Bach and fort to the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Henriette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I really like the view and this rustic part but really disappointed before arriving at the hotel i was not prepared that I should pay the boat to get to the hotel normally it should have been automatically included in the package. The services was slow. Breakfast was included but I didn't even get the time to have it because you have to be in a hurry to get the boat to checkout because they didn't take the time to wait for you. It was a worst and stressful stay in this hotel that I had in my life. Will definitely get back to phuket for the nature and the culture but never again in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and views were amazing. The staff is more amazing than the views. Definitely visit this place if you get a chance. 5 stars hands down.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to temporarily exit the busy life in the city and need to relax your soul and mind this is the perfect place to be. Santhiya Koh Yao Yai is like a hidden paradise. From the moment you set foot in the island you are greeted by the most friendliest staff and crew. We had the time of our lives there. Island hopping, private thai massage, grand breakfast buffet and relaxing views at the villa. Wish we could stay a little bit longer because they offer more for the customers like yoga classes and muai thai. Beautiful place to stay. Maybe we'll come back pretty soon with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly spectacularly beautiful and unique resort. If you’re looking for an island paradise, you have found it. There is only one draw back that you must consider in arranging any and all transportation for anything off the resort or island, and that is: the transportation! If you decide to do any type of activity off the resort or island, then transportation becomes a huge issue. Limited resort boat transportation, which means you will have to take private boat transportation arranged by the resort and at a cost. So, if you decide to come here, then do yourself a favor, and stay on the resort. It is well worth it. However m, if you want to venture off the property and explore the surroundings, then give it a second thought as convenient transportation is lacking. The resort itself is spectacular! Zalis Family, Harding Township, NJ, USA aka ‘El Garbancito Español’
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and friendly environment and very beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely tranquil! The resort was beautiful and the staff were amazing. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone wanting a romantic beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a huge property over very steep terrain, so the lication of the room can affect your stay. Small carts transport guests to amd from the main reception area, but it obviously takes some time. The hotel is incredibly ornate and rooms are well equipped. We were blown away by the view and the room furnishings - but sadly our first impression was the disgusting smell, as soon as we entered. This turned out to be the drains, which were then cleaned, once we reported the issue. Other probelems included the very sudden, loud, noise disturbance from below our room - which happened to be a restaurant. So loud! It was the same in the main restaurant area too. So loud that we couldnt have a conversation over it. Also, the food quality on the 750 baht BBQ was terrible. We didnt eat it but were still charged! Very poor service really. In hindsight we should have stuck with the main menu, as the dishes from there were delicious. In general, it's a beautiful resort, with breath taking views and (some) good food. It's good value, for the main part, except for that BBQ... avoid that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really wnjoyed the service and the peace
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunniva Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elsy Yaneth, Woodside

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff doesn’t understand English very well and for that reason doesn’t explain well when we ask something. Also the speed boat should have an extended hours for guests that arrives after 4pm. I was in the phone with three of the staff the day I arrived at 6pm they told me have to wait at the marina until next day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Very clean. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amadou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
JP one of the Manager, Prem and the entire team are Amazing. The Spa Management and Doctors are top notch. One of the best experience in Thailand. Top Notch resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MISS S S

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, but the food is poison. I got shrimp for dinner the first night and was violently ill over the next few days. As an American, I thought I could have caught an exotic illness or a bacterial infection. However, given that my girlfriend did not get sick and after talking to my physician via phone I am confident that it was food poisoning. Completely ruined the experience and was the most sick I've been in years. They also nickel and dime you here--don't get a morning return flight! If you have to leave the island before 10am, they require you to get a private boat which is super expensive. On the first night, we were discussing coming back to this island because of how impressed we were with our villa, but by the end we were excited to escape the island from hell.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amadou

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ladislao

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024